June 2nd, 2005
Whoever You Are, Wherever You Come From, Welcome!
Some of the Ohio Cities we  serve:     Beavercreek     Bellbrook     Brookville     Cedarville     Centerville     Cincinnati     Circleville     Clayton     Columbus     Dayton     Englewood     
Fairborn Fairfield     Franklin     Germantown     Hamilton     Harveysburg     Huber Heights     Indian Hill     Gambier     Grove City     Jefferson Twp.     Jamestown    Jeffersonville     
Kettering     Lebanon     Lewisburg     Miamisburg     Middletown     Milford     Monroe     Moraine     New Carlisle     New Miami     Oakwood     Oxford     Reynoldsburg       Seven Mile   
    Sidney       Springboro       Springfield       Spring Valley       Tipp City       Trenton       Trotwood       Union       Urbana       Vandalia       Washington Courthouse       Waynesville       
West Alexandria       West Carrollton       West Milton       Xenia       Yellow Springs
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Affinity Celebrations
Some of the Ohio counties we serve:     Adams       Allen       Auglaize       Brown       Champaign       Clark       Clermont       Clinton       Darke       Fayette       Franklin       Greene       
Hamilton       Hardin       Highland       Logan       Madison       Mercer       Miami       Montgomery       Preble       Shelby       Warren
Our Philosophy

Your wedding ceremony should be
about you and your beliefs,
not your officiant's.
Our Mission

Provide equal access to wedding
officiants & ministers regardless of
religion, family status,
or previous marriage.
Our Goal

Honor, respect, and celebrate all
couples & families.
How far in advance should we reserve our wedding date?

Brides & Grooms usually reserve with us 4 months in advance for an off-season wedding and 9 - 12 months in advance for
weddings during the traditional wedding season; May through October.

What is the difference between a civil ceremony and a nondenominational ceremony?

A civil ceremony is a beautiful ceremony that doesn't reference God or any another spiritual deity.  Civil ceremonies may have
traditional or contemporary readings and there are no prayers or blessings.  

A nondenominational ceremony is typically Christian, without adhering to any particular denomination (Catholic, Baptist, etc.).  A
nondenominational ceremony may have traditional, Christian and/or contemporary readings.

A spiritual ceremony is a beautiful ceremony that incorporates traditions, blessings, and/or prayers of non-christian faiths.  IE:  
Muslim or Buddhist.  

Interfaith / Intercultural ceremonies incorporate traditions, blessings, and/or prayers from more than one faith or culture.  IE:
Buddhist + Christian elements, African + Hispanic cultures.

What happens if our officiant is suddenly ill and can't perform our wedding?

At no additional cost to the couple, when a couple reserves with Affinity Celebrations, we ensure that two officiants are
available to cover unforeseen emergencies.  Your wedding should not be affected by an emergency with your officiant.  We
make this guarantee in writing.  No other officiant or minister in the Miami Valley guarantees a replacement so your wedding is
unaffected.

An example of an emergency is a sudden illness for which your officiant is hospitalized or a death in his/her family.

Do your fees include the required marriage license?  

No.  Marriage licenses must be purchased through the county probate court where you reside and your marriage may be
solemnized in any Ohio county.  Out-of-state couples can obtain a marriage license in the county where your wedding will take
place.

Do you require premarital seminars or religious counseling?  

No.  You will never be asked to participate in premarital counseling or seminars by an Affinity Celebrations Minister or Wedding
Officiant.

Would you allow another Officiant (possibly of a different religion or a close friend) to lead
part of the ceremony?     Yes.  Anyone you choose may co-officiate, read special selections, etc.

Are we allowed to write our own wedding vows or must we use the traditional vows?     

You may write your own vows, provide vows you have discovered on the Internet, or choose one of our selections.

Can we use contemporary readings or are they required to be religious or scripture
readings?

Contemporary, religious, non-religious and spiritual readings are all welcome.  You are limited only by your imagination!

Do you provide a contract?

Yes.  Any wedding officiant or minister you are considering should offer you the protection a contract affords.  Without a contract,
you have no legal recourse should your officiant fail to perform your wedding and/or solemnize your marriage.

Are you registered with the state?     

Yes.  All Ministers, Wedding Officiants, and Celebrants are licensed by the Ohio Secretary of State.  A copy of your Officiant's
license to solemnize marriages is provided to all couples.  You can also search the Secretary of State's website to ensure that
your minister or officiant is licensed.

One of us is divorced.  Will you perform our wedding ceremony?

Absolutely!  We will not inquire about previous marriages.  This is an issue between fiancés and we will gladly perform your
wedding ceremony, regardless of previous marital status.

Will you permit our children to take an active part in the wedding ceremony?

Absolutely!  We encourage couples to incorporate their children into the ceremony.  Marriage ceremonies are about the creation
of a new family.  We enjoy working with children and teenagers to make them a part of your special day.

How much control do we have with the script?

This is your celebration.  We work with you to achieve your vision for your wedding celebration.  All scripts are created by the
couple, with guidance from the Wedding Officiant.  You have final approval of the script and are in complete control of the
creative process.
Licensed Wedding Officiants & Ministers Serving Ohio
Dayton & the Greater Miami Valley
Email

937 - 974 - 3696
Email

937 - 974 - 3696