Rev Benae - Ceremonies for Life • Offbeat Wed (was Offbeat Bride)

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I was born in Houston, Texas from a lineage consisting of First American shamans and traders, as well as ancient and medieval Welsh peoples. <img class="wp-image-369401 alignright" src="https://offbeatwed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/headin_to_a_weddin-copy-400x493.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="345" />

Often found striding up to ceremonies in my black cowboy boots, I am a native Texan and a conundrum to many.

Raised in a "progressive" Southern Baptist household, dancing, smoking, and a little cussin' here and there were allowed. So were the occasional drink and public display of affection, as well as independent thought.  You're thinking by now, "Not very churchy." <em>GOOD!</em>
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<p class="font_8">Well, let's just say behind the "Reverend Benae" persona lies a host of unique relatives, contradictions, and complications that formed the unique and spiritual woman I am today -- some might say a hippie cowpoke!</p>
<p class="font_8">As a young girl, instead of having tea parties with my teddy bears, I instead performed weddings with Barbies, Kens, Pokey &amp; Gumby-- and cats and dogs. Thank goodness I eventually grew up!<img class=" wp-image-369486 alignleft" src="https://offbeatwed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wedding-barbie.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="223" /></p>
<p class="font_8">Around 1994, I was invited to a commitment ceremony in Austin, Texas, and was forever changed by the experience. The shaman-officiant conducted the ceremony to a teary-eyed backyard congregation, joining two people in love and life in a way I had never known. It was at that time I secretly wished I could do the same for people and have since made my wishes come true. In 2005, I received my ordination and haven't looked back since!</p>

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