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Short Ceremony
Traditional Ceremony
Sand and Butterfly Release Ceremony
Unity Candle; Exchange of Promises; Hands of the Couple; HandFasting Ceremony
Stand-up circle ceremony for the guests; Interaction with couple's mother's, later with all the guests; Elements of Handfasting; Unusual blessing of the rings
Vow Renewals
Ceremonies can have these additional elements added to them.
Blessings from the Goose for your ceremony
I AM Native American and Creator has gifted me with the most Sacred wings of the Canadian Goose. I would be honored to bless your wedding and/or area area where the wedding takes place with the wings of the Goose. The Goose signifies family & communication. It is also a symbol of fertility and marital fidelity.
The Goose brings an innate belief that there is just one special person out there for someone.
The Goose brings an innate belief that there is just one special person out there for someone.
Sand Ceremony
Unification ceremonies such as the Sand Ceremony are not only a symbol of togetherness, they are also flexible elements of a wedding. These ceremonies can also be opened up to include some of the important family members. Sometimes children from previous marriages also play a part in the sand ceremony.
Unity Candle Ceremony
The Unity Candle Ceremony represents the union of the two families. The bride and groom light the individual tapers and bring the two flames together to light the larger column.
Hands of the Soul Mates Ceremony
A reading focusing on the soothing attentions of the couple through their hands.
Handfasting Ceremony
Whether binding your love for all eternity or starting out with a year and a day, a Handfasting Ceremony ritual generates the ceremonial union of two spirits, beautifully and magically.
A handfasting ceremony can also be ideal for same-sex couples.
A handfasting ceremony can also be ideal for same-sex couples.
Native American Ceremony
The Native American Ceremony is one that takes place outdoors, with Father Sky as the roof of the most sacred cathedral, and Mother Earth at your feet to hold you, and the trees and plants to surround you and embrace you. The circle will be saged by the Officiant, Sacred Tobacco given to the grandfathers & grandmothers of the plants and stone people as gifts for allowing us to do our ceremony in their space.
Ribbon/Dove/Butterfly Release Ceremony
Some possibilities to add to your ceremony - use of Ribbons, or a Dove or Butterfly release.
Variation on Ceremonies
Brief descriptions of some options to use in the body of the ceremony.
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Renee Ukena - Edwardsville, IL
Contact me at [email protected] to discuss your ceremony and start your journey together
Renee Ukena - Edwardsville, IL
Contact me at [email protected] to discuss your ceremony and start your journey together