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In 2002 Angela Hryniuk was requested to perform her
first marriage ceremony. She is legally qualified by
the Government of British Columbia as a Buddhist Minister
to preside over wedding ceremonies. Usually the nuptial
couple and Angela Hryniuk together design the ritual
which often is of an interfaith nature, adopting prayers,
reading passages and songs from various religious backgrounds.
She is very open to all faith groups and welcomes the
wisdom each brings to the ceremony.
Sample Wedding Ritual
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OPENING REMARKS
Credentials, interfaith nature, community
vow, photographs during service & after
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Procession (bride enters) |
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Q. WHO BLESSES THIS UNION OF
Bride (B)& Groom (G)? |
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Smudge the couple |
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TIBETAN REFUGE PRAYER |
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CHARGE
The meaning of marriage view |
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READINGS
#1 – Prayer
#2 – Poem
#3 – Song
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Vows:
Bride & Groom view |
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VOW: the community (silent)
PETITION (Remind B& G of their vow to
the community too) |
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RINGS BLESSING:
Om Mani Padme Hum |
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RINGS EXCHANGED |
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PRAYER FOR B& G’S
UNION – May these rings be but a symbol
of this union, to remember to love, encourage,
cherish, respect, help, be patient with each
other and be as committed today to your union
as you will be until death. |
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PRONOUNCEMENT:
BY THE POWER … |
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Kiss |
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KATAS (silk scarves) GIVEN |
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BOOK SIGNING: guitarist sings |
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MANDALA OFFERING |
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DEDICATION (short in Tibetan) |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF Bride &
Groom |
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Suggested reading for weddings
Sacred Threshold: Rituals and readings for a Wedding
with Spirit, Gertrud Mueller Nelson & Christopher
Witt, Image Book, New York, 1998.
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