"Alison was the only
officiant we talked to that understood our wedding vision, which was both
multicultural and non traditional. She immediately made us feel at ease when
we met her, and helped us work through our unique ceremony. She helped us
brainstorm ideas for our ceremony, molding one of her ceremonies to fit our
very specific demands. She knew what would work and what wouldn't, helping
us place our readings and rituals in perfect order. She even rehearsed with
us in the rain! We are extremely grateful to Alison--because of her our wedding
went off without a hitch!"
- Sam & Jessica, May '10
"Alison really helped
add an element of calmness to our otherwise hectic wedding day. She worked
closely with us to ensure that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted and
it was done so meaningfully. Alison did an excellent job in respecting our
beliefs and had a genuine interest in learning about us as a couple and as
individuals. She not only served as our wedding official at the chapel, but
took the time to interact with our friends and family at our traditional Navajo
wedding several days before the wedding ceremony at the chapel. The ceremony
that Alison helped us create was one of personal meaning--it was so intimate,
something we will always remember as heartfelt and unique to us as a couple."
- Anita & Tristan, June '10
Alison
was a calming and reassuring influence amidst the whirlwind of preparations
that led up to our wedding last January. She was willing to work with us to
plan the ceremony even though we were planning our Albuquerque wedding from
far away in South Korea. Most other officiants might have been a little uneasy
about working with a couple on the other side of the globe, but she made herself
available to us over the phone and via email while we were out of the country.
When we arrived in Albuquerque before the wedding, Alison helped us realize
our vision of the ideal wedding ceremony that accentuated the heritage of both
of our families. Her contributions to the language of our wedding ceremony highlighted
our values of loving companionship and our sense of adventure. She even had
a ceramic fire bowl that she let us borrow for the Indian part of our ceremony.
Looking back on our wedding, we couldn't have done it without Alison.
- Ajay & Elena, January ‘09
Just
wanted to send you a formal acknowledgment of the huge role you played in our
wedding, unobstrusively shepherding us through all the details that arise at
the exact time in our lives when we are almost too emotionally wrought up to
think with much precision. Thank you for all the care you took to make it come
off so well!
- Michael & Maria, Sept. '03
TESTIMONIALS
We really appreciated
all the energy and love you gave to our wedding process and ceremony. We will
never forget the support we received from you during that most hectic and
joyous time.
- James & Natalie, July ‘00
Thank you so much for
officiating at our wedding ceremony. It was perfect; you were perfect. You
were an important part of all the love and support we felt, and that means
so much to us!
- Barbara & David, May ‘07
Alison, thank you for
our magical Christmas Eve wedding! Your joyful enthusiasm made our spontaneous
wedding not only possible but a true celebration of our relationship and our
journey.
- Mayana
& Kurt, December '08
Alison’s wedding
ceremony was beautiful, tailored to our needs, and delivered with ease and
grace. She was open and friendly and made the effort to get to know us. This
added a personal touch to a very special day. We couldn’t have asked
for a better experience!
- Connie
& Mike, August ‘08
Creating
meaningful passages through the journey of life, serving the communities of
New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern Colorado since 1981
Officiant:
The Reverend Alison Owens - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ordination: Universal Life Church
