Rites of passage are an important
part of life whether we are members of a religious community,
consider ourselves "spiritual but not religious," or are completely
secular. In ritual, our joys are multiplied and sorrows divided when
loved ones gather to celebrate our greatest happiness or alleviate
our deepest pain. While the site is primarily devoted to
weddings, it is my honor and pleasure to assist you with
child
dedications or memorial services - any ritual for which you feel
a professional would be helpful and appropriate.
Registration now open for the March
2012 group marriage
education class.
My
mission is to preside at the most beautiful and memorable service
crafted to celebrate your unique relationship.
If you see a
Red thumbtack with the words "Contract Pending" on the calendar, the date
and time may still be available. If you see such a conflict, I will
be happy to contact the couple to see if they intend to confirm
their booking.
The couple getting married aren't
the only ones walking on air. I absolutely adore officiating weddings and all types of commitment
ceremonies.
The affirmation that love prevails makes me giddy. Your guests will never know that though. I save
the idiotic grinning for my drive home.
I have experience performing a wide range of weddings from civil services to
religious ceremonies. I've been blessed with over eighteen years of
marriage to a wonderful husband and am thrilled to witness other couples beginning their journey
through life.
Unlike the old Hollywood
adage, I am more than happy to work with small children and animals. I better be,
I have three of my own. Small children that is, not animals. Though
some days I wonder.
I believe each couple should have a
celebrant dedicated to providing a
quality service tailored to their personalities and desires. This is truly a
high point of my ministry. It's not only uplifting, it is great fun, and
such an honor! I
really enjoy being able to alleviate the stress of the day and guide everyone
through a memorable and meaningful ceremony whether it is a simple home service,
intimate beach affair or an elaborate social event.
Andrea and PJ MacDonald
Vero Beach, FL
New Year's Eve 2010
What you probably really want to
know is how much an officiant costs. My own wedding was begged,
borrowed, and...no I don't believe anything was actually stolen, so
I absolutely sympathize being on a budget. My fees are explained
here.
Ceremonies
can be customized to: include children, blend religious rituals,
honor your cultural heritage, use self-written vows, utilize a theme
and more. Any commitment ceremony is an opportunity to proclaim a
foundation of love as a beginning point for building a home and a
life together. Personalizing the service enables the focus to be on
the couple and their vows, rather than on any particular doctrine. I
can help form a clear message by developing a ceremony which engages
the participants and guests.
Did you know your officiant can do more for you than simply
pronounce you husband and wife? Besides crafting and officiating the
ceremony: I pin on a mean boutonniere, can leap beach railings in a
single bound to retrieve a lost sand ceremony vase, supply a
personal sound system for venues lacking microphones and once even
"glued" a bridesmaid into her strapless gown. I have helped couples
locate a place to hold their wedding, improvised successfully when
unexpected changes needed to be made at the last moment, and loaned
(very briefly!) one of my rings to a groom whose ring had not been
delivered by the jeweler yet. What can I do for you?
