Wicca is a European, Earth based spirituality.  It is also known as Neo-Paganism, Paganism, or Modern Witchcraft.  We are a polytheistic religion, worshiping the Divine in the forms of a God and a Goddess.  We believe in the sacredness of the earth and the interconnectedness of all living things upon it.  

I consider myself a ritualist. I do not require that the couples I work with be practitioners of my faith - however a mutual respect of beliefs is imperative. I specialize in crafting rituals that blend together various traditions to form a ceremony that honors the individual paths that the couple walks.   During my years of practice, I have worked with couples whose religious backgrounds involved with Jewish, Christian, Moslem, Shinto, Hindu as well as Pagan and Wiccan beliefs. No matter what the faith,  the heart of any wedding ceremony is the same - love and both the recognition and celebration of a shared commitment.

I have been a practitioner of Wicca for over 18 years, earning the Degree of High Priestess in the Protean/Gardnerian tradition seven years ago.  My clergy credentials are through the Covenant of the Goddess.  If you have any questions, I would be happy to discuss with you my background and training. To learn more about Wicca and the Covenant of the Goddess, please go to http://www.cog.org

Laura Wildman-Hanlon with Vanessa & Isaac Paulman

Warfield House, Charlemont, MA

September 29, 2001