Marriage
"A godly marriage happens when two people who are created in Gods image join together to help each other fulfill God's call on their lives."
Wedding Officiant
- Reverend D'Jay is a Non-Denominational Christian Minister (Ordained), providing traditional and non-traditional wedding ceremony services throughout Northwest Florida and South Alabama; includes Remote Online Notarization (RON).
- Short notice, Same day, Reverend D'Jay is flexible & mobile. Will travel to your home, venue, or location.
- ALL ceremonies are customized to your wishes; regardless of race, faith, religious status, background, & beliefs.
- Virtual Wedding is available, through Remote Online Notarization (RON). Nationwide Remote Notary Service.
- Other Services available: Vow Renewal Ceremony, Commitment Ceremony, Notary Services.
Counseling
Pre-Marital Assessment
Get your marriage off to the great start it deserves. Invest in your relationship and create a love that will stand the test of time.
SELF ASSESSMENT
What does marriage mean to you?
What is your reason for getting married?
- What do you appreciate most about your partner and your relationship?
- Do you think your relationship will change after you are married?
- Are you on the same page about having children?
- How will you handle your relationships with your families?
- What does spirituality mean to you?
- What does sex and intimacy mean for both of you?
- How do you look at spending versus saving?
- How are you going to handle your finances (Together or Separately)?
- How will you resolve future conflicts?
VALUABLE DISCUSSION(S):
PERSONAL HABITS
- If you have not lived with your partner before marriage, sharing a home can be surprising. Sometimes it's the seemingly insignificant things that can get under your skin and cause bigger problems than expected.
SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
- While religion and spiritual beliefs may be taboo topics for polite society, they can play a big role in your marriage.
FINANCES
- Money can cause a lot of stress in a family and are one of the leading causes of divorce. You don't necessarily have to agree to everything, and maybe one of you is better at certain aspects of it than others. As a partnership, dealing with your financial future together and understanding short-and long-team goals is a wise more.
CHILDREN
- Not every couple wants to have kids, but it's a good idea to keep an open dialogue about it.
FAMILY
- Every family is different, so understanding how your future spouse grew up and their relationship with parents and siblings today will be very helpful. After all, you are marrying into a new family, so it's best to try and understand them.
SEX AND INTIMACY
- No relationship can survive on sex alone, and intimacy is just as important. While you might think you know a lot about your partner's views on either, it's wise to have a serious conversation about it before marriage.
THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
- Communicate clearly and often.
- Tell your spouse that you're thankful for having him or her in your life.
- Make time for you two as a couple.
- Plan for some personal time.
- Understand that it's OK to disagree.
- Build trust.
- Learn to forgive.
Wedding Services
Request, Virtual, Vow Renewal, Notary
- Wedding Officiant (Requested)
- Virtual Wedding (Zoom)
- Vows Renewal
- Commitment Ceremony
- Ceremony (Video)
The true meaning of marriage is not just for the multiplication of the human race, but more importantly, it is for God to arrange a partner for each man and woman, who will accompany them through each time of their life, whether difficult and painful, or easy, joyful, and happy-in it all, they have someone to confide in, to be one with them in heart and mind, and to share in their sorrow, pain, happiness, and joy. This is the meaning behind God arranging marriage for people, and it is the subjective need of each individual person.