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1802 Westfield Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Warm, open and friendly wedding officiant serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.  Offering several wedding packages to accommodate your needs and budgets and offering personalized service.  Willing to travel to your location.  Working with you to create a unique and beautiful wedding ceremony that reflects your personal beliefs and values!  For more information (photos, testimonials, personal bio and fee schedule), go to www.innerpeaceministries.net.

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 We recently had the pleasure of meeting and working with Rev. Theresa Gilberti from Inner Peace Ministries. From the moment you begin speaking with Theresa, there is that warm feeling that you have known her forever. She takes the time to learn about each couple, how they met and how they see their ceremony being created. Her gentle nature makes choosing an officiant an easy and enjoyable process. By working with Theresa, you will find her a completely genuine and caring individual that takes the time to ensure your wedding day is perfect and is a true reflection of your beliefs and love for one another.

Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony
 
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Christian (no denomination), Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Presbyterian, Jewish
 
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
Yes
 
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Will travel to your location--an inside or outside wedding venue, your backyard, living room, deck, park, etc.
 
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Absolutely--we will craft a ceremony that reflects you!
 
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
Absolutely
 
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
I have some readings to choose from, but you may include your own or we can look for other readings, if you wish.
 
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
No I do not. I offer this service if you wish to take advantage of pre-marital sessions, but it is not a requirement.
 
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
Yes, however, I need advance notice and there is an additional fee in some instances (one package includes a rehearsal option).

Additional Questions and Answers

Please go to my website at www.innerpeaceministries.net for more information about "Choosing An Officiant" and FAQ's, along with a posted article from The Patriot News on September 23, 2007 that includes a partial interview.

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HOW TO LOCATE AND CHOOSE A WEDDING OFFICIANT

 

By Reverend Theresa Gilberti

 

If you are having your wedding ceremony at a location other than a church (such as a reception site or outdoors), you will need the services of a Wedding Officiant to perform the ceremony.  A Wedding Officiant is an ordained minister who is authorized to perform ceremonies by their religious organization or church.

 

To locate a Wedding Officiant, you can utilize the internet and various wedding vendor sites, such as AllWedding.com, WedPlan.com, The Gathering Guide or WeddingWire.com.  You may also ask the Catering Manager or Wedding Coordinator at your reception site for a referral or recommendation.  Many keep lists of various vendors as a courtesy to brides and grooms.

 

Here are a few suggestions as to how to find and choose a Wedding Officiant that is compatible with your needs and wishes:

 

·        Is the Officiant willing to be interviewed to allow you to ask questions regarding their skills, experience and philosophy?

·        Can the Officiant provide you with references?

·        Are you more comfortable with a male or female Officiant?  Is this important to you?

·        How much interaction would you need with the Officiant in planning your ceremony?  Are they available to you with any questions or concerns you might have?

·        Consider the Officiant’s personality—do you want someone who is warm and friendly or would you prefer someone who is formal and restrained?

·        Is the Officiant willing to travel to your location, and if so, are there travel expenses involved?

 

In the end it comes down to your sense of comfort with the individual and the degree of interaction you want and need.  Trust your judgment!  Most of us are able to get a “feel” for a person as to whether they are a good fit for our needs and purpose.

 

One final piece of advice—book your Wedding Officiant as soon as you choose your reception site and time!  Once you have your reception site and an officiant, the remaining vendors or providers (flowers, music, decorations, cake, etc.) can be chosen in time.  It would be most unfortunate to have planned your entire wedding and then be scrambling to find an officiant who is available to perform your ceremony.  Don’t wait until the last minute to look for an officiant--plan ahead to have the best choice available to compliment your needs and preferences!