Congratulations! My name is Reverend Tanya Young and I would be honored to be a part of your wedding day here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
I am a non-denominational officiant/celebrant offering non-traditional spiritual ceremonies that are touched with scripture or prayer, as well as non-religious ceremonies that are focused on love and commitment. I am passionate about creating a truly special ceremony that will become a treasured memory for you and your guests and embrace your wedding day as a joyful and defining moment which marks the beginning of your new life together. I will assist in creating a ceremony rich with personal touches reflecting the couples culture, personality and spirituality and will listen carefully to what has meaning to you. I welcome contributions from my couples, making the ceremony a reflection of you. You may choose to write your own vows or add certain readings that are special to you as a couple.
When creating your ceremony, I will blend all types of backgrounds into one formal moment. It is also my honor to perform same-sex marriages and I applaud this new legality in North Carolina!
It is my belief that second marriages and blended families deserve the same care and reverence as the first one. I often add special additions for children, such as the Family Sand Ceremony, which gives then a real hands-on experience and includes them in the actual wedding ceremony.