The Soulful Wedding with Maureen Cotton
The Soulful Wedding with Maureen Cotton
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Tree planting unity ceremony
I will guide you through the tree planting ritual and its variations to help you create a deeply authentic and meaningful wedding ceremony. This ritual is so rich that you can choose which meaning to focus on: the coming together of two individual or families, or the continuous nurturing of your relationship by you and your community.
For more guidance and wording be sure to visit my blog post: thesoulfulwedding.com/tree-planting-unity-ceremony
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Wine box wedding ceremony script and meaning
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Creating a wine box time capsule during your wedding ceremony is a fun and meaningful ritual that couples of all background can incorporate into their ceremony. There's many variation, so have a list and make sure to visit my blog post for ceremony wording you can steal! thesoulfulwedding.com/wine-box-wedding-ceremony-script-meaning
Unity candle ceremony script and meaning: guidance for your wedding
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The unity candle ceremony can be personalized for couples of all backgrounds as the symbolism is focused on family. I'll explain how the ceremony works and offer some variations. Be sure to visit my blog post for unity candle ceremony script excerpt you can 'steal!' thesoulfulwedding.com/unity-candle-ceremony-script-meaning
Remembering loved ones at a wedding and wedding ceremony
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Planning a wedding highlights the absences in our lives, which leaves people wondering how to honor their deceased loved ones during such a happy occasion. Remembrances, which are often overlooked, are a beautiful and important part of gathering in community. Whether you lost a parent, sibling, close friend, or anyone who would have rejoiced beside you, this video will help you consider if and ...
Handfasting ceremony script and meaning
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Handfasting ceremonies are experiencing a revival. I offer two approaches to customizing the symbolism of this ceremony to make your wedding authentic to you. Make sure you visit my blog post to get the handfasting ceremony scripts that I use: thesoulfulwedding.com/handfasting-ceremony-script/ I suggest this video from a UK celebrant for the logistics: ua-cam.com/video/Q2ppN-LSoGo/v-deo.html
Ring warming ceremony script and meaning
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The ring warming ceremony is powerful and adaptable to almost every couple. Make sure you visit my blog post for a ring warming ceremony script and an example of the ring warming ceremony in action on a wedding day! thesoulfulwedding.com/ring-warming-ceremony-script/
The Soulful Wedding - non religious premarital counseling & how to create a wedding ceremony
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What's it like to have a spiritual but non religious wedding ceremony? Or to experience profound connection and recentering with non religious premarital counseling? I’m spiritual wedding coach Maureen Cotton, and I will help you discover and live out the soul of your wedding. 🏳️‍🌈 I'm also a queer woman and advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the wedding industry.
Powerful public speaking from the heart (not your usual tips!)
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When I was asked by Authority Magazine on Medium to share my tips for effective public speaking, I focused on relying a message that is meaningful and authentic to the speaker. Here, I define “effective” public speaking as something that creates a new perspective or possibility for the listener. Anyone can use these 5 tips to convey their message, and *enjoy* doing so! Link to the full article ...
LGBTQ Inclusivity in the Wedding Industry Part 2 with gay wedding planner Joe Rogers
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Love is love, but is the LGBTQ experience of planning a wedding the same as straight couples? No, not usually. Not even 18 years after Massachusetts began granting “same-sex” couples marriage licenses and almost 10 since DOMA was struck down. Listen in as I talk with gay Boston wedding planner Joe Rogers of Contagious events: contagiousevents.net/. Joe and I met 10 years ago and when we tried t...
LGBTQ Inclusivity in the Wedding Industry with queer photographer Cate Barry
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As a queer woman married to a trans man and a wedding photographer striving to boost LGBTQ visibility, Cate has a lot to say on this subject. Please visit her at: www.catebarryphotography.com/ Having been a wedding photographer in the Boston area between 2007 until recently I have seen LGBTQ visibility change drastically. (Please learn about my work, including de-gendering wedding rituals here:...
Talking about COVID during the 2022 wedding season
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A conversation with wedding planner ‘the COVID wedding lady’ Beth Kramer and wedding coach officiant Maureen Cotton How to communicate with wedding guests and vendors regarding COVID in 2022. Yup, it’s not over. But talking about COVID is different in 2022 than it was in 2020 or 2021. Some key points: * COVID in 2022 is less dangerous for the general population, but the perspectives are more di...
What is ritual? My definition of ritual and wedding rituals
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Considering the definition of ritual is to consider the nature of change. How does this affect the way we think of wedding rituals and the meaning of weddings traditions? This video comes from an impromptu IG Live over at maureencottonceremonies I am an Interspiritual minister guiding meaning-making for the spiritual but not religious and non dogmatic people of faith. Learn more ...
Reflecting on The Soulful Wedding process and ceremony
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Thank you Caroline and Matt for sharing what the process and ceremony meant to you! XOXO Learn more at thesoulfulwedding.com/
Possibilities & process of The Soulful Wedding
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I help couples have a meaningful wedding journey. Here's how. Learn more: thesoulfulwedding.com/
Genesis of the Soulful Wedding Roadmap
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How a call to become a hospital chaplain turned into wedding officiating which turned into The Soulful Wedding Roadmap. It's a guide to creating your meaningful wedding. Learn more: thesoulfulwedding.com/ Connect on IG: maureencottonceremonies
Considering wedding day remembrances
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Considering wedding day remembrances
Meaningful wedding decision making
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Meaningful wedding decision making
Better than an Unplugged wedding ceremony: create a ceremony photo op
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Better than an Unplugged wedding ceremony: create a ceremony photo op
Interfaith wedding ceremony: how to authentically blend Catholic and agnostic beliefs
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Interfaith wedding ceremony: how to authentically blend Catholic and agnostic beliefs
Ring warming wedding ceremony ritual explained
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Ring warming wedding ceremony ritual explained
Interfaith wedding ceremony opening: honoring beliefs of a devoutly Catholic groom & agnostic bride
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Interfaith wedding ceremony opening: honoring beliefs of a devoutly Catholic groom & agnostic bride
Ridiculous and Sublime: Life in an Inner-City Franciscan Monastery {trailer}
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Ridiculous and Sublime: Life in an Inner-City Franciscan Monastery {trailer}