It's a celebration! 
Breathe... smile... relax...
and remember what you're celebrating...
the precious gift of the love you are giving to each other.

The ceremony is the heart of your wedding celebration.
So much to think about! The Venue, the Dress, the Reception...
But let's not lose sight of what it's really all about: 
The love that you share, 
your heart's desire to publically and legally proclaim this commitment 
to your family, your friends, and the world,
as you create this new thing called your marriage.

I am honored to help create your wedding day, 
an important and "best day!" of your life.

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Lytingale (Rev. Lois Henrickson) 
was married to Rev. Chad O'Shea for over 30 years.  She is carrying on the tradition of performing wedding ceremonies using the beautiful, meaningful, non-denominational interfaith (or humanist) service that the couple wrote together for their own marriage in 1983. She was ordained by American Marriage Ministries in 2012 and by Universal Life Church in 2015.

She is also available (but not at the same time!) as a wedding ceremony musician.  She shares her musical artistry in her beautiful voice, accompanied by her keyboard (or guitar if no electricity), performing original songs that are especially meaningful, or your choice of sacred or secular music for your wedding.  She is experienced in a wide variety of styles of music.

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Rev. Chad O'Shea 
​passed away on Jan 9, 2014, after celebrating well over 1,000 weddings since he was ordained as a Unity minister in 1977.  His wife Lytingale has chosen to continue this work of love.

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I offer you the choice of customizing your wedding service... or leaving all the details to me. 
I am comfortable and experienced with including many spiritual traditions; I strive for inclusion and harmony for all.... from your far-out cousin to your traditional grandmother. 

• Children from a previous marriage can be included as a special part of the service with special Family Vows.

• Pre-marital counseling is not required (but available if you choose.) 

• I joyfully support Marriage Equality and will be honored to perform your same-gender wedding.
• Want a very private ceremony?  Or a short & sweet service?  Want to be married right away? Let me know! 
• Want to get married on Zoom?  Let's talk.

I am willing to travel to your chosen site (indoor or outdoor) - in beautiful western North Carolina - Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard - and sometimes beyond.
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Please explore this website... I offer many helpful resources for planning your celebration of love!

You will need to apply for a Marriage License at the Register of Deeds office in any NC county.  

I live between Asheville and Hendersonville in Mills River, NC,
near the Asheville Airport, Arden, and Fletcher.
I also serve nearby communities, including: 
Flat Rock, Brevard, PIsgah Forest, Etowah, Horseshoe, 
Weaverville, Leicester, Mars Hill,
Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Hot Springs, Nantahala,
Canton, Candler, Waynesville, Sylva, Cullowhee,
Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Highlands, Franklin, Lake Junaluska,
Greenville SC (and Pretty Place)

I am also willing to travel to other states....

Send me an Email with your questions & plans, or Call me: 828.606-6749

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