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Need a mobile Officiant or Minister for your special occasion? Having received the Bride's Choice Award for "Best Wedding Officiant - Los Angles County" for 2011 by WeddingWire.com, Blessings All Around provides full service ceremony planning for all stage of life. Weddings Baptism Baby Blessings/Christenings House Clearings/BlessingsMemorials Funeral/Homegoing Services Professionalism and top notch customer service to each and every client is key at Blessings All Around. During your complimentary consultations, we take the time to listen to your needs and wishes. What is "full service?" You have the option to be hands on with every detail of planning, or you may wish to give us an idea of what you want and we will plan it for you.Any ceremony may be adapted to fit your belief system: SpiritualReligiousInterfaithCivil/Non-religiousTravel area includes Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County.
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Weddings Blessings All Around, provides mobile full service officiant ceremonies, which allows each couple to find the location or venue that best fits their needs. With full service planning, you can be hands on or allow us to plan every aspect for you with your approval. What better way to begin your life together than with a picture-perfect wedding ceremony by Blessings All Around. You and your guest will be pleased with the beautiful ceremonies …be it formal or casual, grand or intimate…; we begin with a dedicated professional staff and impeccable service. Think of Blessings All Around as your personal wedding celebrant to help you plan and coordinate the details of your wedding ceremony. Your wedding day should be everything you’'ve dreamed of. Blessings All Around provides that.As you begin your new life together, let us make your most special day one to remember. We would be honored to assist you.We welcome you to call upon us!Beach weddings available all year.WEDDING PACKAGES (travel cost additional)- Just for Two $110 -This ceremony is perfect for holding a private wedding, or for eloping couples. Conducted in downtown Long Beach only, choose between a sandy beach area, the shade of a tree or the Queen Mary in the background. Includes a keepsake certificate of marriage. No travel.- Sweetheart $265 -This semi-formal celebration is perfect for a smaller guest list of 5-25 people. Ceremony includes bridal procession, walking down the isle and pronouncement. Who says you can’t have a grand wedding on a small scale!• Ceremony• Unity Candle- Princess $375-A formal wedding ceremony (approximately 20 minutes), makes a lasting impression on your guests and family. Celebrate your love!• Ceremony• Choice of Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony• 2 Stem Rose Presentation – Bride- Elegance $470 -This elegant ceremony is for the bride that knows exactly what she wants. This 30 minute ceremony allows for larger weddings. • Formal Ceremony• Choice of Special Touch Element• 1 Stem Rose Presentation - Mothers• 2 Stem Rose Presentation - Bride• Keepsake Certificate of Marriage- Pearl $550 -This is a grand traditional ceremony, for the couple that wishes to spare no expense. • Formal Ceremony• Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony plus• Choice of Special Touch Element• 1 Stem Rose Presentation – Mothers• 1 Stem Rose Presentation - Grandmothers• 3 Stem Rose Presentation - Bride• Keepsake Certificate of Marriage- Diamond $690 -This romantic and elegant ceremony is for the bride that wants to honor family and love. Ideal for larger weddings, this 40 minute celebration beams of grandeur. • Formal Ceremony• Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony plus• Choice of Special Touch Element• 2 Stem Rose Presentation – Mothers• 1 Stem Rose Presentation - Grandmothers• 6 Stem Rose Presentation – Bride• Lighting of Memorial or Honor Candle• Keepsake Certificate of MarriageSpecial Touch Elements $45Add an additional element to make your wedding day even more special. Unity CandleRose Ceremony13 CoinsLasso CeremonySalt CovenantTasting the Four ElementsJumping the BroomSand CeremonyHoly CommunionWine CeremonyBread CeremonyWine & Bread CeremonyFamily Sand Ceremony (includes children)REHEARSAL PACKAGES30 Minutes $100The suggested choice if you have less than 3 attendants or are choosing to have a more intimate setting60 Minutes $195 When you have more than 4+ attendants or have a particularly complex ceremony.VOW RENEWALSA vow renewal is a ceremony in which a married couple reaffirms their love for one another and their commitment to their marriage. A renewal may be held on a significant anniversary or anytime the couple wishes. Cost:Wedding package cost

Family At Blessings All Around, we celebrate all stages o fyour life. Welcoming a new baby or becoming baptised as an adult; We want to help you celebrate the traditions.Welcoming Ceremony / Baby Blessing $195 (travel cost additional)Some families are looking for a special addition to, or an alternative to a Baptism/Christening ceremony due to religious or cultural inclusion/exclusions.This is an event where parents publicly welcome their children into the world and give them well wishes and blessings. Compared to a Baptism or Christening, this ceremony is more festive and can be held on any day of the week at any time. The child can be either a newborn or a teenager. Adopted children can benefit from this service as well. You have lovingly chosen to make them apart of your family and give them your name; Here is a way to celebrate publicly.There aren't any rules as to how many people you can invite to a Welcoming Ceremony or Baby Blessing. You can have a smaller event with just family and close friends, or have a large ceremony. The best idea is to invite friends and family who have a high respect for your belief system and how you think.Baptism/Christening & Confirmation $210 (travel cost additional)Blessing your child with a Baptism or Christening can be done anywhere that you and your family wish to celebrate. A gathering of loving well wishers is a powerful beginning and all that is needed to start your child on a new path with the Divine. If you have chosen Godparents, they are encouraged to attend. This is their opportunity to show their love and support and to publicly recognize the presence of that Divine spark within your child.Your child will not be dunked in a pool of water. Instead a drop of Holy Water or Holy Oil will be placed on the forehead. Your child will be prayed over and proclaimed Baptized and Blessed!The same service will be performed with your older child as it is with an infant, with one exception...the older child will be asked the questions directly if he/she is 12 years old or older. This is known as a Confirmation ceremony.Adopted children can also receive this blessing.House Blessing & House Clearing $175 (travel cost additional)Performing a house clearing and house blessing for your new home, apartment is the perfect idea when you are not the original occupants. Available in spiritual and religious formats.Clean the air with a house clearing ceremony. Rid the air of negativity and the "drama" left behind from the last resident. Have a house blessing done to invite a positive spiritual influence into your home. For more info, call us: (562) 209-2083

Premarital Counseling Premarital Counseling is not mandatory but is available for those who wish to participate. Scheduling options are available.Before You Tie The Knot - A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the DIY Couple will be used. Pick up your copy at Amazon.com or our eStore.Topics of discussion:• Relationships• Finances• Housekeeping• The Home• Parenting/Children• Social Activities• Red Flag Warning SignsCounseling ServicesRev. Angela Butts-Chester, is a pastoral counselor who offers several modalities to support psychospiritual integration and well being of clients. Integrative pastoral counseling assists the counselee to examine and understand the interplay of psychological perspective and spiritual values and beliefs as they relate to the presenting concerns. Why use integrative Pastoral Counseling? * Personal Counseling * Relationship Counseling * Motivation & Coaching What is Pastoral Counseling?Pastoral counseling is a branch of counseling in which trained ministers provide therapy services. Pastoral counselors often integrate modern psychological thought and method with traditional religious training in an effort to address psychospiritual issues.Why use a Pastoral Counselor?Pastoral counselors are representatives of the central images of life and its meaning affirmed by their religious communities. Thus pastoral counseling offers a relationship to that understanding of life and faith. Faith is key.Practice NotificationRev. Angela Butts-Chester practices Pastoral Counseling in accordance with section 2908 of the State of California Business and Professions Code, and does not provide services under the laws regulating licensed Marriage and Family Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists in the State of California. For more info, call us: 562.209.2083

Memorials I am honored that you have found me. If you are seeking a Minister/Officiant/Celebrant to assist you in creating and delivering a personalized Memorial Service, Funeral Service, Graveside Service or Interment, I welcome your inquiry.To begin our process of working together, you will need to set up a meeting; Please bring immediate family and/or friends. From there, I work to create and deliver a meaningful service designed to joyfully celebrate and remember the spirit and story of your loved one. During our meeting, I want to hear the unique stories, learn the important songs, see any pictures or experiences that define your loved one. These memories allow me to co-create a ceremony that celebrates your loved one.What Services May Be Included:Services often include: A thorough planning meeting, a custom written ceremony that includes comforting rituals, being a "planner" on the day of your ceremony so you and your family are taken care of. SERVICESWake or Memorial Service $395Funeral Service (Private home, Funeral home, Church or Graveside) $425Funeral and Graveside Service $560Complete Homegoing Celebration (Includes Wake, Funeral Servce and Graveside Service) $950Travel may be an additional charge For more info, call us: 562.209.2083

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Wow!!! She was amazing we loved her. She came to the rehearsal started and ended it on time. She asked all the questions and took what we wanted and made it to a beautiful ceremony. She executed the ceremony amazingly. All of the guest and bridal party were asking how we found her etc. She was very personable and down to earth. She reassured us what she would do if we were nervous and she made sure the both of us were ready and etc. I loved her. Providing a review for her is the least I can do for making our ceremony amazing. We would recommend her to anyone. ~ LinteshiaAngela was great, she arrived at our Ceremony location early she looked great and helped ease my nervousness when my parents arrived late. She was also the most affordable and has the greatest personality. I am so thrilled I found her and she made sure to send me my marriage certificate as soon as she printed it. Love it and love her I would recommend her anyday. ~ CarolinaJust wanted to say Thanks!...just wanted to thank you so much for your time and uniting us as Mr. & Mrs...all of it has been wonderful...thank you and may God always bless you and your family.~ Mrs. T. HarrisThank you very muchWe wanted to thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony. Everything turned out just the way we planned, which made all our hard work worth it. All our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and the fact that you made it so personal, and by the way everyone fell in love with your voice, and how soothing and loving it was...Thank you so much for making our special day, even more special.~ S. FerrerShe did a great job considering that the time for the rehearsal was mis-communicated. On the day of the wedding though, things went 100% smoothly, as we were able to remember what was supposed to happen and who was to go where. ~Kiara & AsimRev. Chester responded in a timely manner, catered to our unique needs, and provided a rememberable wedding ceremony/~Kristina

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Where can I get my marriage license?Your local County Clerk's office.Do we both need to be there to get a marriage license?In most cases, yes. Check with your County Clerk's office.How much will a basic wedding cost?I have packages to met the needs of most couples, simply take a look at the wedding page.I was married at the courthouse, can I still have a wedding?Yes, you can. If you choose to have a fancy wedding now, that is fine. The celebration of your wedding can take place at any time.I was married on Monday by a Minister, but had my wedding on Friday - what is my wedding date?The day that you stood before the minister and said I Do with your marriage license in hand. Married on Monday, with a wedding on Friday = married on Monday.We eloped (no one knows), then got married in front of friend and family later which day do we celebrate?Both if you like. Your legal wedding date in the day in which you actually stated you vows before a minister, for the first time with your marriage license in hand, and that minister signed off on it.I want to get married in 2 days can you help me?If you already have your marriage license, I am not booked and payment can be made Yes I can help you.Do you offer planning services?We can make vendor suggestions- just ask.I want to write my own vows, is that ok?Yes, just let me know in the consultation.We dont know what to say for our vows, can you help?I can assist with pointing you in the right direction. Writing your own vows should come from the heart; a personal tribute to your loved one. Think of words that express how that person makes you feel, or take lines from a poem you both enjoy. No matter where you get the words, they should be special and personal to just the two of you.I want to write my own vows, but may forget them, can you read them?Yes, I can state them, and you repeat after me. Let me know in the consultation that is what you wish to do.I want a really short ceremony, is that possible?It is possible. In our consultation we will go over the amount of time you have at the location, so the ceremony does not run long.I want a long ceremony, is that possible?It is possible. Depending on the package that you choose, it may run longer than you expect anyway, so please mention your desired length. If you still wish to have it longer, choosing a customized ceremony may be the solution.How do I reserve my wedding date with you?One-half of the wedding ceremony is needed as a retainer. Travel may be additional.Can I pay for the entire wedding in advance?Yes, if you like, but only ½ is needed to reserve your date.When is the balance due?2 weeks prior to your wedding date.Do you accept Pay Pal?Yes. There is an additional 4% charge for using PayPal, however. Remember, your personal information is never received by me when using PayPal. Pay Pal simply informs me when the payment has been made.What payment methods do you accept?PayPay (for internet payments with credit cards, checks, cash transfers), personal checks, money orders and cash.Its only 3 days until my wedding and my balance isnt paid, what should I do?Met with me and pay in cash or pay via PayPal. Personal checks will not be accepted unless issued via PayPal.How long does it take to get my copy of my marriage license from the CountyClerks Office?One county may take 2 weeks to process, the other 6 weeks. Check with the clerks office when you apply for your license for the best answer. How many witnesses do I need?California only requires one, but there is a space for two signatures. A confidential license does not require a witness.Why are there two signature lines?In a traditional wedding setting, the Matron/Maid of Honor and the Best Man would sign.Who do you suggest be my witness?Your parents, best friend or co-worker can be your witness.Do my witnesses have to live in California?No, they do not.We are doing a renewal of vows, do I need to get another marriage license? No, you dont. This ceremony is more of a celebration than a legal one.I am of one faith and my fiancé is another, is that ok?Yes, I am an Interfaith Nondenominational Minister.I need a bi-lingual ceremony, can you help me?No, I perform English only ceremonies.What other services do you offer?Renewal of Vows, Baby Blessings, Baptisms/Christenings, House Blessings, Memorials, Funerals, Corporate Blessings, Family Blessings.Do you offer discounts?Yes, please inquiry.
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