Owen Borda Weddings
Father Owen Borda, Ph.D.
Your Wedding
Tying the Knot
Whether you are planning a traditional Catholic, full secular, or individually prepared ceremony, we are here to support and bless you.
With over 30 years experience in preparing and performing weddings, Father Owen is exceptionally well prepared
to help you have the ceremony
that best expresses who you are. As an ordained priest in the
American National Catholic Church, he is able to provide a Catholic ceremony in the location of your
choice, lead a simple civil ceremony, or work with you do customize a unique ceremony. All are welcome, heterosexual and LGBTQI+ are equally served. Father Owen offers
a
joyful,
non-judgmental
experience that celebrates your love.
Your Perfect Wedding: Preference of Ceremonies
Short or Advanced Notice Scheduling
Civil or Religious Ceremonies
Commitment Ceremonies
Elopement Ceremonies
Interfaith Ceremonies
Vow Renewal Ceremonies
In Person or Remote
Local or Destination
Pre-designed or Tailored Ceremonies
About Father Owen
Over 30 Year's Experience
Great to meet you! I am excited to be able to share my 30- plus years of wedding experience with you. I am a Catholic priest, a member of the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America. The sacraments offere, including weddings, are sacramentally valid. I am not, however, affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Comfortable with religious, spiritual, and non-religious celebrations, my goal is to work with you and make your celebration the best possible expression of your love.
Creating Your Special Day
Your Story
Your wedding expresses the depth of your love and commitment. Your wedding is a highlight of your story. Father Owen believes that your special day should reflect who you are, what you care about. Planning your wedding is both a deeply personal and fully public expression of your love. Working
with him directly, you can create the ceremony that your envision.
Your Venue
Choosing the right venue is as important as choosing the right officiant. Although we cannot currently accommodate weddings in our worship space, we are happy to suggest potential church venues. Whether you chose a church, chapel, banquet hall, private home or another favorite place, Father Owen will work with you to create a wedding ceremony that will compliment your special venue.
Your Memories
Your wedding will provide memories that last a life time. Discussing your wishes with Father Owen will assure that your day is special. Readings, scriptural and non-scriptural, can be personalized or provided. You can write personal vows or chosen from more traditional options. Various ethnic traditions such as the coin, rope and veil, hand fasting or jumping-the-broom can be accommodated. Unity candles, roses to parents and other traditional activities can be easily included.
