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Operating out of Stafford, Virginia, Blissful Beginnings and Monumental Moments, a specialized wedding officiating business. A division of parent company A. Forde Stamp of Approval, LLC, it is owned and operated by the vibrant and talented Malikan Forde. This expert is dedicated to working with couples from all walks of life, creating a space where inclusivity and recognition are emphasized.

Services Offered

Blissful Beginnings and Monumental Moments is excited to plan and execute an experience as unique as the respective to-be-wed pair. A comprehensive selection of services is available with some customizable collections designed to afford the utmost convenience during the planning process. From intimate gatherings to full-scale wedding occasions, Maryland, Blissful Beginnings and Monumental Moments is happy to accommodate and fulfill the visions of all its clients.

  • Black-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$480

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$250

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$75

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?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD
NC
VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Team

Malikan Forde
Malikan Forde
Wedding Officiant/Marriage License Signer/Civil Celebrant

Our Wedding Officiant is appointed by the Chesterfield County Court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Officiant offers Wedding Ceremony services as an Ordained Minister for weddings outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Our 3 Dedications/Vows to this Business: Professionalism, meticulous planning, and supportive care from the beginning to the "I Do" marriage signing and filing.

Our Experience with Weddings: Professionally able to work with small to large weddings as well as working with Wedding Planners, Day-of Coordinators, Venue Hosts and of course, the couples family, friends, and wedding party attendees.

How We Plan on Making this Business Bloom and Bliss: Blissful Beginnings and Monumental Moments will be known for its exceptional care and attention to wedding scripts, ensuring that it matches the couples vision and goal, and becoming a part of the couples monumental moment.

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