About the staff of LoveNotes Weddings.

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A Wedding Ceremony to Remember: Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding by Marty Younkin

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All of the ministers on the LoveNotes staff
are licensed, ordained and non-denominational.

The LoveNotes staff is committed
to the following guiding principles:

Punctuality	We believe the Wedding Officiant must never be late or arrive at the last minute for a wedding. The Wedding Officiant should be there in time to take charge, provide a sense of peace and calm, and give loving leadership to this all-important day.
Sensitivity	We believe the Wedding Officiant must be aware of awkward situations that sometimes arise at weddings and smooth things over, if necessary. He must be in touch with people's needs, even helping the soon-to-be in-laws from becoming outlaws. He should get the couple 'hitched without a hitch.'
Flexibility	We believe the Wedding Officiant must perform a wedding ceremony as the Bride and Groom wish; after all, it is their wedding. He also should be able to 'roll with the punches' if things don't go as planned.
Availability	We believe the Wedding Officiant must be available for the Bride and Groom. They look to him for answers or to handle situations that may arise before, during or after the wedding.
Professionalism	We believe the Wedding Officiant must conduct himself in such a way that everyone feels confident in his abilities and comfortable with his role as a wedding professional.

Love Notes Ministers

Marty Younkin

Marty Younkin, president of LoveNotes, is affectionately known as 'Minister Marty, the Marrying Man'. After graduating from seminary, he became a pastor in a large non-denominational church in the Dallas area. He has been officiating weddings for more than 30 years and has 'tied the knot' for literally thousands of couples. He is also the author of 'A Wedding Ceremony to Remember --- Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding', a manual to help couples design their own unique ceremony. Rev. Marty Younkin and the staff at LoveNotes are dedicated to the motto:
'Your wedding - Your way!'

Carol Sage

Carol Sage, vice-president of LoveNotes, has been in the wedding business for more than 35 years. She was Minister of Music in a large Dallas church and is an accomplished pianist, keyboardist and vocalist who can provide music for your ceremony, reception or special event. As an ordained minister who also speaks Spanish, she can perform Hispanic or bilingual ceremonies as well as English ceremonies. Carol believes 'marriage is like a piano. . . what you get out of it depends on how you play it; and if you play it right, it will be sweet music to all who hear it.'

Leland Evans

Leland Evans has been performing wedding ceremonies since the 1950's. After completing his theological studies, he was ordained and became a senior pastor. He has had professional training in pre-marital counseling and testing, and served in this capacity, along with his wife of 50 years, in a large non-denominational church in Dallas. Leland is available for your counseling needs and enjoys talking (and listening) to the couples he meets through LoveNotes.

Ken Savage

Ken Savage is an ordained minister that has been involved in church work for 21 years. He also does voice work for radio commercials. He is an accomplished guitarist and has his own 5 piece musical combo. They perform at many wedding receptions and their list of songs includes classic rock, smooth jazz and standards. Ken joined LoveNotes because he believes 'marriage, like music, can create beautiful harmonies to last a lifetime.'

Lou Whitworth

Lou Whitworth was ordained to Christian service with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. He served as a pastor with Campus Crusade in both their military and singles ministries. He worked for 22 years as an editor / writer / speaker for a Dallas based organization that explains the Christian faith in classrooms and on campuses across the country. Lou joined LoveNotes because he enjoys interacting with couples and 'getting them hitched without a hitch.'

Randy Dicken

Randy Dicken has performed wedding ceremonies since the mid 1970's. Ordained at the age of 21, he sang and ministered at youth camps and later became a church planter and senior pastor. He has taught public speaking in 3 Bible colleges and has also published several instructional texts. 'Joining Marty and LoveNotes has been one of the most enjoyable things I have done in ministry. Helping people get their marriage started right is, by itself, very rewarding!'

Ken Byrd

Ken Byrd has been married for more than 35 years to....the lovely Byrdwoman. As a non-denominational minister for over 25 years, he has been involved with student and young adult ministries. He has a degree in communications from the University of Texas, and has an extensive background in broadcasting, which includes doing voice work for commercials and training videos. "There's nothing quite like the joy of saying the words 'I now pronounce you husband and wife'. I enjoy it every single time."

Mike Ryherd

Mike Ryherd has been in the ministry since 1995. He received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University and currently pastors a non- denominational church in Little Elm, TX. Mike and his wife, Trish, have 3 beautiful daughters and live in Corinth, TX. He loves being a husband, a father and a pastor. Working with LoveNotes gives him the opportunity 'to make a marriage made in heaven a reality here on earth.'

Russ Donley

Russ Donley has been a volunteer teacher and lay minister for over 10 years. As president of Veritas Ministries, he is invited to speak not only here in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, but in various parts of the world as well. He is currently working toward his Doctorate in Theology Degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Russ believes that every wedding, whether religious or non-religious, should be a celebration of a couple's love and should reflect their wishes.

Darrell Grice

Darrell Grice and his wife, Faith, have been happily married for 52 years. What's their secret? "Be each other's very best friend and totally commit to that friend." He also likes to quote to her his favorite phrase in his favorite hymn --- " I like to arise in the arms of Faith". He has served in churches throughout Texas and Florida until retirement in 1997. During his ministry, he led mission trips to twenty different countries on five continents. Darrell has performed hundreds of weddings, both religious and non- religious over the years and says, "It's a joy to be a part of LoveNotes and help couples begin the adventure of a lifetime."

Larry Maughan

Larry Maughan has used his background in education, career assistance, communication and broadcasting to encourage, counsel, and provide care to young professionals and older single adults. He holds a Masters degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary and has served for 35 years in churches across Texas and Oklahoma, including Single Adults Minister at a large Dallas church. Whether couples have a religious or secular background, Larry's passion is "to help couples begin their life story and encourage those beginning again with a new chapter."

Keith Long

Keith Long has served in the ministry both as children´s pastor and minister of a caregiving group. His business development and management expertise helps to guide couples in choosing exactly what they want for their unique ceremony. "I believe that each wedding is an original creation of God. Whether it is a religious or non-religious ceremony, I love to help couples celebrate the beginning of the best that is yet to come."

Ken Gibbs

Ken Gibbs hails from Canada and is currently attending Dallas Theological Seminary and is pursuing a degree in Christian Education. He and his wife and four children live in Rockwall and he has a ministry to native Americans. He has a strong background in Leadership Development and has a desire to encourage couples to experience the best possible marriage on God's earth.

Tony Sanchello

Tony Sanchello is a Chaplain to the Dallas business community. His love and care for people allows him to serve others in the marketplace of life. He is fluent in Spanish and has performed numerous bilingual ceremonies in his 30 years of cross-cultural ministry in both Catholic and Protestant settings. He says, ‘Uniting a couple in marriage is an experience that I cherish, and when I say those words, husband and wife, I know that I have been witness to a miracle.'

LoveNotes Rehearsal Assistants

Marianne Richardson

Marianne Richardson is a certified wedding consultant whose work spans 18 years.

Her comprehensive planning, timely coordination and seamless communication throughout each event inspire client confidence, trust and mostly, peace of mind. Marianne´s reputation reflects the respect of those who have come to depend on her professionalism in producing events of unmatched quality, beauty and value.

Hala Snyder

Hala Snyder´s vast knowledge of the wedding industry has earned her a spot on the "Ask the Expert" segment on Mix 102.9. She has served on the board of the Association of Wedding Consultants and is also a member of June Weddings, Inc. With a degree in Hospitality Management, she takes pride in accommodating the wishes of the bride and groom with her creative blend of elegance and impeccable attention to detail.

Jan Maughan has served in lay leadership roles in local churches for many years. Using her gifts of hospitality and organization, she has planned and orchestrated large singles events, married adult events and conferences for her employer. Her "can do" attitude makes every challenge an opportunity to "fix it and make it better." Jan joined LoveNotes to use her gifts to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams.

Karen Radford is a certified wedding consultant who has coordinated weddings since 2001. She is a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and the Association of Certified Wedding Consultants (ACWC). She has served on the Board of ACWC as the Educational and Newsletter chair. Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her couples as they entrust her with every detail to make their big day flawless.

Sandy Savage has been coordinating weddings and conducting rehearsals for many years throughout the DFW metroplex. Her expertise and experience will make you and your wedding party completely comfortable with every detail of the ceremony, including offering tips to maximize your photo opportunities. Sandy will make sure everyone knows what to do, when to do it, and where to do it so your wedding will be perfect.

Tricia Wilson brings her professional experience from coordinating countless weddings and special events. As a wedding and events consultant, she tells couples, "I want you to focus on each other and your marriage while I handle all the details that can turn a wedding into a trial." Tricia graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Masters degree in Organizational Management, and is also a Certified Mediator.