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Based in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants are a team of certified wedding officiants. Their mission is to work closely with clients to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that honors all aspects of a couple's relationship. They believe the wedding ceremony should be the highlight of the wedding day and the beginning of the celebration! Donna began this work in 2014 after the passing of the Marriage Equality Act, officiating for two men in their 70s. This principle of equality and exceptional ceremonies for all have remained at the core of all they do. Donna and her team are endorsed Humanist Celebrants and are all Masters Certified through Celebrant Academy.

Services Offered

Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants tailor their ceremonies to be deeply personal for their couples, whether they're creating and officiating an intimate elopement or a grand ceremony. A warm and inclusive environment is created so every guest feels like they're part of the celebration. With training in Rituals, Public Speaking, and Ceremony Writing, the Lehigh Valley Celebrants will craft a joyful, unforgettable ceremony with laughter and happy tears.

They have multilingual Celebrants who are able to officiate in Spanish, French, and Greek.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$975

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$375

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
French
Spanish
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Reviews of Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants

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Elizabeth B. Sent on 09/01/2024
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Worth Every Single Penny

I can’t speak highly enough of Laura, who officiated our July 25, 2024 wedding. From the very first meeting, she was warm, helpful, and informative. She responded quickly to all of our (many!) questions and concerns throughout the entire process as well. The ceremony that she created felt like a perfect reflection of the two of us. My now-husband made the mistake of reading the ceremony draft for the first time in public and immediately started to tear-up! Laura’s presentation of our ceremony was exactly the way we talked about beforehand; we wanted our ceremony to feel romantic and joyful with a bit of levity and she delivered exactly that. Laura helped us create a ceremony that was just what we hoped for. On the day, so many of our friends and family noted that the ceremony was one of the most beautiful they’d been to. Just this past week, one of our friends texted to tell me she thought back to our ceremony as she was walking down the street to work, and she felt happy tears welling up again. Even though Laura had to work with us entirely on video call (we employed her services from half-way across the country), she made everything a breeze!
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Mia A. Sent on 08/10/2024
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We had a beautiful custom wedding ceremony courtesy of Irene

We chose Lehigh Valley Celebrants for our wedding at the Glasbern Inn in April 2024, and we were absolutely thrilled with their services. It was a true pleasure working with Irene Blough. She was exceptionally professional and organized throughout the entire process, ensuring we stayed on track. Irene was generous with her time, working with us remotely to create a highly customized, mostly secular ceremony. The ceremony itself was beautiful and ran smoothly. We highly recommend her services to any couple looking for a non-traditional ceremony. -- James & Mia Walther
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Matt G. Sent on 06/22/2024
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10/10 Hire Kiera!!

We hired Lehigh Valley celebrants and worked with Kiera and she was an absolute 10/10. We seriously couldn’t have been happier with the entire process. Our initial meeting with Kiera was great and informative. We gave her some information about our journey to marriage and she took it and ran! When she sent us back our draft, both my wife and I teared up because she was truly able to put out story and feelings into words. She kept it light hearted (because that’s our personalities) but really hit home with the sentimental aspects. We can’t say enough good things about Kiera, she did not disappoint. The guests were impressed with the way she captivated the room and the compliments funneled in. You won’t regret using Lehigh Valley Celebrants, and if possible, request Kiera!!!! She made our day perfect.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Armen Elliott Photography Armen Elliott Photography Wedding Photographers

Donna Forsythe is an articulate, sensitive wedding officiant whose understated, joyful presence makes a wedding ceremony so heartwarming for couples and guests. I highly recommend her services for your special event.

E. Ashley Photography E. Ashley Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked with Donna on a January 1st elopement this year and she was simply fantastic. Her ability to capture the core of a couple's love is just beautiful! I look forward to her officiating my own wedding this October!

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