NOTICE: At this time I am not
accepting any further bookings
for weddings.
Hi, my name is Ron Grillo.
I'm an ordained nondenominational
interfaith officiant, a graduate of
The New Seminary in 1994.
It would be my honor to sit down
with the two of you and listen to
your thoughts and wishes, in order
to help make your wedding day an
unforgettable, magical moment...
a celebration of love.
NO STRESS... NO WORRY... NO UNCERTAINTY... that is my gift to you. I will be there for you every step of the way, guiding you from the moment we first meet, until I have the honor of pronouncing you husband and wife and presenting you to your family and friends.
Creating A Wedding Ceremony That Expresses Your Views & Values Can Be Made Possible By Adding One Or More Of The Following:
Unity Candle Ceremony
Rose Ceremony
Wine Ceremony
Blessing of Hands
Handfasting Ceremony
Personal stories, for example, of how you met
Writing your own vows
Exchange of gifts and/or vow with children
Poem, Prayer, Scripture Reading by friend and/or family member
Jumping over the broom or Libation Toast
Sand Ceremony
I have performed a variety of different wedding ceremonies, including, but not limited to, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Interfaith, Non-traditional, Medieval, Native American, Civil and Renewal of Vows. Depending on a couple's wishes, I have incorporated into my opening and/or closing words, or their vows, wording from their native language, such as Hebrew, Turkish, Russian, Spanish. Weddings can be performed at hotels, banquet facilities, private chapels, parks, private home... all sizes are welcome.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.......
Q. How far in advance should I meet with and hire a wedding officiant?
A. Anywhere between 12 to 18 months is the preferred time, since there are only a limited amount of officiants who will perform weddings in the location of your choice.
Q. What about last-minute requests?
A. As long as I have an opening, last-minute requests can be honored. In the event that I am booked, I will give you the names of some other officiants that you may contact, or, some web sites that you may check for additional contacts.
Q. What are your prices?
A. Prices vary from $100. , up to $375. (Where applicable, travel is extra.)
Please click on "Prices" for full details.
Q. What areas in North Carolina do you perform ceremonies at?
A. I perform wedding ceremonies no further than 60 miles of travel from Graham, North Carolina. For example, Clemmons to Raleigh.
Q. Does it matter what religion we practice?
A. Absolutely not. Whatever your tradition is, it will be honored. My training as an interfaith minister has taught me about all the major religions of the world, and so I am comfortable incorporating into your ceremony whatever religious traditions or customs you would like to have.
Q. Can we have a spiritual or non-religious ceremony?
A. The choice is yours to make. My role is to create a ceremony that reflects your beliefs, whatever they may be.
Q. Is premarital counseling required?
A. It is not. If you would prefer to have premarital spiritual counseling, sessions are available. Typically 4 sessions are required. Prices are $35. per 45-minute session.
If you would like to take a free compatibility test, just click on Compatibility Test, and at the end add up your scores... this will let you know if you are ready, or you need some more time to work out a few issues.
Q. Does it matter whether either of you have been married before, divorced, or have children?
A. No. Sometimes things just do not work out. As long as you feel that you did all that was possible in your past marriage, and are not carrying any unresolved issues into this new relationship, and in your heart you know you truly love one another, then I would be honored to perform your ceremony.
If you have children, I can show you some meaningful ways to include them in the ceremony.
Q. Can we write our own vows?
A. Yes. And I encourage it. If you need help, I can show you how to create your own vows. But, if you would rather not write your own vows, I have many samples that you can pick and choose from.
Q. Can we include a poem, song or prayer?
A. The answer is "yes," to all three. You may include either one or all of the above (poem, song, prayer.)
Q. How is booking handled?
A. After your FREE telephone and/or one-on-one meeting, in order to book the time(s) and date(s), a $100. non-refundable deposit is required. Then, whatever balance is owed must be paid prior to the start of the rehearsal.
Q. How do we proceed in finding out more information?
A. The next step would be:
call me, Ron Grillo
at (336) 686-6806
or
click below to e-mail me
