Juanna Grace Ladaga
The longer I live,
The more deeply I learn
That love,
Whether we call it friendship
Or family or romance,
Is the work of mirroring
And magnifying
Each other's light.
Gentle work. Steadfast work.
Life-saving work in those moments
When life and shame and sorrow
Occlude our own light from our view.
But there is still a clear-eyed loving person
To beam it back.
In our best moments
We are that person for another.
James Baldwin
A Celebration of Renewal- A Discovery Of The Foundations For the Future
Vow Renewal
A relationship with a primary partner goes through highs and lows, and is not always a place of happiness - it asks for forgiveness, acceptance, attention to the little things that become the big things, and ultimately, again and again, choosing one another...
Why renew your vows?
By the time a couple consider renewing their vows they may discover that they no longer remember what vows they made to one another on their wedding day. Perhaps the vows were part of a traditional script and may not have felt like real and achievable goals. Perhaps the vows were overly restrictive or just not meaningful.
And, in the life of a relationship there will be times when we have not acted from love. Life is messy, and relationships are places where that chaos can be amplified, and where hurt can arise, no matter how much we try to avoid it. Deciding to renew the vows of the relationship can bring a couple to a deepening of who they are as a couple, what love really looks, feels and smells like on a day to day basis, when it really matters. In this process the couple can discover the liveable vows, that they wish to offer on their very best days, knowing that not everyday will be their very best day.
How Does It Work?
Once the couple book me, we make a plan for the timeline during which we will work. I have lots of resources to get the creative juices flowing, including ideas for personal and meaningful vows, locations, readings, local photographers and musicians.
Many people like to include a traditional Celtic handfasting ritual. The ritual of sharing the loving cup/ Quaich is also popular. However, I work with the couple to ensure that what goes into the ceremony only serves to amplify the intention for the ceremony.
Ideally preparation time is 3-6 months, but I can work within other time frames.
