Life Passages
Description
Your feelings for each other… perfectly articulated. Meaningful, fun, and memorable wedding ceremonies. Unforgettable words. Your wedding ceremony is the container for your vow exchange and becomes the highlight of your wedding day! Creating powerful memories for you and your guests. Years later, they will remember the incredible experience of your wedding ceremony. A ceremony that will have your guests saying, ​”That was so you!!”
While lovingly listening to your vision for your wedding day, I will guide you, drawing from over 10 years of expertise as a non-denominational wedding officiant. Together, we’ll create the wedding ceremony of your dreams, filling it with meaningful moments, playful touches, and the kind of memories your guests will still be raving about long after you’ve shared your first kiss as newlyweds!
Features
How long will the ceremony last?
20-30 minutes, unless you want it longer
Do you file the marriage license?
Yes, I hand deliver it if it is from the Flagstaff courthouse and I mail it in to all others.
Do you provide witnesses for the marriage license signing?
If you are eloping, I can help with the witnesses. Otherwise, your family/friends are your witnesses.
Do you travel? Yes, I travel throughout Arizona as well as any state except for Virginia and Tennessee.
What are your Arizona travel fees? $99 to Sedona, $199 to Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Prescott, $225 to Phoenix area, $299 to Tucson
How long have you been officiating?
Since 2015! I absolutely love my work and really enjoy meeting couples!
Do you marry same sex couples?
Yes, of course, all are safe. I wish that this didn't even have to be a FAQ....
What kinds of rituals are included?
Wedding Ceremony Rituals:
Wine Box/Time Capsule – write love letters, place in sealed box wine or beverage, save for anniversary.
Hand fasting – Tying a knot around couple’s hands
Tying the Bowline Knot – couple ties ropes together
Unity Candle/Family Candle
Unity glass ceremony
Blending of Sands/Blending of Families
Rose Ceremony – Exchange roses & commit to give a rose in future
Native American Wedding Vase
Native American Blessing, Direction Calling, Smudging (often referred to as Saging)
Native American Blanket Ceremony
Nature or ​Elemental Direction Calling and Smudging (often referred to as Saging)
Wishing Stones or Crystals – Guests bless & return stones to a jar as a keepsake for couple.
Family Blessing – Family members gather around couple and recite wishes or prayers.
Family Vows (include children)
Tree Planting – Tree is in a nearby planter, bride(s)/groom(s) place soil on it and water it.
Jump the Broom - sweeping away the old to start the new life
Sawing the log - German tradition
BACI Ceremony – tying string around the couple’s wrists – originated in Vietnam
Gift Exchange/Exchange Leis
Sharing of Food/Wine Exchange/Toast
Wedding Vessel & Rose
Breaking of Glass – Jewish tradition, so that the glass may not be used for a higher purpose
Family Medallion Ceremony (to include children)
Pagan Ceremony Elements
Veil, Cord, Coins
Lasso Ceremony
Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony
Mother’s Rose Ceremony
Ring Warming Ceremony
Affirmation of Community
Holy Communion
Couple Washes each other's feet - Christian ritual (as Jesus did with disciples)
Ribbons, Doves, Tossing of Petals, Butterflies, Bubbles (for the recession)
Do you perform vow renewals and commitment ceremonies?
Absolutely!!
20-30 minutes, unless you want it longer
Do you file the marriage license?
Yes, I hand deliver it if it is from the Flagstaff courthouse and I mail it in to all others.
Do you provide witnesses for the marriage license signing?
If you are eloping, I can help with the witnesses. Otherwise, your family/friends are your witnesses.
Do you travel? Yes, I travel throughout Arizona as well as any state except for Virginia and Tennessee.
What are your Arizona travel fees? $99 to Sedona, $199 to Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Prescott, $225 to Phoenix area, $299 to Tucson
How long have you been officiating?
Since 2015! I absolutely love my work and really enjoy meeting couples!
Do you marry same sex couples?
Yes, of course, all are safe. I wish that this didn't even have to be a FAQ....
What kinds of rituals are included?
Wedding Ceremony Rituals:
Wine Box/Time Capsule – write love letters, place in sealed box wine or beverage, save for anniversary.
Hand fasting – Tying a knot around couple’s hands
Tying the Bowline Knot – couple ties ropes together
Unity Candle/Family Candle
Unity glass ceremony
Blending of Sands/Blending of Families
Rose Ceremony – Exchange roses & commit to give a rose in future
Native American Wedding Vase
Native American Blessing, Direction Calling, Smudging (often referred to as Saging)
Native American Blanket Ceremony
Nature or ​Elemental Direction Calling and Smudging (often referred to as Saging)
Wishing Stones or Crystals – Guests bless & return stones to a jar as a keepsake for couple.
Family Blessing – Family members gather around couple and recite wishes or prayers.
Family Vows (include children)
Tree Planting – Tree is in a nearby planter, bride(s)/groom(s) place soil on it and water it.
Jump the Broom - sweeping away the old to start the new life
Sawing the log - German tradition
BACI Ceremony – tying string around the couple’s wrists – originated in Vietnam
Gift Exchange/Exchange Leis
Sharing of Food/Wine Exchange/Toast
Wedding Vessel & Rose
Breaking of Glass – Jewish tradition, so that the glass may not be used for a higher purpose
Family Medallion Ceremony (to include children)
Pagan Ceremony Elements
Veil, Cord, Coins
Lasso Ceremony
Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony
Mother’s Rose Ceremony
Ring Warming Ceremony
Affirmation of Community
Holy Communion
Couple Washes each other's feet - Christian ritual (as Jesus did with disciples)
Ribbons, Doves, Tossing of Petals, Butterflies, Bubbles (for the recession)
Do you perform vow renewals and commitment ceremonies?
Absolutely!!
