Lois Henrickson (Lytingale, "Lyte")

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Officiant Honorarium for your ceremony:
  • Local Area Wedding: in Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, Henderson county, Buncombe county, or Brevard: $250 
  • Wedding outside of the local area: $300 plus Travel stipend (depending on distance, $50 minimum) 

Deposit to reserve your wedding date & time: $50.

The balance is payable directly to the officiant just before the service, when we complete the "business" paperwork.  It is easier for everyone to have your 2 witnesses sign the wedding license and receive the balance from the best man or groom just before the ceremony - while everyone is in "preparation mode"... rather than afterward when you are taking photos and eager to start your reception.

  • Optional: Attendance by Lyte at a Rehearsal/Rehearsal Dinner: add $100. The Rehearsal Dinner is a fun time for the families to get to know each other, but the officiant's presence for an actual rehearsal is usually not necessary!  Lyte can easily organize your processional with simple instructions given 30 minutes before the service.
I have participated in hundreds of weddings and I can help you with the basics. 
Unless your wedding is large & complex, you may not need to hire a wedding aide.

  • Pre-marital counseling is NOT required, but is available if you choose. 
  • You will need to meet with me either in person or talk by phone to discuss the details of your ceremony.
  • You do NOT need to be a member of any church or to be a Christian to be married by Lyte.
  • Previously divorced people are welcome to be married by Lyte.  You can also choose to include your children in the ceremony.
  • I joyfully support Marriage Equality, and I am available to honor & bless the commitments of same-sex couples. Same-sex marriage is now legal in the state of North Carolina!
  • Attire: I normally wear a suit or dress for your wedding... please let me know how formal your wedding will be!  (I do not normally wear ministerial robes, but I could arrange that if you desire.)
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"Thank you so much for this opportunity to share in your celebration of love.
Weddings are one of my favorite parts of life."
                                             ~ Lyte

About Lytingale

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Rev. Lois Henrickson - Lytingale

47 Blue Heron Dr.
Mills River, NC  28759
(828) 606-6749
lytingale@gmail.com 

"I did not thank you properly for your participation in Lyndsay and John's wedding ceremony. We loved the wonderful bits of wisdom and the reverence that you provided. They could not have picked a better team.  I hope to visit the Unity Center and meet you both again."  ~ (bride's mom)

Lyte's presence is warm and light-hearted, relaxed yet professional. She brings many years of experience to the occasion.  She has participated in hundreds of weddings for couples of all ages and beliefs. "Relax... just show up and pay attention!" 

Chad served as the Officiant for weddings at all kinds of locations.... including: Unity Center, private homes, Bed & Breakfast Inns, The Grove Park Inn, Homewood, Highland Lake Inn, Crest Center, Biltmore Estate, on the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, at a biker bar by the river, on a trail overlook off the Blue Ridge Parkway... "wherever and whenever love demands it."

Lyte served as Minister of Music at the Unity Center in Mills River, North Carolina, from August, 1983 through January 2015, where her husband Chad O'Shea served as Minister until his death in January 2014. Under this couple's leadership, this Unity church grew from attendance of 40 to an average of 200 each Sunday, and in 2000, the church built a new 9,000 square foot facility on 21 acres. 

The Wedding Service

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Originally co-written for their own wedding ceremony, this service has evolved into a warm affirmation of love and a vision of a relationship that encompasses individuality within oneness. It is spiritual in flavor, but without any heavy "religiosity".  Both your conservative grandmother and your wild cousin will enjoy the wedding service. Wedding guests frequently comment on how meaningful, unique, and perfect the service was.

If you choose, the service can be adapted by adding personal vows and/or short readings or poetry.

You may also add a Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony... or elements from other religions or spiritual paths (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Native American, Buddhist, humanist, etc.)   

If the couple have children, they may be included in a special Family Vow that honors the new family that is being formed. 
"Lyte, thank you again for a wonderful job at Stephanie's wedding.  I couldn't have asked for anything better."
​        - Steve S.


Dear Chad,
      We wanted to thank you and Lyte for helping to make the service flow so smoothly and seamlessly. As we began searching for information on marriage ceremonies, we immediately recognized your beautifully constructed on-line service as one which spoke to our hearts and expressed so accurately our continued intent of commitment to one another.  Thank you for allowing us to modify it to make it fit our style and desires.  I received many, many comments from our friends who stated, "that is one of the most beautiful wedding services that I have ever heard."  Again, the content and music were perfect for the day.
     Blessings and Love to you both.
       Gratefully,
          Jane and David F.