Sunflower Weddings & Relationship Village
Celebrating, Inspiring & Coaching Since 1989
Rev. Carolyn Carpenter, MSC, LRC
Reverend Carolyn Carpenter, MA, MSC, LRC
Carolyn has been supporting people in various stages of personal, relational and spiritual development for 25 years. She has been officiating custom wedding and life ceremonies for 21 years and still absolutely loves getting to know new couples each season. A 1989 graduate of The New Seminary in New York City, she has a Master's degree in Spiritual Counseling and Interfaith Ministry, and was ordained at St. John the Divine Church in New York City. She also holds certifications in a variety of personal growth and relationship education trainings.
She is very knowledgeable in New Thought, World Religions, and Ancient Wisdom teachings and rituals. In addition to officiating ceremonies, Carolyn is a freelance New Thought Minister, Relationship Coach, Hospice Chaplain, Spiritual and Mind/Body Counselor, Author, Speaker and Seminar Leader.
Prior to moving to Colorado in 2001 Carolyn was very involved in the Natural Products industry. As a Nutritional Psychotherapist and Personal Health Chef (The Dinner Diva) she collaborated with numerous wholistic medical doctors, chiropractors, and acupunturists in New Jersey and New York. She taught whole foods cooking classes and lifestyle change skills to clients, schools, hospitals and chefs. One of her favorite accomplishments was creating and managing the first healthy school lunch program in New Jersey in January of 1994. It was called Healthy Transitions.
She enjoys hiking, walking, running and dancing, and sings opera, blues and big band music (in the car and shower), as well as deepening her meditation and spiritual practice. She has two adult children and two small grandsons, Owen and Kinsman.
Reverend Girard Sheffield, MS
“See first that this grand design is wise and just: that ascertained, pursue it resolutely; do not for one repulse forego the purpose that you resolved to effect.” --- Shakespeare
Reverend Girard is an ordained Non-Denominational minister who has been performing non-denominational wedding ceremonies for over 7 years. He is a graduate of the Ceremony Celebrant & Ritual Arts program at Sunflower Weddings. His long-time career as a Trade Show/Event Planner brings excellent organizational and management skills to the ceremony process.
His joy is listening deeply to couples in order to learn what is truly important to them and unique to their lives and ceremony. It is then his honor to perform a jointly crafted and meaningful ceremony that reflects their vision. He brings a spirit of enthusiasm and adventure to his work as a Wedding Officiant and Celebrant.
Reverend Girard lives in Boulder County, Colorado and is the proud father of 2 grown sons. He completed 11 marathons throughout the US and remains physically active with running, biking and swimming. He also does significant volunteer work for local non-profit and church organizations.