Shirley Lawson-Carr

Our granddaughter asked me to perform their wedding. Since then my son asked me to perform his second wedding and I then performed my friends wedding. Another grandson has also asked me to perform his.

St. Louis, Missouri

To help others looking to get married who don't necessarily need a pastor from a church. I found out that it is something I do enjoy doing for couples. I was a bit nervous at first but am comfortable with it now.

I am a Christian, a Christ follower, who simply believes in the sanctity of marriage as God tells us in His word. Nothing fancy, or preachy.

Hmm, I haven't given it much thought but I guess, it's because I know the couples so well and can bring a personal touch to their ceremonies. I like to get to know something about each of them to make the ceremony more personal and warm.

Saint Louis, Missouri and nearby by - Southern Illinois Honestly, I am just venturing out into this field and have only performed three to date. However, on October 25 I am officiating the Renewal of Vows of one of my clients who I married in a simple ceremony in our home. They now want to get married again in front of about 150 of their closest friends. I will also be officiating the wedding of my grandson who is in the Navy.

I am a Christian and believe in the sanctity of marriage so I would not be willing to perform those that would go against my biblical beliefs. However, if a couple feels they do not want theirs to be "over the top" with including them in their ceremony, I do honor those wishes.