Light The Pond: Paper Lantern Ceremony 2025-11-29

Light The Pond: Paper Lantern Ceremony

Saturday, November 29th | 6:30 pm -8:00 pm

Join us for a heartwarming evening as we celebrate family, connection, and light at Lanterns on the Pond, a magical paper lantern ceremony set against the peaceful backdrop of glowing waters.

Families can personalize and release their own floating lanterns in a beautiful shared moment of reflection, hope, and joy. Capture the magic with photo ops featuring characters from Tangled, perfect for kids (and grown-up fans, too!).

Enjoy a live music set that blends soft acoustic and ambient sounds, creating the perfect zen-inspired atmosphere. Adults can sip and savor from our a la carte wine bar, while little ones get creative at our kids? craft station?making lanterns, glowing art, and sweet keepsakes.

Come early, stay late, and make memories that shine.

TIMELINE:

6:30 PM | Members and guests arrive, pick up their lanterns to start building and writing

7:00 pm | Lanterns go into the Water (We will be playing "I SEE THE LIGHT" from the movie Tangled during this time.

7:20 pm | Activities: Kids Craft, Photo op, Lawn Games

8:00 pm | Lantern ceremony ends

THINGS TO BRING:

Blanket or Lawn Chairs ? For comfortable seating near the pond during the ceremony and live music.

Sweater or Light Jacket ? Evenings by the water can get chilly.

Reusable Water Bottle ? Stay hydrated while you enjoy the festivities (water stations available).

Camera or Phone ? To capture magical moments, including photo ops with Tangled characters and glowing lanterns on the water.

Comfortable Shoes ? There may be some walking on grass or uneven ground.

Bug Spray ? Just in case?it is by a pond!

IDEAS OF WHAT TO WRITE ON YOUR LANTERNS:

In Memory Of

• ?In loving memory of Grandma Rose. Forever in our hearts.?
• ?For Dad, who taught me to shine.?
• ?We miss you every day, but tonight we see your light.?
• ?Gone but never forgotten.?

Wishes & Hopes

• ?May our family always stay close.?
• ?I wish for peace and healing.?
• ?A new beginning starts tonight.?
• ?Let love guide the way.?

Gratitude

• ?Thank you for this beautiful life.?
• ?Grateful for this moment with my family.?
• ?To everyone who supports me?you are my light.?
• ?Thank you, universe, for second chances.?

Letting Go / Healing

• ?Tonight, I release what no longer serves me.?
• ?Goodbye to fear. Hello to freedom.?
• ?Letting go of pain, making room for peace.?
• ?From grief, we grow.?

Affirmations & Personal Mantras

• ?I am enough.?
• ?I choose joy.?
• ?Light lives in me.?
• ?Every day is a chance to begin again.?

Family & Love

• ?Together, we shine brightest.?
• ?For my children: may your paths always be lit.?
• ?Love surrounds us, even in the dark.?
• ?Wherever we are, we?re never alone.?

COMPLIMENTARY TO ATTEND

RSVP REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER AMOUNT OF LANTERNS

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