Rites of passage are an important part of human life whether
we are members of a religious community, consider ourselves "spiritual but
not religious," or are completely secular. Our loved ones gather with us to
celebrate our greatest happiness or alleviate our deepest pain. Our joys are
multiplied and our sorrows divided in a communal context in which ritual,
whether religious or secular, is involved. This site is primarily devoted to
weddings, but it is my pleasure and an honor to assist you with commitment
and vow renewal ceremonies,
child dedications and baptisms, or memorial
services and funerals - any ritual for which you feel a professional
celebrant would be most appropriate.
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 sixteen 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.
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.
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.
Let's Get Started!
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?
Brevard Minister
