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Unique, Joyful and Memorable customized ceremonies. Your ceremony is the heart of your wedding day--don’t leave it to an amateur! Let us inspire you! We can tailor the ceremony to be exactly what you want, be it elegant, light-hearted, romantic, upbeat, spiritual, or just plain FUN! We have many resources to get us started, and you can add your own ideas as well. We’ll create a memory that will last a lifetime! Ceremonies for every budget. Let your ceremony be a joyful and unique reflection of YOUR love--not a beige, cookie-cutter service that will have your guests dozing off!
We have several officiants serving the entire state who are talented, energetic, experienced and (most important) passionate about weddings. Each couple’s ceremony is designed in a way that reflects their unique love, values and preferences. We’re big on humor--not the slapstick comedy type, but the infusion of a lightness and playfulness (while still retaining the poignancy of the words we speak) that calms frazzled nerves, infuses joy into the celebration and sets us apart from more traditional officiants.
We see wedding ceremonies as being more about celebration than ritual and we NEVER do beige!
I had the opportunity to meet Kim (Mattei) from Lyssabeth's Wedding Officiants at a recent wedding held at our facility: Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. I thought she did an outstanding job! one of the most memorable ceremonies I have seen and heard to date, she did a wonderful job with organizing the bridal party and keeping everyone calm and on track. It would be a plesure to work with Kim or another associate of Lyssabeth's anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Same Sex, Single Religion Ceremony
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Christian (no denomination), Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Presbyterian, Jewish
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
No
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Of course! We perform wedding ceremonies at any location
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Yes. We want your ceremony to be 100% reflective of your love and values. While we have numerous wording options for you to include in your ceremony, we're also open to any other wording you'd like to add.
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
You bet! We'll even help you, if you like.
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
We have many selections, but no "must" choices. It's all about what you want.
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
No, but we can refer you to some resources if you want that service.
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
Yes. Rehearsals are included in our Premium Custom Ceremony package.
Additional Questions and Answers
1. What are your qualifications and experience to perform weddings? All of Lyssabeth’s wedding officiants are licensed to perform weddings through the Universal Life Church-an interfaith and nondenominational ministry. Because the ULC embraces diversity of beliefs, it allows us to perform a wide variety of ceremonies--from the very secular to the very religious. As Maureen has added officiants to her staff, she has sought out individuals who are well-spoken, creative, energetic and calm in the midst of chaos! For the experience and qualifications of each officiant, see the "About Us" page of our website.
2. Where does the name "Lyssabeth" come from?
"Lyssabeth" is the hybrid name of Maureen’s two daughter’s Bethany and Alyssa. Now in their 20’s, they seemed to have turned out a-okay, so Maureen decided if she named the business after them, she might get lucky and achieve the same success. So far, it’s working--Lyssabeth’s is starting its seventh year of operation and continues to flourish!
3. Will you perform ceremonies for same-sex couples? Of course! While same-sex unions are currently not recognized as legally binding in most states, we will nonetheless be happy to officiate a same-sex commitment ceremony for any couple professing a desire to live together in a loving and committed relationship.
4. Do you perform weddings outdoors or in unusual locations? Since creativity and the expression of your personal values and interests are the name of the game, we will work with you to provide a memorable and "uniquely you" wedding ceremony experience. That includes your location. We’ve performed ceremonies on Jeep trails, at the beach, in a hot air balloon, on a mountainside, on a houseboat and even at a baseball field. While there are some venues where we wouldn’t be able to help we’d certainly be able to accommodate many requests.
5. What do I need to do to legally change my last name after we are married? After completion of the ceremony (or as part of it) the bride, groom and the officiant will sign the marriage license. The officiant will then return it to the County Clerk and Recorder. (Officiants are obligated to file this document firsthand or by mail). The Clerk and Recorder will then certify the document, record the marriage, and return the marriage certificate to you in the mail. You will need copies of this document for changing your name on credit cards, bank accounts, etc. You will need the original for your driver’s license, passport and social security card. Also, if you are to be included in your spouse’s health insurance plan, do not assume that this is automatic; you will need to enroll and produce evidence of the marriage (either the original or a copy) before you will be covered. Lyssabeth’s offers a change-of-name kit free to all brides who book a Premium Custom ceremony ($9.95 to those who book any other ceremony level). To purchase, send a check for $10.72, including tax, to Lyssabeth’s at 5132 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80212 or call us 720-259-1670with your credit card number and we’ll email your kit the same day.)
6. How much advance notice do you need in order to book a wedding?
It depends. Because there are five of us, chances are good that you will be able to find one of us having availability--even if you are giving very short notice. If you are seeking a Premium Custom ceremony, we suggest booking at least six months in advance so that we can get to know you, although we can make it happen with less time than that. Just remember that we cannot hold your date and time without the deposit. Most couples book with us anywhere from six to 12 months in advance, and we try to be flexible in accommodating you.
7. How long is the ceremony?
A Classic or Premium Custom Ceremony can range from 15 minutes to 40 minutes, depending on the number of components added. You can get a lot of creativity and innovation into a 20 to 25 minute ceremony! Anything longer than that would be too lengthy for most folks. You will want to get to the post-ceremony party, after all! Once we write your ceremony, your officiant will give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of time.
8. What do you wear?
Whatever you want us to wear! It’s all about what you want to reflect. For many weddings, we will wear a robe (you can choose from a selection of robes with or without religious connotations). If you do not wish us to wear a robe, then we will wear appropriate, subdued wedding attire, or anything else you’d like.
9. Do I have to have witnesses?
Witnesses are not mandatory in the state of Colorado, although your license will have a place for them to sign if you wish. They do not have to be of legal age to sign, so it is a way to have your children involved.
10. Do you charge travel fees?
When we suggest an officiant match for you, we take the following into consideration: your preference (of course!) availability, and location. Our officiants are based throughout the Denver metro area and we do not charge per mile travel fees for travel of under 100 round-trip miles from the officiant’s home to the ceremony site. Beyond that, we charge $.50 per mile. We make every effort to match you with the officiant closest to your site. If there are travel fees incurred, you will know the exact amount before you commit to booking us.
11. Are there any other charges that we may incur?
Besides the special pricing for outlying areas noted in # 10, the only extra charge you might incur is if your ceremony does not start on time. We allow a 15 minute grace period, after which we do charge additionally for each 15-minute increment of time that is delayed ($25 for each 15 minutes or portion thereof). While this rarely happens, you will want to consider your time choice carefully when booking with us. Be sure your site coordinator is aware of this, as well. Being timely is what allows us to keep our prices reasonable!
12. Can I write my own wedding vows?
Yes--for the Classic and Premium Custom ceremonies. For the Premium, we will work with you to craft your vows, if you like. For the Classic Custom, we will be happy to insert your own personal words into the ceremony, as long as you supply them to us. As long as they are of similar length to the vows from Lyssabeth’s own selections and are used as a substitute for the ones we offer, then we will not count your own personal vows toward your three Classic Custom additions.
13. If I chose a Classic Custom ceremony and I like parts of one choice for a component in my ceremony and parts from another, can we make a hybrid from the two?
Of course! If we can "cut and paste" it, it can be done!
14. Can I have a Basic or Basic Plus Elopement ceremony and include my own vows or some minor additions?
No. The reason the price for the basic civil ceremony is so low is that we can perform it without making changes. If you want to add anything, you can upgrade to a Simple Ceremony or a Classic Custom Ceremony.
15. Do you stay for the reception?
Although we appreciate the invitation, we generally do not stay for the reception. This helps us to keep our costs down.
16. I don’t feel I need everything that comes with a Premium Custom Ceremony, but I really want my officiant present at my rehearsal and only the Premium package includes that. Is there any way to add a rehearsal to another level of ceremony?
Yes. You may add a rehearsal to any other ceremony level for an additional $150.00
17. There are so many of you and we want our officiant to get to know us personally! Will I still get personalized service?
Absolutely! The reason there are so many of us is that the demand has grown for the creativity, humor and uniqueness that Lyssabeth’s officiants bring to each ceremony. Each officiant is chosen by Maureen personally and embodies the Lyssabeth’s philosophy of excellence, acceptance of all beliefs and ensuring that every nuance of your ceremony is reflective of your love and values. And although we are a group, you will form a relationship solely with your officiant (although rest assured that we do fill in as backup to one another in the unlikely event of an emergency). And each and every phone call that comes into the Lyssabeth’s office is answered by Maureen personally, so you can relax knowing that the owner of the biz knows who you are and is only a phone call away.
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