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As the St. Lawrence flows from Lake Ontario on its way to the Atlantic, there is an historic and fascinating place of infinite beauty called the Thousand Islands. It's a place where the sun shines most days, the air is invigorating, and the scenery is breathtaking. The whole region in northern New York State, the St. Lawrence River, and Canada’s Ontario, is far more than fishing, boating or a summer party place. It’s a wonderful place in which to get married – castles, lighthouses, historic places, islands, romantic vistas -- it’s a place where beautiful memories are made to cherish, and we can help you with a special service.
NOTE: We have been officially informed that it is all right to conduct weddings on a boat on the St. Lawrence River providing the captain/master knows the town/village the boat happens to be crusing at the time of the wedding. Call us at 315-654-2060 if you're interested in a wedding afloat.
A Spiritual Center for
Creating Your Special Day!Welcome to Silver Birch Ministries. My name is Rev. Robert Egby and I have been an interfaith minister since 1996, and a spiritual meditation teacher, speaker and workshop presenter since 1980.So you have found your Soul Mate and you've decided to get married. That's great! It's wonderful! Among the 1001 things you have to do is find a minister, a wedding officiant, a person who will listen and get to understand exactly what you desire in a ceremony. You've come to the right place.
Rapport is very important so I like to get to know the bride and groom in plenty of time before the wedding, listen to your ideas and plans, and then explain the different parts of the wedding and answer all the questions.
A small deposit reserves our services for your wedding. We have two sets of Services: One is the all-embracing Comprehensive service in which we work with the couple to make the service intimate and personal and reflect their spiritual and loving levels. The other is the Set Service, which is a pre-written service that does come with various options. Both are described below.
ENHANCING YOUR CEREMONY WITH MUSIC
If you wish to enhance your wedding service with live music, our music specialist Betty Lou Kishler can assist with melodies ranging from Bach to Beatles and played in your choice of piano and/or organ. Having a live, experienced musician close by the wedding ceremony creates an even greater sense of intimacy for your Special Day. Live music enhances the memories of family and friends attending. You can find out more about her services at The Right Music for Your Special Day
A LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE
There are a number of options for you when it comes to places for your wedding. This part of New York State -- the Thousand Islands Region -- has an abundance of beautiful locations for your wedding service. We also conduct weddings in homes, gardens, restaurants and parks. When it comes to using public places, make sure you visit the scene and check for suitability, access, parking, plus cover in the event it may rain, etc. Some public places require you apply in advance for such use on your Special Day.
You are advised to read the official brochure Getting Married in New York State.
COMPREHENSIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND SERVICE
We conduct a full consultation with the couple and provide a full folio of marriage service segments including vows and promises. We provide the couple with various texts for ring and consent ceremonies, incorporating children into the ceremony, texts for candle-lighting, wine, dove and butterfly release, breaking the glass,and parts for remembering loved-ones who have crossed into Spirit, and more. Because this is a creative endeavor, the couple may also write their own vows, have loved ones and friends make readings or special presentations during the service. Rev. Robert, a former journalist and now an author, works with the couple to achieve a memorable and unique service. Fees for the immediate region are $300, plus $50 for conducting a rehearsal walk-through.
THE SET SERVICE -- AN ALTERNATIVE
We also have what we call "The Set Service." This is for couples who need a service at short notice. It's also for couples who would like a non-denominational but spiritual service that covers all the aspects in the customized service but for reasons of their own, don't wish to get involved in words and texts. The Set Service, written by Rev. Robert, is spiritual and loving and lasts about 20 minutes. It comes with three options: The Unity Sand Ceremony, The Hands Ceremony, and the "Exchange of a Rose" Ceremony. And like the Comprehensive Service, comes with a bound copy of the text made out in the names of the couple and the wedding location. The fee for the Set Service in 2010 is $200, but if booked for Boldt Castle, the fee is $150.
In addition to filing your marriage license with the Registrar who issued the license, we also provide the couple with a bound copy of the wedding text. This is a keepsake of your special day so that in the anniversaries to come, you can take it out and review the vows and promises you made on your wedding day. Very few wedding officiants perform this additional service.
We would be pleased at any time to hear your plans and ambitions. Oh, yes, click this if you'd like to see Our Wedding Photo Album. or better still, see it as a presentation on YouTube with music by Betty Lou. Just click here Weddings by the Water or if you go to YouTube.com independently it's under "North Country Weddings."
Love and Light,
Robert
Rev. Robert Egby, DHP, CH, ULC
-- Silver Birch Ministries --
26941 Three Mile Point Road S.,
Chaumont, NY 13622
Or Mail: P.O. Box 354, Chaumont, NY 13622
315-654-2060 or 315-608-7122
Return to Our Front Page.
Facts: Getting Married in New York State.
Tips for an Outdoors Wedding Service.
Brief Biography and Wedding Album
Useful Links to Great Wedding Sites:
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, Cape Vincent.
Historic Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands
Beautiful Singer Castle in the Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce
Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce
Happily Ever After Full Service Bridal Outlet and Florist
The Right Music for Your Special Day with Betty Lou Kishler
If you need a Marriage License:
Registrar, Town of Alexandria Bay, NY, Old Goose Road.
Call 315-482-9519 to make an appointment
Email: robert-egby@twcny.rr.com
