Service Ministries

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"Our mission is to serve people in love, never to judge" Rev. Roy Frye from Service Ministries emphasizes. Your marriage ceremony and what you promise one another is clearly the most important part of your wedding plans!

Rev. Frye focuses on your expectations and ideas for your ceremony, not his own. He is experienced, committed to helping you, and credentialed. Service Ministries offers "Weddings with Integrity" throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

We specialize in personalized ceremonies of any style, in any setting. We offer all the help you desire to create a unique ceremony that will be heartfelt, meaningful and memorable. Each ceremony is designed with the couples we marry, always making them one of a kind. Your wedding celebration will truly be a reflection of yourselves and your love for one another. You will be delighted by the wealth of information we include for your use in designing your ceremony.

The value of the effort Service Ministries puts forth to help you create your perfect wedding ceremony is immeasurable. We begin with a free consultation, and excellent service continues through to the wedding ceremony of your dreams.

For more information about Rev. Frye and Service Ministries, visit our website. Please be sure to read "About Us" and check out some of the Thank-You Notes from couples we've served. You may also want to review "Ten Questions to Ask when Interviewing Officiants".

Please phone us at 630-551-1000 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
 

Frequently Asked Questions about Officiant

What officiant services do you provide?

Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Jewish

Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?

No

Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?

Yes - Service Ministries offers any style of ceremony, in any setting.

What is your attire for the ceremony?

Various examples of attire can be seen on our website, ServiceMinistries.org. Couples decide.

Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?

Yes - very flexible. All ceremonies are designed with the couples we marry. They may choose from various outlines and a wealth of elements we provide - or any they wish to include. They may also include elements based upon their heritage or traditions. This makes the personalized ceremonies always unique, heartfelt, meaningful and memorable.

Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?

Yes - We also have many vows and ring exchange wordings they use as examples, or choose from - or modify. This is helpful when couples wish to write their vows - so that they know they are including everything they wish to include.

Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?

We have a vast amount of resources (or elements) for couples to choose from - many particular to Service Ministries alone. They may use any other resources they choose as well.

How long are your ceremonies?

Ceremony time varies with the content couples choose to incorporate into their celebration. The length depends upon what the couple desires.

Do you require that premarital counseling be done?

No

Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?

Yes - whatever the couple wants.

Do you supply a sound system?

Yes - we have sound equipment available. Details are posted at ServiceMinistries.org

This video is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Schulten. I officiated their wedding at Shannon Hall earlier this year. The video provides a view of the couple on the steps of Shannon Hall and a bit of the interior. (The reception footage was not recorded at Shannon Hall.) If you are looking for an economical yet traditional church setting, this former site of Holy Cross Church may be worth checking out. While the exterior is quite impressive, the interior is not as traditional as Century Chapel or Chapel on the Green. Operated by the Batavia Park District, this facility is available for rent by the hour. Here is a link for rental information.

Yorkville - The Chapel on the Green is again available for events. You may find this chapel to be a more affordable alternative to other wedding venues in the far-western suburbs. After the Kendall County Historical Society divested its interest in this historical site, a not-for-profit organization was formed to reopen this quaint white church. The Chapel on the Green is now operated by the Chapel on the Green Historical Society and can be rented for weddings, baptisms and other events. The lower level is also available for receptions and events.

The Chapel on the Green was built in 1855 and is the oldest church building in Kendall County. The restored pipe organ dates back to 1899. The bell in the bell tower works and can be rung as the bride and groom exit the chapel.

The Chapel on the Green is located at 107 West Center Street (corner of Church and Center Street) in Yorkville, Illinois.

Don and Bev Ament still coordinate reservations and can arrange a tour. You can contact them at 630-553-5070 or by emailing: reservations@chapelonthegreen.org. More information is available at chapelonthegreen.org

The Christian Congregation has replenished the printed supply of Ten Questions to Ask Your Officiant (available free at many wedding venues). This resource is also available on the Service Ministries website as a .pdf file. Here’s the link.

Carrie wrote -
Here’s something you can share: We got married a month ago in an outdoor setting. Concerned that it may be a little warm on the day of the wedding, we decided to provide bottled water for our guests. At the “entrance” for our guests, we placed two tubs filled with ice and bottles of water. We also made hand-held fans out of cardboard and wooden handles. The fans had our engagement picture printed on them.

Carrie, thanks for sharing the idea!

Kathy wrote: “I am not comfortable with being given away like property at my wedding. Is it ok to skip this part of the ceremony?”

Kathy,
Yes, is the shortest answer. However, I think most view the presenting of the bride as nothing more than ceremonial tradition. No legal or tangible “transaction” actually takes place. So, it really doesn’t matter if the “Who presents…” question is asked – unless dad has been anticipating this moment for a number of years – then you may want to weigh the question against the possibility of hurt feelings or disappointment.