WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
VICTORY CHAPEL

*Weddings and Renewals: Civil and Religious Ceremonies** MARRIAGE LICENSE HERE/AUTHORIZED NOTARY

 

Our wedding planner is here to help bring your dream wedding and reception to life, featuring a beautifully decorated chapel, foyer, bridal room, and ballroom. Enjoy stunning flooring and authentic crystal chandeliers amidst the majestic San Bernardino Mountains, creating a striking atmosphere reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties. Victory Chapel offers marriage licenses and officiants available in English and Spanish.

 

**Types of Ceremonies**

 

Couples may choose civil ceremonies for several reasons:

 

- They are not religious or feel uncomfortable with religious elements.

- They come from different faiths and wish to avoid interfaith complications.

- They desire a more creative ceremony that allows for personalized elements.

 

**Officiation**

 

Our officiant is legally authorized to perform your wedding. Civil ceremonies often skip traditional religious practices, allowing couples to maintain a similar structure with options for personal readings and music. 

 

**Ceremony Structure**

 

Weddings typically begin with a welcoming statement, followed by readings and advice from the officiant. If included, the "giving away" tradition allows family participation. The vows, a key moment, are often based on traditional language but can be personalized. The ring exchange occurs after the vows, where couples may say meaningful words of love.

 

Unity candles can symbolize the merging of families, but check with your officiant before including them. The ceremony concludes with blessings and the pronouncement of husband and wife, followed by a celebratory kiss.

 

**Denomination Variations**

 

Weddings can be creatively tailored to reflect personal beliefs and preferences, offering a unique experience to each couple.