| After the guests are seated, the priestesses wait with their standards at the center of the spiral, at the perimeter of the great floral mound. A priestess becons to two pairs of men. The men lift the floral mound above their heads. The priestesses afix the standards under the floral canopy, which now serves as a chuppa. |
Committed couples Kevin & AJ, and Zeke & Jay, help raise the chuppa. |
| Two priestesses erect an altar under the chuppa and light a candle. Four priestesses invite the elements of nature to join the circle and light a candle in each of the cardinal entry points at the perimeter of the assembly area. Two priestesses bless and purify the spiral path with incense and salt water. |
Kristen smudges the spiral. |
| Two girls scatter flower petals on the spiral path in preparation for the brides. |
Flower girls Gracie and Tess lead the way for the bridal parties. |