Classic Custom Ceremony...personalized and creative
Classic Custom. This is where it gets really fun! The Classic starts off with a free introductory meeting for you to see if your chosen officiant's style fits in with what you're looking for. This meeting also allows you the opportunity to review our extensive collection of ceremony resources and brainstorm ceremony ideas with a pro. (This meeting is best if in person, but if you're planning your wedding from out of town--no worries. We can chat with you over the phone or via Skype video).
The Classic Custom offers you opportunity to co-create a ceremony that is beautifully written and performed, and has a warm and personalized feel. You may include up to three optional components*. We offer selections from a wide variety of options (see below*) and you can still be as religious, spiritual or secular as you want to be.
You'll work one-on-one with your officiant, so by the time your wedding day rolls around, you'll be good friends. Generally, couples meet with their officiant twice--for the complimentary meeting above as well as a second meeting to write their customized ceremony.
Classic Custom ceremony includes:
Getting to know you meeting (initial consultation) and one ceremony-writing meeting
Telephone and email consultations
Individually-written ceremony composed of choices from Lyssabeth's array of options
(Core components plus up to three additional component selections*)
Written script of ceremony
Arrival of officiant 30 minutes prior to ceremony for pre-ceremony coordination
Performing of ceremony
Filing of marriage license
Optional rehearsal (additional fee applies)
*Lyssabeth's Ceremony Components List (Custom Ceremonies)
Core Components Processional Options
Opening Words
Statement of Intention
Repeated Vows
Exchange of Rings
Final Blessing
Additional Options (choose up to three for trhe Classic Custom) Unity Candle
Rose Ceremony
Sand/Salt Ceremony
Four Directions
Blessing of the Hands
Ceremony of the Elements
Hand Fasting
Bowl of Blessings
Words to Parents
Wine Ceremony
Wooden Box
Additional misc. cultural options (Breaking of the Glass, Jumping the Broom, Celtic Bells, etc.)
Vows to children
Other things a couple may want to add (will be considered one of the three choices for a Classic) Readings
Songs (stand-alone)
What's not included
The Classic Custom ceremony does not allow for the inclusion of little-known ceremony additions. It does not include unusual cultural or religious elements that are not part of our additional options listed below. The Classic Custom does allow you to write your own wedding vows, however if you want officiant assistance with creating your vows, then we suggest an upgrade to our Premium Custom Ceremony
Price
Pricing for the Classic Custom begins at $400. Final price depends on location, whether you would like us to facilitate your rehearsal and other factors. Please contact us for an exact quote.