These ceremonies are a wonderful way of bringing together a family – or the bringing together of two families. They can be incorporated in a wedding ceremony or a ceremony can be held just for the sole purpose acknowledging and celebrating two families coming together. Step relationships can often be difficult. Having a ceremony is very specific to the people who are part of that family. I would work together with you, in creating a ceremony that focuses on highlighting the positives of a blended family. These ceremonies allow emotions to flow and can be quite moving.

A family is a place
To cry
And laugh
And vent frustrations
To ask for help
And tease
And yell to be touched
And hugged
And smiled at.

A family is people
Who care when you are sad
Who love you no matter what
Who share your triumphs]
Who don’t expect you to be perfect
Just growing with honesty in your own direction

A family is a circle
Where we learn to like ourselves
Where we learn to make good decisions
Where we learn to think before we do
Where we learn integrity and table
Manners and
Respect for other people
Where we are special
Where we share ideas
Where we listen and are listened to
Where we learn the rules of life to prepare
Ourselves for the world.

The world is a p lace
Where anything can happen
If we grow up in a loving family we are
Ready for the world.