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Quakers or Friends (Religious Society of Friends) believe that no man or woman
can join two people, but only God can. Friends have traditionally exchanged vows with each other in the presence of Friends and Family. Since there was no priest or minister to witness the wedding, U.S. law
historically did not recognize the marriages, so Quakers created a certificate with their written vows. It is then signed by the couple and all in attendance. The certificate is framed and hung in a prominent
place in the home. In the past, Quakers had no art or mirrors in the home, so often the plain, calligraphed certificate was the home's only decoration. Today, certificates may be illustrated. What you will find at this site:
A directory of all certificates is at Gallery-at-a-Glance.
I have a page devoted to Quaker Marriage Practices. Ceremony Ideas & Advice includes some practical and creative ideas for planning your wedding. If you are interested in same-sex unions, you might wish to visit the Gay and Lesbian Celebrations of Commitment.. Marriage means love: physical and erotic, so visit Sensual Images of Love. Finally, there is the Estimate Your Certificate Design page, with an on-line form to get a cost estimate on the certificate of your dreams.
You don’t have to be a Quaker...
I will create certificates for any denomination’s marriage, justice of the peace service, gay and lesbian celebrations of commitments and documents for other
joining ceremonies, including Jewish Ketubahs and anniversaries. |
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Each of the certificates pictured at his site is an original, hand-made work of art done in colored ink on parchment paper. The size is
much larger than pictured, usually 24 by 36 inches.
All Artwork by Jennifer Snow Wolff. Copyright 1999.
All Rights Reserved. Do not copy without permission of artist |
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