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Reverend Tina I have been creating and performing original, one of a kind wedding ceremonies for over one year. Prior to Officiating weddings I coordinated and catered 100's of weddings in Orlando, Fl. I love working with couples to create their dream cerremony. There are no cookie-cutter weddings here. Each ceremony is written specifically for that couple. I am open to any type of ceremony or theme you wish. It can be simple and traditional or a little zany and weird. Whatever suits you and your fiance's personality. Thinking of having a furry four legged member of the family as best man or ring bearer. Not a problem, I am definitely pet friendly. I even perform Pet Weddings!!
What is a Non-Religious Minister? A Spiritual Humanist or Universal Church minister functions in the same way as any member of the traditional clergy, with one exception... we are not affiliated with traditional religious beliefs or organizations, and in many cases, we don't invoke or refer to any type of religion, god or deity in our ceremonies. We do all the usual "ministerial" things... perform wedding ceremonies (yes, they're legal), conduct memorial services, minister to the sick, dying or traumatized, and facilitate many other types of ceremonies, such as welcoming a new baby into the family or blessing a new house. Most of us conduct less traditional ceremonies as well, and some examples of these include rites of passage such as divorce or separation rituals, commitment ceremonies for non-traditional families (polyamorous, step-families, same-sex couples, etc.). I will design a ceremony for any event or personal milestone. Many of us volunteer to work with the sick and dying, the homeless, abused children, substance abusers and others who might benefit from secular counseling.  Reverend Tina & Edwa  Tomenia, Reverend Tina & Renae |
 Reverend Tina What are Non-Religious Ceremonies Like? Weddings can be anything from a conservative, traditional white wedding to an imaginative, off-the wall ceremony for something unusual. Speaking for myself, my wedding ceremonies focus on the couple's choice to share a life together and to function as a pair in their community. It includes the agreements (vows) they want to govern their marriage, and these agreements can be anything the couple chooses. My favorite vows include a promise to tell the truth, to allow the other person to grow at his/her own pace, to take risks and communicate no matter how painful the issue is, and to support the growth and survival of the partnership without losing sight of one's own personal growth. When kids are involved, I like to have them particpate in the ceremony as well. I may also include selected pieces of ritual or literature from a cultural heritage or legacy to which the couple feels particularly connected. Some favorties are of Celtic or Native American origin. In one wedding, the couple had their dogs stand as Bestman and Maid of Honor another couple's dog walked down the aisle as the ring bearer (the ring was in a little pouch strapped to his back). Anything goes. |
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