Comments on: Janelle's Quaker wedding

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:58:59 +0000

I live in Pennsylvania so a Quaker wedding is something to think about. Both our families are Christian but we are not so I like this idea a bunch. That way we don't have to worry about getting a Catholic priest (I'd have to convert and I'm not stepping foot inside a church!) OR a baptist preacher. I was thinking non-denominational, gay-friendly officiant but I would really rather leave God out of it.

And I believe the cat was stating his approval of the ceremony You are truly blessed!

By: Mariah

Mariah — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:55:15 +0000

My FH and I are also considering adding in the Quaker style because we have lots of people coming from lots of backgrounds and want to include them all. I also love the idea of being able to speak when called, but only speaking when called. How many people did you have at your wedding?

By: Scilla

Scilla — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:57:08 +0000

Hi. I have been attending Quaker meetings since I was five years old. When I became 15 I realized I wanted to become a member. I would like to have a Quaker wedding. I was curious in what type of dresses did you use. Is it acceptable to wear something traditional? I would love a nice flowy dress…but I am worried if that is shocking…

By: Peg

Peg — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:18:45 +0000

Your wedding sounds as if it was the personal ceremony which reflected your unique situation Lovely.

.Was your wedding under the care of a Quaker meeting in WA? Our family is considering a WA wedding but neither is Quaker. They want to have the service be Quaker -like, write their own vows, marry themseves, etc.
Can couples in WA be married with a Quaker license?
(I am from "back East")
Peg

By: Adrien-Alice Hansel

Adrien-Alice Hansel — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:55:32 +0000

has anyone had luck finding lovely, simple quaker wedding certificates? I keep finding things full of fruit and celtic knotting–perfect if it's your thing, but it's not ours.

many thanks–and congratulations on a gorgeous, gorgeous wedding.

By: S.

S. — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:17:25 +0000

I am on the oversight committee for a Quaker couple who are getting married next month. I am preparing a little sign to put with fabric for Friends to write on for a wedding quilt remembrance. I found your site quite by accident but am thrilled to have done so. Reading your account helps me center. Maybe now I can really be with them in spirit in the weeks that lead up to their wedding.

The couple who is marrying, by the way, are in their sixties.

By: D.

D. — Tue, 29 May 2007 22:06:53 +0000

i'm so excited to read about this wedding (& see the pictures). i'm considering a quaker style wedding as neither of us are religious, but i like the spiritual aspect & how encompassing it is to various beliefs.
(also, i will have someone sing "annie's song" at my wedding, too…great minds!!)

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 14 May 2007 22:58:08 +0000

I had the privilege of attending my first Quaker wedding last August in NC. It was one of the more beautiful and family-oriented ceremonies I'd ever been to. The lack of music contributed in a weird way to the beauty of the opening procession, and I loved the "speak when you are moved to do so" mantra. And at the end, everyone in attendance got to sign the marriage certificate. I loved it!!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 09 May 2007 04:13:40 +0000

My Quaker wedding is this Saturday…but it's a little different, since it is being held in a Meetinghouse under the care of a Meeting, and both my partner and I are Quakers. But it felt very seridipedous to see a Quaker wedding here today!