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As a professionally trained Life-Cycle Celebrant, I believe all couples deserve a unique and personal ceremony. Working closely with you, I will create a completely customized ceremony for you and will give you control of every aspect of the ceremony - from the readings, to the vows, and every word I say. My goal is make sure your ceremony reflects your personality and interests - and is all about YOU.

I would be honored to help you create a memorable ceremony that celebrates your story together. www.AnitaWeds.com

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL
IN
WI

What languages do you speak?

German

Reviews of AnitaWeds

Robert
Robert Sent on 11/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Genuine, Thoughtful, and Attentive

Anita is one of the best people you can trust to speak on your big day! She went above and beyond to get to know us both as a couple and as individuals. She is very communicative throughout the process and will accommodate you in any way in terms of how you can make your ceremony truly special. It felt like a family friend was up there at the altar with us. Can't recommend her enough.
Kristina
Kristina Sent on 08/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just the two of us

I am beyond grateful that we had Anita as our wedding celebrant. She is truly an amazing, kind, compassionate, understanding person and also an incredible story-teller & speaker.

My fiancé and I had been together for over a decade before we got married and in that time we created a lot of memories. We wanted our wedding ceremony to be reflective of the love we share & the life we have built together. We felt that the celebration of our marriage deserved to be personal and we wanted to steer clear of a traditional or overly religious wedding ceremony.
Anita asked us questions & chatted with us about our life together and from that was able to create a thoughtful, meaningful, beautiful wedding ceremony for us. She told our entire love story, made our family and friends feel included, came up with creative elements and really made it feel like US.
We have received so many compliments on how personal and special our wedding ceremony was and our guests truly enjoyed being part of it!
Anita was also such a force of calm throughout the day. She dealt with my wedding jitters with such grace & compassion and her support was much appreciated.

Anita was also incredibly flexible and understanding when we had to reschedule our wedding from 2020 to 2021 due to the pandemic.

I highly recommend working with Anita to create a magical ceremony for you and your partner.
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Karen Sent on 05/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing ceremony

So happy we went with Anita as our officiant. We got a customized ceremony that we loved, and so many guests complimented. Highly recommend Anita to any couple getting married.
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 12/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Responsive, Professional and Personalized

As a non-denominational couple that has family members that are very faith based, we spent a lot of time looking for an officiant that could turn our love story into a ceremony that would be loved by all. From our first meeting to the wedding, Anita was very responsive, professional, and always had a handle on next steps to keep everything moving forward without it being overwhelming. She took so many personal elements and jokes from our love story and turned it into a beautiful ceremony that we continue to get compliments on. She’s great at giving recommendations and personalized ideas if you get stuck on what poems etc. to include. That was a huge help! She was also great at directing family during the rehearsal etc. so that everyone knew what to do on the big day. There are lots of photos of family going between tears and laughter all ceremony, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. We highly recommend Anita!
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Pat Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Anita helped create a meaningful and memorable celebration!

We were so lucky to find Anita; what a pleasure to work with! Meeting with her helped us focus and bring together lots of ideas we were considering for our ceremony. Her experience and thoughtful input and feedback resulted in a lovely, meaningful, emotional ceremony that represented who we are as a couple. Our friends and family are still talking about how touched they were and how much the ceremony reflected us. Thank you, Anita, for helping us create such a memorable celebration!
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Rosa Sent on 01/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!!!!

Anita was a dream to work with! She is professional and one of the nicest people
My wife and I have ever met. She made us feel so comfortable and made sure the ceremony was everything we ever wanted. She spends so much time getting to know you and personalizing your special day. We received so many compliments on our ceremony and it was all due to Anita! She really is simply the best and I highly recommend her!
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Erik Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love her!

We don't even know where to begin with Anita! My husband and I met her by chance at a showcase for the venue we chose, and when we walked by, we IMMEDIATELY fell in love with her and her personality! She's the sweetest person ever - very kind, patient, caring, and understanding - especially with our short planning period! (Just 6 weeks!) You will definitely love her witty sense of humor and attention to detail in crafting the perfect ceremony for you and your partner! Our guests still make positive comments about Anita and our wedding ceremony! We both love her, and she has become a part of our lives.

Erik and Frank
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 12/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible - the most lovely ceremony ever

Anita was incredible. It has been two moths since our wedding this past October, and every wedding guest that I’ve talked to since cannot stop raving about how lovely our ceremony was! The first thing people say to me is “that was the best ceremony I have ever been to”. It’s so sweet to hear that from so many people and it brings a smile to my face every time I hear the compliments. We asked for a personal ceremony, yet funny, and for our guests to walk away feeling like they know us and our love story better... and Anita completely nailed our wishes! Everyone was laughing and crying and had full hearts. In my opinion, the ceremony is the most important and cherished part of a wedding, and because of Anita our wedding was perfect. Advice for future bride and grooms — give the questionnaire all of your attention and thought.. it’s important for Anita to use your answers to write the ceremony (and bonus is that it’s fun to do, it brings back great memories and allows you both to reflections on your relationship before the big day)!
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Alex Sent on 12/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Heartfelt & Unique

Anita created the most incredible ceremony for us which truly reflected our personalities and love for each other. She really took the time to make our wedding day beautiful, unique, and incredibly heartwarming. Not only did we absolutely love her, but our guests still talk about how wonderful the ceremony was.
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Gretchen Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Celebrant!!

Absolutely fabulous celebrant! Anita made our ceremony so personal to us that our guests commented how unique the ceremony truly was. Anita knows how to put the beautiful, touching and funny pieces into the ceremony. We could not have asked for a better celebrant to make our day so special! Your life and wedding will be better by having Anita involved!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Crafty Broads Crafty Broads Wedding Planners

Anita is absolutely the best! She will compose a beautiful and personalized ceremony for the two of you, and deliver it with grace and charm. She is detail-oriented, organized, and an all-around wonderful person!!

Artistrings Artistrings Wedding Musicians

Anita's ceremonies are always personal, meaningful, and memorable. As we provide music for wedding ceremonies, it's always very important to be on the same page and in great communication with the officiant. Anita is truly exceptional at letting us know everything that is happening during the ceremony and making sure all cues are perfectly in order. Working with Anita is always seamless, and such a pleasure!!

Creativo Loft Creativo Loft Rooftop Weddings

Anita is a long-time favorite officiant, and we appreciate her dedication to clients and thoughtful personalized approach to each unique wedding. It is always a joy to witness her lovely ceremonies.

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