Simply Divine Ceremonies - Civil Partnership

Rev. Akasha Lonsdale - Simply Divine Ceremonies

CIVIL PARTNERSHIP

In the UK, December 5th, 2005 was a date to celebrate because it was the date on which the Government finally allowed loving couples in a same-sex relationship to legally register their commitment to one another and benefit from the same laws that govern traditional married states.

So if you are in a same-sex relationship and want to legalise your commitment, you can do so by contacting your local Register office. Good information on what is involved can be found on the Government website at: http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership/findout.htm

However, this is just the legal aspect and many couples are now also choosing to declare their love for each other in the presence of family and friends by having their own special commitment ceremony. The one I recently attended as a guest, was a beautiful occasion where rings and vows were exchanged - and the beauty of an Interfaith ceremony is that it can be created to suit exactly what you as a couple desire. It can reflect any spiritual or religious beliefs you may hold or just contain beautiful readings and music. I will work with you to provide as much or little guidance as you require and be honoured to be your celebrant on the day.

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"Dear Akasha, thank you so much from both of us. The service was lovely and your leadership and guidance helped create a "vibe" and positive energy that stayed the rest of the day/evening. Had I scripted the entire event I could not have created such a wonderful ceremony. It was full of real sincerity and love.

A and S, Bath, Avon, UK

“My partner Julie and I had set the date of our civil partnership, but really wanted the occasion to be a bit more special than a guest appearance in a registry office. We decided that after the legalities were over, we would indulge ourselves in a blessing in our beautiful back garden in front of all our family and friends. Sounds easy? Imagine how difficult the task of searching thousands of internet sites to find someone to do our blessing. I can tell you, it was extremely frustrating and soul destroying.

After 4 days, we found Akasha at Simply Divine Ceremonies. If ever there were three little words to encapsulate our special day, Simply Divine Ceremonies are those three words. Julie and I will remain eternally grateful to Akasha for her unfailing ability to spread her warm and calming influence on our day, without which would undoubtedly have led to chaos.”

S & J, Bratton, Wiltshire

For a countrywide list of Interfaith Ministers offering Civil Partnership ceremonies visit:
www.gayceremony.org

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