Weddings

Your ceremony is made up of elements that you can select, much like you can choose a la carte items

off of a menu to create your perfect meal. The Declaration of Intent and the Pronouncement are the

pieces required by the state to make your wedding legal ~ the rest is up to you and the mood

atmosphere, and experience you are creating in which to celebrate the union with your beloved. Many

wedding books feature these elements, and provide samples of each aspect/section and show various

orders of service. These books and Internet searches can provide sample readings, vows, rituals,

music, prayers, and exchange of rings passages. We will also provide samples and help you weave

together these elements to beautifully reflect you, tell your unique love story, and incorporate rituals/flourishes to honor family, children, culture or passion! Some examples are: honoring of ancestors, libation ritual, breaking of the glass, 12 step wording and prayer, and specific hobbies, interests, or themes.

Here is a sample order of service from a wedding performed earlier this year:

Abbott Wedding Order of Service

Procession

Opening words and welcome

Prayer

Honoring of family

Celebrant's address (Minister/Officiant thoughts on marriage...)

Candle lighting ritual with son Tanner

Declaration of intent

Vows

Blessing and exchanging of rings

Pronouncement

Kiss

Ritual - Breaking of bread

Closing blessing and silent prayer

Recession

Elements of a Wedding

I am still in awe of how great our wedding was. So many people have told us how wonderful the ceremony was - and we are obviously in agreement.

Thank you again!Alexandra

Whether your perfect ceremony is traditional, contemporary, formal, simple, spiritual, secular,

or something totally unique, we will craft and deliver it with loving care, creativity,

and sensitivity to your needs and circumstances.