Rev. Jill Dillner
| I am a Universalist Minister available throughout NJ to perform your wedding, civil union or destination wedding. All situations are accepted and respected. I am happy to perform ceremonies of all faiths, as well as no-faith, and specialize in the old custom of Handfasting. Together we will create a spiritual, personal ceremony, that focuses on the commitment you are making to each other and your future together. And we will have a lot of fun! |
*What is a Handfasting?
Handfasting is the old word for weddings. The term is
originally a loan from the Norse word hand-festa
meaning, "to strike a bargain by joining hands"
Before the church took over Europe, and required
weddings to be done by priests, couples who wanted
to marry would have their hands wrapped together,
while speaking their vows. The symbolism of the
handshake still translates into "you have my word".
Handfasting is the old word for weddings. The term is
originally a loan from the Norse word hand-festa
meaning, "to strike a bargain by joining hands"
Before the church took over Europe, and required
weddings to be done by priests, couples who wanted
to marry would have their hands wrapped together,
while speaking their vows. The symbolism of the
handshake still translates into "you have my word".
| Handfasting rule #1: Don't put your vows in your pocket! |
| General Office Hours Off-season hours are in effect. Office closed Mon & Tues, meetings are by appointment on all other days. The quickest way to reach me is by text 732-718-9721 |