YOUR LOVE STORY UNFOLDS AT THE ALTAR

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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

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You will be provided with a preliminary outline of a typical ceremony design, to get started. One week before 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.

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 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.

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 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!”

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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 the greatest gift on your wedding day. I am also honored to acknowledge lost loved ones.

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

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 This Basic Ceremony is typically 15 to 20 minutes in length.

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From $150 additional fees vary per customization.*$30 state maximum fee is included

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

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 These ceremonies can be added to the components listed above in the Basic Ceremony, plus verbiage for up to two unity traditions or creative elements that express your unique relationship with one another.

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 The most popular unity traditions that I perform for an additional fee of $50/2 Tradition are:

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•  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. 

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•   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.

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

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•   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.

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•   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, both bitter and sweet.

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•  Love Letter and Wine Box Ceremony – The 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.​

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

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•  Ceremonial Foot Washing ~ Tree Planting ~ Jumping the Broom/Golf Club  ~ Breaking the Glass ~ Ring Blessing ~ Veil, Lasso, and Coin Blessing ~ The Three Strands ~ The Decadent Chocolate Ceremony ~ Doves ~ Butterflies ~

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 There are too many to list!

 

I also welcome your ideas

 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).

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*A rehearsal is recommended if unity traditions are included