Andrea Purtell, New Jersey Ceremony Officiant
Baby Blessings,Baptisms,Welcoming And Namings
Contact Me About Your Baby Blessing Ceremony
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. |
Andrea Purtell, Ceremony Officiant~ Ordained Interfaith/Non-Denominational Minister
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 )