ABOUT ME
AUTHOR
My name is Rev Sherry Harrison. I was married in a small chapel in Yuma, Arizona – years ago – 1976, as a matter of fact. I was so in love with the tiny space, it stuck with me. After my children graduated, I just kept building my own chapel in my head. Eventually, I got a job with a gentleman who owned an old church. He officiated at this church and held receptions in the basement using his catering business. I learned a lot. After one year, he sold his church. It was time for me to jump into my dream and open my own little wedding chapel.
I was able to touch the lives of over 800 couples and am so proud of how happy I made them. My concept was always to make a small wedding still feel like they had their dream wedding, for an affordable price. It wasn’t about getting rich, it was about giving something beautiful for them to look back on, as I had, with my own little wedding, in a little wedding chapel.
My research on wedding scripts lead me to write my own more modern, inclusive, but still very beautiful ceremony. It started out with the basic, non-denominational one pager. Every time a couple asked for something, I researched and added it as an option. So, my first book is the culmination of all those options in ceremonial order.
My second book came about because I wanted others to know what I had learned from my chapel about being a good host and business owner. I felt compelled to share my tips and considerations for wedding couples, planners or chapel owners to make their guests/customers feel welcomed.
AWARDS
On April 6, 2010, Rev Sherry Harrison, Owner and Officiant, was recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in business management. She attributes her success to her children who give her the support and encouragement she needs to bring her dreams about. The success of her business is due to her kindness and acceptance of all people.
As a certified Reverend, in her position, she scheduled weddings, prepared all wedding packages, maintained supplies, which included decorating signature unity candles, printing DVD covers, greeting guests, performing ceremonies, filling out Marriage Licenses, recording Marriage Registrar Names and Court Numbers, and coordinating all maintenance upkeeps.
She hopes to be a prominent resource for beginning officiants starting out and for the couples who want a wedding ceremony that is all-inclusive.