Ceremonies

As you undertake your marriage, a marriage that will be as unique as the two of you, it seems fitting to offer you the widest range of possibilities for the actual ceremony. That is why I offer you my exclusive “Wedding Choices” package.  You will receive, via e-mail, a package containing every element of a wedding you could desire. As you scroll through the package, simply delete what you do not want in your wedding.  What remains is your unique ceremony.  No one else will ever share the vows you will share. This can be your completed ceremony or a starting point.

Of course if you want to spend more effort on celebrating your union and less time selecting words you can always opt to use one of my many prewritten ceremonies. Religious or non-religious, recommitment ceremonies and non-traditional themes are available. We can discuss what works best for you during our Zoom Consltation.

If you would like to include children from one or both sides, there is a place within “Wedding Choices“ which honors your new family and underscores that while you are getting married your children are an essential part of your union..

Often we have family members who have passed on, yet who are still an essential part of who we are.  They too have a place in your wedding, if you choose. We can take a moment to reflect upon their importance in your lives.

As for those ceremonies within your wedding vows, these too can be almost unlimited, but let me offer just a few ideas:

The Unity Candle can be for the Bride and Groom exclusively, or it may include other members of your family to reflect a new oneness.

The sharing of flowers is an ancient expression of love.  At the conclusion of your vows, I present you with a beautiful rose to symbolize your first gift as a couple.  You then share that rose with your new spouse to symbolize your willingness to give to each other.

Another version of the Rose Ceremony is for you to present flowers to your parents. This is a lovely way to say thank you for their guidance and support. Experience tells me this is always an “Ah” moment for your parents and your guests.

The Sand Ceremony is perfect for two people to demonstrate the joining of their lives, or to represent the blending of families.  The Sand Ceremony can include children, friends, or other loved ones underscoring the unification of intentions while retaining your individuality.

Traditional to many faiths, adaptable to any wedding as a symbol of a committed union.

Or, create your own depiction of what your commitment means to you today, tomorrow, and forever.

The important part is that whatever we do in the creation of your actual wedding ceremony, it should reflect the perfection of the life you are creating together.

If it is in your nature to hold your wedding in an unusual setting, I can support you fully.  The possibilities are unlimited; skydiving weddings, beachfront weddings, mountain top weddings, hot air ballooning weddings, wine country, or park weddings, if you have a hankering for an out-of-the-box ceremony, let’s talk

One of the most loving things a couple can do is to renew their vows. A ceremony with family and friends who know you both as a couple is a deeply spiritual and heart-expanding event.

For many of us we are filled with unrealistic expectations of each other and of ourselves.   After the test of time, our emotions are fuller, our understandings deeper. What a wonderful gift to give yourselves as an anniversary gift, a birthday gift, or as a gift to the young people around you to demonstrate that while weddings can be an event, marriage is something which must be earned through commitment.

Let’s get together and discuss how a recommitment ceremony could be in your life.

If your dream is to celebrate your wedding at an exotic location; Hawaii, Bali, or whatever your desire, I am available to travel! Rather than depend upon the Officiant in some far-off place to do your vows the way you want, let’s create the ceremony here and pack our bags!

Spiritual weddings, non-religious weddings, same-sex weddings, interfaith weddings, civil weddings, hospital weddings, jail, and prison weddings.

Love Is, Weddings serves North San Diego County, Southern Riverside County, Temecula, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, Escondido, La Jolla, San Diego, and all points in between!