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Your wedding ceremony should reflect who you are - your love & your relationship.  Let me make your special day into one that you and your family will never forget with an original wedding ceremony.

ec·lec·tic Selecting or choosing from various sources. Not following any one system, but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems. un·ion The act of uniting two or more things.

I will create a ceremony that embodies the love and passion of your relationship, while still capturing the individuality and personalities of both parties. I take elements and rituals from your backgrounds and weave them into your love story to create a unique ceremony just for your wedding.

Of course, this is your wedding, and you have the ultimate control. I will create this unique ceremony based on the parameters you give me. All traditions and backgrounds are accepted and honored. The possibilities for the ceremony are nearly endless! I can also suggest rituals or ceremonies to include if you are looking for ideas, as well as help you with your vows, and readings.

The ceremony will be original, touching, and beautiful, and one that you, as well as your family and friends, will remember forever.

I am a Celebrant and non-denominational minister, and legal to perform weddings in New Jersey. I provide unlimited consultations on your ceremony script until you are happy with it. In addition, if you’d like a rehearsal, I can provide one for you.

The central theme of the ceremony will be your love story; the original tale of what events have brought you both to where you are today. Indeed, your wedding is just the beginning of this story, and I would be honored to help guide you into this next chapter.

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Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site? Yes, I can perform the ceremony at any location that you choose - including a reception hall, park, restaurant, or your home!

Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony including the vows? It's all flexible! I will work with you to create the PERFECT and exact ceremony you are looking for. No detail is too small, and it will be just as you want it - down to the last word!

Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired? Everything in my ceremonies is custom written - if you'd like to write your own vows, I will give you inspiration and guidance to create your own original and beautiful vows.

Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose? No, but I can help you with poems, readings, and vows, if you'd like.

Do you require that pre-marital counseling be done? No, I do not require or perform pre-marital counseling of any kind.

Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals? Yes, we can rehearse the ceremony at your venue or another agreed upon location.

Additional Questions and Answers

What are your fees?
My fee varies for each ceremony and ranges from $450-700.  Each ceremony I write is unique, and all fees are quoted on an individual basis.  This fee includes, but is not limited to:
-An original wedding ceremony, including your custom love story
-Unlimited email and phone consultations
-Research and resource materials
-Travel expenses
-Rehearsal or final consultation meeting (if requested)
-Day of consulting with your venue, wedding planner, photographer, DJ, and anyone else involved in the ceremony!
-Officiating on the day of
-Mailing expenses for the license

I also offer non-custom weddings - you get to choose the vows, ring vows, and readings, which I will place into a standard ceremony for you.  Please email me for more information.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date, and due when we sign the contract.

What is a Celebrant?
A Celebrant is a trained ceremony expert! The Celebrant’s mission is to create a ceremony that reflects the needs, beliefs, cultural background, value, and tastes of those involved.  More information on Celebrancy can be found at the Celebrant USA Foundation’s website.

Are you a real minister?
Yes, I am an ordained non-denominational minister, and legal to perform marriages in the state of New Jersey.

What’s the process like?  How do you write our ceremony if you don’t know us?
We’ll meet for an informal interview, where I can share information with you, and learn about your needs and desires for your wedding.  From there, you’ll get "homework" - an in depth worksheet you’ll each fill out that will help me get to know you and understand exactly what you are looking for.  I’ll then write your ceremony for you, and send the draft to you for approval.  I am available to rehearse the ceremony with you, and will officiate the ceremony on your wedding day.  Throughout the process, I am available for unlimited phone and email consultations.

Do I get to read the ceremony beforehand?
Yes!  I will take information from our discussions and a worksheet I give out to create your ceremony.  Drafts will be sent to you via email, and I offer unlimited consultations on these drafts.  When it comes to the ceremony, there will be no surprises on your wedding day.

Should I write my own vows?
Writing your own vows can be a beautiful personal detail to your wedding ceremony.  I can help you to create and write your vows.  If you’d prefer not to, I can offer suggestions for vows.

Do you perform civil unions?
Yes! I would be honored to preside over your civil union.

Can we have a glass breaking/wine/unity candle/broom jumping/handfasting ritual in our ceremony?
I would love to integrate any rituals or traditions into your ceremony that you’d like.  If I am not familiar with the ritual, I will research it for you.  That’s the beautiful thing about writing your own wedding ceremony - you can personalize it to your own taste and tradition, and include rituals to really make it your own.

Can you perform a Renewal of Vows?
A Renewal of Vows is a wonderful ceremony honoring your relationship and marriage, and celebrating your life together.  I would be happy to work with you and create a unique ceremony for your vow renewal.

How do I change my name?
After the wedding ceremony, obtain an official copy of your wedding license from the town hall/registrar where your wedding was performed.  Get more than one - you never know when a bureau may need to keep a copy, or if you need to mail it somewhere.  You can use this document to change your name with Social Security, the DMV, and your bank account.  Some credit cards may not require proof of the marriage - you simply need to call to have them change your name. 

How do I get my license?
All of the information can be found on New Jersey’s website: 
How to apply for your wedding license.  
How to apply for a civil union license.

Your ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the wedding.  A Celebrant ceremony really takes the custom wedding to the next step - your wedding ceremony will absolutely be on that your friends and family will never forget.  Don't understimate the importance of a wonderful wedding ceremony during your planning!