Ceremonies

To celebrate weddings, vow renewals, civil unions, commitments for all couples. Love is Universal!

Standard Marriage Ceremony

Welcome Welcome! What a joy it is to come together today to celebrate the love of ________and___________, to share in this ceremony of their commitment to each other in marriage. They are grateful you could be here with them on this very special day. Who gives this bride in marriage? optional Prayer – optional Let us begin by acknowledging the presence of God and the love that draws us all together with a time of prayer. Dear God In stillness and in trust we recognize your presence. We know your love drew these two together, _______and_________ that they may live the adventure of life...

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Vow Renewals

Already married?  Then consider having a Vow Renewal Ceremony to celebrate your Anniversary!

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Commitment Ceremonies

Sometimes, we are unable to legally marry the one we love due to state laws or financial circumstances. Whatever the situation, you can still make a commitment of love to each other and have a special ceremony. Rev. Sharon is happy to honor your love and your relationship with a commitment ceremony. Phone her to check on dates and availability.

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Interfaith Ceremonies

When a couple is of different faiths, even when the couple themselves is not strong in their particular faith, it is often wise to include various traditions to keep families happy. I have been very successful in performing many Interfaith ceremonies creating a ceremony that pleases everyone. Jewish Christian Jewish Traditional Breaking of the Bottle… Below is one explanation I offer of the breaking of the bottle in a wedding ceremony, which is placed immediately before declaring the couple to be husband and wife: “The breaking of the glass at the end of a wedding ceremony serves...

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Unity Sand Ceremony

________ and ________, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand, one representing you Denny and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever...

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Unity Water Ceremony

Traditionally couples join together in a ritual at the end of their wedding ceremony that signifies they are united together in marriage. ______________holds the container of yellow water. Yellow is the color of sunshine. The color yellow represents joy and happiness. It also stands for wisdom. ______________holds the container of blue water. First prize gets the blue ribbon. Blue represents confidence and trust. A “true blue” friend is faithful and trustworthy. _________and ___________ This empty vessel between you represents your marriage. It is a new beginning in your...

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Civil Ceremony

We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words that shall unite _________and _________in marriage. ______________and ____________, I would ask that you both remember to treat each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you together today. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage – as they do in every relationship at one time or the...

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