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"Weddings to Remember" Traditional, Inter-faith, Personalized & Individualized Wedding, Marriage, and Anniversary Services and Ceremonies by Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson (wedding officiate) Serving Middle and Southeastern Tennessee, Northwestern Georgia & Northeastern Alabama Special arrangements can be made for travel to other areas. 615.653.5387 Email: lindamarie423@comcast.net Individualized Wedding Vows and Ceremonies. Specializing in personalized wedding ceremonies, Rev. Linda Marie assists in providing couples with weddings that are important and significant to them and their families. These ceremonies are often held beyond the confines of a church building. This includes officiating in chapels, parks, homes, auditoriums, hotels, backyards, restaurants, beaches, yachts, in living rooms, high atop mountains, in historic churches or anywhere else a couple wished to get married. Rev. Linda Marie works with each couple to chose and design a wedding service that reflects the needs of the couple. They often begin by looking at one of Rev. Linda Marie’s favorite services, based on Love, allowing for other selections the couple might choose. The result is a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony that can be, and usually is, totally unique for each couple. Rev Linda Marie has been a member of the Roman Catholic, Unity, Inter-Faith and Liberal Catholic Churches and has a rich understanding and appreciation for all faiths and religions of the world. She is focused on the commonality of all religions rather than the small details that seem to divide them one from another. Weddings usually include appropriate elements from any religious tradition that is significant to the couple, including Universal, Christian, Jewish, Native American, Eastern, and other religious and spiritual convictions. Secular, Humanist, and other non-religious services are also available. It's YOUR wedding! Rev. Dr. Linda Marie is dedicated to providing couples with a wedding ceremony that reflects their choices as long as they remain within the bounds of good taste and manners. Very simple traditional services to more customized and individualized ceremonies are all possible so that the couple can enjoy their very special wedding day. Participation Family and friends of the bride and groom are specifically invited to participate in the service if desired. Services often include elements that demonstrate the newly created marital relationship by the lighting of a unity candle, or by reading a scripture passage or a poem, or the presentation of flowers and/ or special gifts to parents. If the couple has a child (children) present, the child (children) can be included in the vows so that a complete loving family unite is created and affirmed at this special time. Guidelines Weddings performed by Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson are generally Spiritual in nature. It is her religious ordination that gives her the legal authority to perform marriages. The scriptures, prayers and poems of any religion that are meaningful to the couple getting married, may be used. Pre-marriage counseling, workshops and seminars are encouraged. These events lead to a deeper commitment and understanding of marriage. Travel to any locations important to the couple can be arranged, as long as travel expenses are paid. (Out of state and local laws must be consulted.) Theme or costumed weddings can be included if done in good taste. Outdoor, garden, beach, home, cruise or sailboat weddings all encouraged. Ceremonies in churches of other denominations must be planned with permission of that church. Encourage photography and videotaping, with the permission the bride. Rev. Dr. Linda Marie’s principal wedding ministry is helping couples begin a beautiful, lasting, and spiritual marriage based on common respect, commitment and Love. Any person who is at least 18 years old may apply for a Marriage License. Any minor who is 16 or 17 years old may apply for a Marriage License with parental or guardian consent. You must also provide proof of age (preferably a birth certificate) for the minor (s). Legal Requirements The bride and groom must secure a license from a Court House in their state. You will need a valid driver’s license or passport from the state or nation of your residency for identification. The bride and groom must both be present to secure the license. Please check with local county offices for further guidelines regarding marriage licenses. Fee Structure Experience has led to a simple, minimum fee structure appropriate to the investment of time and effort made to fulfill the responsibilities for your wedding. Fees and honorarium received for performing weddings and other religious ceremonies are used to support the ministry of Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson. An initial planning session with Rev. Dr. Linda Marie is required, and it is intended to provide an opportunity to become acquainted and to ensure that the wedding being planned is appropriate for each couple. Couples have a wide selection of vows, readings and other parts of the ceremony that will be selected during this meeting. This is a special time for couples to get to know Rev. Dr. Linda Marie and to discuss their specific wishes for their wedding ceremony. The fees listed below may be adjusted for special circumstances. A $50 non-refundable scheduling fee is required to make a time commitment for your wedding and secure the date on her calendar. This is paid during the planning meeting with Rev. Dr. Linda Marie. The scheduling fee protects the couple's time and location selected for the wedding service in her schedule. Weddings planned for any holiday time often create special scheduling pressures. Every couple making a tentative commitment for a wedding ceremony will receive an immediate confirmation after their initial contact. If scheduling is critical for any reason, couples often mail their deposit check immediately and then find a convenient time for their planning meeting with Rev. Dr. Linda Marie in order to secure a date and time on the calendar. Telephone calls from brides and grooms with questions about their wedding plans are welcomed, without cost, prior to a wedding. Ceremony Honorarium An Honorarium of $150 is expected for the wedding service itself. Normally, this is paid at the time of the planning meeting, but can be paid at the rehearsal, or on the wedding day. All fees should be paid prior to the beginning of the wedding ceremony. Rev. Dr. Linda Marie arrives early for each wedding to assure the bride that everything is ready to proceed, as well as to complete all the required legal documents, including obtaining the necessary signatures. All checks are to be made out to "Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson." Rehearsals The ceremony honorarium does not include participation in any rehearsal or attendance at a rehearsal dinner the night prior to a wedding service. Generally couples pay Rev. Dr. Linda Marie $50-100 for rehearsals, but this can be flexible, depending on the circumstances and the time commitment required. Extras and Travel Fees Wedding ceremonies held outside the Middle Tennessee area will require a greater time requirement and incur an additional fee, depending on the amount of time required. If travel is expected completely out of the area, the bride and groom are expected to pay all hospitality and transportation expenses for Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson. (Want to have a wedding in Greece or Italy?) For further information contact Rev. Dr. Linda Marie Nelson (615)653-5387 Email: lindamarie423@comcast.net Have a wonderful Wedding! |
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