Spike Gillespie has been joyfully performing weddings and commitment ceremonies since 2006. She has performed hundreds of ceremonies and many testimonials praising her work can be found at www.SpikeGillespie.com. 

Spike is the author of six books and her journalism has appeared in print and all over the Internet both nationally and locally in, among other publications: The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Real Simple, The Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, The Austinist, Texas Monthly, and many other places. With nearly 30 years of experience as a professional, award-winning writer, Spike is delighted to use her skills to help you fashion a highly personalized ceremony. As a public speaker with many years of stage performances and KUT commentary under her belt, she is perfectly comfortable in front of your gathered family and friends. Spike brings to each ceremony the perfect balance of confidence, reverence, warmth, and lightheartedness. 

Spike also brings an open heart to all ceremonies and is happy to perform whatever style wedding you are seeking. From short, simple, straightforward, and traditional to utterly unique, you can count on her to incorporate all requested elements. Spike does not ever proselytize-- this is your wedding and it will be created and performed precisely as you request. Spike is more than happy to include mixed-religious elements, spirituality, no religion whatsoever, touching rituals, dogs, small children, multi-culturism-- whatever your heart desires. Her goal is to magnify the joy of your happy occasion by helping to come up with and then delivering with delight the words that will unite you in marriage and perfectly reflect your feelings for one another and your commitment to marriage. 

Spike is glad to meet in person to answer any questions you have and give you a feel for her so you can decide with certainty if she's just the right fit for your wedding.