A Time to Remember
Michigan Wedding Officiant, Minister, non-denominational
2237 Oxford Road, Berkley, MI 48072
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Services: Officiant
Established: 2003
Employees: 1
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About
Based on the belief that everyone should be able to
have their special day celebrated in the way they wish,
Rev. Jody Jackett would be happy to help you
celebrate your day without the angst of pressure from
family or friends for the “traditional” religious
ceremonies.

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 Custom designed ceremonies to reflect your personal style. He's a very caring minister who will be very thorough and detailed and guide you every step of the way down the asile. Have a great wedding day with Rev. J!

Gabbi Grace Events
 This weekend I have the absolute pleasure of working with Reverend Jody at Belle Isle Scott Fountain in Detroit, Mi the night before it rained during rehersal and he remained very professional he told me he would do a prayer for us so that the wedding did not get rained out he has a great personality he was easy to work with. The wedding services he outlined for the different elements of the client's wedding was beautiful from the dedication of the brides late mother to the Jumping the broom ceremony everything was wonderful! He also took the extra step to attend the reception and perform the unity candle ceremony that we could not do at the outdoor wedding due the the strong wind. I highly recommend the services of Reverend Jody I trust that he can perfom any ceremony that a client may need under any circumstances I look forward to working with Reverend Jody in the future! Thanks for your prayer Reverend Jody we had an outdoor wedding and it did not rain all of our prayers were answered. Lisa Smith Gabbi Grace Events

Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Same Sex, Single Religion Ceremony
 
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical
 
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
Yes
 
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Yes. The Churches are no longer the only place for two people to be wed. Some like the confines of their own back yard. Some in a park, out with nature. And where ever the couple wish to be joined is not for me to say.
 
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Oh yes. I meet with the couple and get a feeling for who and what they are. What is their passion for each other and try to involve those thoughts and ideas into words. I even allow them to write some of the ceremony if they wish to.
 
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
Again, yes. It's their day. They have every right to say what is in their hearts.
 
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
I have some suggested readings. But again, the heart tells them what is right for them.
 
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
No. When I sit with the couple I can tell if they need anything like that. I may offer them my benefit of experience.. but I'm not a counselor. There are professionals for that.
 
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
Absolutely. I find it almost essential. Something may come up and need to be changed at the last minute. Rehearsals are great places to get all the questions answered.

Additional Questions and Answers
Does it matter what religion the couple is?    No.  In today’s world of cyber - connections and other dating services, sometimes finding the one for you transcends meeting at churches, or social functions like it did years ago. This is the 21st century. There is no such thing as "the norm" any more. Normal..is what we are..and everyone else..is their own version of normal.

Do you do Commitment Ceremonies or same sex ceremonies? Yes. I believe that people can find their soulmate’s no matter what sex they are. I refuse to be closed minded about many things. We live in a country built on the ideal that we can search for and find happiness. Who is to say where that happiness comes from.

What other ceremonies do you do?     I’ll do hand fasting.. broom jumping.. sand and unity candle ceremoies. There are others that I’ve not done, but that does not mean I won’t do them. I do extensive research into each ceremony I’m asked to perform.

Are you affliated with any group?     I am a member in good standing of the American Association of Wedding Officiates.

What Religion do you practice?    I am a Spiritual Humanist. It’s a faith based on reason.

Tips and Advice
Wedding ceremonies are a beautiful way of being forever joined with the person you love. It is a time that you will remember for the rest of your life. A time shared with friends..and family and loved ones. Let your imagination be your guide to what you want it to be. It can be a fun or as solemn as you want it to be. It can be themed for what ever you want it to be. I've done Hawaiian themed weddings, Halloween Ceremonies, many outdoor weddings.. and location weddings. Plan early.  Find someone that has worked with many many different vendors in the wedding area. Most officiants can or should be able to recommend florists, jewlers, dress makers, cake decorators., DJ's, photog/videographers etc.