Bonnie A. MacAllister, Officiant

Religious Ceremony - Of a particular denomination or a combination of denominations, characterized by formal or defining religious elements/rituals/traditions from one or more denominations:

Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Evangelical, Methodist and Presbyterian.

Non Denominational Ceremony- A non-denominational is a ceremony that is not of a particular denomination.

Interfaith Ceremony - Is also known as multi-faith or inter-denominational. This ceremony is a combination or blend of religions ranging from only some religious aspects to being entirely religious.

Spiritual Ceremony - "Spiritual" means different things to different people. Most often, in a ceremony context, it is either the religious, sacred or divine feeling or essence underneath a religious element, ritual or tradition. Often it uses beautiful, inspiring words, but is universal and stays away from any particular religion.

Contemporary Ceremony- This ceremony can be any combination of vows, prayers, poems, traditions, meaningful insertions whether religious or not. These ceremonies do not embrace the traditional ceremony requirements or what we have come to think of as "standard". This is the perfect ceremony type if the Bride and Groom wish to write their own vows.

Commitment Ceremony- This ceremony is designed for couples who, for personal, legal or financial reasons, cannot, or do not choose to enter into a legally recorded marriage. The commitment ceremony charges a couple with responsibilities to fit their circumstances, however they are not legally bound by law as in a traditional marriage

Non-Religious Ceremony- No religion in the ceremony whatsoever, including no prayer. Ceremonies of this type may still be meaningful and heartfelt as are other ceremonies, and there are many special verses and meaningful insertions, which can be added to the ceremony; however there is not religion involved.

Re-affirmation or Renewal of Vows Ceremony - This is a renewal of wedding vows in which couples who want to re-affirm their love for each other. Few things more rekindle a marriage than a formal renewal of marriage vows. Usually, Renewal of Vows ceremonies are held on the couple's anniversary date, and may be as casual or formal as the couple wishes. This is also an excellent opportunity to involve the children (young or old) in the ceremony via lighting the unity candles, or exchange of roses.

Elopement Ceremony - This is a ceremony which may be scheduled on short notice. It is necessary that you bring your marriage license to my chapel where the ceremony will be performed in a comfortable setting.