| ~ Sample Wedding Ceremonies ~ |
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| Susan and Jenk She waited all her life for her one true love. Just when she was about to give up her handsome prince traveled half way around the world, landing in New York City then out to Long Island to finally find her and make her dreams come true. Their first ceremony was an elopement to Babylon's Argyle Park. Their second was with Family and Friends at the Snapper Inn in Oakdale |
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| I'm big on personalization. Writing with you helps to give the guests a peek into what makes your relationship the one that you are committed to having last a lifetime. Seeing a side of you that they wouldn't see on any other day makes them feel somehow closer to you, and to one another, weaving the emotional bonds that make them the fabric of our life. This is usually done in a personal section and/or with the vows. So personal section aside, let's start with some structural things to think about... Religion, Yes or No, and if so which ones and how much? Speaking and Writing, would you like to write your vows? Are you ok with writing but not speaking? If so I can read them. Good with neither but still want a personal vow? I have a formula that I use to write a vow with you then spin it into an "I do" format. (samples in ceremony sections below) Are you interested in the little ceremonies that can go on during the wedding such as candles, wine, roses, and so on? Are there any parts of a traditional ceremony that you love or hate? Is there something that is an important part of your life that you want included? And the big ones.... What do you need to promise to one another to live a long and happy life together? What do you want to promise and be promised on your wedding day? The best complement that I have ever gotten was from a young couple who after the wedding had moved out of state. They were newlyweds, first time home owners with new jobs, away from the support of friends and family... And they said that when things got tough, that reading over what they had written for their wedding ceremony helped. This is the kind of tool that I want to give you for the rest of your life. I know it sounds ambitious but I have no right to give you anything less than my best when it comes to the most important day of your lives. Very few websites have original text for you to sample and my writings are included in many of the packages that other officiants copy and paste from. Yet if you are looking for samples of how real couples thoughts and feelings are woven into a ceremony you are in the right place! And I would be honored to do the same for you. But enough chit chat, for now! On to the Wedding Ceremony Samples! Recently organized into sections for your reading pleasure.... |
| ~ Sample Civil Ceremonies ~ (Also called "Justice of the Peace" Style Ceremonies. These are Marriage Ceremonies that include poetry, personal sections, words on marriage and love, and sometimes cultural aspects, with no reference to God) ~ Religious, Interfaith, and Multi-Cultural Weddings ~ (Spiritual, Interfaith, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Celtic, African, Greek) ~ Sample Theme Wedding Ceremonies ~ (Central Park Wedding, Vineyard, Beach, Renaissance, Airplane) ~ Sample Baby Blessings and Welcomings ~ (My version of a Birth Celebration, Multi-Cultural Adoption) ~ Commitment Ceremony Samples ~ (Secular and Religious samples) ~ Ceremonies that Include Children ~ (Family Sand Ceremony, Family Unity Candle, Children's Gift Ceremony, Sharing of Bread and Drink) ~ Renewal of Vow Samples ~ (One there for now, more to come) |
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| Kimberly and Michael married at the Sunken Meadow Pavilion. Their marriage was a celebration of everything they already share and they wanted a more casual feel. So the Hawaiian prints were everywhere and a good time was had by all! Photo by Alex Wolff |
| The groom has my microphone on in this picture and I always love the natural way my couples can look into one another's eyes and hold hands.... and still be heard by everyone! Best part is the PA is included in all my services. |
