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Ceremonies & Passages is a wedding officiant company based out of Salem, Massachusetts. Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand is the proud owner and licensed officiant behind this business. She professionally performs wedding ceremonies throughout the North Boston region including Gloucester, Marblehead, Salem, Newburyport, Lawrence, Andover, and more. This reverend has officiated wedding ceremonies for over two decades, implementing specific aspects to make each couple's big moments their own.

Services Offered

Rev. Hildebrand officiates faith-based, secular, and same-sex wedding, among other types of ceremonies. She enables couples to write their own vows and will help them with writing them if needed. Regardless of your backgrounds or beliefs, this officiant proudly weds couples under the banner of love. Rev. Hildebrand conducts civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, vow renewals, multi-religious ceremonies, and more. Ceremonies & Passages also provides personal coaching before their special day, as well as a wide assortment of counseling resources.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$60

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
Buddhist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MA
NH

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Ceremonies & Passages

Casi
Casi Sent on 06/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Made our made magic

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jerri. I am still in awe 10 months later at the compliments our guest gave about our ceremony. It was absolutely beautiful and her energy and way of speaking left our guests in awe. So many guests have said we had the most beautiful ceremony they had ever seen. We were at The Elks at Bass Rocks which was a beautiful setting for a beautiful service. We even had a mix up at the post office with our marriage license and Jerri drove down from somewhere way up north to straighten it out.
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Jenna Sent on 01/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant

I cannot recommend Ceremonies & Passages enough! Rev. Jerrie was an absolute delight to work with. It was important for us to find someone who made us feel comfortable, as we had a diverse group in attendance and wanted a non-denominational ceremony. Jerrie skyped with us for our first meeting and we immediately knew she was the right fit. Even better, she had a a packet prepared with suggestions for readings and sample vows. We knew we wanted something non-traditional and she provided guidance which helped make it truly special. She met with us a few weeks before our wedding and took the time to get to know us and provide suggestions to customize our vows. Several of our guests commented on how well she captured our personalities and how intimate the ceremony seemed. We can't thank her enough for officiating and being a part of our big day!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend!

We were so happy to have Jerrie marry us! She was incredibly personable, accommodating, and easy to work with. Jerrie was responsive via email and Skype throughout the months leading up to our ceremony. She also provided us with a fantastic packet full of suggestions and ideas that ultimately helped us shape our dream wedding ceremony. The day of was beyond perfect - several guests said it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had been to! Would highly recommend Jerrie!
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Charlene Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our day was so special!

One of the best decisions I made for our wedding was hiring Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand. She made our day so special and beautiful. I have had so many people come up to me to say how beautiful the ceremony was, one of the most beautiful they had ever been to!! Working with Jerrie made everything seem so easy, she is kind and caring, patient and intuitive. I am so grateful I had Jerrie marry my husband and I! I wouldn't have had it any other way!
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Taryn Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Rev. Hildebrand was absolutely wonderful. We are from Florida and were traveling to Salem, MA for our wedding. She had a Skype call with us for everyone to get a feel if she was the right fit for our ceremony and a couple face to face meetings with us when we flew up for our marriage license. She was extremely helpful with making sure we knew Massachusetts marriage requirements thus us having to plan a separate trip for the license.
She was very accommodating when planning our meetings and phone calls and worked with our schedules. She made the ceremony beautiful and personalized to us.
We can't thank her enough for making our wedding day that much more special.
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Lyndsay Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

I am so happy we found Jerrie! My husband and I decided to elope and Jerrie was so helpful and accommodating. We contacted her 5 days before our date and she made it happen for us. She explained to us how to get our marriage license (we travelled from Canada) and she helped us pick a location and our vows. It was exactly what we wanted and so "us"
Savannah
Savannah Sent on 10/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
After our first meeting with Jerrie, we knew we had found the perfect officiant for our wedding. Jerrie had an uncanny ability to understand completely the unique relationship that myself and my now husband have! We enjoyed every meeting that we had with her, and found the visits valuable and honestly so enjoyable! She helped to set our minds at ease when we were knee deep in planning and craziness. Not only was she so kind throughout the planning process, but she made sure our wedding ceremony was exactly what we wanted. We wanted short but sweet, with some religious aspects but also earthy tones. She was able to find this balance beautifully! We highly recommend Jerrie to any couple looking for a tailor maid ceremony.
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Katrin Sent on 07/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jerrie helped make our alternative Tree ceremony everything we had dreamed of. She was willing to work with us with barely two weeks notice and provided so much support. The only regret is that my husband wanted some feedback on his vows, but there wasn't time. We received many compliments on our ceremony, everybody thought it was beautiful and special, and that Jerrie did an amazing job. So happy with everything!
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Courtney Sent on 10/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We really enjoyed working with Revered Hildebrand. She understood our needs for our wedding day and kept us calm during the ceremony with her presence! I would highly recommend her.
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Kristen Sent on 10/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Was wonderful to work with and provided a great service!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Smolak Farms Smolak Farms Barn & Farm Weddings

Rev Jerrie Hildebrand was a pleasure working with. He truly listened to the couple and incorporated their personalities, stories and love of each other into the ceremony. Rev Jerrie is very professional, but is also warm and welcoming. Many quests were commenting about how lovely the service was. We hope to see Rev Jerrie back at Smolak Farms soon as he delivers such heartfelt ceremonies.

The Essex Room The Essex Room Banquet Halls

It is with great enthusiasm that we at the Essex Room endorse Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand for your wedding ceremony. She connects with the bride and groom and show this in the way she officiates.

The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables Historic Weddings

Jerrie Hildebrand has performed many ceremonies at The House of the Seven Gables. Each ceremony is special and unique. Jerrie takes the time to get to know her clients and brings that knowledge to her officiate duties in a very warm and special way. I highly recommend her to couples that want to have something special to remember and not a cookie cutter ceremony. Deb Costa Special Events Manager The House of the Seven Gables

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