Honouring Ceremonies

This ceremony honors your mothers as well as your fathers, making it a special moment in your blended family vows. The Officiant will read about the importance of your family's love and support and announce that you wish to give each mother a rose during the parents rose ceremony. These roses symbolize a promise to them, and to the fathers, that no matter how far apart you may be, they are not and will not be forgotten. Additionally, a remembrance candle ceremony may be included to honor those who cannot be present.

Similar to the Mother’s Rose Presentation, this ceremony celebrates both the Mother and the Father, making it perfect for blended families. It features a parents rose ceremony that expresses the beautiful sentiment all parents can share. Additionally, you may include a remembrance candle ceremony to honor those who are no longer with us.

The couple will light a special LED remembrance candle during the ceremony, while the Officiant speaks of their loved ones who have departed. Their names will be shared if desired, honoring the significance of blended family vows. Although they are not here physically, they are all still very much loved and remembered. We feel blessed that they are present in spirit on this beautiful day, and this special parents rose ceremony serves as a tribute to their enduring presence.

This ceremony is perfect for a couple who each have a child joining the marriage, making it an ideal setting for blended family vows. After discussing the promises their parents have made, I then conduct a small vow ceremony where the children can participate. I ask them if they will embrace each other as siblings, saying, 'From today on, you are officially sister and brother.' It's a heartwarming moment, especially during the parents rose ceremony, and witnessing it with younger children is the cutest sight ever. We also incorporate a remembrance candle ceremony to honor those who may not be present, adding a beautiful layer of sentiment to the event.

The Parent Vows to Children Ceremony is a meaningful way to celebrate and acknowledge the new family unit, emphasizing the importance of blended family vows while including the children. Incorporating elements like the parents rose ceremony and the remembrance candle ceremony demonstrates to the children that they are a real part of the new family being created.

If you’re a pregnant couple, you may wish to include something special in your ceremony for your child to be. Samantha offers a beautiful heartfelt reading that honors your journey as parents, incorporating elements like blended family vows and a parents rose ceremony. During this touching moment, the bride and groom can place their hands on the bride’s belly, symbolizing their hopes while considering a remembrance candle ceremony to honor their family's unity.