Vow Renewals: I've been fortunate that in my 24 years as an officiant, quite a few of the couples I married have returned to Eureka Springs for their wedding anniversaries & asked me to perform their ceremony a second time.
(Every ceremony I've ever written has been kept on file, so we can update the original ceremony if you wish!)
Vow renewals can also be a way of re-committing to each other during difficult times in your life together. I've renewed vows for many couples that have chosen this path; I love to hear their stories & hope to be part of future anniversaries!
I particularly enjoy officiating vow renewals. As part of the process, I will ask what you have learned & come to cherish most about each other in the years you have been married.
(Every ceremony I've ever written has been kept on file, so we can update the original ceremony if you wish!)
Vow renewals can also be a way of re-committing to each other during difficult times in your life together. I've renewed vows for many couples that have chosen this path; I love to hear their stories & hope to be part of future anniversaries!
I particularly enjoy officiating vow renewals. As part of the process, I will ask what you have learned & come to cherish most about each other in the years you have been married.
“It was by chance we came across the Crescent Hotel and the beautiful town of Eureka Springs. We had attended a friend’s wedding and decided we wanted our journey to begin in Eureka as well. My mom asked us to go to the Crescent, hoping we would decide to have our wedding there.
As soon as we topped the Historic Loop and I saw the red carpet leading up the steps to the hotel lobby, I knew I wanted my family and friends to see and feel what I was feeling. It was magical. 10 years later on the same day, at the same time, at the same place, we renewed our vows. We even stayed in the same room at the Crescent!
We are so happy that the minister who married us 10 years ago, Selena Parrish, was there with us again. She rewrote the original ceremony to encompass the changes in our life, & we thank her for being a special part of our vow renewal.
We love Eureka & the Crescent, & want to come back for our 20th anniversary!” -- Audra & Steven Larson, Shawnee, Oklahoma
As soon as we topped the Historic Loop and I saw the red carpet leading up the steps to the hotel lobby, I knew I wanted my family and friends to see and feel what I was feeling. It was magical. 10 years later on the same day, at the same time, at the same place, we renewed our vows. We even stayed in the same room at the Crescent!
We are so happy that the minister who married us 10 years ago, Selena Parrish, was there with us again. She rewrote the original ceremony to encompass the changes in our life, & we thank her for being a special part of our vow renewal.
We love Eureka & the Crescent, & want to come back for our 20th anniversary!” -- Audra & Steven Larson, Shawnee, Oklahoma
"Selena, you are an absolute gem!!! I was so excited about the idea of renewing our vows for our 25th anniversary but had all but given up my search because everything seemed to be out of our price range. And then we found you!!! You took great interest in us as a couple. You rapidly learned what was important to us and used it to make our day amazing, at a price we could afford!!! The location was beautiful and fit us perfectly! The service was so personal and heartwarming!!! Even the suggestion on where to go after the service helped to make our day special!! You are the best!!!!"
-- James and Katiana Conner, Topeka, KS
-- James and Katiana Conner, Topeka, KS
"Selena, the gift of our renewal of our vows was one of the most meaningful & wonderful gifts we have ever received. I send my heartfelt thanks from both Steve & I. Sitting with you & being with you gave us both such peace and strength. It was something neither one of us had ever experienced before. It was just so peaceful & joyful & my words are so lacking for the experience that we had. Thank you so very, very much for the time that you spent with us." -- Patty & Steven Ellerth, Bell Buckle, TN
“Selena, thank you for such a beautiful chapter to add to our lives together. We both were impressed with the way you tailored our wedding to fit our unique situation. Your compassionate understanding of our separation instilled a quiet sense of serenity in our souls.
We sincerely value the short time we have shared with you. Your kindness & gentleness truly enhance your ability to convey your message of Love. We are grateful for you to be the one to consecrate our marriage again.” -- Susan & Jimmy Beckley, Wichita, KS
We sincerely value the short time we have shared with you. Your kindness & gentleness truly enhance your ability to convey your message of Love. We are grateful for you to be the one to consecrate our marriage again.” -- Susan & Jimmy Beckley, Wichita, KS