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                                                                                                                    Minnesota

                                                                                                                    Name: Meretisa Halliwell

                                                                                                                    Affiliation: Ordained by Universal Ministries
                                                                                                                    U.S. State registered with: Minnesota, registered in Nicollet County
                                                                                                                    Path or Religion: Eclectic Pagan
                                                                                                                    Legally ordained: Yes
                                                                                                                    Performing weddings since: 2005
                                                                                                                    Phone: (507) 317-9023
                                                                                                                    Email: Meretisa@gmail.com 
                                                                                                                    Location: South Central MN, but will travel throughout MN and IA, possibly other surrounding states as well- if reimbursed for travel expenses.
                                                                                                                    Types of ceremonies: I perform all types of ceremonies. From Birthing and Naming, to Coming-of-Age and Rites of Passage, to Marriage/Handfasting, to Crossing-Over and Funeral Rites.
                                                                                                                    I will travel: throughout MN and IA, possibly to other surrounding states as well- if reimbursed for travel expenses.
                                                                                                                    Cost of services: My costs are always negotiable. I will not refuse anyone access to these Ceremonies/Rituals if at all possible. My costs are nominal and discussed on a case-by-case basis.
                                                                                                                    Notes: I perform three types of Handfastings:
                                                                                                                    • Year-and-a-Day Handfasting (or other temporary time spans or not-yet-recognized marriages)
                                                                                                                    • Lifetime Handfastings/Traditional Wedding (for this lifetime only)
                                                                                                                    • and, rarely, Soulmate Handfastings (for this and future lifetimes)
                                                                                                                    My Handfasting services include:
                                                                                                                    • Writing a custom ceremony to suit your personal/cultural beliefs and needs
                                                                                                                    • Several meetings/discussions prior to the event to understand your personal needs, discuss options, and agree on the details (minimum of 3 required. First is introductory, second is to build the ceremony, and third is to go over any last-minute details.)
                                                                                                                    • Personalized individual attention to each ceremony
                                                                                                                    • A copy of the Ceremony for your personal records
                                                                                                                    • Help in planning and coordinating the Ceremony
                                                                                                                    • Help in obtaining and/or creating Ritual items needed for the Ceremony
                                                                                                                    I have my own portable Ceremony/Ritual items (lectern, staff, altar items, cauldron, baptismal font, altar) that may be used as well. I will also dress in attire appropriate to the specific Ceremony and the station of Priestess/Clergy.

                                                                                                                    Name: Ken Ra

                                                                                                                    Affiliation: Triskellion Wicca
                                                                                                                    Registered with U.S. State: Minnesota
                                                                                                                    Path or Religion: Triskellion Wicca
                                                                                                                    Legally ordained: Yes
                                                                                                                    Performing weddings since: 1982
                                                                                                                    Email: Triskellion1@usfamily.net
                                                                                                                    Website: http://www.usfamily.net/web/triskellion1/handfasting.htm
                                                                                                                    Location: Minneapolis, MN
                                                                                                                    I perform: Funerals, Requiems, Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals Dedications and Initiations within our Tradition.
                                                                                                                    I will travel: 50 Miles
                                                                                                                    Cost of services: $100 Handfasting, $50 Elopement
                                                                                                                    Additional services: Negotiable

                                                                                                                    Name: Rev. Ron Schreiner

                                                                                                                    Affiliation: Ordained by Universal Life Church
                                                                                                                    Registered with U.S. State: Minnesota, registered in Dakota County
                                                                                                                    Path or Religion: Eclectic Pagan
                                                                                                                    Legally Ordained: Yes
                                                                                                                    Phone: (651) 334-3638
                                                                                                                    Email: revronmn@gmail.com
                                                                                                                    Location: Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN, but will travel throughout MN, possibly other surrounding states as well - if reimbursed for travel expenses.
                                                                                                                    Types of ceremonies: I perform all types of ceremonies. From Naming to Coming-of-Age and Rites of Passage, to Marriage/Handfasting, Baptisms, House Blessings & Cleansings, to Crossing-Over and Funeral Rites. If there is a service you need performed that is not on this list, please do not hesitate to inquire.  For more details please email me.
                                                                                                                    Cost of services: My costs are always negotiable. I will not refuse anyone access to these ceremonies/rituals if at all possible. My costs are nominal and discussed on a case-by-case basis, but are always reasonable and negotiable. Price varies depending on each situation, but each event will be special and handled in a professional manner that will not disappoint. I am very open-minded and flexible. Payment may be made in cash, barter, or a mixture of both.
                                                                                                                    Notes: I perform three types of Handfastings:
                                                                                                                    • Year-and-a-Day Handfasting (or other temporary time spans or not-yet-recognized marriages)
                                                                                                                    • Lifetime Handfastings/Traditional Wedding (for this lifetime only)
                                                                                                                    • and, rarely, Soulmate Handfastings (for this and future lifetimes)
                                                                                                                    My Handfasting services include:
                                                                                                                    • Writing a custom ceremony to suit your personal/cultural beliefs and needs
                                                                                                                    • Several meetings/discussions prior to the event to understand your personal needs, discuss options, and agree on the details (minimum of 3 required. First is introductory, second is to build the ceremony, and third is to go over any last-minute details.)
                                                                                                                    • Personalized individual attention to each ceremony
                                                                                                                    • A copy of the ceremony for your personal records
                                                                                                                    • Help in planning and coordinating the Ceremony
                                                                                                                    I have my own portable ceremony/ritual items that I may bring. I will also dress in attire appropriate to the specific ceremony and the station of Priest/Clergy.


                                                                                                                    Names: Tasha-Rose and Robert Mirick

                                                                                                                    Affiliation: Spiritual Humanism
                                                                                                                    Registered with U.S. State: Minnesota
                                                                                                                    Path or Religion: Eclectic (Tasha-Rose) and Druidic (Robert)
                                                                                                                    Legally ordained: Yes
                                                                                                                    Performing weddings since: 2006
                                                                                                                    Phone: 218.947.3700
                                                                                                                    Email: rtmirick@tds.net
                                                                                                                    Website: n/a
                                                                                                                    Location: Brainerd Lakes Area
                                                                                                                    Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Coming of Age,
                                                                                                                    Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Funerals
                                                                                                                    I will travel: distance is negotiable and fuel charges will apply
                                                                                                                    Cost of services: please call for inquiry
                                                                                                                    Additional services: Tarot reading, Midwifery, Rune reading

                                                                                                                    Name: Reverend Michelle A. Bassett

                                                                                                                    Affiliation Marry and Bury (name of my business)
                                                                                                                    Registered with U.S. State: Minnesota
                                                                                                                    Path or Religion:  I am Wiccan but, I perform weddings and handfastings for any religion
                                                                                                                    Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church Monastery
                                                                                                                    Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes
                                                                                                                    Performing weddings since 2009
                                                                                                                    Email: michelle.a.bassett@gmail.com
                                                                                                                    Website: www.marryandbury.org
                                                                                                                    Location: Twin Cities, MN - also able to travel to Wisconsin
                                                                                                                    I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, House Blessings, Pet Blessings, and Funerals & Memorials
                                                                                                                    I will travel: Outside of the Twin Cities metro area, but my fees will be adjusted for travel mileage.  Able to travel to Wisconsin; also able to travel to the Sioux Falls area of South Dakota.
                                                                                                                    Cost of services: Weddings/handfastings include planning meeting, pre-rehearsal the day/evening before the ceremony and day of ceremony.
                                                                                                                    • Informal wedding/handfasting (less than 30 minutes without a sermon) - $125
                                                                                                                    • Formal wedding/handfasting (full ceremony or ritual with sermon) - $200
                                                                                                                    All other services are $50
                                                                                                                    Additional services: Premarital counseling
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