About
I am a church-ordained minister, and I happily honor marriage equality, so all are welcome to inquire, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or religious preference (including none - I am happy to provide secular marriage ceremonies).
I've been told that the personalization I offer couples has made a real difference in their wedding experience. I often hear, "That was the best wedding ceremony I've ever attended." and that is a high compliment! But I also know it's not about ME. It's about focusing the ceremony on who the couple is and the commitment they're making during that ceremony!
I customize the ceremony to the couple. I do not have a 'canned' message or ceremony. We work together to have the ceremony they want and deserve on their wedding day.
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Ceremony type
Service type / affiliation
Number of guests
Need help writing vows
Ceremony language(s)
Officiant needed at rehearsal
Reviews
Bethany C.
Kristie D.
Piper W.
Ashley B.
Regina S.
Roylene
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It is highly personalized by the couple's wants and needs. I like to find out at least enough information about the couple to engage those who attend the wedding; I know that not everyone who attends will know both the people getting married, and I believe it's my job to make the ceremony meaningful for all those present! Feel free to contact me for more information.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been an ordained minister for 17 years, and weddings are the most joyous of all the sacraments I've performed. I personalize each ceremony; there is no "cookie cutter" marriage and there's no "cookie cutter" wedding!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My pricing takes into consideration the number of hours needed for preparation, travel, and the event(s) itself. I customize the price each time to accommodate for the number of hours my services are requested.
How did you get started in this business?
My start as an officiant began when I was "called" into the priesthood in 2003. Since then, I've been fortunate enough to be asked by friends and family to officiate weddings. This is not a business to me; it's a joyful calling.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with couples embarking on their first marriages (some with and some without children yet), couples embarking on their second marriages with divorce or widowhood in their past, same-gender couples, and non-binary couples. Love is love, and it's a blessing to see it shared!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I married college sweethearts who reconnected 30 years later. They never forgot that intense romantic love they'd had, and they rekindled it with the maturity and life experience that only come from living a full life. They blessed my life with their refreshed love and commitment.
I am planning my own wedding for November 2020, and that's exciting, too!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Seek someone who will incorporate WHO YOU ARE into your ceremony. I believe it's important to include your own personalities and information into the ceremony so everyone is engaged and everyone gets a sense of who you both are.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is it you're really requesting? Are you okay with a stock/standard ceremony - if so, you will pay less for the service, and that's absolutely fine with many couples. Are you asking for someone to take charge so you can relax and enjoy your special day - if so, you will pay more, but it will enable you to focus on your own experience and not worry so much about the logistics of the day.
Some questions to ask:
* Why is your price so high (or low)?
* How many times will we need to talk with you, and for how long?
* How do we pay you, and when?
* What can you do to make my wedding day less stressful?
* Is there anything you do that others don't, and vice versa?