The word “mindful” simply means to be aware and present throughout your lives. This is especially important on your wedding day. Think about it! Many couples are so stressed out or busy with all of the wedding details they actually miss the essence of what’s happening—that they are celebrating their love for each other and are committing to live their lives together. By learning a few simple mindfulness techniques, couples are more likely to be present for themselves and each other as they prepare for and then celebrate their wedding day.
We provide a free face-to-face, SKYPE, or Zoom meeting with the couple so they can decide if our services are appropriate for them. This initial meeting helps us get to know each other and identify your values and desires for your wedding. After this initial meeting, you can choose to use or not to use our services.
Yes, we work with many couples who live a distance from us. Although we prefer to meet in person, we can conduct the initial and follow-up meetings via SKYPE or ZOOM. This has worked well especially when the distance and cost of travel prohibits in-person meetings.
We take checks or cash. At this time, we do not accept credit cards. You can choose one of two payment schedules: (1) pay the entire fee at the 2nd meeting; or (2) pay ½ of the fee at our 2nd meeting and the remainder at our last meeting.
Yes, we officiate at LGBTQ weddings. What is important to us as officiants is your love and commitment towards one another, not your sexual orientation or identity. By creating a unique ceremony, you will express your love and commitment in a way that speaks to you and your friends and family.
We officiate at religious as well as non-religious or secular weddings. We help couples design ceremonies that are tailored to their unique backgrounds. Again, our emphasis is on your love and commitment to one another, not on whether you have or practice religious beliefs.
Yes, we use the same process to design marriage re-commitment/renewal ceremonies as we use to design marriage ceremonies. In the re-commitment/renewal ceremony, we help you focus on your love and commitment to one another, relationship to date, and hopes for the future.
Yes, we often celebrate the birth of a child in a family such as yours in a Naming or Welcoming Ceremony. With our guidance, you develop and we officiate at this ceremony which highlights the love you have for your child, how your child has already and will continue to impact your family, and your hopes for the child’s future. If desired, the ceremony can include vows from the parents, grandparents, and/or godparents.
Most of the couples we marry have been together from 2 to 10 years or longer. Ideally, marriage is a matter of the heart and not of the law, so these couples already consider themselves “married” through their love and commitment to one another. The wedding ceremony gives you an opportunity to publically share and celebrate your love and commitment with your friends and family and to set intentions for your future together.