Alternative Unions by Reverend Chuck Gianakos
Wedding/Civil Union Officiant, Celebrant, & Contemporary/Traditional Interfaith Minister
Mr. & Mrs. Cory and Deidre Ackerson
May 14, 2010
Testimony Coming Soon!
Keanu Bly Gonzalez Baptism
Blye & CiCe Gonzalez (Parents)
March 6, 2010
We were so pleased with our son's Baptism
Ceremony Chuck! It was so moving and very spiritual. And the "Bead
Ceremony" you performed at the end to conclude the ceremony and get
everyone in attendance involved was WONDERFUL! We all cannot thank you
enough.
CiCe Gonzalez & Gloria Cutillo (Aunt)
Elliot Chilvers Interfaith
Blessing Ceremony
Alexandra Freer and Chris Chilvers (Parents)
November 8th, 2009
Dear Chuck,
Hey Chuck!
We wanted you to know that Elliot's blessing ceremony was just so
delightful, original and appropriate. You managed to include the whole
family in a very natural and meaningful way. I loved the contributions
of poems and a song and the way you blessed Elliot with water on his
head, hands, heart and feet with special words for each blessing. The
candle lighting also helped to include all of us in the ceremony. Thank
you for your thoughtful preparation of this ceremony. For us it felt
very special because it combined aspects of a traditional christening
with a connection to a broader faith-base and a relevance for all the
family. Thank you again!
Alexandra Freer and Chris Chilvers and Susan Chilvers (Grandmother)
Katrina &
Michael Pyatt
October 11th, 2009
Our wedding day was absolutely wonderful
and having Reverend Chuck accompanying us throughout the entire process
kept our minds at ease. No matter what we were going through during the
weeks leading up to our ceremony, Chuck gave us a sense of calm and
control that only he could provide...along with many laughs! His words
on our wedding day warmed our hearts and provided a wonderful foundation
for us to start our lives together. A most memorable day...Thank You
Chuck!
Katrina and Michael Pyatt
Ella Rae Riccardi Baptism
Margaret & Ricky Riccardi (Parents)
September 20th, 2009
Reverend Chuck,
Theresa Day & Janine O'Connor
August 22nd, 2009
We were thrilled when we met Chuck. He was exactly what we were looking
for in the person that would be marrying us. He was genuinely excited
to be conducting our wedding and allowed us to truly make it our own by
being flexible with who and what elements we wanted to be part of our
ceremony. The ceremony itself was just as we had hoped, and Chuck
delivered it with genuine feeling and excitement that has continued to
bring nothing but positive feedback from our guests.
We can't thank Chuck enough for being such an important part of our day.
Terri & Jay
Mr. &
Mrs. Charles & Rachel Holsey
November 1st, 2008
We were so blessed to have you standing with us on our wedding day. Your
spiritual guidance and friendship in our lives and in preparation for
this special day made our ceremony unique and personal. Our
ceremony was true to us as a couple, reflecting our relationship to
each other and God. Thank you for your assistance with configuring our
ceremony and for the meaningful words of your message that will forever
be a part of our marriage.
Chuck & Rachel Holsey
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie & Gerry Faraldi