This page contains resources that I chose because they might be useful. I am not necessarily endorsing the services found on them, and know that some are not particularly Humanistic in outlook. Caveat emptor.

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The Marriage Toolbox
An online magazine that discusses all aspects of the marriage relationship
Trends&Traditions
This impressive marriage planning service has been featured in both local and national magazines. Take a look, and consider how they can help reduce the stress of prepaing for your wedding.
MAweddings.com - Your Massachusetts Weddings Resource
All kinds of vendors and resources for weddings in Massachusetts.
SearchBridal.com
Comprehensive Wedding Web Directory
Custom Wedding Rings
One couple I worked for had a unique requirement for their rings, and Jade's execution was elegant and flawless; they thought so too, because they invited her to the wedding.
MyWeddingBlog
A place to find vendors and chat with other couples and experts.
Practical Results from Research
John Gottman is perhaps the country's leading scholar concentrating on how couples stay together or break apart. Recently he has begun to take the rseults of his and others' research to a lay audience. This site has a relationship quiz and other resources.
Music
Mashke is an excellent party band with a growing reputation in the Boston area. They play everything from swing to oldies, and dish out lively party dances. They are also well-known for traditional and modern Jewish music.
The Wedding Connection
Comprehensive Wedding Planning (Including civil unions) in the Detroit, Michigan/Windsor, Ontario area. People I know and recommend personally.
National Association of Wedding Ministers
A source for assistance with your wedding ceremony. "Be assured that those listed on this site are there to assist you in a professional, kind, and loving manner. All members on this site have agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics to ensure the highest level of integrity." (I'm a member, so that pledge includes me.)

Especially for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Supports the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. The Web site contains more than 250 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration.
Bay Windows
New England's largest gay and lesbian newspaper.
Photography by Gretje Ferguson
Gretje wrote me expressing an interest in doing more work with same-sex couples. I looked at her website and found her work to be extremely impressive.
Search the Gay Open Directory
A volunteer-run directory for the gay community
Why Humanistic Jews are Friendly to Gays, Lesbians, Intermarrieds, and other Living Things
My own comments on our movement's position.
It's About Time Weddings
A gay-owned wedding coordination business specializing in gay and lesbian weddings. Located in Metro Boston.
The Legal, Same-sex Wedding site.
A resource for Canadians in particular, but with some general information of use to anyone.
The SJC's landmark decision in Hillary Goodridge v. Department of Public Health
The Massachusetts Constitution "affirms the dignity and equality of all individuals," and "forbids the creation of second-class citizens."

Summer camp
A summer camp especially for secular children that combines reason and critical thinking, explored through games, skits and other with traditional camp activities.
Parenting beyond belief
A book about raising kids with ethical values, without relying on religon. Among the authors are Richard Dawkins, Mark Twain Julia Sweeney and Penn Jillette, as well as parents, kids and professionals.
Marriage self-help.
Professor John Gottman knows more about marriage than anyone else. His research and conclusions are nationally famous. Marriage is hard, and the sad truth is that couples tend not to seek help until it's too late. Gottman's site (and books) can help you recognize when the normal strains of marraige are becoming fissures, and show you what o do about it.
IntefaithFamily.com
A website and advocacy organization, working to encourage Jewish choices by interfaith families and for increased acceptance of interfaith families by the Jewish community.
Gay Parent Magazine
A resource for GLBT parenting.

Brit Shalom

Circumcision Research Center
The Center is a valuable source of circumcision information for parents and children's advocates; childbirth educators and allied professionals; medical, mental health, and academic people; Jews; and others.
Circumstitions
An eclectic collection of resources about circumcision and other forms of genital mutilation

Miscellaneous

Claire Noonan
Interesting and professional art work by a recent client.
Home Office Design
So many of us need workspace at home these days that it's nice to find someone who has ideas about how to do it right. This site has pictures of home offices to dream about, but also has tips and resources for those of us on more modest budgets.
Fanworks by an emerging artist and writer
What are fanworks? You'll have to look to find out. But be aware that it can be confusing for the uninitiated.
Dennis Geller, Ph.D.
Humanist Minister
Humanistic Jewish Clergy
dpgeller@humanist-rites.com