ENHANCE YOUR CEREMONY WITH ADD-ON ELEMENTS
Unity Sand Ritual, $50
The couple pours sand from two separate containers, or even seashells, into a single container signifying their inseparable union. Colored sand and clear vases are often used. Ideal addition for beach weddings. Families can also easily be included.
Unity Candle Ritual, $50
The couple uses two smaller taper candles to light a center pillar candle in unison. The smaller taper candles can be initially lit by family members or guests and can either be left burning to symbolize the bride's and groom's individuality or extinguished to symbolize the end of their separate lives.
Wine Ceremony, $50
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
The couple may sip two wines together, one sweet and one bitter, to symbolize the ebbs and flows of life they will face together, or the couple can seal a special bottle of wine in a box with handwritten love letters to be opened on a future milestone anniversary.
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
Guests hold a seashell or stone, placing their good intentions or prayers into them. They may even write messages on them with permanent marker if the bride and groom wish. The stones or shells are then either tossed into the sea or collected in a keepsake vase for the couple.
Lei or Rose Exchange, $50
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
Lei or Rose Exchange, $50
The bride and groom present each other with either a rose or a lei flower necklace as a gift to each other at the beginning of their ceremony. Family members or members of the wedding party can be selected to hold them before the presentation, making this a perfect way to include your loved ones in your special day.
Ring-Warming Ritual, $50
Seashell or Stone Ritual, $50
Lei or Rose Exchange, $50
The wedding rings are passed amongst the wedding party or family members who each hold them in their hands for a moment, warming them and imbuing the precious metals with their love and blessings before the presentation of the rings.
Handfasting, $50
Jumping the Broom, $50
Love Knot Ritual, $50
This Celtic ritual is often attributed as the origin of the phrase "tying the knot." The bride and groom's hands are bound together with a cord, rope, or ribbon, symbolizing the joining of two lives into one. Vows are typically exchanged while the couple's hands are tied to highlight the binding of their promises for a shared future.
Love Knot Ritual, $50
Jumping the Broom, $50
Love Knot Ritual, $50
What could be more romantic than literally tying the knot with your partner? Especially a fisherman's knot on the coast.
Jumping the Broom, $50
Jumping the Broom, $50
Jumping the Broom, $50
A tradition where the couple leaps over a broomstick, which is often decorated, together symbolizing a new beginning, sweeping away the past, and honoring their ancestors. Jumping the broom is a perfect addition for spiritual couples seeking a lively, celebratory end to their ceremony.
Breaking of Glass, $50
Jumping the Broom, $50
The breaking of glass is a Jewish tradition in which the groom will step on a glass placed on the ground, symbolizing a reminder to the bride and groom to balance the joys of life with the remembrance of hardship, loss, and sorrow.
Officiant Rehearsal Attendance, $150
While elopements typically do not include rehearsals, we at Coppola Ceremonies certainly understand the need to feel prepared for your big day. Weddings can be nerve-wracking no matter the size, so if a rehearsal is your wish, we will happily accommodate.
Rush Booking, $100-$300
8-14 Days: $100
3-7 Days: $200
Under 72 Hours: $300
We'll make it happen.