The Personal Custom Ceremony  (This is the ceremony described in more detail from the previous page)

$650 includes everything- This encompasses the creative design, editing and the interchanging of elements from all the various ceremony examples I’ve provided and/ or other, plus any other elements you’d like to include.  We begin by building upon the basic structure of the ceremony you’re gravitating towards and add your likes and take out your dislikes.   You can also include traditions or rituals from various faiths, optional readings, religious or non-religious blessings, any ceremonies within the ceremony such as the Unity Candle, Sand Ceremony, memorial mention, Love Letter Wine Box, Hand-Fasting ceremonies etc.. You can choose & edit from the vow examples I have or create your own recited vows and/ or your personal vows. If desired, you’re welcome to include a brief personal story.  All this includes multiple drafts for your review and final approval.

The Personal Micro/ Elopement Ceremony  ($500-$625) This is similar to the Custom Ceremony above.  For the fee I take into consideration the number of guests, location, day and time etc.  For example, it’s less for 0-15 people versus 15 to 50. It doesn’t matter what size your wedding is, it will still be everything you want it to be! 

I’m very fortunate to have been married for 28 years.  When I look back, I can recall a wonderful wedding day, filled with much love and many blessings. The only regret I had was that I didn’t hire a professional photographer.  At the time, we had a couple of talented friends who volunteered to do so.  I thought that between them, we’d end up with some great photos.  Needless to say, we were disappointed. In hindsight, I don’t know why I didn’t choose to hire a professional photographer, because when I think about it, I wouldn’t have asked a friend or relative who was really good at baking, bake our wedding cake, or someone who’s been taking piano lessons perform the music etc.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life; you owe it to yourselves to surround yourself with the best people possible.

They are a wonderful loving couple who began their new life together with a beautiful and unique Hindu-Christian wedding ceremony.   They brought together two hands, two hearts, two families within the richness of their two profound faiths.

We began with a prayer to Lord Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and a prayer to our Heavenly Father giving thanks, bestowing love and favor upon their loving union.

We combined the Unity Candle and the lighting of the Sacred Fire ceremonies

The exchanging of garlands

The Hindu tradition of taking the Seven Steps together around the Sacred Fire.

Offering of the Sacred Necklace.

Just a joyous day surrounded by so many beautiful people!

Highly exotic, intricate patterns decorating the bride’s hands and feet with henna is called mehandi.

“Gary is amazing. He made our wedding ceremony exceptional. He is patient, kind, graceful and an amazing officiant. We had a hybrid ceremony; Hindu & Christian and he blended both rites to create a beautiful and fluid ceremony. Guests could not stop raving about what a great job he did! He is definitely worth the price!!!!”

Chitra & Felipe