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Love, Light & Music

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Marriage License & Certificate
  • Seasoned Professional
  • Officiant
  • Great Planner
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

As a devoted wedding officiant, my desire and objective is to compose a beautiful symphony of words/poetry and perhaps music that harmonizes with the depth of love and joy you and your beloved hold dear. I consider words as poetry, capable of lifting the moments of your nuptials, however embellished you wish them to be. I can help you manifest your creative vision for a ceremony you’ll cherish. Your wedding could include whatever vows, traditions and style you choose. Through either religious, simple, secular, spiritual, or inspirational, I work with you to encapsulate your love and desires into your wedding moment, a ceremonial commitment to be cherished. My goal is to inspire and support by incorporating traditional or non-traditional ceremonial components to meet you and your guests where you are. The depth of the joy and spirit I bring with my decades of experience, promises to align with your hearts desires.


About me and my services

~ I'm a JP welcoming all loving couples based in North Branford, Connecticut, and will travel anywhere in the state as well as New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

~ As an ordained minister, I offer sacred rituals to honor and fit any belief systems, traditions, cultures, or faiths.

~ For those unsure of where to begin or feel overwhelmed as to where to start, I created an online Ceremony Component Form. This helps to narrow down choices and appealing aspects of a ceremony. This enables an overview of possibilities I can help you decide on.

~ I encourage you to take as much time as you need to communicate, with a commitment to being responsive during the journey up until your wedding day to ensure you are absolutely delighted with your ceremony.

~ I work closely and help coordinate with other vendors to help ensure you are as relaxed and present as possible to the joy of your wedding day. I can also recommend other vendors whose work I've admired.

~ I love to hear of your unique love story, helping you to brainstorm, or as I like to say, heartstorm, and tune in to capture the essence of what is most precious about your togetherness.

~ As a seasoned musician who has sung at hundreds of weddings, I offer heartfelt music before, during, and after your ceremony to add an extra level of personalization and emotional impact to your day. Whether you decide to include music or not, celebrating your wedding is done with warmth and caring engagement. I can share song ideas that have heightened many a heartfelt ceremony.

~ I am willing to adjust my fee to help you fit your budget. A 50% deposit holds your date, with the balance due one month before your wedding date.

~ I'd love for you to consider a free in-person consultation via Zoom, FaceTime, or phone.

~ You can visit my website to learn more about me, hear samples of my wedding music, see videos, and see more pictures and testimonials.

Love, Light & Music is a wedding officiant service based in North Branford, Connecticut.

What You'll Love About Love, Light & Music

Couples love working with this warm and professional officiant through the planning process. They note that she's responsive and excels at personalizing your experience. Check out the FAQs for more information about their services.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 7 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

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)?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
MA
NY
RI

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Love, Light & Music

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Reviewers praised Debra as a warm, professional, and deeply personal officiant who crafts meaningful, customized ceremonies. She’s responsive, organized, flexible with last-minute requests, and often incorporates music and spiritual touches. Couples highly recommend her for intimate elopements or larger family ceremonies.

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Reviewers praised Debra as a warm, professional, and deeply personal officiant who crafts meaningful, customized ceremonies. She’s responsive, organized, flexible with last-minute requests, and often incorporates music and spiritual touches. Couples highly recommend her for intimate elopements or larger family ceremonies.

Huma
Huma Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!!

Debra was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was incredibly responsive and made planning our intimate ceremony seamless and stress-free. From start to finish, she was helpful, kind, and always available to answer our questions.

The view from her lake house was breathtaking and created the perfect setting for our ceremony. We felt welcomed, comfortable, and completely at ease throughout the entire experience. Her warm and calming presence made the day even more special.

Being surrounded by nature and such stunning scenery made our ceremony truly unforgettable. We are so grateful for the beautiful experience Debra provided and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable ceremony.
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Debra is the best!

Debra was incredibly kind and accommodating. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and performed our ceremony by the lake, creating the perfect setting for our special day. Even though we chose to elope, she made the experience feel meaningful, personal, and truly memorable for my wife and me. Thank you again, Debra, for making this moment so special—we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
K
Kim Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kim and Adam

We wanted a private, spiritual, sacred ceremony to be held outside in a lightly wooded, park setting allowing us to connect to the earth and the natural environment. We searched for the perfect officiant who would collaborate with us to plan a ceremony special to us that held meaning of our relationship of the past, present, and future. Debra was the perfect officiant! She understood our wish for a shamanic, sacred ceremony. She was a pleasure to work with, bringing her gentle spirit and wisdom and beautiful voice in word and song that made our ceremony personal, emotional, and unforgettable. We are so grateful for the opportunity to hold space and ceremony with Debra. If you are wanting to create such a unique experience, Debra is for you.
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable and intimate ceremony

Debra is an incredible officiant and a lovely human being! She married my husband and I in a small intimate ceremony that was truly magical. She is very responsive to emails/texts, and made sure every part of the ceremony felt authentic to us. I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to have a more personalized ceremony. She will be doing a ceremony again for us in May, at a larger event with our extended families! I cannot wait to work with her again!!
Joshua
Joshua Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

CT Wedding

Debra was very attentive and respectful for our wishes of a quick ceremony. She showed up on time and was a treat to work with. Would recommend
A
Amanda Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Ceremony

We had the absolute honor of having Debra Lynn Alt as our Justice of the Peace, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our very first conversation, she radiated warmth, professionalism, and genuine joy for what she does. Debra took the time to truly get to know us, our story, and what was most important to us on our wedding day. She then crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal, heartfelt, and full of love — it felt as though she had known us forever.

Her presence was calming, and her words carried such beauty and meaning, making our ceremony both special and unforgettable.

If you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond to create a wedding experience you will treasure forever, Debra Lynn Alt is the one. She is an absolute gem, and we are endlessly grateful to have had her be such an important part of our love story.

Affordable, Responsive, Custom. 🏳️‍🌈 Friendly

10/10 would choose her again!
P
Phil Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful Experience Thanks to Debra

We initially planned to have our ceremony at the town hall where we applied for our marriage license, but Debra kindly offered to host it at her beautiful lakeside residence instead, and we’re so glad we accepted. The setting was stunning and created the perfect backdrop for our special day. Everything went smoothly, and Debra’s warmth and professionalism made the entire experience even more meaningful. We’re truly grateful for how she helped make our day unforgettable. Highly recommended!
M
Mia Sent on 06/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our magical civil wedding

My husband and I decided to have a civil wedding done; our goal was to marry in my county of birth, Peru. However, we needed to present an US certificate of marriage. So we booked Debra! Upon reaching out to her- she was BEYOND wonderful and amazing. She always kept in contact the entire time until the big day. She asked how we wanted to do our wedding, including her beautiful touches as well. On the day of, she was ready and sang a beautifully done song, with her huge talent of signing! Her words magically tied in the definition of love; filling the entire room with huge emotions of peace, love, and the forever union we were starting. It was beyond my expectations!! I give her beyond a 10!❤️we will never forget our special day
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Geovana Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My daughter Civil Wedding!

Beautiful ceremony, can’t l be more grateful with Debora ❤️ she is absolutely wonderful
L
L Rentas Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever.

The interaction and service was exceptional. From the first hello Deb felt like family. I am so grateful for her guidance and support. Deb gifted us with a beautiful song she wrote while she played her guitar. Her partner also surprised us and played the piano. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Deb is very special, she’s kind and thoughtful. I would highly recommend her for your special event ❤️
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Bob LaValle
Bob LaValle
musician
Debra Lynn Alt
Debra Lynn Alt
Officiant / Musician

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