Custom, Large Honeymoon Basket (on Contract Page 2, step 1)–hand-assembled just for YOU.

Upscale, large, fancy, designer keepsake basket, uniquely layered with premium Chocolate Box in mixed flavors, gourmet saltwater taffy, your choice of fine cheese & water crackers, we include a gift of your choice of finer wine / champagne or 2 fine non-alcohols, other fine finger foods, 2 goatmilk/honey soaps handcrafted by Margo, large fine-milled Candle, wooden matches, romantic and useful beach souvenirs (cool & useful stuff, never junk!), a cute stuffed “Ring Bear”, quality Seashells with a big Carolina Whelk, fine glass flutes, plus pretty décor, and Keepsake frame-able Marriage Certificate (below) INCLUDED in a clear Binder.

Hand delivered to you before ceremony! See our 1-minute video of a tour of this basket HERE!

(Exploded view of Large Honeymoon Basket above)

Our medium Honeymoon Basket (on Contract Page 2, step 2)–
Hand-assembled uniquely for the two of you: includes a gift of Champagne or red Wine or white Wine or sparkling Juice (your choice) layered along with 2 glass flutes; small glass jar Candle; wooden matches; 1 handcrafted-by-Margo honey & goatmilk Honeymoon Soap; a Carolina whelk seashell; your choice of 1 dark, milk, or white premium Chocolate; saltwater taffy, Keepsake frame-able Marriage Certificate INCLUDED (below) in a clear binder; packed in a colorful, beach-worthy plastic bucket with tissue and pretty bow!

Hand delivered before the ceremony! 

Celtic Stones Toss or Wishing Stone Toss Add-on Ceremony (see Page 2, step 2)–At beginning of ceremony, a releasing of the Old, and welcoming of the New! Everyone receives 3 small, clean pebbles and is invited by Officiant to the water’s edge to participate. The Officiant leads everyone to make 3 throws into the ocean, as a group, while Officiant says 3 Celtic spiritual blessings or non-religious Wishing Stone Toss. Fun, grounding, and POPULAR! We supply stones.

Keepsake Marriage Certificate (Page 2, step 2)–Suitable for framing, a formal, lovely custom graphics, your full names/ date /location on fine, thick certificate paper, corners clover-notched, embossed golden foil seal, hand signed commemorating your wedding day!

Memorial Blessing (on Page 2, step 2)–Custom wording at beginning of the ceremony memorializing any loved ones not present–simple or elaborate, like a moment of silence, or a simple prayer, or throwing into the surf 1 or more white roses (or any color you wish to provide).

Tying the Knot (on Page 2, step 2)–After the Rings Exchange, tie your half of a SUPER simple fisherman’s knot (we show you how), then together you pull the 2 half-knots into One whole knot! Displays well in a shadow box later! We supply 2 satin-y, white, thick, ropes that David meticulously prepares by personally hand-lashing the ends neatly.

Kids Vows or Guests Vows or Parents-in-Laws Vows (look on Page 2, step 2)–For children or In-laws to say “I do” in a fun and meaningful way, accepting their new family member in response to customized wording, in support of your new marriage. BTW most kids simply say “I do” in unison, or just nod and smile.

Gratitude Gifting (Page 2, step 2)–During ceremony, the Couple gives a beautiful, special keepsake fancy seashell to parents, in-laws or whomever, and Officiant speaks customized words of how the shells represent Appreciation and Love. We supply 1-4 gorgeous, large, gift-quality seashells which your recipients keep. Various sample pics of shells:

Jewish Smash the Glass (Page 2, step 2)–At end of ceremony, the Officiant describes and blesses of the ancient Hebrew ritual for the groom or couple to stomp on glass. We provide a tightly wrapped light bulb + a sturdy heart-shaped wood plank for underneath . . . or you may bring your own. “Mazel Tov!”

Rehearsal (optional service) (on Page 2, step 2)–Please ask us about our popular, graceful, no-cost alternative to a typical rehearsal. If we do attend your Rehearsal, it must be scheduled outside of sunset times and no weekends please. ALSO, we offer a free Alternative Rehearsal Guide (its been published in wedding mags too).  Email us for a PDF copy, with color coded charts and all. 🙂 

Four Gifts from the Deep (Page 2, step 2)–fun and MEANINGFUL! During the ceremony, Couple places four total strands of keepsake seashell lei’s on each other while 4 blessings are repeated: for Patience, Joy, Love, and Connection. We supply unique, handcrafted Seashell Lei’s which you keep.

Rings Blessing or Warming Ceremony (on Contract Page 2, step 2)–During the ceremony, all guests touch and bless the couple’s wedding rings as they pass them around safely in your sheer fabric drawstring bags.

During ceremony, an ancient symbolic bonding of your right hands with ribbons or cords! A heartfelt, custom promises/vows are declared while Officiant places up to 7 cords or ribbons  (your choice on how many or which kind)around your hands (temporarily). Bring your own lovely 3-ft. cords/ribbons to ceremony!

Family Broom Jump (Page 2, step 2) At the end of the ceremony, the couple, family, and/or friends jump over the Marriage Broom in honor of the new union of marriage, or new beginnings as a new families, or re-commitment to own exisiting marriage. Great for photos and a LOT of fun for everyone! Bring your own decorated, special broom to hang afterward in your home.

First Gifts Ceremony (Page 2, step 2) At end of ceremony, the first gift between the Couple which becomes an anniversary tradition in the future. Use 2 red roses or 2 gift-quality seashells (you supply these items).

Native American Rite of 7 Steps (Page 2, step 2)–During the Ceremony and after Minister calls the 7 Directions as blessing of the space and marriage. Holding hands, the couple takes 7 Steps together while facing each other (someone walks backward and leads), while taking turns speaking 7 wedding vows in an easy, fun, repeat-after-me style with the Officiant nearby. Can walk side by side instead.