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Commitment Ceremonies
Although homosexual couples cannot legally marry many still wish to profess their love and devotion with a Commitment Ceremony. Generally following the same pattern as a secular marriage ceremony, Commitment Ceremonies give the couple the opportunity to take vows, exchange rings, and be proclaimed as partners in life even though there is no legal paper stating such.

Rev. Chris will work with you to create the perfect Commitment Ceremony based on your wishes and your dreams. Below is a sample secular marriage ceremony that can be customized to fit your needs in a Commitment Ceremony. Click on any item for a description as well as samples and suggestions.

Typical Secular (Non-Religious) Ceremony

  1. Greeting
    Officiant welcomes everyone, thanking them for sharing the special day with the couple, and announces the purpose of the day (the wedding).
  2. Giving the Bride Away
    Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
  3. Statement of Purpose, Affirmation of Intent
    Officiant gives a brief talk about the bonds of marriage and asks the bride and groom to affirm that they've reached this day of their own free will and that they intend to marry.
  4. Vows
    This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to eachother.
  5. Exchange of Rings
    Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to eachother so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to eachother.
  6. Unity Ceremony
    Many couples choose to use symbolic ceremonies to reaffirm their vows, the joining of their two lives.
  7. Pronouncement
    The familiar 'I now pronounce you husband and wife...'
  8. Presentation of Newlyweds
    Officiant turns the couple around to face those in attendance and introduces them as husband and wife.