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Hi, I'm Minister Jack Thomas.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
I would be honored to perform your wedding ceremony! My Weddings start at $99.00 plus tax,
Just click on the Wedding Package button above for full pricing!
I live in Gatlinburg and I'm only minutes away from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend and Knoxville. I'm a Licensed, Baptist Church Ordained Minister. (We DO NOT have any Internet Ordained Ministers on our Staff) Not your first marriage? I only ask that you love each other and are Christians.
I conduct Christian non-denominational Traditional ceremonies (You may read the complete full Ceremony at the end of this page!)
I offer the following ceremonies, The Unity Candle Service, The Unity Sand Service, The "Mothers" Rose Ceremony, The "Bride and Groom" Rose Ceremony, and The "Lords Supper" (Communion) Service and Medallion Service, any service can be added to your package!
NOTE: Please be aware that I do not perform same sex, commitment, secular or civil union ceremonies, GOD is in all of my ceremonies.
I promise you a meaningful, enjoyable ceremony!
I'm very flexible, you may write your own vow's for each other, insert a poem that touches your heart or play your favorite love song between segments of the ceremony. You may ask a friend or family member to welcome your guest or say an opening or closing prayer, remember its your wedding and I'll be glad to work with you to make your wedding day a precious wonderful memory!
I am a mobile, traveling wedding minister and I will gladly come to your Rental Cabin, Hotel, Home, Riverside at one of our 3 local Parks, R.V Campground or at our "Rose of Sharon Log Wedding Chapel" to marry you!
I will even travel long distance at a very affordable price!
THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
MINISTER THOMAS
WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTER CARD AND DISCOVER CREDIT CARDS.
PLEASE MAKE OUT MONEY ORDERS TO:
Rose of Sharon,
P.O 1769,
GATLINBURG, TN 37738.
SORRY! BUT WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS BECAUSE OF SO MANY BAD ONES WE'VE RECEIVED.
REFUND POLICY:
DEPOSITS AND/OR PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT WE WILL GLADLY RESCHEDULE YOUR WEDDING DATE UP TO A YEAR FROM CANCELLATION FOR THE ORIGINAL CLIENT.
(LINK) TO: ROSE OF SHARON LOG WEDDING CHAPEL
CLICK THIS LINK TO OBTAIN YOUR TENNESSEE MARRIAGE LICENSE
PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking your wedding and if your going to use a credit card for the remaining balance then it must be used within 10 days of your wedding, otherwise it will be cash only on the day the Ceremony is conducted.
All money orders are to be written out to THE ROSE OF SHARON WEDDING CHAPEL, P.O BOX 1769, GATLINBURG, TN. 37738, Because of so many bad checks we've received, We no longer accept checks.
OUR REFUND POLICY: Deposits and/or payments are non-refundable, but we will gladly reschedule your wedding date up to a year for the original client. Your wedding reservation is non transferable to someone else.
Thank you for looking at our site and may God
Bless You.
Minister Thomas
(I reserve the right to refuse to conduct a service I'm not comfortable with, such as same sex, secular, commitment and civil unions.)
BELOW IS A COPY OF MY CHRISTIAN, TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY.
I'M VERY FLEXIBLE, YOU MAY INSERT YOUR OWN VOWS, POEM, OR SONG BETWEEN ANY SEGMENT OF THIS CEREMONY!
BELOW IS A COPY OF MY CHRISTIAN, TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY.
I'M VERY FLEXIBLE, YOU MAY INSERT YOUR OWN VOWS, POEM, OR SONG BETWEEN ANY SEGMENT OF THIS CEREMONY!
Wedding March
All Rise
Welcome Guest
Opening Prayer
Guest may be seated
Just cause question
Bride Given away
Charge to couple
PLEASE HOLD HANDS.
Dearly Beloved, We're gathered here in the presence of God and this assembly to unite this man and this woman in the Holy bonds of matrimony.
Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden and is regulated by his commandants. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ performed his very first miracle while attending a wedding in the city of Cana in Galilee, he said marriage is to be honored by all men and this is the reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife and they shall be twined as one.
As you affirm your faith and love for one another I ask you to always remember to cherish each other and hold each other in high esteem, always respect the thoughts, ideas, and suggestions of each other. As you travel through life together both of you will make mistakes, its during these times that you must learn to compromise and forgive each other.
From this day forward , remember the hands your holding are the hands of your very best friend, they are the hands of your soul mate and your confidant.
This marriage ceremony represents, a life long commitment and your vocal declaration of the deep, abiding love that you have for each other today as you become husband and wife.
Declaration of intent
A. Groom: __________, will you have this woman to be your wedded wife? To live in the Holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others keep yourself only to her? Till Christ calls you home?
B. Bride: __________, will you have this man to be your wedded husband? To live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, and forsaking all others keep yourself only to him? Till Christ calls you home?
VOWS TO BE REPEATED AFTER MINISTER
A. I, ___________ take you, ____________ to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do we part! According to God's Holy Ordinance.
B. I, ____________, take you, ____________ to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do we part. According to God's Holy Ordinance.
Ring Ceremony
Blessing of the rings
Minister receives the rings for blessing:
Eternal God, We pray for your blessings upon these rings, that they may be a holy reminder, of their faith in you and their holy promises and steadfast love. I ask your Blessing upon __________ and __________ and upon their marriage. in your sweet name I pray. Amen .
Rings returned
Ring Exchange between couple:
A Wedding ring has no beginning and it has no end, it symbolizes your deep undying love that will never cease.
It is also a symbol to all the world of your vocal declarations and promises made here today as you become husband and wife.
You will now give and receive your rings.
Minister to groom: Please place your ring on her left hand, 3rd finger up to the second joint, stop and continue holding to the ring and repeat after me:
“With this ring , I thee wed. This ring is a symbol of my love for you, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit, Amen
Now Move the ring completely onto her finger.
Minister to Bride: Please place your ring on his left hand, 3rd finger up to only the 2nd joint, continue holding to the ring and repeat after me:
“With this ring , I thee wed. This ring is a symbol of my love for you, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit, Amen
Now continue placing the ring completely upon his finger.
INTERJECT: Unity Candle or Unity Sand Ceremony here.
Closing Prayer
Almighty, Everlasting God, our heavenly Father, having joined __________ and __________ in Holy Matrimony, Grant that by your blessing, They may live together according to your word and promise. In your sweet, precious name I pray. Amen.
Pronouncement
Since you have made these commitments before God and These witnesses, By the Authority of God and the Laws of the State of Tennessee, __________ and __________ I now pronounce you husband and wife.
I ask God to richly bless this marriage.
What therefore God has joined together let no man put asunder.
You may kiss your bride.
I would like to present to you for the very first time, Mr. and Mrs. _________________.
RECESSIONAL
All Rise
Welcome Guest
Opening Prayer
Guest may be seated
Just cause question
Bride Given away
Charge to couple
PLEASE HOLD HANDS.
Dearly Beloved, We're gathered here in the presence of God and this assembly to unite this man and this woman in the Holy bonds of matrimony.
Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden of Eden and is regulated by his commandants. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ performed his very first miracle while attending a wedding in the city of Cana in Galilee, he said marriage is to be honored by all men and this is the reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife and they shall be twined as one.
As you affirm your faith and love for one another I ask you to always remember to cherish each other and hold each other in high esteem, always respect the thoughts, ideas, and suggestions of each other. As you travel through life together both of you will make mistakes, its during these times that you must learn to compromise and forgive each other.
From this day forward , remember the hands your holding are the hands of your very best friend, they are the hands of your soul mate and your confidant.
This marriage ceremony represents, a life long commitment and your vocal declaration of the deep, abiding love that you have for each other today as you become husband and wife.
Declaration of intent
A. Groom: __________, will you have this woman to be your wedded wife? To live in the Holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others keep yourself only to her? Till Christ calls you home?
B. Bride: __________, will you have this man to be your wedded husband? To live together in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, and forsaking all others keep yourself only to him? Till Christ calls you home?
VOWS TO BE REPEATED AFTER MINISTER
A. I, ___________ take you, ____________ to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do we part! According to God's Holy Ordinance.
B. I, ____________, take you, ____________ to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do we part. According to God's Holy Ordinance.
Ring Ceremony
Blessing of the rings
Minister receives the rings for blessing:
Eternal God, We pray for your blessings upon these rings, that they may be a holy reminder, of their faith in you and their holy promises and steadfast love. I ask your Blessing upon __________ and __________ and upon their marriage. in your sweet name I pray. Amen .
Rings returned
Ring Exchange between couple:
A Wedding ring has no beginning and it has no end, it symbolizes your deep undying love that will never cease.
It is also a symbol to all the world of your vocal declarations and promises made here today as you become husband and wife.
You will now give and receive your rings.
Minister to groom: Please place your ring on her left hand, 3rd finger up to the second joint, stop and continue holding to the ring and repeat after me:
“With this ring , I thee wed. This ring is a symbol of my love for you, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit, Amen
Now Move the ring completely onto her finger.
Minister to Bride: Please place your ring on his left hand, 3rd finger up to only the 2nd joint, continue holding to the ring and repeat after me:
“With this ring , I thee wed. This ring is a symbol of my love for you, I honor you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit, Amen
Now continue placing the ring completely upon his finger.
INTERJECT: Unity Candle or Unity Sand Ceremony here.
Closing Prayer
Almighty, Everlasting God, our heavenly Father, having joined __________ and __________ in Holy Matrimony, Grant that by your blessing, They may live together according to your word and promise. In your sweet, precious name I pray. Amen.
Pronouncement
Since you have made these commitments before God and These witnesses, By the Authority of God and the Laws of the State of Tennessee, __________ and __________ I now pronounce you husband and wife.
I ask God to richly bless this marriage.
What therefore God has joined together let no man put asunder.
You may kiss your bride.
I would like to present to you for the very first time, Mr. and Mrs. _________________.
RECESSIONAL