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Celebrations by Cheryl is a licensed wedding officiant on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Ridgely). Cheryl is an ordained minister who is available for all types of unions including traditional, same-sex and non-religious wedding ceremonies, and vow renewals specifically designed for you. Her joyous and heartwarming attitude, combined with professionalism, ensure your ceremony is an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. From small celebrations to large ceremonies, Cheryl offers sample materials and planning tools, so every ceremony detail is beautifully addressed.


Services Offered
Celebrations by Cheryl services weddings on the eastern shore of Maryland as well as Delaware. Cheryl is open to all types of celebrations including traditional ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, and vow renewals. Cheryl helps couples incorporate unique rituals such as sand ceremonies, tree plantings, and hand-fasting. Other services available include the following:

  • Non-religious
  • Same-sex
  • Interfaith
  • Ceremony rehearsal
  • Commitment ceremonies
  • Vow renewal
  • Civil union
  • Single religion
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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?

Agnostic
Baptist
Catholic
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
MD
NJ

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Celebrations by Cheryl

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Courteney Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Cheryl was so easy and delightful to work with. She provided a lot of details on her services and was very responsive to my questions prior to booking. Once I booked, she provided the ceremony options and provided a helpful guide on writing vows. She offered the perfect amount of communication leading up to the wedding that made the process very smooth and stress free. She also gave us a little book of our ceremony and vows, which was so sweet. I definitely recommend Celebrations by Cheryl!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 05/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cheryl was fantastic!

Cheryl did an absolutely wonderful job and was a wonderful officiant. She was professional, helpful and allowed us to create a custom ceremony that felt like us. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic officiant!
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Bruce Sent on 05/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Cheryl did a great job! She was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and made an effort to get to know us to customize the ceremony. We were very happy with her draft of the ceremony as we just made a few small edits and the ceremony was great!
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Frances Sent on 05/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Cheryl is wonderful!

Cheryl was so professional from the start! She was clear and organized about what we needed to do to prepare for our ceremony, provided us with detailed ideas and recommendations and gave us a gentle (never pushy) nudge when we needed to let her know about specifics as the wedding date approached. One pleasant surprise: she left a lovely little book containing our written vows. What a beautiful momento for us to treasure! We highly recommend Cheryl, she is a joy!
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Sophie Sent on 05/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant!! LGBTQ-friendly

Cheryl was amazing!! My wife and I loved working with her to plan our same-sex elopement ceremony in Oct. 2020 during the COVID pandemic. She provided us with wonderful resources (e.g., poems) to help guide us in planning our ceremony, and also let us make it our own. She made us feel comfortable and cared about. She was knowledgeable, communicative, professional, and warm. The ceremony was beautiful. We highly recommend her to LGBTQ+ couples and to anyone!
Jenica
Jenica Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

When we had to move our wedding date due to Covid, we decided to go with Cheryl's "Friends and Family" package, so that one of our friends could marry us. Cheryl was amazing through every step of the way! The information she provided made it super easy to customize our wedding ceremony. I loved all of the different ceremony options. She was very responsive and helpful. Cheryl met with us and our friend marrying us to make sure that everyone knew what they were going to be doing - before, during, and after the ceremony (for the legal stuff). The week after our wedding, we received a beautiful book of our ceremony in the mail from Cheryl. We will always have that really nice memory. I am so happy to have had the pleasure to work with Cheryl! In dealing with the stress of moving our wedding, she made the process so much easier. I highly recommend her. Thank you!
Anita
Anita Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we were looking for

Cheryl was friendly, responsive, punctual, organized, professional, and thoughtful. It was a pleasure working with her!
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Erin Sent on 05/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourselves a favor and have Cheryl officiate your wedding ceremony!

Cheryl was such a pleasure to work with and she truly helped us to achieve a special, intimate wedding ceremony. She is so kind and has a warmth about her that we recognized from the moment we met her- we knew she would be perfect to officiate our wedding ceremony!

Cheryl is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, and it shows! She was so wonderful about sharing advice with us on drafting our ceremony and she made sure it was personal and a reflection of us and our values. Cheryl was very organized throughout the process and she was always available when we had questions.

What really cemented just how special Cheryl is, is the incredibly meaningful gift she gave to my husband & I after we said "I do." The gift was a keepsake booklet with our entire ceremony (from start to finish) transcribed in it. We couldn't have even imagined receiving such a thoughtful and special gift. We will truly cherish having this keepsake forever.

We cannot recommend Cheryl enough! She will make your wedding ceremony even that much more special and you will be so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her. It has been about seven months since we got married and our guests are still talking about how beautiful our wedding ceremony was- and Cheryl helped make that happen! Go ahead and reach out to her now- you won't regret it! :)
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Brooke Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding officiant with passion for what she does

Cheryl was amazing! From start to finish she was flexible and very helpful in helping us craft our wedding ceremony. We wanted to select each piece and she had suggestions and so much material for us to work with. Cheryl was incredible the day of really making the ceremony about us even adding in a few remarks to make it personal. She even went above and beyond after the wedding giving us a gift of the ceremony in a keepsake booklet. So unexpected and one of the most meaningful gifts we received. She is amazing and will definitely help make your day exactly how you envision it!
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Merri Sent on 05/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Best Officiant!

Cheryl was an amazing officiant! She helped us craft a Ceremony that was meaningful and personal without being too trendy / casual. She orchestrated our rehearsal and ceremony flawlessly. Helped me focus on what was important and even gave advice on how to manage nerves. Felt like family as soon as we met her, highly recommended!
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1 Endorsement
Dana Marie Photography Dana Marie Photography Wedding Photographers

Very professional and personable. Cheryl recently officiated a recent wedding I photographed and did a great job. She was charming and the ceremony flowed nicely, I loved how she connected with the couple. I would recommend Celebrations by Cheryl to other couples looking for her services.

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