The Journey Holland -- Marriage

	Marriage on The Journey Greetings, So, you and your significant other are thinking about getting married. Congratulations! I’m happy for you. I’m also happy you’re apparently considering the possibility of getting married at The Journey. Let me tell you why I believe that’s an excellent idea. First, our sacred space is intimate and festive. Second, we are committed to making your big day happy and holy. Third, the cost is very reasonable: $0. That’s right, nothing: zip, zero, zilch. Should you decide to celebrate your wedding at The Journey, we will work with you to set dates for and plan the rehearsal and wedding. I’d like to meet with you both once, so I can get to know you, ask you both some basic questions, and go over with each of you what you want your wedding ceremony to include. After all, just like you, we want this to be the happiest day of your life! Blessings, Rev. Bill Freeman *Questions for the couple* How long have you two known each other? Why do you want to get married? Is this your first marriage? Any children? What do you each think about children? How compatible are you with intimacy? How well do you two communicate? Do you argue much? How were your parents’ marriages? What do you two do for a living? What will you do after you’re married? What’s your financial future look like? Where will you live? What kind of spiritual/religious life, if any, will you lead together? Any plans for a honeymoon? Suggested Order of Celebration Prelude Guest Seating Parents Processional Lighting Of Family Candles (if desired) Pastor & Significant Other Processional Participants Processional Significant Other Processional Greetings Prayer Reading Vows (community & couple) Rings Unity Candle Lighting (if desired) Song (live, if desired) Blessings Kiss Introduction of Married Couple Recessional Postlude 11:03 a.m. — Sunday Celebration, Sunday School, Child Care 451 Columbia, Holland, MI 49423; 616.894.0020; thejourneyholland.org Open & Affirming / Just Peace / United Church of Christ