If you have a friend or family member you would like to have lead your ceremony, information on ordinations is typically easy to come by online, as well as the actual ordination. Zak used www.spiritualhumanism.org to receive her ordination, although her work is coupled with an intensive study and work within a religious community. Any person who plans to pursue ordination should make sure they’re fully aware of the laws and responsibilities pertaining to ceremony officiants.
No matter what type of ceremony you’re planning, make sure that you’re comfortable with your officiant and being faithful to your own wishes as a couple. As Thomson says, “A wedding ceremony is the energetic jumpstart for a couple’s marriage. It’s a very sacred and important moment. Honest communication pertaining to the ceremony is important and bodes well for good communication in the marriage.”
RESOURCES
Puja A. J. Thomson, (845) 255-2278
www.rootsandwings.com
Father Richard Haselbach, (914) 804-1944
www.fatherrich.com
Zoe B. Zak, (845) 255-6156
www.zoebzak.com
