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SAVOR THE MOMENT, SAVE THE MEMORY

IMAGINE HAVING THE TIME AND SPACE TO EXPERIENCE EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR CEREMONY AS IT'S HAPPENING.

Imagine time has slowed down. You take a deep breath and exhale slowly. You look over at your beloved and realize this is the moment. After all these years, you’re getting married! You feel calm, at ease, completely present, and bursting with joy.

As a professional Maine wedding officiant, I know that when couples feel grounded and relaxed during their wedding ceremony, time seems to slow down. This allows you and your guests to give the moment the significance it deserves and ultimately create richer memories of the ceremony. If you’re provided the space to just “be,” you’ll be able to savor the moment and store the memories!

Your ceremony will be fun without being jokey, it’ll be serious without being solemn, it will be meaningful without being overly sentimental, it’ll be sweet without being sappy. I balance the gravity of this significant moment with enough levity to make it a joyful occasion. Your wedding ceremony experience will be a fabulous celebration for you and your guests!

You will love working with me because I'm down-to-earth; I have a positive, cheery attitude; I'm wicked organized; I'm LGBTQ+ friendly; I'm passionate about my work; and I care about your ceremony as much as you do! I can't wait to hear from you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

ME
NH

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of A Sweet Start

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Lindsay and Maria are highly recommended officiants who provided exceptional service for weddings. Lindsay was praised for being calm, professional, and easy to work with, creating flawless ceremonies that pleased both couples and guests. Maria was described as warm, responsive, and integral to the success of wedding ceremonies, offering personalization, professionalism, and assistance throughout the process. Couples appreciated their professionalism, organization, and personal touch in creating memorable and special ceremonies.

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Lindsay and Maria are highly recommended officiants who provided exceptional service for weddings. Lindsay was praised for being calm, professional, and easy to work with, creating flawless ceremonies that pleased both couples and guests. Maria was described as warm, responsive, and integral to the success of wedding ceremonies, offering personalization, professionalism, and assistance throughout the process. Couples appreciated their professionalism, organization, and personal touch in creating memorable and special ceremonies.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lindsay was 12/10

Lindsay was great. She was calm cool and collected. She helped us organize our ceremony and keep our family included.
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Isaacson Wedding - Portland, Maine

I couldn’t think of a better way to let you know how wonderful Lindsay is to work with and how amazing our experience was than to share my exact words. I sent this to her shortly after our wedding:

I want to let you know that our ceremony was perfect ❤️ It was exactly what we wanted and it was flawless! You made it happen and I can’t thank you enough.
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Tucker Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding officiant!

Lindsay was great! Easy to work with, professional, and loved by our guests
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Brian Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Highly recommend Lindsay, she’s open to any ideas you might have and has plenty of suggestions if you are unsure of something. Hiring Lindsay will provide peace of mind on your wedding day that your ceremony will go exactly how you planned and in the time frame you choose. She’s very friendly and easy to work with.
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Brooke Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lindsay was wonderful!

We recently worked with Lindsay for our wedding. She was amazing! Leading up to the day, she was professional and organized for all meetings and communications. She is also so kind, flexible and easy to work with. She delivered our ceremony perfectly, and put us both at ease during the entire process. We had numerous guests comment on what a great job she did. We are so thankful she was a part of this day. She is a wonderful officiant and overall, just a great person! We highly recommend Lindsay to anyone!
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Sandy Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend working with A Sweet Start!

We went back and forth deciding if we wanted to hire an officiant for our wedding - and we are SO glad that we did. Maria was an integral part of our wedding day and worked with us to create the ceremony we wanted. She was steady, professional, responsive + incredibly warm. All of our guests loved her. You won't regret hiring Maria!
Emilie
Emilie Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Working with Maria was excellent. She crafted a ceremony that perfectly encapsulated our relationship.

We loved our ceremony, and so did all of our guests. Maria made it special for everyone
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 07/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful and personalize wedding ceremony

Maria was such a pleasure to work with on our wedding ceremony! She helps you every step along the way and gets your ceremony just the way you want it - it was so beautiful and personal. She is so kind and professional and warm and welcoming. Our wedding ceremony was perfect thanks to Maria!
Lori
Lori Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Lindsay from A Sweet Start did an excellent job and we highly recommend her. She was professional, thorough and engaging. Many of our guests specifically commented on what a wonderful job she did. She took the time to know us as well as understand of our relationship and family dynamics. With their selection of wedding programs, she worked with us to customize a program that reflected our uniqueness so it was not cookie-cutter. Her dialog and communication was sincere and engaging with us and our guests. She also handled all the legal requirements quickly and efficiently. You can't go wrong choosing A Sweet Start for your wedding ceremony.
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 11/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best officiant we could have hoped for!

Lindsay Gannon officiated our wedding this August and she blew us away with her professionalism, beautifully-written and deeply personal ceremony, and support as our wedding drew nearer and we were working on our vows. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and was very sensitive to and provided great advice on dealing with our unique family situation, such that our ceremony felt really personal and both families felt included. From helping us make sure our vows matched in tone and length to running a seamless rehearsal to making our ceremony really special and filing all of our paperwork for us, we can’t imagine having worked with any other officiant.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

24 Endorsements
Dionne Entertainment Dionne Entertainment Wedding DJs

Maria is a super-pro, she's a fantastic officiant. I highly recommend her!!!

Sarah Jane Photography Sarah Jane Photography Wedding Photographers

Maria is an amazing officiant with a knack for creating a personalized ceremony that shares all the things that make each couple special and unique. Her enthusiasm and excitement is contagious and her professionalism is top-notch.

Flora Fauna Flora Fauna Wedding Florists

Maria is a pleasure to work with. So happy and upbeat she makes all her ceremonies thoughtful and fun! I love working with her.

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