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 Wedding
by Design:
Design
Your Wedding Your Way
Reverend
Leslie Karen Sann
Weddings are a declaration of a sacred
commitment to intimacy, openness, and love. Your wedding ceremony and vows
reflect the uniqueness of your relationship, and captures the celebration of
your love, which has brought you to this moment in your lives.
Whether you want a traditional or a contemporary ceremony, I can contribute
to the blessing of your day. Your wedding ceremony will be unique,
personalized and to your complete satisfaction.
Your simple yet elegant custom marriage ceremony may be performed at a
location of your choice. I will perform your wedding ceremony at your home,
cottage, garden, hall, museum, park, restaurant, hotel, reception hall,
church, or any other location which may be meaningful to you.
We begin by meeting to discuss and implement your vision of your
ceremony. You will be given a book I created to assist you in designing your
unique ceremony.
You may personalize the ceremony to reflect your own style, values, and
personal spirituality. I encourage you to craft your own vows, and include
others in the ceremony (especially children). I will then refine what you
draft and we will together work the ceremony until you are completely
satisfied with the results.
I am confident we can design a wedding ceremony that you will remember and
treasure. My focus is to support you and your guests to experience your day...
your way
"I want to thank you for our most beautiful wedding ceremony.
We couldn't have been happier. We received many, many compliments about
how beautiful the ceremony was and how beautiful you were as the officiant.
Thank you so much for everything that you did to help make our day so very
special. I also want to thank you for coming up to the bride's room and
saying a prayer with my sisters and me. I am truly blessed in so many
ways." Patricia Kellner
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 Reverend Leslie Karen Sann Will Help You to...
- Design a ceremony that is simple,
elegant and personalized, and unique to you.
- Ensure that your ceremony reflects
the personal values and spirituality you both share.
- Create a meaningful ceremony; one
that speaks of your mutual love, loyalty, commitment and respect.
On Your
Wedding Day...
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You have an experienced, professional
officiant who is focused on you.
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I will provide warmth and presence
and put friends and family at ease.
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Your ceremony will be conducted with
sincerity, dignity, and an appropriate lightheartedness to suit the
occasion.
The
Secret Of Wedding Planning Is To...
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Choose a setting you love ...
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Pick the ideal venue and an officiant
who takes pride in celebrating your ceremony with you...
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Share a custom ceremony and vows,
which reflect your love for each other...
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Answers to Your
Questions
I have listed below the most frequently asked wedding
questions. If, however, your question is not answered here, please fee free to
contact me.
Who is Reverend Leslie Karen Sann?
I am an ordained minister and conduct spiritual,
ecumenical, non-denominational and/or non-religious ceremonies. I have been
ordained since 1987. I am honored to perform marriage, commitment, and
recommitment ceremonies. I work to serve your desired expression and
creative intent.
How long does the ceremony take?
I suggest planning on thirty minutes. The entrance, the
ceremony, recessional, etc.
Do we have to memorize our
vows?
No. You can write your own vows but come wedding day, I
can ‘feed them to you one word at a time’.
Can we write our own vows and
have friends read, sing, etc.?
Yes! The wedding is designed by you. I give you
resources so that you can collaborate with me in writing the exact ceremony
that speaks your hearts.
Can our children take part in the
ceremony?
YES! It’s a great idea to include your children. Ask
me for a list of ideas to do just that!
Can photos be taken?
Whatever you want, it's your wedding.
Is a rehearsal necessary and how
much does it cost?
Tradition, moms, and bridal books say have one. You
should always walk through the ceremony with your wedding party. You may or
may not need your officiant present. (Much depends on place and size of
wedding). There is an additional fee for a rehearsal and the cost depends on
how much time is involved and whether travel is required. My personal opinion and preference
is that my presence is not needed.
What do you wear to the ceremony?
Appropriate business attire that matches the occasion.
If it’s black tie, I dress up a little more.
Does the officiant stay for
dinner etc?
I usually do not. I often have other plans and leave
once the license is signed.
What time do you arrive on
our wedding day?
I arrive 15 minutes or so before the ceremony.
Is a gratuity expected?
No. Some couples are moved to do so. Some couples send
a thank you card with a picture. Referring a friend is a service to me. Some
couples do all or none of the above. It’s up to you.
Do we get to meet you?
Yes. I like to meet in person. At that time I can give
you the wedding book I have created to support you in designing your
ceremony.
How do we book you to conduct our
wedding ceremony?
Contact me either via e-mail or by phone. We will set
up a time to meet.
What happens next?
When you are sure you want to hire me to do your
wedding, you give me a nonrefundable deposit for half the fee. Once you have
the wedding ceremony book, I ask you to look it over and give me a sense of
direction about your preferences regarding your ceremony. We then together
write exactly what you want.
How long before the wedding
should we book a wedding officiant?
I suggest you book as soon as you have your reception
venue reserved. Please call and check my availability any time. I like a
minimum of four weeks to work with you on the ceremony.
Where and when do I get my
license?
For information on obtaining a license visit:
Marriage
License Information
for the 8 counties in the greater Chicago area: Cook,
DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will, and DeKalb,
How do
we get in touch with you?
I look forward to hearing from you. You may phone
my office at 312-409-0686, or you can e-mail me at leslie@living-bydesign.com.
Availability and fee depend on time of
ceremony, place, date and if travel is involved.
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