The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony is an extensive guide for both same-sex and opposite sex couples wishing to design a unique, seamless, and memorable ceremony. It also serves as a how-to resource for officiants of all faiths, from novice to sage.

One of the first books published to support ALL couples – of every lifestyle and belief; it is interfaith in nature and makes creating personalized nuptials effortless. It assures every couple of a genuine and meaningful service. The content features a heartfelt collection of 80+ ceremony choices of both fresh/contemporary writings as well as more traditional selections.

Rev. Mary Calhoun encourages creativity and personalization by blending favored selections. The author mentors couples and officiants through the orchestration of the processional scheme, formal escorting (seating of parents and grandparents) and the VIP ceremony seating plan. This chapter includes essential diagrams, templates and checklists to streamline your day: the Couple’s Pre-Wedding Ceremony Checklist, Rehearsal Checklist and Day-of Checklist.

Invaluable tools include a detailed wedding day Sample Timeline, Vendor List, Emergency Kit List, and Facility Rental Check List.

For the officiants, a Pre-Wedding Overview, a guide for drafting an Officiant’s Welcome Address, and Officiant’s Day-of Checklist.

An entire chapter acquaints one with the intricate nuances of running a rehearsal – complete with two staging diagrams and step-by-step instructions.

This book insightfully provides the soon-to-be married couple a “Happily Ever After” segment. This relationship handbook covers the topics of communication, sustained romance and an easy-to-use template for a couple’s mission statement. It includes a suggested reading list.