JoyFull Unions

Your love story deserves a ceremony as unique as you are.

I specialize in creating meaningful celebrations that reflect your journey and values. Whether you envision an intimate backyard gathering or a grand event in a unique setting, I'm here to help bring your dream ceremony to life. Let's collaborate to design a wedding or vow renewal that you will cherish forever.

Be foolishly in love,
because love
is all there is.
~ Rumi

Celebrating Milestones

This wonderful adventure started after my son’s childhood friend asked me to officiate his marriage. He and his fiancé knew they wanted a spiritual ceremony, but they were not affiliated with or comfortable with organized religion.  

Some of the glorious settings where I have had the honor of celebrating unique and customized weddings, vow renewals, baby welcoming, family blending, funerals and memorial services are living rooms, kitchens, front yards, back yards, pontoon boats, paddleboats, garages, barns, gazebos, churches, by campfires, in the woods, banquet halls, restaurants, tents, bridges, beaches, rose gardens, riverfronts and Tiger Stadium, Michigan, Arizona, Indiana and Oklahoma.

Every one of the nearly 600 celebrations holds a special place in my heart.  What I treasure most are precious memories and appreciation for the invitation to share a part of other’s lives.

My oldest grandson and I sharing a special moment many years ago.  I had just officiated his parent’s wedding.

Unity Ceremony Options

Wedding

Civil Ceremony

Vow Renewal

Spiritual Commitment

Silver

  • Traditional vows (see below) or write your own
    No rehearsal
    Telephone, virtual, in-person, or email consultation
    License filed with appropriate County Clerk
    Paid in full 90 days before the ceremony
    Non-refundable within 30 days or less
    Travel surcharge over 50 miles roundtrip
    Weekdays
    Weekends before noon

    Traditional Vows Example: I, bride/groom, take you, bride/groom, for my lawfully wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live.

  • 10-15 Minute Wedding Ceremony

  • $150

Gold

  • A packet of suggested vows, readings, and additional ceremonies
    Choice of vows or write your own
    Choice of 2 readings and/or prayers
    Choice of 1 Additional Ceremony:
    Family Welcome/Blending
    Handfasting
    Unity Sand
    Unity Rose Ceremony
    Flower Presentation
    Tree/ Peace Lily Planting
    Unity Candlelight
    Naming or Welcoming Ceremony
    Acknowledgment of Others Not Present
    Telephone, virtual, in-person, or email consultation
    License filed with appropriate County Clerk
    50% Deposit due at booking
    Balance due 90 days before the event
    Non-refundable within 30 days
    Travel surcharge over 50 miles roundtrip

    *Up to 1 hour Rehearsal

  • 15-20 Minute Wedding Ceremony

  • $222
    With Rehersal = $321

Platinum

  • A packet of suggested vows, readings, and additional ceremonies
    Choice of vows or write your own
    Choice of 2 readings and/or prayers
    Choice of 3 Additional Ceremonies:
    Family Welcome/Blending
    Handfasting
    Unity Sand
    Unity Rose Ceremony
    Flower Presentation
    Tree/ Peace Lily Planting
    Unity Candlelight
    Naming or Welcoming Ceremony
    Acknowledgement of Others Not Present
    Telephone, virtual, in-person, or email consultation
    License filed with appropriate County Clerk
    50% Deposit due at booking
    Balance due 90 days before the event
    Non-refundable within 30 days
    Travel surcharge over 50 miles roundtrip

    *Up to 1 hour Rehearsal

  • 20-40 Minute Wedding Ceremony

  • $321
    With Rehersal = $420

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Kind Words

“I had the pleasure of experiencing Joy Fletcher-Thompson’s warm and collaborative spirit during my son’s naming ceremony and a friend’s wedding. Her friendly demeanor and compassionate approach created a meaningful and memorable atmosphere for both occasions. Joy’s ability to connect with people and celebrate life’s milestones makes her an exceptional chaplain.”

Mary

How to Create a Ceremony Ministry

For Ministers

It has been my pleasure to self-publish a booklet, “How to Create a Celebration Ministry,” to guide other wedding officiants and ministers. I have also mentored other ministers and officiants.

If you’re looking for mentorship, contact me.

2nd edition coming soon