6/28/2021 0 Comments River & Rock: A Unity CeremonyDear Beloveds, As a way to illustrate the joining of two paths into marriage, I created this Rock & River Unity Ceremony for couples as a meaningful symbol to represent the deep commitment they've chosen to make on their wedding day. This is also a wonderful way to connect to the beautiful landscape of their altar. You can add it to your own ceremony! Here's how it works: Each of you brings a rock to the ceremony - it can be from a place that holds special meaning to you, or you can go out the morning of your wedding to choose a rock. These rocks symbolize the strength and wholeness of each of you as an individual. These stones may also represent things like your love of outdoor activities, your spiritual connection to nature, the adventures you've shared and will share in the future, etc. As the Officiant, I explain: "When placed in water rocks shine more brightly, show more of their true color, and appear more polished. It is also the turbulence of water that smooths the rougher edges of jagged rocks. When times get tough, may the water be a symbol of the power of divine Love in your lives. May you remember to express more love during the challenging moments, helping each of you – like the rocks – to become less jagged, to shine more, and to be seen for your true colors." The couple then walks together to the river (or lake, ocean) that is nearby to toss in the rocks. If the ceremony is not taking place near a body of water, you can place the rocks in a bowl of river/lake/ocean water at the altar to be poured back into the body of water it was pulled from. The rest of the ceremony (vow, rings, etc.) can commence from there!
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Heather Barron - Veteran Wedding Officiant, Marriage Celebrant, Ceremony Design Specialist, Coach for New Officiants & Couples Support CoachWith nearly a decade and a half of officiating I've had the delight and distinct honor of standing at nearly 200 altars. More than anything else this work has taught me that each marriage is as unique as the two people who make up the couple. In the ceremonies I create and officiate, I love highlighting the one-of-a-kind love story of each couple. I write each ceremony from scratch honoring the couple's beliefs, designing ceremony elements that will hold meaning for the couple, and sharing with their loved ones what marriage means to them. I love making guests feel like a part of this important moment helping them feel renewed in their own lives and relationships, and leaving them saying, "Why isn't every wedding like this?" |