Forever the Knot

08/07/2026

07/20/2026

One of the highlights of yesterday's wedding was getting to see my very first couple again! ❤️ We had to grab a selfie, of course.

It's kind of amazing to think that since the day they trusted me to officiate their wedding, I've now had the honor of marrying 90 couples. None of that would have happened without someone taking a chance on a brand-new officiant.

They'll always be my favorite first...my launching pad, my foundation. Thank you for believing in me before anyone else did. It means more than you'll ever know. ❤️

Here's to the next 90! 💍Thank you Ashley and Randy!!

07/17/2026

I am truly honored and humbled to have been selected as the **Community Choice Gold Winner**! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me. Your support means more than I can put into words.

Being recognized alongside so many talented wedding vendors and professionals in our community makes this award even more meaningful. There are so many amazing people who work tirelessly to make couples' special days unforgettable, and I'm grateful to be counted among them.

To every couple who has trusted me to tell your story and officiate one of the most important days of your lives—thank you. It has been a privilege to be part of your journey.

I'm excited to continue creating heartfelt, personalized ceremonies for many more couples in the years ahead.

From the bottom of my heart...thank you! ❤️

— Ben
Forever the Knot Wedding Officiant

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07/14/2026

Your friendly neighborhood wedding officiant just became certified with Wedding MBA!

07/11/2026

Wedding day for Deb and Scott and the beautiful Hopper-Danley Chapel. Our first meeting was in a snow storm and now its the hottest day of the year! Congratulations!

06/03/2026

As a wedding officiant, I have the privilege of witnessing one of life's most meaningful moments: two people choosing love, commitment, and a shared future. Pride Month is a celebration of authenticity, courage, and the belief that every couple deserves the opportunity to have their love honored and respected.

I am proud to serve couples of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations, creating ceremonies that reflect who they are and the unique story they share. Love is not defined by gender, race, or circumstance—it is defined by connection, commitment, and the promise to stand together through life's journey.

This Pride Month, I celebrate the couples who have paved the way, the progress that has been made, and the continuing pursuit of equality for all. Every love story deserves to be told, every commitment deserves to be celebrated, and every couple deserves a ceremony filled with dignity, joy, and respect.

Happy Pride Month from Forever The Knot.