Monday, December 27, 2010

Buddhist and Christian Interfaith Ceremony





































Gillian and Tham shared a beautiful ceremony created to honor their own beliefs and traditions. The ceremony took place at the Vinoy in St. Petersburg in the courtyard. The ceremony began with the traditional ringing of the bells to center us, and begin the meditation. The couple honored their deceased relatives with the lighting of a candle and burning of incense, and shared a moment of silence to ask for their blessings upon their union.

The vows Gillian and Tham spoke were beautiful and heartfelt and there was not a dry eye in the area. The rose petals were strewn at their feet and their hands were blessed with the scented holy oils.

Congratulations and thank you for allowing me the honor of officiating your wedding!