Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Do you want a wedding that is unique and beautiful, and that includes both ancient traditions and modern customs?

A wedding that is deeply spiritual, honoring the natural world and the joining of two souls, without being preachy, stuffy or boring?

A Celtic handfasting or one of my very spiritual and yet non-denominational ceremonies may be just what you are looking for!

As an experienced celebrant, I can adapt to your needs and incorporate the symbolism and elements that will truly reflect your joining of two individuals in this most beautiful of ceremonies.

I can also help you take into consideration any concerns that you may have to help all members of your family or wedding party feel comfortable. Since 1996, I have officiated at dozens of weddings of all types, from more formal and traditional services to impromptu outdoor handfastings and elopements.

It's *your* special day, and it's my honor and pleasure to help you have the best ceremony you possibly can!

One of the things that sets many of my ceremonies apart is the use of special crystal singing bowls as part of the ceremonies. The bowls are made with quartz crystal and are combined with special minerals and metals such as gold, platinum, ruby, rose quartz and amethyst. They have a wonderful sacred sound and lend a beautiful air to the day.

My rates are reasonable and cover all aspects of the process, from the free initial consultation with you to the rehearsal and the ceremony. For a Celtic handfasting ceremony, I also include a session with the couple to help you construct your own traditional handfasting cord.

I can provide references from my many previous happy couples, and can travel to most areas of Utah and the US, and have even traveled internationally to perform weddings!

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$250

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$75

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$200

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
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
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
ME
MD
MA
MI
MO
MT
NE
NJ
NM
NC
ND
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
WA
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

Reviews of A Celtic Handfasting & Wedding Officiant

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
26 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Rev. Heron is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her wedding officiating services. She is described as flexible, professional, and organized. Reviewers appreciated her efforts to personalize their ceremonies and make them unique. Heron's friendly and caring demeanor made couples feel comfortable and at ease throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Rev. Heron for wedding ceremonies.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rev. Heron is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her wedding officiating services. She is described as flexible, professional, and organized. Reviewers appreciated her efforts to personalize their ceremonies and make them unique. Heron's friendly and caring demeanor made couples feel comfortable and at ease throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Rev. Heron for wedding ceremonies.

Mallory
Mallory B. Sent on 08/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience

Reverend Heron was very flexible with the schedule as we had been wedding planning for 2 years due to unforseen circumstances. The Reverend was amazing with our values and the ceremony we wanted. would recommend to anyone!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth B. Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Officiant

Rev. Heron was fantastic. She took the time to meet with us (virtually) multiple times to explain the history and symbolism behind the hand fasting ceremony and talked us through making our cord before our wedding day. We loved our ceremony, which was unique and fit our relationship perfectly. We had a great experience and highly recommend Rev. Heron!
Eve
Eve Sent on 11/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I asked Rev Heron at 10pm the night before, if she could do a handfasting for our wedding.  And she was able to put together an absolutely beautiful ceremony and at 1:30am on Nov, 19th we were married under the lunar eclipse.  We could not have asked for more, it was above and beyond anything we expected! 

I hightly recommend Rev Heron, I would give her a 10 star review if that was possible, my fiancé, excuse me husband, now, and I eloped.  We are going to have a bigger ceremony next year for all our friends and family to attend and we will have Rev Heron there again.

Thank you, Rev Heron, I wish you and everyone that hires you a lifetime of happiness.

Blessed be!
illustration message bubble

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Deals

Team

Heron H
Heron H
Officiant

Greetings!

I have been an interfaith minister since 1993 and was ordained in January of 1996, just before I officiated a wedding for the first time.

I absolutely love weddings and have been honored to officiate at many ceremonies for friends old and new. It is common for me to do weddings for multiple generations and branches of families.

I have been married to my spouse for 24 years and we have two adult children, two dogs, some feral cats and various other creatures as part of our household.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Rev. Kamrin Carver Rev. Kamrin Carver Wedding Officiants

I have heard nothing but good about the professionalism, knowledge and expertise exhibited by this vendor. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Utah Vintage Photo Booth Rental Utah Vintage Photo Booth Rental Photo Booths

Rev. Heron brings a special connection to a wedding ceremony, her ability to connect with couples to create a memorable moment is rare and special. Her prices are affordable and deliver a value that far exceeds expectations and we have recommended her services to many of our clients!

Map

Other vendors in Salt Lake City for your wedding

Wedding Vendors