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3 practicing
Duration
20-40 mins
Location
Indoor/outdoor
What you'll learn about weddings in the course
Gathering & Compiling information
Allowing your clients to fill out a thorough online form, or answer questions via video/phone call, is a vital step in preparing a ceremony.
We'll teach you the most effective ways to gather and organise information from those you serve, allowing you to create a truly perfect ceremony.
Preparing for a wedding ceremony
Preparation is key for any ceremony, especially a wedding.
Since this will be one of the biggest days of your couple's lives, you must ensure all props are prepared, drafts and scripts are meticulously planned and executed. This is what our online course will teach you.
Conducting a wedding ceremony
With everything planned and prepared, all that's left is to lead the ceremony.
In our course, you'll be given the skills to officiate weddings to the highest standard. You'll also gain valuable tips on managing emotions and crowds in unforeseen situations.
We cover weddings of all kinds
Traditional
The most common wedding type dating back millennia, where a man is taking a woman's hand in marriage.
Same-sex
Same-sex weddings didn't exist until not too long ago, but we celebrate them now in all their wonderful glory.
Multi-cultural
We cater to wedding ceremonies of any religious or cultural theme. FuturFaith Ministers are totally inclusive.
More information on weddings
What is a wedding ceremony?
A wedding is a celebration (and often a legal binding) of the unity of two people together in marriage.
Traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures and religions, but most weddings involve the exchange of vows and rings between a couple, and a public proclamation of the marriage by an officiant (i.e. a FuturFaith Minister).
What is the legal process?
There is a legal process involved when getting married in Ireland and Northern Ireland, which follows government guidelines and regulations (i.e. HSE and GRO NI).
You'll learn in-depth about these processes in our course, and by graduation time, you'll have acquired the particulars of legal wedding ceremonies.
How is this ceremony laid out?
While we have a general guideline of the way our weddings are laid out at FuturFaith, the choice is entirely up to your client's preference.
You will learn to listen and embody requests on demand, allowing you to create the ceremony of your client's dreams, no matter what their preferences are.
Enhancements you'll learn
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Unity Candle
Individual Candles are lit at the beginning of the ceremony, either by you both, as a couple, or...
Handfasting
Handfasting is an ancient Celtic ritual in which the hands are tied together to symbolise the bin...
Time Capsule
For the Time Capsule enhancement, each of your clients will write a letter to the other in the da...
Wishing Stones
Wishing Stones/Crystals are a gorgeous way of involving children or other family members in a cer...
Ring Warming
Ring Warming is a truly lovely ritual which involves all present. The wedding rings are tied toge...
Planting a Tree
Planting a tree on your wedding day can be hugely symbolic of your relationship taking root. As y...
Last Kiss Before First Kiss
The Last Kiss Before First Kiss enhancement can be a very touching and beautiful gift to give to...
The Oathing Stone
This ritual allows couples to make a commitment to each other that is literally ‘set in stone’...
Jumping The Broom
An age-old tradition for weddings, Jumping The Broom can be traced back to several cultures and c...
Sand Blending
This lovely ritual is symbolic of two people and two families coming together as one. Sand Blendi...
Smudging/Burning Sage
Smudging is a purification ritual where a small bundle of sage is lit by you, the Reverend, and t...
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The Loving Cup
This ancient and beautiful ritual has roots as far back as the 15th century in Celtic, Jewish and...
Rose Ceremony
During the Rose Ceremony, your clients as a couple may wordlessly exchange a gift of a red rose t...
Wishing Tree
A tradition of Dutch origin, the Wishing Tree enhancement is a beautiful way to add an element of...
Celtic Traditions
The following are some Celtic traditions that couples often include to celebrate their Irish lega...
Pinning The Tartan
Pinning The Tartan is a wonderful Scottish tradition - a piece of the clan's tartan (or perhaps a...
Unity Candle
Individual Candles are lit at the beginning of the ceremony, either by you both, as a couple, or...
Handfasting
Handfasting is an ancient Celtic ritual in which the hands are tied together to symbolise the bin...
Time Capsule
For the Time Capsule enhancement, each of your clients will write a letter to the other in the da...
Wishing Stones
Wishing Stones/Crystals are a gorgeous way of involving children or other family members in a cer...
Ring Warming
Ring Warming is a truly lovely ritual which involves all present. The wedding rings are tied toge...
Planting a Tree
Planting a tree on your wedding day can be hugely symbolic of the relationship taking root. As y...
Last Kiss Before First Kiss
The Last Kiss Before First Kiss enhancement can be a very touching and beautiful gift to give to...
The Oathing Stone
This ritual allows couples to make a commitment to each other that is literally ‘set in stone’...
Jumping The Broom
An age-old tradition for weddings, Jumping The Broom can be traced back to several cultures and c...
Sand Blending
This lovely ritual is symbolic of two people and two families coming together as one. Sand Blendi...
Smudging/Burning Sage
Smudging is a purification ritual where a small bundle of sage is lit by you, the Reverend, and t...
The Loving Cup
This ancient and beautiful ritual has roots as far back as the 15th century in Celtic, Jewish and...
Rose Ceremony
During the Rose Ceremony, your clients as a couple may wordlessly exchange a gift of a red rose t...
Wishing Tree
A tradition of Dutch origin, the Wishing Tree enhancement is a beautiful way to add an element of...
Celtic Traditions
The following are some Celtic traditions that couples often include to celebrate their Irish lega...
Pinning The Tartan
Pinning The Tartan is a wonderful Scottish tradition - a piece of the clan's tartan (or perhaps a...
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