Andrea Purtell, New Jersey Ceremony Officiant
Baby Blessings,Baptisms,Welcoming And Namings
Contact Me About Your Baby Blessing Ceremony
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For more information on my baby blessing ceremonies and to check for my availability, please email me andrea@thisjoyous.com
call me at 848-333-9948 Or you may fill out the form below, I will respond as soon as possible. |
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Andrea Purtell, Ceremony Officiant~ Ordained Interfaith/Non-Denominational Minister
Andrea Purtell~ Ceremony Officiant. Ordained Non-Denominational / interfaith Minister.
Office Hours
Monday: Ceremonies and meetings by appointment only.
All correspondence received on Monday will be returned on Tuesday
Tuesday through Sunday open from 9-7
Later hours are available by appointment
Keep in mind I may be out of the office performing a ceremony, especially over weekends. I will return your email or call as soon as I am back in my office
Monday: Ceremonies and meetings by appointment only.
All correspondence received on Monday will be returned on Tuesday
Tuesday through Sunday open from 9-7
Later hours are available by appointment
Keep in mind I may be out of the office performing a ceremony, especially over weekends. I will return your email or call as soon as I am back in my office
Recommended vendors:
Pro’s I know-If you are looking for recommendations here are my favorites
(tell them Andrea sent you)!
Many parents hire a professional photographer to capture this joyous day.
I recommend:
Meyer Photo and Video
Russ Meseroll Photography
Jenifer Rutherford Photography
Theresa Mansbach
Kristen Driscoll Photography
Flowers- Something Nice Floral Design
For a list of venues that welcome large and smaller more intimate gathering see my venue recourse guide
Pro’s I know-If you are looking for recommendations here are my favorites
(tell them Andrea sent you)!
Many parents hire a professional photographer to capture this joyous day.
I recommend:
Meyer Photo and Video
Russ Meseroll Photography
Jenifer Rutherford Photography
Theresa Mansbach
Kristen Driscoll Photography
Flowers- Something Nice Floral Design
For a list of venues that welcome large and smaller more intimate gathering see my venue recourse guide
Resources:
Many of the poems and blessings have been adapted (in whole or part) from:
The Holy Bible
Bless This Child: by Rev. Susanna Macomb and Andrea Thompson
Illuminate: A return to prayer by Marianna Williamson
The Interfaith option 1 is from The writings of Pastor April Gismondi of Church of Ancient Ways churchofancientways.org
Unitarian rites of passage manual
Traditional Baptism wording is taken in par from:
Presbyterian rites of passage manual
Methodist rites of passage manual
The Book of Common Prayer
Some additional elements were inspired by:
America Association of Wedding Officiants (An interfaith group of Reverends, Rabbi's and Celebrants)
Rev. Avary & myself Rev. Andrea Purtell collaborated on many elements
Baby blessing and baptism certificate from this joyous.com (These were made by Rev. Avary and myself )
Many of the poems and blessings have been adapted (in whole or part) from:
The Holy Bible
Bless This Child: by Rev. Susanna Macomb and Andrea Thompson
Illuminate: A return to prayer by Marianna Williamson
The Interfaith option 1 is from The writings of Pastor April Gismondi of Church of Ancient Ways churchofancientways.org
Unitarian rites of passage manual
Traditional Baptism wording is taken in par from:
Presbyterian rites of passage manual
Methodist rites of passage manual
The Book of Common Prayer
Some additional elements were inspired by:
America Association of Wedding Officiants (An interfaith group of Reverends, Rabbi's and Celebrants)
Rev. Avary & myself Rev. Andrea Purtell collaborated on many elements
Baby blessing and baptism certificate from this joyous.com (These were made by Rev. Avary and myself )
