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Traditions items are not included but many may be purchased seperately
or you can supply your own. Please inquire. - Unity
Candle:
Lighting the Unity Candle symbolizes the joining together of separate lives. It is the coming together
of two families and the merging of two individuals into one married couple, a love that burns jointly. We
offer a variety of beautiful Unity Candle sets. Shop from home by just going to the Order Stationary and Gifts page
of this site. - Handfasting:
This is a symbolic ceremony in which the bride and groom virtually
'tie the knot' by joining hands while the officiant binds their hands with a cord in a 'love knot'.
This is a Celtic
tradition. We can provide you with a custom made handfasting cord in the colors of your choice.
Prices starting at $25.00 depending on type and amount of materials used. - Rose Ceremony:
There are two versions of this ceremony. Both versions are based on a single rose being the first gift that the bride and
groom exchange. This ceremony symbolizes the merging of the bride and groom's families. At the end of this ceremony, the bride
and groom give the roses to their mothers and offer a hug or kiss. (this is commonly kept a secret from the mothers so that
they are pleasantly surprised) It is a very touching ceremony. It is very important to remove
the thorns from your roses prior to the ceremony. Your florist will do this upon request or have someone in the wedding
party do it for you. - Love Letter Wine Box:
This is an increasing popular tradition that
has travelled to the United States from abroad. It consists of a pre-purchased wine box containing keys, whine glasses,
and stationary. Wine is purchased seperately. The bride and groom privately write 'love letters' to each other
and seal them in the envelopes. During the ceremony the officiant explains the purpose of the box and the letters.
They are then locked inside the box where they are to remain until such a time in your marriage that you both need to be reminded
of the vows you took or as a celebration on your 5th anniversary.
- Jumping the Broom:
Jumping the broom is a tradition that symbolizes sweeping
away the old and welcoming the new, a symbol of a new beginning. It's roots are an African tribal marriage ritual where sticks
were placed on the ground, representing the couple's new home. However, it became popular among African-American slaves who
could not legally marry, so they created their own rituals to honor their unions. - Blessing Stones:
This
is a great tradition that is done so that all of the guests are included. Basically, guests are given small stones (decorative
or otherwise) with a note card attached to each. The guest writes a wish or blessing for the couple and at some point after
the ceremony or during the reception, each guest reads his or her wish for the couple, places the wish into a basket and tosses
the stone into another container (a wishing well, fountain, etc.) that the couple can keep. Very nice if the guest list is
moderate. - Blending of the Sands:
Increasing in popularity, this Hawaiian ceremony uses colored
sands that are blended together in a keepsake vase or vessel. Colored sands and beautiful glass
'vessels' are available through our site from Hortense B. Hewitt products.
- Unity Cup:
This
ceremony, like the others, symbolizes the joining of two lives. Two goblets are filled with wine. Before the couple is pronounced
husband and wife, the Officiant pours one-half of the wine from each goblet into a separate cup, the Unity Cup, from which
each sips.
- Alternate Rose Ceremony:
This rose ceremony incorporates 2 roses exchanged
by the couple and placed into a vessel or vase. There are two versions of this ceremony, one that uses water in the vessel
and one that does not.
Wedding
officiants in Michigan. Ministers in Michigan. Michigan Ministers, Michigan wedding officiants. A wedding officiant (officiate)
may also be referred to as a: clergy, officiator, officiate, pastor, preacher, minister, magistrate. MI wedding officiant,
officiate, non-ministers. We will perform your wedding ceremony (marriage ceremony) or vows renewal (vow renewals) with as
much of your input as you would like.
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Sample of handfasting
cord that can be made to your wishes for an additonal charge. Please inquire
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