Your Ceremony

I'll come out before the start of the ceremony and get everyone ready. This is a chance to set aside any housekeeping such as silencing cellphones or provide additional information about the day. 

The entrance of the bridal party.

This is the start of the ceremony. Your guests will be welcomed and I make some other short remarks.

This is a chance to ask your parents, members of your family or other important individuals to give their blessing to your union. It's also an opportunity to thank you parents for all their support.

Readings about relationships, love or religion. I have a selection of readings I'm personally fond of on my site.

The exchanging of the vows. I can provide advice on writing personal vows if you'd like. You can find prewritten vows to use on my site as well.

This is where you will be asked if you take your partner in marriage. This is the most important part of the ceremony. This is where you declare your desire to wed your partner publicly.

There are many types of unity ceremonies out there. I will work with you to facilitate whatever is necessary depending on your request.

The ring bearer can present the rings. Other times family members will pass the rings around and then to the front. This is where you will be asked to repeat after me as you slide the ring onto your partner's hand.

If your families or  religions or cultures have a traditional blessing this is an appropriate moment to add that.

By the power vested in me, I pronounce you married and you may kiss your partner.

It will be my pleasure to announce you as a married couple for the very first time.

The exiting of the bridal party and the new couple.