That's REVEREND Zombiegrrrl, thank you!
Mudge and I are now both ORDAINED MINISTERS! :)
Very beloved friends Dug & Kristeen, who are getting married in the Bay Area at the end of September, asked us to participate in their wedding in a very unusual way. We were asked to co-officiate the ceremony! Yes, Mudge and I are actually going to marry these folks. How cool is that?!?!
At first I was hesitant to share the stage with Mudge. He certainly commands a presence. But, after talking with Dug and hearing how excited they were to have us both officiate, I decided it would be great fun. Mudge will handle all the sappy lovey-dovey stuff. I'll handle the nuts and bolts. "Do you?" "Do you?" "Great! Let's party!"
Thanks to California's loose requirements for an officiant, Mudge and I were easily able to get ordained (for free!) through a "Universal" church. Sure, we spent a few bucks to get the fancy wallet cards, but it's worth it!
Apparently, we're also now able to perform funerals and exorcisms! Awesome. Maybe I've found my new career! Ooh! I can also become a cult leader. Hmmmmm.
All silliness aside, we are super honored to have been asked to do this for our friends. Despite just sticking to the formal stuff, I hope I don't get too choked up. I think I'm gonna need some serious note cards to work from.
Naturally, I also researched all the requirements (and forms, procedures and legal red tape) that D&K would need to complete before the ceremony. At least this time I can say, "Hey, It's my job!" instead of it being just because I'm a control freak.
Now... what do we wear?!?! I'm gonna need something cool. :)