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On WeddingWire since 2014
Gwen helps fun couples have an exciting and entertaining ceremony by engaging their guests and telling their love story so they feel thrilled and proud of the experience of an unboring wedding.
Gwen will customize every element of your ceremony with your collaboration, assist you with the traditional elements you'd like to include, write your love story, ask members of your family and friends for their input, and tell it the way it happened to the delight of everyone in attendance. You and your guests will remember feeling riveted, engaged, and moved by your wedding ceremony for years to come.
Gwen serves many religious affiliations as well as non-religious, interfaith, spiritual-but-not-religious, and LGBTQ+ couples. Her process includes a no-obligation consultation, 1-hour ceremony planning session, unlimited script revisions, an open editing process, continuous communication via phone/email, complete rehearsal, travel fees, legal filing of your marriage license in North Carolina, a backup officiant (just in case), and a guarantee that you'll absolutely love your ceremony.
Besides performing custom ceremonies at large venues, Gwen also performs simple license signing and romantic elopement ceremonies at her Holly Springs location, and micro wedding ceremonies at parks, backyards, and restaurants.
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Reviews of Gwen Downs, Wedding Celebrant
Review summary
Gwen is highly recommended as a wedding officiant by multiple reviewers. She is described as professional, pleasant, and knowledgeable. Reviewers appreciated her guidance in crafting personalized ceremonies and the delivery of a unique love story during the ceremony. Gwen is praised for being responsive, accommodating, and easy to work with. Her attention to detail, organization, and expertise contribute to a smooth and perfect wedding day experience. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Gwen for her professionalism, personalization, and exceptional officiating skills.
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Gwen brings the premier experience for couples in the North Carolina area. Her higher level of education, as a Life Cycle Celebrant, has her focus on your needs and wants in the service. A wonderful and well spoken Officiant, Gwen has the experience and charm to enhance your day.