Elder Rose Ministries

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Elder Rose Ministries specializes in creating custom unique wedding ceremonies for all types of couples. Your wedding ceremony can truly be a reflection of the love you both share. Your wedding vows can be traditional or as unique as each of you are individually. We also can include Ceremony Enhancements as a way to emphasis important aspects of you relationship and further personalize your ceremony.

Elopement Ceremony
This is a ceremony ideal for a couple who wants a quick, personal wedding ceremony. There is no rehearsal for the ceremony and it can be performed at the couple's home or the minister's. Travel expense may be applicable.

Our home office is 5.18 miles from the Franklin County Probate Court. We will perform an elopement ceremony at our home office on short notice between the hours of 9AM - 9PM . Elopement ceremonies involving travel in the Franklin County area are performed between the hours of 9AM - 7PM. Please call for availability and to make sure an Officiant/Minister is available.

Standard Ceremony
This is a simple wedding or handfasting ceremony and you may choose from several samples. There is a more elaborate section for vows and ring exchange and cording ceremony. The Standard Ceremony does not contain the elements that allow other people into the ceremony (i.e. giving of flowers), or that add symbolism or cultural richness (i.e. Sand Ceremony, Unity Candle, breaking a glass, etc.). Ceremony enhancements may be added for an additional fee. This ceremony is not personalized. A commemorative copy of your vows and marriage certificate are included. Ministers file marriage license as required by law. Fees do include rehearsal. Travel expense may be applicable.

Custom Ceremony
A custom ceremony is much more personalized. There will be lots of time to decide what elements you want in your ceremony's custom script. We will work with your attendants, family or friends, service providers, and various site coordinators to ensure that there's a smooth flow from before the ceremony starts to the end. This ceremony includes unlimited emails, telephone consultations, an extended rehearsal, a commemorative copy of your vows and marriage certificate, and filing the marriage license. Fees do include rehearsal. Travel expense may be applicable.

Commitment Ceremony
Commitment ceremonies are for those individuals who want to proclaim their love and commitment to one another, but by Ohio law their union is not legal and binding. A commemorative copy of your commitment ceremony and commitment certificate are included. Fees do include rehearsal. Travel expense may apply.

Vow Renewal
Vow renewals are a service used by an already-married couple to re-affirm their commitment for one another and to their marriage. This can also be a ceremony for a couple who desires a formal ceremony after an elopement. This is not a legal ceremony and does not require a marriage license. This can be simple or complex; religious in nature or non-religious. A commemorative copy of your vows and vow renewal certificate are included.Fees do include rehearsal. Travel expense may be applicable.

Additional Services:

• Ceremony Enhancements
• Rose Ceremony
• Unity Candle
• Sand Ceremony
• Jumping of the Broom
• Breaking of Glass Ceremony
• Water Ceremony
• Rock Ceremony
• Dove Ceremony
• Butterfly Ceremony

For more information on any of the above wedding packages or to schedule an appointment to talk to one of our ministers about performing your handfasting/wedding ceremony please contact us.