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Dustin Byeu Melby
"Dusty"
The Dusty Man!
Lovin' Receptions
Welcome to Nautical Nuptials by Visions Concierge
My first cruise!
My wonderful
husband

You do not have to book a complete package to reserve Renee as your wedding officiate.
She will travel anywhere on the island to officiate your wedding.
A personal message from President and founder of Visions Concierge & Event Planning,
Atlantic Beach's premier event planning company.
I agree with our ministry; They teach that "Many People feel very strongly that marriage is the realm of the
church, not the State and they want to be married by somebody they feel is God's representative, is close to
God, who will say prayers for them, and whose prayers will be answered. In addition to this, many couples want
their marriage ceremony to be personalized just for them.  In so doing, their wedding takes on a special meaning
that a typical church wedding might not."  I have written a personal letter to you about me and my feelings on
this matter, along with a few other personal thoughts below. It is my hopes that you will take a few moments and
read it in it's entirety.
Hello,

I believe we should get to know each other if we will be working together to plan one of the most memorable days
of your life and that is why I am writing this letter to you. If we click great, if we don't, maybe I can help you find
someone that will be in sync with your needs better than I.

First and foremost; If you happen to be at work, searching when you’re not supposed to be... Go to the bottom of
the page and turn off the audio before you get caught,close the site in a panic and loose this page.
You are however, listening to
one of my favorite songs, Barry White... Can't get enough of your love.

I am a wedding planner, meaning to plan... Not to just coordinate what you have already planned and their is a
difference in a
planner and a coordinator.  I am also an ordained minister.
As a non- denominational
ordained minister,  I am authorized by the church of St. Lukes Evangelical to legally use
the title Reverend, Pastor, or a similar title before  my  name, and to perform all standard Christian services,
including the rites of marriage and baptism though I do not perform baptisms...  
Copyright 2004 Visions Concierge ~ Event Planning & Beyond ~ Last updated 01/2008
PO Box 667, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512
Phone: 800~495~3892 or 252~247~3826
Renee has started a photo album of
weddings she has been a part of.
If you were married with Renee and have a
photo of the three of you we would love to
show it in our new photo album.

If you now have pictures of new babies...
Submit  them to.

We soon will have a web photo album as well
as a scrap book in the office. We will post the
photo of the three of you on the site, but will
respect your privacy and not post baby
pictures unless you give us written
permission to do so.
Dear Bride and Groom

I know that you are facing many challenges in your life at this time;
and planning a wedding from a distance or not belonging to a church
in our area are just a few of those.  

In your search, you will run across many beach wedding web pages
and a sea of information that can be truly confusing, therefore I am
writing this letter to tell you a little bit about me to help you decide
what is right for you. Let's start your marriage by being honest. First,
I am not a preacher unless you are talking to my son and he will say
I preach to him all the time.  I am not a counselor, unless you ask for
my opinion, then I will give my 2 cents worth and every now and then
a dollars worth and I’ll tell you to keep the change.

At the moment there are probably many unanswered questions
swimming through your head. I will try to answer those questions and
assist the best that I possibly can.

As I stated earlier; I agree that many people feel very strongly that marriage and
want to be married by somebody they feel is God's representative, is close to God,
who will say prayers for them, and whose prayers will be answered. I agree with
that's what many want; but I believe that it is you that must say your prayers so
that they will be answered not me!
I am a legally ordained minister according to the laws of state of North
Carolina. I was ordained by the church, not a college. I actually hold the
title of Reverend; however, I don't like to use titles. What I am is a
person that is no different from you. I look at the ocean, I don't walk on
the water.
I believe that each person should have their own personal relationship
with their higher power, not a religion that was chosen for them by their
parents when they were children and I believe that there is a difference
between your religion and your relationship with the almighty... Religion
is a denomination (Baptist, Methodist etc.) to me, it is just another form
of segregation, we are segregated here on earth enough, I don't believe
we are going to be segregated in the after life.

We are segregated by race; Afro-American, Jews, Blacks and Whites, we
are  segregated by terms based on where we are from; Yankees,
southerner's... Heck here at the beach we are segregated by the area
we live in... Pather's, Ginni men and so on...everyone that takes a
breath is segregated by the amount of money that is in our bank account
Face it, were either living breathing people or were dead.

You and only you know what is in your heart and you and only you will
have to answer for yourself when it's your time to cross that bridge. It is
not my right to judge you or your personal choice. No earthly person has
this right. If you run across someone that acts as if they do have that
right, ask him or her to walk on water for you.

Yes, I believe in God, but I also believe there is must be a Goddess up
there in that great big blue sky... After all, the saying is... Behind every
good man is a woman.
I do not have a church, nor do I attend a church on a regular basis though I
am a member in good standing of a church. I do not have a congregation, I
would not want that responsibility. Many preachers that I know wear a Rolex
watch while much of their congregation wonders where the light bill money is
going to come from next month. I don't know about you but for me "time" is a
very simple thing. It always moves forward  second-by-second, just as it has
since the beginning of time.

A colleague said it best. “You don't need to "have a church" to be a minister
and you don't need to have a religious diploma to be a wedding officiant. It's
what your heart tells you and “Anyone who believes in the bible and that was
raised with belief in God has been told many times…” “Minister to one another,
as good stewards of the grace of God.”  If you think about it... You minister
and counsel your family and friends all the time. You comfort them, give them
advise and you are there for them when they call on you for support and help.

“The bottom line is that you choose to be married and for society to recognize
your marriage you need a signed piece of paper from an Ordained Minister,
Judge, Magistrate or an Officiant.  If you want someone that will cry with you,
offer you a hankie and help you to make your wedding day heartfelt, warm
and memorable I would welcome the opportunity to be that someone.

I will not try to convert you or any of your guests to my beliefs. It doesn't
matter where you came from in life, what matters now is where you are
going....and that you will now be taking someone with you on your journeys.

Warmest Wishes,                                                            
Renée
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