Classic Custom. We'll get together over the phone or in person and get a feel for the type of ceremony that you prefer. We'll then e-mail you suggested wordings (up to 25 for each part) for the traditional ceremony parts (what we call the core--or basics--of your ceremony: Opening Greeting, Statement of Intention to Wed, Vows, Exchange of Rings, and Final Blessing) as well as some unique touches you might want to add (we have lots of ideas!).
You may include up to three optional components* in addition to the core components listed above for the Classic Custom. We offer selections from a wide variety of options (see below*) and you can still be as religious, spiritual or secular as you want to be. The Classic Custom ceremony offers you opportunity to put together a piece that is beautifully written and performed, and has a warm and personalized feel.
Your officiant will meet with you about two months before your wedding day to write your ceremony. You will be given a written script of your ceremony after all the edits are made. While this economical price does not include our attendance at your rehearsal, the script will be so detailed that you can take it and walk through the rehearsal on your own. If you do want us present at your rehearsal, you can add that feature onto this ceremony level.
*Additional components may include:
Unity Candle
Hand fasting
Bowl of Blessings
Rose Ceremony
Wine Ceremony
Memorials to deceased family members
Words of thanks to parents
Readings
Stand-alone songs
Sand/Salt Ceremony
Four Directions
Breaking of the glass
Ceremony of the elements
Water ceremony
Blessing of the hands
Vows to children
Other cultural/relgious elements (Jumping the Broom, Celtic Bells, Arrras Coins, etc.)
