Description
What can you expect within the pages of “The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” Compendium:
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
FIVE THINGS YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW – How to write a Wedding Ceremony
1. INTERVIEW YOUR COUPLE
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW
CONCLUDING THE INTERVIEW PROFESSIONALLY
2. FIND A STYLE
3. FIND A TONE AND THEME
4. DECIDE WHICH COMPONENTS OF THE CEREMONY YOUR COUPLE WANT TO INCLUDE (includes Legal Wording that must included & legally acceptable alternatives)
5. MAKE IT ALL ABOUT YOUR COUPLE!
CEREMONY TIMING
WHERE TO STAND?
SOUND EQUIPMENT – Do you need it!
SAMPLE ORDER OF CEREMONY – Ceremony Run Sheet
SAMPLE CEREMONY COMPONENTS – YOUR COUPLE’S DECISIONS?
CEREMONY MUSIC The When, Where’s and How
THE OPENING WORDS #1 through #14 (Includes Traditional, Religious, Contemporary, 2nd Marriages, Interfaith, Renewal of Vows)
THE GIVING AWAY
THE ADDRESS/YOUR COUPLE’S STORY #1 through #9 including 2nd Marriages & Marriages with Children
INTRODUCTION OF THE VOWS #1 through #4 includes Religious, Traditional, Contemporary and Short and Sweet
THE VOWS #1 through #23
CEREMONY OF THE RINGS/INTRODUCTION TO RING EXCHANGE #1 through #7
RING EXCHANGE VOWS #1 through #23
READINGS AND BLESSINGS traditional, contemporary, romantic, humorous, there is something to suit every wedding tone and theme
RELIGIOUS READINGS, BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS
WEDDING UNITY RITUALS the words to use and the skills to make them happen!
– Rose Ceremonies (3 contemporary Rose Ceremonies)
– Candle Ceremonies (8 ceremonies for the couple, the couple with children, generational, Wiccan and more)
– Unity Sand Ceremonies (3 ceremonies for the couple and the couple with children)
– Sharing of Wine (2 contemporary ceremonies)
– The Anniversary Wine Ceremony (2 ceremonies, one honouring Love, the other Mother Earth)
– Water Ceremony
– Family Medallion
– A Veil of Fragrance
– Blessing or Wishing Stones
– Blessing or Warming of the Rings
– The Binding of Hands – Hand Fasting (7 ceremonies including Simple, Celtic, Druid, Christian and more)
– Jumping the Broom (Celtic)
– Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony (2 traditional ceremonies)
– Tang Yuan Ceremony
– Wedding Love Lockets
– White Dove Release
– Butterfly Release
– The Wedding Tree
– Friendship Circle
OTHER MARRIAGE TRADITIONS – includes English, French, Jewish, Greek, Indian & more
MORE CEREMONY IDEAS FOR YOUR COUPLES TO PONDER – Make it Theirs! Another 23 ideas of which your couple may wish to include one or two within their ceremony?
CEREMONY WORKSHEET – putting it all together!
SAMPLE #1 Nathan & Madelyn’ Ceremony (includes “Warming of the Rings”)
SAMPLE #2 Angela & Kirrah’s Ceremony (includes wording for Acknowledgement of Remembrance Day, Acknowledgement of Country & Family Medallion)
SAMPLE #3 Stan & Simone’s Ceremony (Elopement)
SAMPLE #4 Jay & Cassie’s Ceremony (includes Hand Fasting)
SAMPLE #5 Tom & Isabella (Renewal of Vows)
SAMPLE #6 Richard & Barbara (Renewal of Vows & includes “Sharing of the Wine Ceremony”)
SAMPLE TERMS & CONDITIONS – Two Options
MARKETING YOUR CELEBRANCY BUSINESS
DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE DOWNLOADED WITH YOUR COMPENDIUM IN WORD FORMAT FOR YOUR USE:
1. Couples Interview Questionnaire
2. Sample Order of Ceremony
3. Sample Terms & Conditions/Service Contract
4. Sample Statement of Fees which include Terms & Conditions
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheridan Bryant left the pressure and politics of the “corporate world” in 2005 to become a full time celebrant with the belief that every life celebration should be one which is heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful and fun, where no-one left without taking the celebration with them. As an industry recognised celebrant and celebrant OPD trainer she has conducted over 1,000 ceremonies including weddings, commitments, funerals and name giving ceremonies, Sheridan’s “The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” Compendium will give you planning ideas, advice, examples and the administration resources to help you create “one of a kind” ceremonies that will be long remembered and treasured by your couples.
