We perform weddings and marriage ceremonies in any location or circumstance, "inter-faith", "non-denominational", or "civil" ceremonies available. And of course, we'd like to be the "wedding officiant" you choose to help you get married! Your wedding ceremony can be personalized and customized, with a complete individualized "script" provided to you before your wedding. If you wish, we will tell the story of your love to your family and friends, in the way you want it to be remembered. We consult with each couple ahead of time and go over a wedding questionnaire (see "Meeting" page). We know you only have one time to get it "just right" (we can’t come back and do it again).
As the wedding minister or wedding "officiant," we act as a director or choreographer of your celebration of love and commitment. Since it is YOUR wedding, it should include all the aspects of ceremony that are meaningful to you. It can be as traditional or as personal and customized as you wish.
With our Personal Service, couples can chooses the order of service and the various personal aspects of the ceremony they want included. We cover all the questions about who, what, where, when, and how: Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girls, Ring Bearers, ushers, parents, relatives, honored guests, music (live, recorded, solos, etc.), flowers, rings, candles, readings, sermon, vows, prayers, etc. We also have a Family Service with Family Medallions through the Family Medalllion website (see Preferred page).
At least a week or two before the wedding, for those who chose the Personal Service, we will send a copy of the entire wedding "script" to the couple for them to review. We send it by mail or e-mail. This gives you a chance to make sure your ceremony will include precisely all the things that are important to you. If there are any changes needed, we have plenty of time to make them. When the time comes for the rehearsal (or if there is none, then the wedding), everything should go like "clockwork" because of the "script." This extra effort of ours to send each couple a "script" ahead of time is intended to give you peace of mind. The result is usually complete confidence that everything will go smoothly and according to your plan during their ceremony. After all the time and money spent planning your wedding, we want to do everything we can to make it organized to just what you want. With our Full Service Package, we can stage your ceremony and direct the rehearsal. Brides and Groom are often relieved and assured that there ceremony will go as planned following a professionally directed practice.
We have references upon request.
Rev. Donna at the Roostertail dock on the Detroit River.
