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I want to book you
for our ceremony. What is the next step?
You can contact me by
telephone at 414-550-2466 or contact me via
e-mail . I will
ask you a few basic questions about the type of ceremony you want and if
nearby, suggest that we meet to discuss your wedding plans. During
our consultation, I will explain the different parts of the ceremony and
answer any questions you may have.
Will I meet you in person before the
ceremony?
In almost all cases (location
permitting), I will
meet personally with you to discuss your wishes for the ceremony.
In the case of a memorial service, I will meet with family in an effort
to get to know the deceased a little better in order to deliver a
meaningful and respectful ceremony. In case of distance and
convenience issues, everything would then be handled via phone
and/or the internet. All meetings are handled personally by Reverend
Roger Hyttinen, who will be creating your ceremony.
Do you require pre-wedding counseling?
No. Counseling is not required as
both of you are adults and your choice to get married is strictly your
own. However, I will gladly talk with you about any concerns or issues
regarding the wedding you may have.
What makes our marriage legal?
Any ordained minister of a
legally recognized church may marry you and I am an ordained minister in
good standing in a legally recognized church. It is the obtaining
and filing of the marriage license that makes a marriage legal. Your
marriage licensed is obtained by you, then signed and filed by myself.
Will you do out of town weddings?
Ceremonies within a 25 mile round trip are included in the basic
wedding package. Any distance over 25 miles is changed $1.00 per mile
each way. Any wedding over 3 hours each way from Milwaukee will
require an overnight hotel stay, which will be added on to the cost of
the wedding package.
At what type of locations will you
perform weddings?
I will perform ceremonies in reception halls, churches, in parks or
lakefronts, restaurants, outdoors, on boats, at private residences -
wherever you like! Just be certain that you acquire any necessary
permits beforehand. If you require my presence for longer than an
hour ceremony - for example, an afternoon on the lake on a boat - add an
additional $50 per hour for my time. You can book me for the
entire day for an additional $600.
How far in advance should I confirm a
wedding officiate?
As I conduct all ceremonies myself, many
dates are booked well in advance. You will want to book your date
the sooner the better.
Can we write our own vows?
Definitely!. In fact, personalizing a ceremony can make it truly
rich and meaningful. I am also available for help
and inspiration if the need should arise.
How long does a ceremony take?
Typically, a ceremony will last about 20 to 25 minutes.
However, if you wish to add extra readings or other things such as a
songs, candle ceremony, dove release, etc. your ceremony may last
longer.
What do you wear during the ceremony?
Typically, I wear a traditional minister robe with a suit underneath
and a stole. However, I can change my attire in accordance with
your preferences. In the past, I have worn a suit, a tux and have
even
worn a renaissance costume for a themed wedding.
We want a non-religious wedding---will you
do that?
It is YOUR ceremony, and I
will do it YOUR way. Except for a couple of legal restrictions,
you have ultimate say over how your ceremony is to be conducted.
What about last minute requests?
As long as there is room in my
calendar, I can officiate for you.
Does it matter what religion or
spirituality we
practice?
No. What matters is that I server
you in a manner that
brings joy to your day. I will help you to bring your own
spiritual experience to the ceremony, whether Christian,
Jewish, Muslin, Druid, atheist, Wiccan or purely spiritual.
How do we reserve our date with you?
To reserve your date, please
call me at 414-550-2466 or e-mail
me. I do require a non-refundable retainer to hold the date, in the
amount of $100. You may e-mail me to find out about
availability, but you must actually call and put down your retainer to
book the date.
What is the process for getting a marriage license?
Click here to visit my marriage
license page.
Can we have a non-religious yet
spiritual ceremony?
Certainly. In fact, many prefer a
"spiritual" rather than a "religious" ceremony.
Can I include elements of different
religions and religious traditions in our ceremony?
Certainly! These make for interesting,
rich, meaningful ceremonies. I work with you and your various traditions
to develop a ceremony that truly represents your spiritual values.
What about commitment ceremonies/holy
unions?
Yes, I will gladly perform
commitment ceremonies. In the case of gay, lesbian or transgender
commitment ceremonies, I again state my same mantra: it is YOUR
ceremony, YOUR day, and I will do it YOUR way! Hopefully, one day soon,
our country will treat all unions of love with equal respect.
Are there any pre-requisites such as
counseling?
No. But if the couple desires,
counseling is available.
What if you are unavailable for our
date?
Sorry, there is not much I can do in this case.
However, I will gladly put you on a waiting list in case the booking
cancels.
Will you attend wedding rehearsals?
Yes, my presence at a rehearsal is
include in the basic wedding package.
How do we work together to create our ceremony?
During our first contact, I will ask a few basic questions. I
will then arrange a meeting with you at a nearby location if the date is
available on my calendar. At this meeting, I usually start
with questionnaire, designed to give me an idea of your wishes for
your ceremony and the particulars of the ceremony. For weddings, I learn
about your relationships, how you met, what made you fall in love, etc.
Between that questionnaire and an initial phone conversation or meeting,
I get a sense of who you are, as individuals and as a couple and we
begin the process of customizing your ceremony for your needs. If
you book that date at this meeting, you will receive a copy of my
wedding packet which includes over 50 pages of sample ceremony parts. You will have time to look through the
packet, choose any of the available text from the packet or write your own.
In addition, I will put together several sample complete ceremonies
based on our conversation. I'm always available for ideas. If I custom create the ceremony
for you, you will always have the opportunity to look over the ceremony
text and make any changes. Feel free to mix and match here.
What about dedications/baby blessings/baby namings?
Certainly. I offer special
pricing for these ceremonies - dedications, baby namings, or
blessings are all included. I will be happy to help make it
something very special, the way you want it. Please call or email me
more information.
Will you do pet
funerals?
Certainly.
As with my other ceremonies, I will help you customize it so that it
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