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~ Simple Ceremony a.k.a. Elopement ~
Not too fancy, just you and your loved one, with some friends and family,
gathered together for a small ceremony and a big celebration!
I'll meet you at the venue.
~ Simple Signing Ceremony ~
You and your loved one just want to be married!
A simple sit-down with your witnesses to sign on the dotted line.
From there, just take the license back to the courthouse and have it registered.
~ Vow Renewal Ceremony ~
Renewing your vows is a special way to mark a wedding anniversary.
Whether the occasion is semi-formal or just a casual gathering, friends and family
will cherish the memory of you and your loved one saying "I Do" again.
~ Simple Ceremony Fees ~
~ Mon - Thurs $135
~ Fri - Sat - Sun $150
~ Additional Ceremony Fees ~
(call for details)
~ Travel Fee - Outside of Port Orchard
~ Customized Ceremonial Vows
~ Ceremonial Add-Ons
~ State Park Entry Fee
~ Theme / Costumed
~ Must Be Today!
~ Rehearsal
~ Hand-Fasting Ceremony ~
The ceremony begins by explaining the binding ritual, its origins and what it means to the couple; such as the notion of binding their lives together and the union of their hopes and desires.
The couple is invited to join hands, symbolizing their free will to enter into the marriage. From here, a series of vows are read as cords are wrapped around the couple's hands until they are tied.
After your hands are bound, you can proceed to exchange additional vows and exchange rings or use your hand-fasting as the vows you'll exchange and move directly to the ring exchange.
It really is a lovely addition to any traditional ceremony.
The ceremony begins by explaining the binding ritual, its origins and what it means to the couple; such as the notion of binding their lives together and the union of their hopes and desires.
The couple is invited to join hands, symbolizing their free will to enter into the marriage. From here, a series of vows are read as cords are wrapped around the couple's hands until they are tied.
After your hands are bound, you can proceed to exchange additional vows and exchange rings or use your hand-fasting as the vows you'll exchange and move directly to the ring exchange.
It really is a lovely addition to any traditional ceremony.
~ Unity Sand Ceremony ~
The Unity Sand Ceremony, a variation of the unity candle ceremony, is a tradition full of symbolism. The act of pouring sand from two vessels into one, thus forever combining the grains forever is symbolic of two lives coming together as one.
Having a Unity Sand Ceremony is a fun and easy way to bring a lot of meaning to any ceremony and there are no set rules about how to do it. While we often just think of two people participating in the pouring, it’s not uncommon to have children or parents included. In this way the bringing of two families together is symbolized not only by the pouring of sand into one container, but when you give each member their own color of sand, your creation is a collage of the colorful people who love you.
After the ceremony the couple has a beautiful reminder that symbolizes the marriage of both partners’ hopes, dreams, and values.
The Unity Sand Ceremony, a variation of the unity candle ceremony, is a tradition full of symbolism. The act of pouring sand from two vessels into one, thus forever combining the grains forever is symbolic of two lives coming together as one.
Having a Unity Sand Ceremony is a fun and easy way to bring a lot of meaning to any ceremony and there are no set rules about how to do it. While we often just think of two people participating in the pouring, it’s not uncommon to have children or parents included. In this way the bringing of two families together is symbolized not only by the pouring of sand into one container, but when you give each member their own color of sand, your creation is a collage of the colorful people who love you.
After the ceremony the couple has a beautiful reminder that symbolizes the marriage of both partners’ hopes, dreams, and values.
~ Unity Candle Ceremony ~
The Unity Candle is one of the most popular unity ceremonies used in weddings and one of the most traditional for church ceremonies with "the light" representing the light of God.
Candles are also popular with non-denominational wedding ceremonies, focusing on the couple, with each bringing their light to meet the others, creating one bright light of their union.
The ceremony setup is simply laid out with the taper candles placed on either side of the pillar candle. The taper candles are lit by representatives of the couples’ families and then the couple uses those tapers to light the center pillar candle together. Very important to task someone to bring a lighter. As well, this ceremony is best performed indoors and without the help of small children.
Some venue’s are open and don’t have a proper space to accommodate your wedding props, be sure to take a table or stand to set everything on.
Is there a tradition or ritual you want to incorporate into your wedding ceremony?
I’m happy to do what I can to make your nuptials everything you’re hoping for.
Let's plan your ceremony!
The Unity Candle is one of the most popular unity ceremonies used in weddings and one of the most traditional for church ceremonies with "the light" representing the light of God.
Candles are also popular with non-denominational wedding ceremonies, focusing on the couple, with each bringing their light to meet the others, creating one bright light of their union.
The ceremony setup is simply laid out with the taper candles placed on either side of the pillar candle. The taper candles are lit by representatives of the couples’ families and then the couple uses those tapers to light the center pillar candle together. Very important to task someone to bring a lighter. As well, this ceremony is best performed indoors and without the help of small children.
Some venue’s are open and don’t have a proper space to accommodate your wedding props, be sure to take a table or stand to set everything on.
Is there a tradition or ritual you want to incorporate into your wedding ceremony?
I’m happy to do what I can to make your nuptials everything you’re hoping for.
Let's plan your ceremony!