Ceremonies & Events
Wedding Vows:
Elopement, traditional, nature-based, a special-themed wedding,
or that one-of-a-kind customized wedding ceremony that you have in mind,
we will
assist you in creating your special wedding ceremony.
Renewal Of Vows:
Renewing your vows with your loved one is a very special ceremony
that can be tailored to your exact wishes. Be it a recreation of
your original ceremony or one that reflects your current views of
life, renewing your vows with your loved one can be as intimate or
as large as you wish.
Commitment Ceremony:
As of July 22, 2007, gays, lesbians and unmarried seniors (one of
whom is at least 62) can
file as domestic partnerships and have rights concerning
their partner. A commitment ceremony is for anyone and everyone who
wishes to honor their special commitment and relationship with their
partner. Any ceremony is suitable
and appropriate and we will work with you to ensure that your
ceremony truly reflects your commitment to each other.
Other Ceremonies of Life:
From birth to death, we celebrate and commemorate, for our
selves and those that we love, the special moments in the journey
that we call life. The birth of a baby is a wonderful opportunity
for a blessing or naming ceremony. Death also provides a time to
reflect and honor the passing of a loved one at a wake or funeral.
Please contact us to discuss any of life's events that you would
like us to officiate at and we will work with you to create the
perfect ceremony for that occasion.
Additional ideas that can be incorporated:
The wedding ceremony has typically been an event that is laced with
symbolism. Below are a few examples of rituals that you can add to
your special day.
Sand Ceremony
A sand ceremony is one of the most illustrative examples of
the
blending of a couple. If you have children, then including them in this ceremony
is a very special way of making them feel that they are a part of
that extraordinary day. Each will take their individual containers
filled with colored sand (or sand taken from a place that is
special to you) and will pour the sand into a single container
which can serve as a very visual reminder of your special day.
Family Vows:
If you are coming into a marriage with children from a previous
relationship, including the children in the ceremony conveys to
them, and to all that are in attendance, that your marriage is more
than just the bonding of husband and wife. It is the creation of a
family, and commitments to and from each member of the family as
part of a wedding ceremony is a very special and unique opportunity
to convey those commitments to each other.
Unity Candle:
The wedding unity candles at your wedding ceremony will symbolically show
this union of two separate and unique individuals. The single tapered candles which you
and your partner use to light the single unity candle symbolize
what each of you is bringing to your marriage.
It is a meaningful and memorable segment of the
wedding ceremony.
This is a ceremony not only about what you as individuals are bringing
to the union but it is about you and your
mate being joined together and the life you will have ahead in a
partnership. The candle then symbolizes the unity of your marriage.
As a symbol of the ongoing commitment to their wedding vows, couples
re-light their unity candles on their anniversaries. The
significance of the wedding unity candles goes beyond just an
attractive accessory, this is a beautiful ceremony that represents so
much more.
Special Readings:
Many couples want their wedding
ceremony to provide strong metaphors for love and commitment as part
of their preparation for making the wedding vows that will be the
heart of their marriage. Metaphors are incredibly powerful and
remind us,
each time we hear them, of the emotion behind them. If
you use a metaphor in your wedding ceremony, when you hear it later
on in a different context, it will deepen your connection to one
another and to your commitment. The readings that you choose to
celebrate your love for one another and that support your wedding
vows do matter. Religious, classical, modern, or written by you for
each other... words have power! We can help you in selecting the
words and readings for your wedding that are just right for you.