Welcome to 2026
- Richard Tidyman

- Dec 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 26
I'm back for 2026. My surgery was a complete success. Please get in touclh if you are looking for a wedding officiant in 2026 or beyond.
In 2025, I officiated fewer weddings than ever—not because of a lack of demand, but because of physical health concerns.
In 2025, I learned that my lower back pain wasn’t weak core muscles after all, but severe spinal stenosis. Standing through a ceremony—and the time before, visiting with the wedding party and guests—has become increasingly painful.
I had surgery in January 06, 2026. Recovery is coming along and with regular trips to the gym, I'll be officiating weddings in the High Country once again this year and for years to come.
Most weddings take place on weekends. Reservations fill up fast so please make your reservations as early as possible. May and October tend to be the busiest time of year for weddings. In addition, during May through September, I limit the number of weddings I can officiate due to opportunities of spending time with my family, especially on weekends. I am often more available for weddings during the week.
Another reason to make your reservations early is to avoid conflict with my other small business. I operate a shuttle service for local events as well as to airports for up to six passengers to and from the High Country. As you can imagine, it keeps me busy.
I will continue officiating heartfelt custom weddings, tailor made to speak to your hearts and consistent with your beliefs. If interested in having a conversation about how the process works, please contact me as soon as possible.

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