Rev. Mark came to Minnesota from Ohio, where he was born and raised. He has been a performer his entire adult life, spending time locally with an assortment of professional choirs and small vocal ensembles. His eclectic work life has also included stints as a baker, a street juggler, a balloon sculptor, and a singing delivery gorilla. He was a founding member of The Rose Ensemble, an internationally acclaimed early music ensemble, with which he spent twenty-one seasons exploring a surprising amount of the world.

His interest in weddings began years ago when he compiled his own wedding ceremony (Jennifer said yes, and they celebrated their twentieth anniversary last July). Since then, he has used his experience as a writer and lyricist, and his firm belief in the power of the right words, to craft personal and beautiful ceremonies for over a hundred couples.

Mark’s approach to weddings is simple. He believes that with kindness, commitment, and a sincere connection with every couple, he can help everyone build the wedding of their dreams — even on a budget.