Everyone has a natural gift, mine is to perform wedding ceremonies. Having a natural ability to set everyone at ease and able to handle all situations. It will make your wedding truly enjoyable. It may seem overwhelming putting together your own ceremony. However, I have a simple format and years of experiences to create a personalized ceremony.

I have listed the elements of a wedding ceremony below:

  • Giving of the bride
  • Gathering words
  • Opening Prayer/Blessing
  • Support from families bride_____ groom _____
  • Charge to couple
  • Vows
  • Sand pouring ceremony
  • Candle lighting ceremony
  • Readings or song
  • Wine ceremony
  • Guest participation of vows
  • Promises
  • Renewing of promises
  • Family promises
  • Affirmation of the community
  • Rings
  • Concluding blessing
  • Benediction
  • Ribbon ceremony
  • Dove/butterfly release
  • Marriage pronouncement
  • Breaking the glass
  • Presentation of the couple

At our informal meeting we will go through your wishes and organize a wedding ceremony that not only encompass your beliefs but is meaningful to both of you.



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