Music stirs the soul... as the brides dress is unfurled and the smell of rose petals fills the
air. Suddenly, you are floating in a dream come true. Whether you
are planning an elegant wedding and elaborate reception or a simple garden or
beach ceremony; whatever your special event, it must awaken all your senses, it
must delight in celebration, and it must speak of just how much this matters to
you. Let me compose the words that will authenticate and accentuate your
hopes.
"Hi Rev. Amanda,
We are so thankful that you performed our ceremony. Multiple guests
commented on how they loved how personalized our ceremony was. We
appreciated your approach to marriage preparations and for being so great on our
wedding day. Thank you so much! I would refer anyone who gets
engaged to have you perform their ceremony. You truly made our day special
and unique."
Love, Lauren and Brian
Commitment Ceremony First of all, let me congratulate you on your engagement. My
inclusive heart and philosophy respects the diversity of society, embracing all
people regardless of religious affiliation or sexual orientation.
For me, every couple is unique and I recognize the need to honor your life
experiences. I care about providing a comfortable environment, and I care
very much about creating a ceremony that is authentic and speaks your truth.
Rituals
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Blessing Shells: Each member of the congregation and wedding party
is given a sea shell to hold representing their unique individuality and their
presence at the wedding. During the ceremony, the officiant will ask each
person to make a special silent blessing or wish over the shell after which the
shells are collected into a decorative container symbolically joining family and
friends, through the couple, into one. The shells become a reminder to the
couple of those who shared their wedding day, and who gave their blessing to
them.
~Blending of Sands: This ceremony symbolizes the
joining together of the couple, and the blending of their families and friends.
This ceremony may be adapted to include children, and is especially meaningful
as it symbolizes the creation of a new family.
~Unity Candle:
Lighting the Unity Candle like the blending of sands, symbolizes the joining
together of the separate lives of the couple, their families and friends.
~Blessing of
Hands: A beautiful ceremony that blesses the hands of both the bride
and the groom, as it looks forward to the events that will shape their lives and
love.
PREPARE / ENRICH PREPARE/ENRICH is a customized couple assessment completed online that
identifies a couple's strength and growth areas. It is one of the most
widely used programs for premarital counseling and premarital education.
Over 3 million couples have taken the PREPARE/ENRICH Program since it began in
1980.
It's a privilege... to be a part of your special day. If you are planning an event in
Bangor or Coastal Maine and need someone
special to
officiate and direct your ceremony, I would be honored to talk to you. Together
we will create a ceremony that:
