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Dr. Janine H. Burns
A
native Long Islander, Janine is a highly respected Wedding Official who has
officiated Ceremonies in the tri-state area for
over ffifteen years.
Her ceremonies are
spiritual in nature (but can be religious) and speak to all present in a common language
showing both respect and consideration to people of all beliefs. Her caring heart
will support you through all your wedding plans. Her insight and intuition will
enhance the magic of your special day. |
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“Paying close attention to special details will ensure both a fabulous
Wedding Celebration and precious memories for the future of the Bride and
Groom and their children”
Creating a ritual as part of the Wedding Celebration will generate loving
memories and be a permanent reminder of the love you share. It will make
the children feel and know that they are an integral part of your special day.
Rev. Janine has designed a Family Unity Candle Ceremony (see below) that
will integrate your children into the ceremony no matter what their ages.
The ceremony is geared for kids age six to eighteen and it can easily be
modified for toddlers or children who are adults.
It is important for parents who remarry to involve their children in special
ways in their Wedding Celebration. Children may want to be included in the
ceremony as Bridesmaids, Junior Bridesmaids, Flower Girls, Groomsmen, and
Ring Bearers or as Junior Ushers. Often times the Bride chooses to be
escorted down the aisle by her children.
Children may want to participate in the ceremony by singing a song or
reading a poem or lighting a candle (see below). They can also be given
special responsibilities for the Wedding Celebration such as overseeing the
guest book or handing out bubbles.
Sometimes couples will give a ring, bracelet or necklace to the children and
recite vows to them to commemorate the creation of their new family.
The following is portion of Rev. Janine’s Family Unity Candle Ceremony
To be a family is to never face heartache alone. It is to freely rejoice at
your blessings and to share in the joy of the blessings of others. It is to
learn to relate to each other, to work out your differences, and to help
each other grow and nurture each other’s individual talents and gifts.
__________ & __________ (Children’s names) you are an important part of this
family and your participation will be needed to create a strong family.
Just as your ________ & ________ (Parent’s names) made promises to each
other today, we ask that you too, make some promises in order to help to
create a family in which all of you may grow to be the best people you can
be. Do you __________ & __________ (Children’s names) promise to be helpful
and loving to the members of your family and will you to be honest with each
other and respect each other?
Please light the candles that symbolize each of you individually.
(Family Members), please light the candle that symbolizes your marriage and
this family. Prior to this moment, you each walked a separated path.
As
you light this candle together, you embark on a shared path.
May the light of love, the light of understanding, the light of respect and
the light of tolerance shine eternally for all of you.
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"In Marriage, our souls are
protected;
our hearts have come home."
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Rev. Janine H. Burns
is an ordained and licensed Interfaith (non-denominational) Minister who holds a Doctorate
of Divinity degree from Emerson Theological Institute. Currently, she serves as an
Interfaith Chaplain for the Guiding Light
Foundation on Long Island (Hospitals and Private Care) and gives lectures and seminars
nationwide teaching “Meditation Made Easy” and
“Principles For Life Mastery.”
She teaches Compassionate Communication
and is Certified in Peacful Conflict Resolution. |
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"Long after your wedding celebration is over, it is the
essence of the ceremony that lasts. The words chosen and how
they were spoken will embrace your hearts and nourish your love forever."
- Rev. Janine H. Burns
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