Will Fry & Scarlett Hanna married by comedian Russell Brand..

[Smurf]

:The list of celebrities deciding to become ordained as a minister to marry couples in unorthodox ceremonies seems to be growing even longer. People like David Byrne of thr Talking Heads, Mike Nesmith of the Monkees, and comedian Kathy Griffin have already had the opportunity to perform a modern wedding ceremony as a minister ordained online. Now actor and comedian Russell Brand can be added to the list of celebrity ministers, and it would seem that Brand obtained his ordination credential from the Universal Life Church.

Brand recently decided to officiate a wedding ceremony during one of his stand-up gigs at a casino in Santa Barbara, California. The lucky couple were Scarlett and Will De Boor.

Unfortunately the words chosen by the cheeky British humorist cannot be enumerated here in their entirety without permanently scarring the delicate eardrums of young children, but suffice it to say that the unorthodox ceremony was replete with an assortment of irreverent, prurient quips in which bride and groom promised to love and cherish one another, despite their many unnamed foibles as a modern-day couple.

To be certain, the off-the-wall exchange will challenge many people’s ideas of modern wedding vowws. However, the De Boors will be able to say that theirs was a perfectly legal wedding ceremony, since ordination is more or less a formality in the United States now, unlike in Brand’s homeland of Great Britain.

Apparently Brand decided to get ordained online in the Universal Life Church. At least, British comedy news magazine Chortle suggested as much in their article on the ceremony when they wrote, “The Universal Life Church has ordained more than 20 million people for free online, and many states, including California, allow ministers to conduct legal marriages.”

Because it is now easier for people to become a wedding officiant online for free in the United States, the De Boors will be able to say that theirs was a perfectly legal wedding ceremony, and Brand, that his role as ordained wedding officiant is perfectly legitimate, thanks to laws protecting against discrimination on the basis of religion.

http://blog.themonastery.org/2011/08/russell-brand-performs-wedding-ceremony/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxCLjOxKE3s&feature=share

http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2011/08/06/13767/russell_brand_performs_a_wedding

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3739980/Russell-marries-in-Santa-Barbara.html

[BunnySkull]

Scarlett has made a couple of trips to the states to meet up with different ex-Scioentologists in the last two years. I know she and her childs father broke up around the time she went public and that must have been extremely difficult, but I hope she's not rushing into a series of rebound relationships. Will seems like a terrific guy so I do hope this is a healthy, happy thing for both of them.

Anyone else know how common it is for ex-scientologist to meet and become a couple after being in the cult? (I believe Emma and her love are happily the fruit of that type of situation.) I wonder if being in the cult is such a life altering experience that it can be the basis for a very strong common ground and bond btw two people? Funny, when I think of the few examples I can they also seem to be between people who came from similar levels of involvement too. (I.e. Will & Scarlett were both second generation Scios and I believe both were also in the SO. Another couple I can think of were both one time staff at different orgs.) All met after their involvement in the cult, not during it. Be interesting to see how many people here know or are part of similar relationships.

[Lurker5]

Congrats, Scarlett and Will :bravo: :handinhand::grouphug::dance2::cheers2:

[BunnySkull]

EDIT: I WAS DEAD WRONG.

I never imagined anything involving Russel Brand would be serious but apparently not. He did preform a real wedding with those vows he read. I had early posted this was a skit or joke on stage during one of his performances - and yes I even watched the video it and still believed that. My mistake.

[Dulloldfart]

Just so no one gets the wrong idea because they didn't bother to click on the link or have a chance to read the story - no one really got married. It was Russell Brand doing a stand up skit about marriage vows with audience members participation - he happened to select Will and Scarlet from the audience.

On her FB page (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=529295127) she says she's married to him. Lots of comments and congrats around 1 August.

Paul

[Lurker5]

Oh - I wondered . . . Did not click link - sorry no time.

[Ladybird]

We are still together almost 30 years later after being united in marriage by a scientology "minister" at a muster at Flag. If the words "scientology" + "minister" don't make you giggle you need to have your funny bone adjusted.

Bottom line is "This is IT!" This is your life! Live it! Make the most of it!

Congratulations to the happy couple! I wish them all the very best!

[Ladybird]

This is dedicated to Will and Scarlett and all of us who are lucky enough to find each other.

http://youtu.be/NGorjBVag0I

[Smurf]

Just so no one gets the wrong idea because they didn't bother to click on the link or have a chance to read the story - no one really got married. It was Russell Brand doing a stand up skit about marriage vows with audience members participation - he happened to select Will and Scarlet from the audience.

You're incorrect. The ceremony was arranged prior to Russell going on stage. RB is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church.. credentials which one can receive online for $50.00 (I, too, have credentials) and they are legally recognized in California & other states.

Will is employed at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA, where the ceremony took place.

Will confirmed the above on his Facebook. He & Scarlett took the last name of De Boer (mispelled in the articles) which is his mother's maiden name.

[BunnySkull]

You're incorrect. The ceremony was arranged prior to Russell going on stage. RB is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church.. credentials which one can receive online for $50.00 (I, too, have credentials) and they are legally recognized in California & other states.

Will is employed at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA, where the ceremony took place.

Will confirmed the above on his Facebook. He & Scarlett took the last name of De Boer (mispelled in the articles) which is his mother's maiden name.

My apologies, I will correct it. I never imagined that it would be serious with Russell Brand involved - I thought it was satire especially when I read heard the vows - which were I guess supposed to be funny (and I'm sure were to his fans) but now seem very tacky if it was the real deal.

I guess I just never imagined a legit wedding would involve a casino, two drink minimum audience and comedian - unless of course you're on a Vegas bender.

[Ladybird]

My apologies, I will correct it. I never imagined that it would be serious with Russell Brand involved - I thought it was satire especially when I read heard the vows - which were I guess supposed to be funny (and I'm sure were to his fans) but now seem very tacky if it was the real deal.

I guess I just never imagined a legit wedding would involve a casino, two drink minimum audience and comedian - unless of course you're on a Vegas bender.

I could say something but I won't.

[Opter]

We are still together almost 30 years later after being united in marriage by a scientology "minister" at a muster at Flag. If the words "scientology" + "minister" don't make you giggle you need to have your funny bone adjusted.

Bottom line is "This is IT!" This is your life! Live it! Make the most of it!

Congratulations to the happy couple! I wish them all the very best!



We are still happily married, in spite of Scientology.

I wish the new couple only the best.


Opter

[Free to shine]

Congratulations Scarlett and Will, may you bring each other the love and comfort that your upbringing did not. :thumbsup:

[SweetnessandLight]

Ooooh, I've been there! :thumbsup: Santa Ynez is a very lovely area...

Wishing the happy couple many years of wedded bliss, security and comfort in each other. Also LOTS of kids, so that they can create the happy family that was denied to them in Scientology! :happydance:

Many Blessings! :happydance: