Forever the Knot

05/24/2026

04/30/2026

🌿💍 Spring Love, Winter Wedding Openings 💍🌿

Love is in the air this spring! 🌸 If you’re recently engaged and starting to plan your big day, I’d be honored to help make your ceremony personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

While many dates are already booked, I still have limited availability for weddings in November and December — a beautiful time for cozy, heartfelt ceremonies. ❄️🕯️

Whether you're planning something elegant, intimate, spiritual, or completely unique, I work with you to create a ceremony that truly reflects your story.

📅 Now booking late fall & winter ceremonies
💌 Reach out to check availability or start planning your perfect “I do”

Let’s create something beautiful together.

04/27/2026

A study of a wedding officiant...

04/01/2026

🚢 Cruise countdown is ON!! 🌴☀️

In just a few days I’ll be setting sail on the Carnival Conquest… and let me tell you, I am mentally already there. If you need me, I’ll be at the buffet making strong life decisions… like “yes, I do need a second dessert” 🍰😂

I’ve got my carry-on strategy locked in, my cruise mindset activated, and my official role will be:
✨ Professional Relaxer
✨ Ocean Staring Specialist
✨ Snack Coordinator

If you see me come back a little happier, a little more tan, and slightly more “buffet-built”… just mind your business 😌

Also… if anyone needs me, I’ll be holding space for peace, sunshine, and absolutely zero stress. Bear calm. Owl wise. Warrior present 🐻🦉⚓

Let’s GO!!! 🌊🔥

I will be checking emails from time to time so give me an extra few minutes or hours to finish my Drink.....and I will get back to you!

03/07/2026

I’m truly honored to be nominated as a local wedding officiant by this amazing community. It means a lot to be trusted with such an important moment in people’s lives and to help tell each couple’s unique love story. Thank you for the support and for allowing me to be part of so many beautiful beginnings. I’m very grateful. 💍there is still time to cast you vote!!

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Grand Forks, ND. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

12/24/2025

From me to all of you — wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a season filled with love, light, and meaningful moments. As a wedding officiant, I get to witness so many beautiful stories of connection, commitment, and chosen family, and I’m deeply grateful for that. However you celebrate (or don’t), may this time bring you peace, warmth, and a little extra joy. Stay warm my friends- Ben🤍

11/23/2025

With last night’s wedding, my 2025 wedding season officially comes to a close!

I’m still open for a Holiday elopement or two (and let’s be honest, All Seasons is absolutely gorgeous during the holidays amongst the evergreens), but I want to take this moment to say thank you.

To all my couples and their families — thank you for giving me the honor of standing with you, holding space for your stories, and bringing your love to life. This is truly why I love what I do.

I still have plenty of openings for 2026, and I’m already booked once for 2027 (yes, you really can book that far ahead!).

Reach out today and let’s start crafting your love story together!

11/19/2025

🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂🧡

As we pause to celebrate gratitude, I want to send love to every couple, family, and friend who has been part of my journey this year. It’s an honor to stand with you, hold space for your stories, and witness the beautiful ways love continues to show up in our lives.

May your day be filled with warmth, good food, laughter, and the people who make your heart feel at home.

Wishing you a peaceful, joyful, and love-filled Thanksgiving.
—Ben, your friendly neighborhood Wedding Officiant

10/15/2025

💍 Open House at Naastad Acres 💍

Step into the beauty of Naastad Acres, a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in a peaceful grove of trees. This open house is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the space and imagine your own unforgettable celebration here.

I’ll be there sharing how, as your officiant, I can bring your ceremony to life — weaving your love story into a custom, heartfelt script that reflects your personalities, your journey, and your dreams for the future. (Growing list below)

You’ll also have the chance to meet an incredible lineup of local wedding professionals, including photographers, caterers, florists, bakeries, and more — all ready to help make your wedding vision a reality.

And by the way… the bar will be open! 🍸

Come explore, connect, and fall in love with what Naastad Acres has to offer.......and your future wedding officiant!!!!