Second Life (abbreviated as SL), the MMORPG 3D interactive virtual reality programme now has over one and half million members (residents).

Many of these residents enjoy the Ceremonies I create for them .. and I now have almost 700 wedding ceremonies under my belt.

A lot of people take the opportunity to dress up for weddings in a way that they can never do in real life (RL).

I've come across a lot of women who just love to dress up. It's a little like playing with dolls, all those absolutely fabulous frocks, and what's the loveliest of outfits that any woman can wear? A gorgeous Wedding Gown of course.

Let me tell you, all brides are beautiful, in any world, virtual or otherwise.

Who gets married in SL?

I've created wedding ceremonies for people who are actually are married in RL, and the online celebration is the icing on the (wedding) cake.

Then there are the couples separated by work commitments or military service and have to live in different parts of the world. Second Life is a place that they can talk to each other - after all it's just an enhanced chat programme - and a wedding ceremony in SL is right up their alley.

Of course, there are the people who actually meet online. I officiated recently at a Renewal ceremony of a couple I married a year ago. They had met online, and discovered much in common.

Lasting friendships are made in SL and Love can be found in all sorts of places.

There's room in any world for an old fashioned Church Wedding.

My beautiful cathedral, Stella Maris, won a prestigious award for best church build in SL.

As you can gather from the name, the cathedral overlooks the ocean.

Thanks very much for dropping by this lens. You're more than welcome to leave a note in the guest book above and, if you're a member of Squidoo, you can also rate this lens :)

It's all much appreciated, Susanna

P.S. If you're a Second Life resident, drop me a notecard to say hello.