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Celebrate your love with a ceremony as unique as your story. I specialize in crafting meaningful, memorable, and personalized ceremonies that reflect your personalities, values, and journey together. Whether you’re seeking something simple, heartfelt, lighthearted, or deeply romantic, I ensure your wedding ceremony will be engaging, unforgettable, and truly yours.

As your wedding officiant, I take the time to truly get to know you as a couple. Through thoughtful conversations and meaningful questions, I learn about your story, values, and vision for your big day. I offer ideas and suggestions to bring your ceremony to life and incorporate simple, heartfelt touches that have been cherished by other couples. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that feels authentic, personal, and unforgettable.

For couples seeking a stress-free option, I offer a simple, no-frills ceremony. Perfect for those who prefer not to be involved in the planning process, this ceremony is meaningful, heartfelt, and effortlessly easy. Just show up, and I’ll take care of the rest to ensure your special moment is beautifully done. This is a popular choice among those who prefer to elope.

From simple elopements to large-scale elaborate ceremonies and everything in between, I've done it all. It is my pleasure and honor to work with you and help you create the ceremony of your dreams.

In addition to officiating weddings, I’m also a yoga instructor and offer bridal blessing ceremonies for the bride and her closest friends and family. These meaningful gatherings held the day before or on the wedding day, create a space for connection, support, and relaxation. Through mindfulness, gentle yoga, and heartfelt rituals, I help the bride feel grounded, calm her nerves, and embrace the love surrounding her. It’s a beautiful addition to the wedding experience, fostering unforgettable memories for everyone involved. I've also done private yoga for the bride and for the couple, as well as a morning yoga session for the whole wedding party, followed by mimosas and pastries (kids and elders included!). If you'd like to incorporate yoga and/or a bridal blessing, please let me know, and we can discuss.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$300

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Ceremonies with Kate

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Victoria H. Sent on 12/16/2024
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Our ceremony was the highlight of our wedding day!!

We worked with Kate to create a custom, spiritual ceremony for our Fall 2024 wedding and she knocked it out of the park in every way. She took the time to understand our story, our vision and also helped provide creative ideas to make our ceremony feel like us.

She led the wedding through a beautiful breathing exercise, which allowed everyone to be grounded and more present -including the two of us which really helped calm our wedding day nerves! We got SO many compliments on the ceremony and Kate as an officiant. She brought a beautiful energy that connected our ceremony with nature and invited everyone to connect with one another.

Kate also designed a bridal blessing with my closest friends, which was the best way to start the day and help relax before the big day. Kate led us through some gentle yoga and then friends shared some sweet words to share love and support for me. I am so so grateful to have added this to our wedding events, it gave me a chance to really connect with my friends before the day took off and was such a unique special moment to express all the love and gratitude that we don't always say out loud. There were calming exercises, tears and lots of laughs. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to take a little time for themselves and their loved ones on their big day.

Kate is a joy to work with and we will never forget all the ways she made our wedding unforgettable!
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Joseph R. Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a good experience

This review is based on a great experience. Kate was an amazing addition to the wedding. With the brief conversation we had with her, she made our special day even better, almost like we knew her forever. She added details to our day that I don’t think just anyone could do.
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Tamara T. Sent on 12/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A magical experience

If you are looking for a unique and personal ceremony, look no further! My husband and I wanted a small ceremony to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We knew we didn’t want a traditional vowel renewal and Kate helped create the perfect celebration. Kate’s attention to detail to notate our love of nature and highlights of memories over the years was wonderful. She even included a part for our six year old son to have so that he was included. We are so thankful for Kate and recommend her to anyone we can!
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