Kristen R. Weick is an Independent Ordained Licensed Minister for the Universal Life Church Monastery* (non-denominational). Collaborative Ceremonies are marriages and commitment ceremonies created together with the Officiant in which all parties are happy with the ceremony and vows. Kristen can legally officiate wedding ceremonies in the United States through the Universal Life Church Monastery a
nd would very much be honored to officiate same-sex marriages! She can also perform your commitment ceremony (a non-legal ceremony) in another country or if you are in a non-traditional relationship. Although she is based in Orlando Florida, she is willing and able to travel to officiate ceremonies. She also welcome vow renewal ceremonies and elopements. While not capable of performing a ceremony for any specific religion, Kristen is adept at making sure ceremonies and vows are crafted so that your special moment is tailored to fit the individuals in the partnership. Kristen received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2015, so even though couples counseling would be a different service that she offers through her counseling business (http://www.mypathunfolding.com), the skills she has learned as a counselor can help couples collaboratively and enthusiastically design their ceremony and vows. Kristen believes that any loving couple should be able to be married, or commit their love to each other. She welcomes gay and le***an couples, opposite-sex couples, polyamorous partnerships, and other non-traditional partnerships. When officiating, Kristen will add a tone of professionalism, importance, and love to her delivery of the chosen words to be spoken at your ceremony. She can help you create both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies. She has also worked with couples of differing faiths, or those with no particular religious or spiritual leaning. Kristen is an advocate and ally for those persons who do not have equal rights in this country and firmly believes in the promise to all US citizens that they have access to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Let’s work together to make your ceremony just right for you!
*The Universal Life Church has only two tenets: To promote freedom of religion, and to do that which is right.
