Put in Bay island resident, Chaplain Maisie Ruchala performs wedding ceremonies, vow renewal, and same sex marriages. Make your island wedding ceremony unique with our planning guidelines.
Wedding Information
Whether you are looking for information on a simple island wedding for the two of you or for a large wedding with several attendants and many guests, Put-in-Bay can accommodate you. Island Wedding Services provides your complete guide to planning your wedding ceremony, including suggested island wedding locations, and links to Ohio Marriage Laws, marriage license, catering and halls, accommodations, transportation, and more.
Chaplain Maisie Ruchala
Maisie Ruchala of Island Wedding Services, is an ordained chaplain from the World Christian Ministries and is licensed by the state of Ohio. She has performed more than 500 weddings over the past 14 years. Island Wedding Services is a member of the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce. A retired social worker, Chaplain Ruchala has maintained a summer home on the island for more than 25 years and moved to Put-in-Bay permanently in 2000. Maisie received her Bachelor in Education from Kent State University and was employed by the Summit County and the Stark County Departments of Human Services for 30 years. Her job in social services involved Child Care, Volunteer Services and Adult Protection Services.
Wedding Ceremony
You can choose from sample ceremonies or customize your own. Our goal is to help you create a ceremony that reflects the two of you to make your special day unique. Chaplain Maisie Ruchala will meet with you personally to help you plan your day and will assist you in writing your vows, give a special blessing and suggest special readings and music. If you are not able to personally meet with the Chaplain, she is available to review the information by telephone or email.
Making Your Ceremony Unique
Samples of different portions of the wedding ceremony, including the Opening, Exchange of Vows, Exchange of Rings, etc. are available for your selection to make your ceremony perfect for you. Click here to begin planning your island wedding.
