Rev. Dorothy

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  • Birthday 12/16/1959

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  1. Its okay. Most people automatically think its a Wiccan wedding because its on Halloween. But they just want to have fun. I am trying to work on some Ghost and Goblin type readings. Not too many ghosts have gotten married to give me examples. What is the deal with that??
  2. I was thinking of using the Wine and Chocolate Ritual in this ceremony. Perhaps even adding in a part where the audience would join the sipping of the wine and the eating of the chocolate. We could always use grape juice for the wine and I think everyone loves to eat chocolate. Here is the Wine and chocolate ritual as I have it: Wine and Chocolate Ritual Celebrant: Long ago, wine and chocolate were revered as gifts from the Gods. For the ancient ones, wine represented the blood and life of the earth and all the abundance of her harvest. For the ancient Mayans, the rare and desirable chocolate was revered as ambrosia that would heal you body and soul. (Bride’s Name) and (Groom’s Name), as you share these gifts together, you drink from a single cup and eat from the same table signifying that you are becoming one blood, one family and one kin. We invite all to witness here this act of sharing and remembering life’s gifts of growth from sorrow and sweetness. (Celebrant holds cup of wine) The years of life will have some hardships and disappointments, of which this bitter wine is a symbol, remember to forgive the frailties of one another. Bear together life’s adversities and be confident that the good will always return. (Couple sips wine together) (Celebrant holds chocolate in a dish/plate) The years of life have indeed, much happiness, joy, hope, healing and goodness, of which this sweet chocolate is a token. We ask that you eat of it together, and as you do, earnestly seek the power and wisdom to use all the pleasure and prosperity that may come to you, with gratitude, modesty, and sympathy for all those less fortunate than yourselves. (Couple eats chocolate together) As you have shared the wine and chocolate, so may you share your lives. May you find life’s joys heightened, its bitterness sweetened, and all of life enriched by a constant love. (Have a linen on hand for faces and fingers!)
  3. The couple is not Wiccan. They just want to get married on Halloween with a unique Halloween ceremony.
  4. Hello all I am working on creating a Halloween ceremony for some folks that are not Wiccan, they just like getting married on Halloween. They plan on having everyone dress in costumes, no particular ones, and want a unique ceremony. The ceremony should be fun! I have found some tidbits on the internet that I have put together and I am thinking of including the Wine and Chocolate Ritual as part of the ceremony. I have found a good opening passage: Welcome Family and Friends! Happy Halloween! We have come together on this festive holiday to bless the marriage of (Bride’s Name) and (Groom’s Name). We, your family and friends, are here to celebrate your love. In the ancient Celtic traditions, Halloween is a time between times. All laws of time and space are suspended for the evening. As the official end of summer and the turning closer towards winter, it marks an opening between our world and the spirit world. The veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest on Halloween night. Legend has it that spirits intermingle with the living. The tradition of wearing costumes is to confuse those spirits who may want to do us harm. Yet for us, this night is more about merriment, trickery and yummy goodies! We have all had moments of peak experiences where time and space are suspended and these unusual moments takes on a timeless quality. Halloween will forever be linked to these such moments for (Bride’s Name) and (Groom’s Name). Tonight, they will deepen their bond making a sacred union whereby their hearts, their bodies and their souls shall be united as one in marriage for the rest of their days. And it is our honor and privilege to stand witness. For this blessed act, is magnificent and so tender to behold. Any suggestions, additions, comments? Anyone know of any good Halloween Love Poems that can be used as a reading? I have read someplace that instead of having the bride and groom say 'I Do' that they say 'I Boo!' I thought that might be fun. Looking forward to your replies. Rev. Torres