Wedded Your Way

Rev. Leah Light, NonDenominational Minister * 503-628-8518

Joyfully Joining Couples Since 2002

Be Wedded Your Way. Every couple is unique, with different needs, tastes and preferences. Your wishes for most any kind of rite will be accommodated—from traditional Christian to civil/nonreligious, services with a Native American bend, Handfasting, or any combination desired.

We are happy to officiate ALL kinds of ceremonies, large or small, religious or not, simple, elaborate, creative, interfaith, multi-cultural, same sex, or whatever your two hearts desire. First meeting at no cost or obligation. Last-minute ceremonies are welcome and often possible. Together we'll find the words to create the spirit of your day.

Vows/Ceremonies
Please see our Vows page for ideas on what you might want to recite to each other. See also the Ceremonies page for three basic sample ceremonies. These are just some of the choices. Were happy to go over other options with you during our initial consultation. Any ideas you wish to share are also welcome.

Elopements

Another choice is offered for those couples who just want a simple no-frills Elopement or Justice of the Peace style ceremony, though much more warm and personal than what you could have at the courthouse. For small wedding parties, we are happy to marry the two of you in our office Wedding Chapel, which is set in a pretty, woodsy area on a creek. We will provide the required two witnesses, too, if you wish--or invite up to 10 guests included in the price. If you or your sweetheart are in the service, please ask for a Military Discount, which is offered on elopements at our location.

We're pleased to also provide basic information about obtaining an Oregon Marriage License or a Washington Marriage License, and the steps necessary for changing your name.

Location, Location...

If you don't have a location yet, we can help you with information on some very lovely places around the Portland metro area. We serve the greater Portland Metropolitan and Vancouver, Washington areas, and are happy to come to you. A small travel fee will apply for locations outside a 15-mile radius from the office.

For weddings beyond Portland/Vancouver and the immediate outlying area, we will be happy to recommend a minister who travels to extended areas such as Salem, the Coast, Mt. Hood, or pretty much anywhere in Oregon or Washington that you'd like to exchange vows with your sweetheart.

Pre-marriage Counseling Not Required

Pre-marriage counseling is available if you ask for it, but is not required.

Last Minute Ceremony?

No problem, as long as we have room in our calendar. Last-minute ceremonies are welcome and often possible--although please bear in mind that both Oregon and Washington require a three-day waiting period after you have purchased a marriage license.

Domestic Partnerships

As of January 1, 2008, Oregon law allows Domestic Partnerships. We're pleased to assist in all kinds of ceremonies: commitment ceremonies, same-sex, vow renewals, baby namings or baby blessings, house blessings, and Memorials & Funerals. If you have an idea of what type of celebration your heart desires, we would be pleased to help you create it.

Personal Statement from Leah:

I believe there are many spiritual paths, and that all faiths and beliefs deserve respect. I personally do not subscribe to rigid church doctrines, though will include any prayers or scriptures verses that are meaningful to you. I'm also pleased to perform nonreligious ceremonies for those who prefer them. After all, it is your wedding and I think you should have what you want in a Wedding Minister. I will work with you to create whatever celebration your two hearts desire.

Performing wedding ceremonies is my true heart's calling. I enjoy finding the common denominator of love to define a couple’s day, bringing families together for this most important of occasions. While we can and should celebrate our differences, what we have in common is infinitely more important than what divides us. That underlying principal is what I try to bring to every ceremony.

Books by Leah Light

Leah is the published author of two inspirational books and is contributing author of a third. For a description and ordering information, please click on: Books by Leah Light

For a free informational article entitled, Finding Common Ground in Wedding Ceremonies, by Rev. Leah Light, please click the following link: Informational Article

The person who officiates at weddings may also be called: minister, officiant, wedding officiant, wedding minister, wedding officiator, marriage officiator, marriage minister, marriage officiant, marriage official, wedding clergy, marriage clergy, wedding celebrant, marriage celebrant, wedding
officiate, Justice of the Peace, JP, pastor, civil officiant, and reverend. Whatever term is preferred, we'll be sure you're Wedded Your Way.

Nondenominational / Interfaith * Traditional or Nontraditional * Spiritual or Nonreligious * Your Place or Mine *

9860 S.W. Hall Blvd., Suite C-4, Portland, Oregon 97223