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Wedding ceremonies performed especially for you!

Custom scripted and prepared to reflect the wishes and theme
of your joyous day.
 
Serving all locations throughout the Chicagoland Area and all Surrounding Suburbs
including Northwest Indiana


Pastor Shane Rea
Pastor Rea in 2009
      "Thank You" for visiting my web site and "Congratulations on your Engagement!"  My name is Pastor Shane Rea.  You are now planning one of the most memorable and joyous days of your life, your Wedding Day!  It is my sincere prayer that you and your future spouse truly appreciate the beauty and sanctity of this wonderful celebration.  Please take the time to read and learn about myself and this ministry.  I encourage you to contact me with all your questions and concerns.  You need to feel 100% compatible with the minister you choose to perform your ceremony on that special day.  Whether you use my services or not, please feel free to use me as a source of information.  I am more than happy and willing to help in any way I can.  You want to look back on your wedding day and be able to say, "thank you God for such a perfectly Blessed Day!"  It is my hope that I can be that minister to help you achieve your perfect day.  You want your ceremony to be written and performed especially for you!

When choosing a minister,
an informed choice is a wise choice.


A little bit about myself, this ministry,
and the weddings I perform.
My mission for each ceremony I perform is for the couple and me to achieve a wedding that includes all of your thoughts, ideas, and desires.  Uniquely written to tell your story and journey of love.  Contemporary or formal, it's all up to you.  We can include family, friends, children, a unity candle, Holy Communion, or whatever you feel will make your day special for you!  Let us create your day together.

      I was born and raised in the Lutheran church, but I am ordained as a non-denominational Christian pastor.  While I felt the call of the Lord at various times early in my life, it was not until 2003 that I finally buckled down to study theology and begin the process of my ordination.  I am now 33 years old and "For HIM Ministries" is an independent church charter which I started.  While originally it was never my intent to become a marriage ministry, I found it gave me great joy to perform weddings for family and friends.  As I researched various ministries out there performing weddings, I realized that something was missing, "our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."  Many of the ministries perform what they call "religious" ceremonies, but in the same sentence they also offer "non-religious" secular ceremonies, "non-religious" spiritual ceremonies, "inter-faith" ceremonies, and so forth.  I bring this up not to criticize other wedding ministries, but to use it to make a point about this ministry.  I believe in the Sanctity of your Wedding Day.  I believe that God, who established marriage, continues to bless it with His ever-present support and love.  I believe that on your joyous day we celebrate not only with family and friends, but with Christ.  The marriage feast that has no end!  What I offer as a minister is a Christian wedding.  It is my prayer that this ministry is used to offer you a personal and unique wedding, written especially for you, to honor your love for each other in the presence of God.  I am here to serve you, and I consider it a blessing to be able to share in your celebration of love, friendship, and commitment.
 
"God Bless You Both on your Wedding Day!"

Ring Bearer
A joyous time for everyone, Bride, Groom, Family, Friends, and even the Little Ones!
 
Services and Fees
20% of all fees will be donated in your honor to a charity of your choice.
Let your Blessed day be a Blessing to others!


2005 Wedding Ceremony
Pastor Rea in 2005, during his vow of a Nazirite. (Numbers 6:1-8) "Please do not worry, all that crazy hair is long gone!"

Customized Wedding and Rehearsal:
This wedding includes everything, and most importantly
no time constraints on any of it.
 
A meeting (or two if needed) in person for us to get
to know each other personally, and to outline your
thoughts and ideas for your perfect ceremony.
 
Full custom wedding script 10-14 days prior to wedding date for your approval.
 
Rehearsal with no time limits, the whole wedding
party needs to feel ready and at ease for the big day.
I will personally conduct your rehearsal,
not an associate.
 
Wedding Ceremony with no time limits.
Written especially for you, uniquely personalized
to reflect your love.
 
My travel time for everything is included in the price.
No hidden charges.  I always arrive early, will stay
for photos if requested, and will even give
opening prayer at your reception if you so desire.
My time is your time, I will never rush
any part of the planning process or ceremony.
Total cost: $850.00

Customized Wedding With No Rehearsal:
This wedding includes everything in the above package with one exception - No Rehearsal.
Even though this package does not include a rehearsal with myself, I am always willing to help you plan with any information and/or layout suggestions so that you can perform your own rehearsal if  wanted or needed.
Total cost: $600.00

Short but Sweet Wedding:
This is the wedding for couples who just want to
bind themselves legally before God, family,
and a few friends.
 
Simple ceremony of your choice with no rehearsal.
 
No prior meeting before wedding date, but of course
you can talk with me on the phone and pick my brain
as often as you like.
 
My travel time is included.
Total cost: $350.00

Please contact Pastor Rea to check date availability.  If possible, I would like to know location of  your wedding and rehearsal (if applicable) at time of booking.
Deposit of $150.00 is required to guarantee booking date, remaining balance due 3 weeks prior to actual wedding date.  If  wedding is less then 3 weeks away payment is required in full at time of booking.  Full refund, minus the deposit, is given if  wedding is canceled for any reason.
I will file the marriage license for you to the proper authority within 10 days as stated by law.
Sign language interpreter for the hearing impaired available upon request.  Additional charges apply.
Please call with all Questions and Concerns.
 


Contact Information

Pastor Shane Rea
For HIM Ministries
708-323-5433
pastorrea@forhimministries.com

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