This is the sort of thing that should be available within the jurisdiction, along with the festive boards, table lodges, funerals, etc. It doesn't need to be officially adopted by GL, but I don't see any reason why it can't be provided electronically through grandview. Becoming ordained in this state is a fairly trivial matter and I'd be willing to be part of a team to do these ceremonies. Anything to enhance a brother's masonic life.
I was an officiant at the first two weddings was a great experience. However, it Lady Foley's & mine wedding where it got huge. Our ceremony was held at the Masonic Family Park where the Outdoor 3 degree & the Torchlight Fellowcraft degrees are held. It was a magical ceremony attended by a couple hundred people Masonic and non Masonic alike. The non Masons thought it was cool when the brothers formed the circle and escorted Lady Foley around the inside of the circle showing that no matter what happened to me, she will always be within the fold of the brotherhood. I will cherish that memory for the rest of my life. Then came the young couple, Eric & Taijia. We need more of this ceremony. It truly bonded Lady Foley & Lady Taijia to not just their husbands but to the Fraternity as well.
Indeed, that was an awesome wedding! Each of them has been quite awesome actually. I agree, the more of them the better, as it is something truly unique for the couple, and something that we as a Fraternity can provide to those who might need or desire it.
This is the sort of thing that should be available within the jurisdiction, along with the festive boards, table lodges, funerals, etc. It doesn't need to be officially adopted by GL, but I don't see any reason why it can't be provided electronically through grandview. Becoming ordained in this state is a fairly trivial matter and I'd be willing to be part of a team to do these ceremonies. Anything to enhance a brother's masonic life.
Agreed. These ceremonies, and ceremonies like them for life changing events, can be an important enhancement to a Brother's (and his family's) life.
They can, and I agree should, exist outside of the Grand Lodge.
I was an officiant at the first two weddings was a great experience. However, it Lady Foley's & mine wedding where it got huge. Our ceremony was held at the Masonic Family Park where the Outdoor 3 degree & the Torchlight Fellowcraft degrees are held. It was a magical ceremony attended by a couple hundred people Masonic and non Masonic alike. The non Masons thought it was cool when the brothers formed the circle and escorted Lady Foley around the inside of the circle showing that no matter what happened to me, she will always be within the fold of the brotherhood. I will cherish that memory for the rest of my life. Then came the young couple, Eric & Taijia. We need more of this ceremony. It truly bonded Lady Foley & Lady Taijia to not just their husbands but to the Fraternity as well.
Indeed, that was an awesome wedding! Each of them has been quite awesome actually. I agree, the more of them the better, as it is something truly unique for the couple, and something that we as a Fraternity can provide to those who might need or desire it.