Unions

The public declaration of love and commitment is a very powerful ritual.

When your community hears, and holds your promises in their hearts, a stronger bond is forged; held in place by the scaffolding of those who surround you in every day life. You become known in society as ‘Husband’ or ‘Wife’ or ‘Committed Partner’ and who you are for yourself, and others, alters.

A ceremony of union is a very special event, but the thing that makes it most special, is that a wedding is the kick off party for your marriage. As such, I believe your wedding ceremony should be a reflection of the marriage / partnership / union you are committed to creating. All too often people just focus on the party planning. I work with couples to flesh out and create the context for their marriage, future pacing the ‘happy ever after’ and back planning to a wedding celebration that is in true alignment to your long term commitments.

There are a variety of Love Unions you can choose from. These are:

Wedding
The most common form of union. A wedding entails the public declaration of commitment coupled with the legal binding of individuals into a married unit.

Commitment Ceremony
A commitment ceremony can be everything that a wedding is, without the legal component. If you want the wedding but don’t want the governmental involvement that comes with being married, a commitment ceremony might be what you’re after.

Vow Renewal
Maybe you are already married and want to publicly declare your unending commitment to your beloved. Perhaps you have been through a bumpy patch in your marriage and want to recommit to your union. A vow renewal is for people who are legally married and want to have another ceremony to renew their vows.

Engagement Party
Someone said “Will you?” and the other person said “I will!!”. This for sure is a reason to party!! The shift in status from ‘boyfriend’ / ‘girlfriend’ to ‘fiancé’ is a big step in any relationship and is often accompanied by a public declaration and celebration!

Divorce Ceremony
Although generally given with the utmost sincerity and positive intentions, not all “I do’s” turn into ‘Happily Ever Afters’. Officially rescinding your vows and commitment can be a very liberating and empowering event. While most couples who split quietly exit stage left, there is so much power in declaring the show complete publicly, taking a bow, and spending time to acknowledge the cast and crew. Another powerful part of a Divorce Ceremony is to create the next phase of the relationship, and who you are for your community. Hopefully followed by an after party.

At Sacred Ceremonies, I am honoured to facilitate these rituals and strive to make your union special, heart-felt, and a true expression of your unique love story. Whether that be a small gathering of 4 people or a festival of love with hundreds of your nearest and dearest, I will be there to make your day magical!

Please contact me to discuss your needs and we will see how I can best be of service to you.