- Here at the Aspen Grove, your marriage is self-uniting – you are the ministers.
- If you like, you can be lead through the ceremony by a Wrangler Guide (an Ordained Officiant), using any format and style you choose. Or you may bring your own Officiant; she or he will be very welcome.
- Dan Morin is ordained in the Soto Zen tradition and comfortable in a variety of religious and cultural traditions. He is also a for-real rootin’, tootin’, armpit scratchin’, spittin’ on the floor cowboy. (Actually, not the spittin’ part…)
- As your cowboy guide, Dan can help you create the ceremony that is yours.
- We can be as formal or informal as you like (from tuxes to beer-in-hand).
- We can be as secular, spiritual or as religious as you desire.
- This is sacred magic! mystical
- Planing your ceremony is easy:
- Start by wandering through the collection of traditional ceremonies here. Many ceremonies consist of four classic parts:
- A greeting (sometimes called the Declaration of Intent)
- Exchange of vows
- Exchange of rings
- A closing and presentation of Bride & Groom
- A growing number of couples now include other rituals in their ceremony. The variety is limited only by your imagination such as:
- When reading through our collection, what attracts you? What fits?
- From there, you may want to bring in your own traditions, readings, and rituals, music or
- You may want to write your own!
- Dan is happy to meet with you, or consult by phone or by email any time you would like as you plan.
- He will also meet with you after you arrive to review your ceremony with you (for larger or more formal weddings he will attend the rehearsal).
- Dan will arrive at least 30 minutes before your actual ceremony
- And lead you through your ceremony
- We will then walk you and your witnesses through the signing of the license, and will file you license with the appropriate county clerk.
- We are flexible and we love diversity. We welcome all couples regardless of race, religion or whatever.
- We are LGBT friendly!
Dan is sometimes assisted by Gauge.