alternative to the Unity Candle, especially if the wedding is held out-of doors. It is similarly powerful for the imagery that dramatizes the joining of your lives together before guests.
Two container are filled with different color sand that will represent families of the bride and groom. The sands will all be poured into one larger vessel, representing the blending of the couple’s hearts and lives.
The symbolism implies: once joined, never separated. Photographers can capture exceptional photos of the blending of these sand crystals by the bride and groom.
When there are children from previous relationships, the parents may also want each child to have a container of different colored sand, and to have the children blend their sand with their parents to represent the blending into a new family.
Hobby, craft shops, and dollar stores, and on-line shops usuallly have all of the sand and vases that you will need.
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A Baby Naming Ceremony is a warm welcoming celebration of the safe arrival of a new life, your precious gift.
If you want to demonstrate this love for your child with a special family ritual, then Rick can develop and lead an appropriate ceremony to honor your child.
The ceremony may be held at a location of the parents' choosing. It can be in your home, a garden, a hotel, and with
Godparents or sponsors, family and friends celebrating the arrival of your child with you.
Ceremonies can be held for children of any age - and adults too! - however, they are held most frequently for children when they are two and under.
Attendees are there to welcome your child into the world with open arms, and to jointly express their love, friendship, and support for the child and its parents.
Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
There are times when it's important to do something really special ...
something out of the ordinary, something that is not necessary, but that we know will make us and those we care for feel richer and more fulfilled.
This is what vow renewals are all about.
While there can be many logical reasons to do so, vow renewal
ultimately, comes from the heart, not the head. When is it appropriate?
Actually, when isn't it?
One of the things that is often heard at a customized wedding ceremony is "I wish that we'd been able to get married like this back when we were wed.” or, “Next time I get married, I'm going to do something like this.”
Well, without even changing partners, keeping the spouse that you've already got, you may want to tell the person you've loved all this
time just how much better life is because of him or her.
Rick was delighted to participate in the renewal of vows for a couple who, at their tenth anniversary, were able to have the flowers, the dresses and tuxes, and the reception that had not been possible when they first married – as students on scholarships.
If a significant anniversary is coming up for you or your parents, perhaps a special, unique celebration is in order. It is important in life to take time to pause, reflect and reaffirm.
If you've come through difficult times with the love of your life, perhaps the most emotionally satisfying thing that you could do would be to reaffirm what you mean to each other.
Say it between yourselves and in the company those who also mean something to you!
A renewal of vows is also ideal for a couple who were married abroad, but wish to have a celebration for those family and friends who were unable to attend the wedding.
Some couples choose to take the very same vows as when they first wed. Most write new vows to reflect where they are now in life. Sometimes new rings are purchased for the occasion. People who are special in your lives at this time can take part in the ceremony.
There are wonderful ways to involve your children, grandchildren, guests from your wedding, or other friends and relatives in the ceremony.
Any married couple, of any age and married for any length of time, can arrange a Renewal of Marriage Vows ceremony. Ceremonies generally last between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the number of options and the readings chosen.
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Memorial Celebrations / Funeral Services
BAY AREA CEREMONIES will assist you as you hold your Memorial services in any appropriate setting, such as a private home, a garden, a beach, a funeral home, or the graveside.
Rick works gently with you to find just the right approach and wording to honor your wishes, as you celebrate the life of your family member or friend. He work a with family members to learn about the deceased's unique characteristics, and help you weave them into an engaging tribute.
He brings his ability to balance dignity with warmth, and gentle humor as appropriate.