Officiant

Anniversaries, Christenings, Engagement Parties, LGBT Weddings / Ceremonies, Sweet 16s

2002

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Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony

Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoist

Yes

Absolutely! In fact, most of my ceremonies are outdoors in nature.

Typically I wear a black dress or pants with black jacket or robe. However, for themed ceremonies, I will certainly discuss the attire with you beforehand. It's YOUR ceremony; I want you to feel comfortable!

Yes. In fact, after speaking with you a bit about your beliefs and lifestyle and what you want from your ceremony, I will come up with one to present to you for feedback. I have many different passages and readings, choice of vows etc. I have some couples who want to write their entire ceremony, and I am happy to practice it aloud many times to be quite familiar with it when the time comes to read it.

Yes, see above.

I have many readings from which you MAY choose, but you are certainly not required to. If you have a certain poem/song/passage you want to include, I am happy to do so.

As short as 5 minutes for those last-minute nuptials (usually locals), up to 20 minutes if you're including a couple of optional rituals. The typical ceremony is about 12 minutes. It's the preparation beforehand that's important!

No. You are adults and can make your own decision about whether to marry.

Yes.

No. I am comfortable using one if you want to provide one, but my voice carries well. Even at ocean ceremonies with 100 guests, folks were able to hear me. I will position you so the guests can hear me without you feeling like I am shouting in your ears... : )

Most of my ceremonies are outdoors, so we can be 'surrounded by the beauty of nature'.  Be sure to consider this when deciding what shoes to wear, and it might be nice to let your guests know that high heels might not be that easy to walk in on soft grass or sand.  Perhaps a little sheet tucked into the wedding invitations mentioning that they remember sunscreen and wear comfortable/appropriate shoes would be in order.

Although I've only had rain during one ceremony out of over 125 I've performed, always be prepared for wind or rain.  I am always ready to perform the ceremony in any type of weather, but YOU may not be.  Consider having umbrellas or a contingency plan.

Don't expect small children to necessarily behave as you would like them to.  If including them in the ceremony (such as Flower Girl, Ring Bearer, or a Family Sandblending), be prepared to proceed without them doing their part.  You can either have an 'alternate' or just do something different (e.g. rings on table or given to Best Man/Maid of Honor; no flowers strewn or have them strewn by someone else).  And don't get upset with them; think of the stress on their young minds in this situation!  : )

You might consider planning on the actual start time of the ceremony to be 10 minutes after the time on the invitations, so latecomers don't disrupt the ceremony.

Music is harder to do at most outdoor venues.  Unless it's at a motel or golf course, there probably won't be any electricity.

If you have any other questions and concerns, I'm glad to help as part of the process of putting together a ceremony that you will love!