Ceremonies

Your preference of a religious, spiritual, or civil ceremony.

This heartfelt ceremony includes an inspirational reading, ring exchange, and traditional wedding vows.

Your ceremony includes one unity tradition symbolizing your loving union.

This ceremony is typically 15 to 20 minutes in length.

A consultation in person, via video chat, or through email to discuss ceremony options, design and content. The two of you are special and unique and your ceremony should be a reflection of your love for one another

You will be provided with a preliminary outline of a typical ceremony design, to get started. One week prior to the wedding, you will be provided with a final outline that will allow you to review the content and format for accuracy and ensure you are comfortable with the design.

In addition to receiving several vows and inspirational readings to review and consider, you will receive a detailed ceremony planning questionnaire. Your responses will guide me as I personalize your ceremony and create the design based on your wishes.

Let’s talk about your love story. What better time than at the altar to reflect on those special moments of when you fell in love; what you love most about one another; your romantic engagement story…and fast forward to that moment where you are about to say “I DO!”

Your guests may participate in a reading or prayer; let’s acknowledge and include your guests so they are kept engaged…after all – they are your greatest gift on your wedding day. I am also honored to acknowledge lost loved ones.

The tone of this customized ceremony may be formal, elegant, and dignified, or be formal but more relaxed and include light hearted humor.

This ceremony is typically 20 minutes in length.

Let’s customize your ceremony with a Unity Tradition or Creative Element that truly symbolizes your love for one another.

This ceremony includes all components listed above in the Basic Customized Ceremony, plus verbiage for up to two unity traditions or creative elements that express your unique relationship with one another.

The most popular unity traditions that I perform:

♥ Handfasting (a.k.a. “Tying The Knot”) – I have modernized and recreated this special and unique tradition and it is a favorite of many couples. This is a beautiful century-old, tradition (most commonly used by the Irish, Scottish, and Vikings), that invites you to acknowledge six beautiful vows; each vow will be sealed with a binding of the cord. This is where the saying “tying the knot” originated. Up to 8 family members may participate in this tradition.

♥ Rose Ceremony– You have just gifted each other your wedding ring as “bride and groom.” Now, you will present your first gift to each other as “husband and wife.” The rose may be substituted for a different flower or a gift to each other.

♥ Unity Candle or Unity Sand ceremonies are a favorite of many and a wonderful way to incorporate your children or family members.

♥ Fisherman’s Knot – The fisherman’s knot is the strongest knot known – your love is its strongest when tied together. In finishing the knot, Groom and Bride will understand that only together, and through continued effort can they create a lasting union.

♥ Wine Ceremony – The bride and groom drink from a single glass of wine (or spirit of choice). This symbolizes drinking from the cup of life and sharing all of its experiences together, both bitter and sweet.

♥ Love Letter and Wine Box Ceremony – Bride and groom will each write and seal a letter expressing what they love most about each other and why they fell in love. Other keepsakes can also be included: photos, flower petals from the actual ceremony, etc. The box is to be opened on a milestone anniversary, or earlier, if they feel their marriage has reached a hardship and they need to reflect upon the reasons they fell in love and chose to marry each other.

♥ Sage Cleansing – unlock the powerful cleansing and healing properties that sage is known for. It encourages positive energy and good fortune, healing energy and will bring about a more loving balanced marriage.

♥ Paint & Canvas – Your marriage starts off as a blank canvas and each day of marriage is celebrated with a splash of color! Celebrate your union in an artistic way that truly represents the two of you.

There are so many wonderful and creative traditions to be considered – to name a few more….

♥ Ceremonial Foot Washing ~ Tree Planting ~ Jumping the Broom/Golf Club ~ Fisherman’s Knot ~ Breaking the Glass ~ Ring Blessing ~ Veil, Lasso, and Coin Blessing ~ The Three Strands ~ The Decadent Chocolate Ceremony ~ Doves ~ Butterflies ~ Viking Meat Horn Toast with Viking Blood 

Detailed information on how and where to obtain your marriage license.

A decorative certificate to memorialize your Vow Renewal or Commitment Ceremony.

Referrals for other quality wedding vendors and venues.

For sand ceremonies, a small table and table cloth can be provided, upon request.

Early arrival to your venue to collaborate with your Coordinator, DJ, Photographer to ensure everything runs smooth and timely.

All efforts are made to ensure substitute Officiant coverage in the event of an illness or emergency.

Filing of your marriage license within 3 to 5 business days.

Information on how to change your name after the wedding.

To facilitate or attend your one hour rehearsal $140

Portable sound system with microphone: Basic (less than 40 people) $40 || Premium Bose Speaker with Blue Tooth $75

Additional fee may be applied for mileage/travel time outside regular service area; or if customary service time is exceeded (i.e. yacht, water taxi, or helicopter travel).

Admission fees into attractions, parking, boat or water taxi, air travel, etc., will be paid by the Couple.

Unity Tradition/Ritual elements ~ Although I can make recommendations on where to purchase these creative elements, you will be responsible for providing all supplies relating to this part of the ceremony (i.e. candles, sand containers, broom, ropes, sage, cords, etc).

It is such an honor to be asked to officiate a friend’s ceremony. As exciting as it is, it can also be very scary when you are unsure of where to start – this is a huge responsibility! I would be happy to guide you through the process so that you that you are “wedding-ready” and fully prepared to perform a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony as you share the altar with the couple you are about to unite in marriage.

The fee includes the following:

• Let’s get you ordained first! I will provide information on how to become ordained (believe it or not, it’s free and VERY easy!).

• An informational email will be provided with details to guide the couple on how and where to obtain their marriage license.

• As their Wedding Officiant, you will need to know how to complete their marriage license and prepare it for filing. I will explain this in detail and provide samples to follow.

• Your couple will receive a questionnaire that includes sample vows, readings and unity tradition ideas. Their responses will guide me on how to write a very personal and heartfelt ceremony (which they can revise accordingly),

• You will be provided with the logistics and protocols required at the altar on wedding day so that you are fully prepared and professionally ready to unite this couple in marriage.

• Wardrobe recommendations will be provided to be fashionably appropriate (please leave white and prints out of your fashion choices!). Wear attire that will be comfortable and appropriate as you prepare for the unexpected (i.e. heat/perspiration, bugs, inclement weather, cooler temperatures, etc).

• After the wedding, helpful tips are provided to the Bride to assist her in changing her last name.

In total, this includes about 4 hours of instruction (phone and email), informational emails, sample material and ceremony writing. The end result – a very emotional, beautifully written custom ceremony that typically runs 15 – 20 minutes. Let’s get you ready for the altar!