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The Rev. Dr. Gerald W. (Jerry) Montgomery - Wedding Officiant ceremonies |
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Wedding ceremonies can reflect two of the best charactices of a successful marriage - openness and honesty - in many ways. I try to make sure my weddings also carry a deep connection to the roots of wedding ceremonies over the ages and of deeply held religious faith. The ceremony can be formal or informal, depending on location, time of day, and most importantly, the preferences of the bride and groom. A wedding ceremony is a life milestone. The family and friends attend this important ceremony expecting only to be spectators. I try to create a moment when these "spectators" are transformed into participants through an ancient, but simple, rite of blessing. If there are children of the new family, they also are carefully included in the service. A wedding also is a joyful moment. (Oddly, once a bride asked me to keep the ceremony very solumn without even a smile.). Readings of special poems, sometimes crafted by the bride or groom or a special family member, are included when desired. Occassionally, a family member or friend is asked to read the scripture during the service or to share stories that led to this important day. Selection of music, if any, for the service is entirely the choice of the bride and groom. My prayers are brief and simple, recognizing God's continuing presence in the lives of everyone and in the days and years of your marriage Be lovers during the days and years of your marriage. And also be each other's best friend. Never take each other's love for granted. Your vows during the ceremony can be selected from a collection of vows I've built over the years, or you can write or adapt a set of vows to meet your particular needs. The promises of love and lifetime commitment before God, family and friends affirm the solemn vows of the bride and groom. You began the day as two persons but after the ceremony you will leave the place of the vow-making and enter into the days and years of together and it is one life shared. Then the service (which actually only requires 15 to 20 minutes, but seems longer) concludes with the ancient priestly blessing from the book of Numbers
You are encouraged to read some of the thank-you notes I've received after wedding ceremonies in the 'galleries' section of this website. Here some additional coments:
Normally I wear a cleric collar, black pulpit robe and preaching stole during a wedding ceremony. But if you are having an informal service, I can come in a business suit or Dockers.
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