Reverend Tanya K. Young
Reverend Young is a native North Carolinian that has lived on the Outer Banks for over four decades. She is a non-denominational minister offering non-traditional spiritual ceremonies that are touched with scripture or prayer, as well as non-religious ceremonies that are focused on love and commitment. She can assist in creating a ceremony rich with personal touches reflecting the couples culture, personality and spirituality. Reverend Young encourages couples to participate in creating their ceremony by adding special passages and writing their own vows, making the ceremony a reflection of them. She listens carefully to what has meaning for you and what will make your wedding unique.
She approaches all weddings in a contemporary intimacy.” The couples that seek my services are not comfortable with “traditional” church affiliation and desire a meaningful spiritual alternative. Although I am very spiritual, I do not require that you share my views. During the ceremony, I will reflect the words and feelings of the couple. I offer direction that reflects the heart of the couple. This could be on the oceanfront or any outside location, a private home, or another appropriate location that speaks of the couples joined personality.” Each ceremony is held to the utmost dignity without giving up the relaxed celebratory mood of the “Big Day”.
Reverend Young continues,” I specialize in ceremonies of two parties that desire a meaningful declaration of their union together. The couple must have a complete understanding of their commitment to each other and be comfortable with it. I am able to assist in blending all types of background into one formal moment. Second marriages and blended families deserve the same care and reverence as the first one. Renewing vows at monumental anniversaries, or just to recommit to each other, are special occasions that deserve the same type of reverence and dignity.”
She continues, “ I base my work and life on the perspective best voiced by Francis David, a wise teacher from the 16th century who said- We need not believe alike to love alike- We are all humans, being and becoming, and our spirits connect on a level deeper than the superficial differences of personal theology, lifestyle, economic status or profession. I believe in a spirituality of HOPE. not that “I sure hope it’s a sunny day,” kind of approach, but a radical way of living that says, YES, no matter how difficult times may get, no matter how bleak the day, I will live as if there can be something better. I will live as if I believe that GOOD will triumph over its opposite and LOVE will win out over fear.”
Whether your ceremony is your first or your last, Reverend Young will assist in creating a “Ceremony that Reflects the Heart.”