Reverend Hope McNew

Lesbian & Gay Wedding Officiant

Washington D.C. & Maryland

Description of LGBT Wedding Officiant Services

Initial meeting to make sure that we're a "match." This is free whether you decide to use my services or not.
Wedding selection booklet to help you "write" your own ceremony. It contains many samples from which you can select all of the parts of your ceremony. For example, there are 13 invocations to choose from, 16 ideas for readings, 9 addresses, 30 + vows, and so on. If you want to have a part in "writing" your own ceremony, these selections can be used to make it express your uniqueness as a couple...Or I can put the ceremony together for you.
Rituals booklet including candle lighting, wine and bread, flower and inclusion of children rituals.
Rehearsal booklet with information about the processional, recessional, seating order and more. Information about how to create your own program if you choose to do so.
Any help I can give with the ceremony and all correspondences before the wedding.
Personalizing the ceremony and all drafts and revisions of the ceremony.
Travel time and expenses Rehearsal with help coordinating the wedding ceremony (unless there is someone acting as wedding coordinator).
Wedding day help: Last minute details and reminders to wedding party. Making sure the musicians/DJs know their cues. Coordinating with photographer and/or videographer. Other help as needed.
Wedding Ceremony (of course)
Copy of the ceremony in booklet form that is used during the ceremony
All paper work signing, mailing in and filing the appropriate copies
If you have any other questions or concerns, or would like to meet to talk about your plans, please don't hesitate to contact me.