"Unmasking" Ceremony

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Why are the Bride and Groom wearing masks?

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At the beginning of the ceremony the B & G will be observed wearing masks to symbolize all of the fears, worries, anxieties and apprehensions that limit us from fully receiving (and giving) love. When they meet each other after their marches, they will remove each other's masks as a symbol of "letting go" in order to fully receive each other.

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What are Shadow Vows?

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We have chosen not to exchange the traditional wedding vows. We do not want to regurgitate empty promises to each other, but rather do something even harder and more challenging to mark our commitment. Shadows, explained by Carl Jung, are instinctive, and irrational thoughts and feelings triggered when a perceived inferiority is seen as a moral deficiency in someone else. "I feel ____, therefore you are ____". In order for us to always strive in being better people individually and together, we choose to honor each other in front of all of you by acknowledging our own shadows that disrupt the harmony in our life, own how that affects the other person, ask for acceptance, commit to working on this, state what we need and thank each other. You may cry. You might laugh. Bring some popcorn.

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Will you be taking precautions due to COVID?

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Your health and safety mean everything to us. This event has been reduced in size by 1/2 in order to provide enough social distancing to make everyone comfortable/ Our entire event is also outside with 6+ acres to spread out, roam and enjoy so that everyone can feel safe. There will be extra masks available at several stations and cleaning stations outside of both restrooms located in the training facility. All staff will also be wearing masks, however we will not require all guests to wear masks. This is a personal choice, and because we understand all persons' needs are valid- we've chosen to keep this 100% outdoors.