Second Marriages | I Love To Do Weddings

Second Marriages

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.

Dr. 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.

"In Marriage, our souls are protected;
our hearts have come home."

A favorite Officiant throughout the years, in the Long Island, New York area, many Brides give Rev. Janine great references on the L I weddings webs site: "I am looking for an officiant that is friendly, has a sense of humor, and will help us with the ceremony program piece by piece. We are not getting married in a church. Response: Rev. Janine Burns fits your description exactly. She's super nice and exudes positive energy! Married: 5/28/2010

Please check Janine's references on www.WeddingWire.com under Officiants.
Here is the direct link: http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/love-to-do-weddings-com-woodbury/d80d24e1b7fed06e.html

Testimonials from
Prior Weddings

"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

Please complete this form so I may efficiently service
your request.
Information Request Click Here

Copyright 2002 - 2008 Dr. Janine H. Burns, Interfaith Chaplain