Joy101 -- Weddings with a smile

Types of Wedding Ceremonies:

We perform all types of wedding ceremonies. Some ceremonies are simple. Others are very involved. All reflect the desires of the couple. We can officiate any type of ceremony you desire:

All Faiths
Interfaith
Non-denominational
Metaphysical
Spiritual
Civil
Legal Marriages
Spiritual Marriages
Re-Affirmation of Vows
Ceremonies of Commitment
Marriages of the Heart
At the Time and Location of Your Choice

During our in-person interview, we offer you numerous ideas and options; you tell us what you want, and then we create it for you (or with you, if you prefer).

Spiritual Content ....

Spiritual Content:

Because we acknowledge and honor all religious faiths and all religious practices, we will custom design the spiritual content of your wedding to reflect your wishes. Your ceremony can be very religious, strictly civil, or anything in between. It can be any faith, interfaith, non-denominational, metaphysical, spiritual, or simply a legal statement of intention to be married. We also officiate ceremonies for couples with no particular religious affiliation and for couples who choose to refrain from expressing any religious beliefs.

Your Wedding Officiant (Minister, Rabbi, Priest, Etc.)

Because the spiritual content can be anything you choose it to be,
we offer you the choice of:

u Non-denominational Christian minister
(male, female, or co-officiated by male and female together)

u Jewish Rabbi (male)

u Independent, Mystical, Catholic Priest (female)

u Non-Catholic Christian Priest (male)

u Strictly Civil Ceremony Officiant (male or female)

We can also connect you with an:

u Orthodox Catholic Priest (obviously male) and a

u Spanish-speaking Officiant (male)

u The Worlds Most Expensive Minister° (male).

Wedding Locations:

We will go to any location of your choosing. We have officiated ceremonies in almost every imaginable type of setting° --- from grand ballrooms and rented mansions to homes and back yards --- from hospital delivery rooms to hot air balloons --- from sea shores and yachts in the harbor to mountain tops where the bride rode in on a white horse to the sound of bagpipes. We have officiated ceremonies while waist deep in the ocean and outdoors in the middle of rain storms --- in television studios, in equestrian centers and even in a haunted house.

We can officiate your wedding anywhere in the world. For details, see the page titled: Weddings Outside of the Los Angeles Area°

Theme Weddings:

In addition to creative contemporary ceremonies and simple traditional ceremonies, we also perform unique weddings following such themes as: Hawaiian; Western; Renaissance; Halloween; Surprise Weddings (where most guests did not know they were coming to a wedding); weddings incorporating Native American traditions; weddings involving nature religions; and those involving traditions from other cultures. As you can see, your wedding can follow any theme you may choose. Your wedding can incorporate as few or as many different and delightful elements as you desire.

Wedding Style Tone and Format

Weddings can be strict, stoic, and very formal -- light, jovial, loose, and informal -- or anything in between. Regarding this aspect of the wedding ceremony, we as wedding officiants, follow the style, tone, and format set by the bride and groom.

Our Goal

As experienced, professional, wedding-ceremony-creators, our goal is to fulfill your desires in celebrating your love.

Our goal is also to create and officiate a meaningful and memorable, heart-felt, wedding ceremony that is filled with professionalism, warmth, and dignity, and to present that ceremony to the couple and their family and friends with the skill of a seasoned professional.

All of us here at The Life Center° have numerous years of experience in creating and officiating wedding ceremonies. We happen to feel that we are among the best officiants available is southern California, but please don't believe us. And don't disbelieve us, either. Ask other wedding professionals about us.°

Custom-designed Ceremonies

"Expressing the Essence . . .

. . . of Your Commitment"

We will share our expertise with you by way of an in-person meeting (or by fax, phone or e-mail if that is what you prefer). We help you plan a very personal, customized ceremony that fulfills your needs and desires --- a ceremony, from simple to elegant, that is memorable, meaningful and uniquely yours.

We meet with you and explain the various aspects and elements of the ceremony. We help you choose from the wealth of options that can be included, such as:

u the creation of your own vows

u special readings, prayers, statements

u words of love

u symbolic acts

u involvement of your family, friends, and/or children.

Together we can create that special spirit which celebrates your love and expresses the meaning of your relationship.

The first goal of our meeting is to discover what you wish to have in your ceremony. Our second goal is to help you make choices that reflect your thoughts on marriage, love and commitment and your spiritual values.

Our personal meeting and our exchange of ideas make the ceremony on your wedding day a much more meaningful and heart-felt experience for you and for your guests. On your wedding day we guide you through the ceremony. You need not memorize or read anything (unless that is your desire). You can relax, enjoy your wedding day, and be totally present with your partner.

Already-prepared Ceremonies

      For couples on a limited budget,
                  consider using one of our
                                    already prepared ceremonies.

Vows:

You still get to choose your own vows. We have a list of thirty-three different vows for you to choose from.

Spiritual Content:

You also get to choose the spiritual content. Your ceremony can be be religious, civil, or anywhere in between. Contact us° and we'll give you additional information.

Costs / Fees / Donations:

For costs, see the page titled: The Bottom Line -- Costs & Fees.°

Legal Marriage Only:

If your desire is for a legal marriage only, please see the page titled:
For a Legal Marriage Only.°

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