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What is the story behind Ceremony by Rachael?

Ceremony by Rachael provides professional wedding officiant services located in Parkton, Maryland. The owner, Rachael, describes herself as a caring, patient, and outgoing ordained minister. Ceremony by Rachael strives to make your celebration something unique that represents your love and individuality. Rachael is detail-oriented and collaborative in her approach to working with clients. She is licensed to work with clients in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Services Offered

Ceremony by Rachael focuses on ceremonies without prejudice and views each event as a sacred union between two people. Her ceremonies generally last around 30 minutes and she offers the option for customized or licensed vows to be used. She’s officiated civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, and vow renewals, among other event types in the past. Religions covered include:

  • Anglican
  • Baptist
  • Catholic
  • No denomination
  • Pagan
  • Islam
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What are Ceremony by Rachael's coordination packages and rates?

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
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

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?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
MD
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

What are real couples saying about their experience with Ceremony by Rachael in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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Reviewers raved about the officiant team as organized, responsive, and detail-oriented, which made planning stress-free. They crafted personalized, meaningful ceremonies that flowed seamlessly and calmed nerves. The officiants were professional, warm, and went above and beyond with rehearsal support and day-of preparedness. Highly recommended.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers raved about the officiant team as organized, responsive, and detail-oriented, which made planning stress-free. They crafted personalized, meaningful ceremonies that flowed seamlessly and calmed nerves. The officiants were professional, warm, and went above and beyond with rehearsal support and day-of preparedness. Highly recommended.

Delia
Delia Sent on 09/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant!

Rachael and Katie were absolutely wonderful to work with! We found them on the "recommended vendors" list for our venue, and from our first email communication, they were so helpful, friendly, and incredibly responsive. Rachael helped plan out our ceremony and helped us craft our personalized vows. We also had a planning call with her a month before the wedding, and we were so impressed and immediately put at ease by her organization and impeccable attention to the details of the ceremony. She really thought of everything. Nothing was left to chance; that level of planning helped alleviate any anxieties! Katie attended our rehearsal and officiated our wedding. Her warmth, energy and enthusiasm put everyone at ease and she made sure everyone was comfortable with the process. During the day of, Katie had thought of everything -- vows and readings were printed and bound and she had tissues and breath mints at the ready. Afterwards, we got many compliments about how seamless our ceremony was and how natural it flowed. Rachael and Katie made everything so easy and relaxed -- highly recommend them!!
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Melissa Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant ever!

Rachael was amazing to work with! She guided us through the entire process and made everything feel so easy and stress-free. From our first meeting to the ceremony itself, she was incredibly helpful, organized, and always knew exactly what we needed.

She also made us feel completely comfortable and brought such a fun, relaxed energy to the whole experience. The ceremony felt personal, natural, and truly like us. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and would highly recommend her!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 05/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

May 2026 Wedding

I could not recommend Rachael enough!! She is so easy to work with, so much fun, and she immediately made me feel like I’ve known her forever. She made our ceremony SEAMLESS and truly made my husband and I feel so comfortable with so many eyes on us. She is incredibly flexible and thorough. She values what she does and I am so thankful we were able to work with her on our most special day. If you need an officiant, she is your girl!
Pam
Pam Sent on 04/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly professional

Rachael brought such great energy and organization to our ceremony!! We are so grateful for her for making sure the most important part of our wedding went so incredibly well.

We wanted a ceremony that had some religious elements but also felt personal and like us, and Rachael nailed it. She gave us a great framework to work from and was really collaborative about customizing it, finding the right balance between traditional and personal without it feeling forced.

She was above-and-beyond at the rehearsal, walking everyone through the logistics clearly and patiently so that nobody was confused on the day. Even my wedding planner was wowed with how prepared Rachael was, and how well she herded all of the wedding party. And on the wedding day itself, she was so calm and warm, which really helped settle our nerves right before the ceremony. You could tell she genuinely cared about making the moment special for us. She has a great eye for ensuring people are set for the best photographs and very quietly nudging if someone forgets something.

Multiple guests told us afterward how beautiful the ceremony was, which honestly is the best compliment we could pass along. Rachael has a way of making it feel intimate and meaningful and very personal even in a room full of people. We'd recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who is organized, kind, and really good at what she does.
Stephen-
Stephen- Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless, Memorable and heartfelt Ceremony thanks to Rachael

We had the absolute pleasure of having Rachael as our wedding officiant, and we could not be more impressed or grateful for her services. From the very beginning, she displayed an incredible attention to detail, ensuring every element of the ceremony was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. She was organized, thorough, and left nothing to chance which gave us complete peace of mind on such an important day.
What stood out the most was how prepared she was. Rachael took the time to truly memorize every detail, which made the ceremony feel effortless and natural. She delivered everything with such confidence, grace, and warmth that it elevated the entire experience. Our family and friends were just as impressed as we were.
If you’re considering hiring Rachael, do it you will not regret it. She is professional, dependable, and brings such a personal touch to the ceremony. She went above and beyond, and we are so thankful she was a part of our special day.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience + BEAUTIFUL Ceremony!!

We had such a great experience working with Ceremony by Rachael for our wedding! From the very beginning, Rachael was so helpful in shaping the vision for our ceremony. She took the time to get to know us through multiple thoughtful calls and really made sure the ceremony would reflect us as a couple.

On the wedding day, Lauren Miller brought that vision to life perfectly. She was professional, calm, and had such a grounding presence that truly put us at ease. The ceremony felt personal, meaningful, and seamless — everything we had hoped for and more. Multiple guests commented on how amazing Lauren was as an Officiant!

Both Rachael and Lauren were incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, even helping with details like the marriage license and answering any questions we had along the way. Their communication, guidance, and care made such a difference, and we’re so grateful to have had them as part of our day. We highly, highly recommend!!
Paige
Paige Sent on 06/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ceremony Perfection

Rachael made our elopement perfect! She showed up early, and helped to make sure we knew what to do (we did not do a rehearsal). She was amazing to work with when crafting the ceremony. She was incredibly positive and absolutely wonderful to be around day of!
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant!

Rachael was incredibly communicative, thorough, and gave super helpful advice! Rachael could not have been a more perfect officiant- from planning to the ceremony itself she made us feel so comfortable and made the entire process incredibly approachable. She gave excellent feedback for our vows and her script was a perfect balance of lighthearted and serious. In addition, she gave amazing suggestions during the rehearsal planning and rehearsal itself. We could not imagine having anybody else officiate our wedding!
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Daniella Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rachel made our special day one we will always remember!

Working with Rachael as our wedding officiant was easy and flawless. Rachael was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helped us create a beautiful ceremony script that spoke to us about love, family, union, and allowed us to tailor the ceremony to fit everything we dreamed of. She was there every step of the way from the moment we chose her, through the planning, and deeply personable involvement the day of the wedding. Thank you, Rachael, for your kindness, ideas, guidance and for being such an important part of our big day! We would highly recommend Ceremony by Rachael as the officiant for your wedding day; she will help you make the best memories that will last a lifetime!
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Zebe Sent on 07/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Coming up with a plan for an officiant was one of the more difficult decisions my husband and I went through during our wedding planning process – until we met Rachael. From my initial call with Rachael to several Zooms during the vow planning process, we felt comfortable and confident with her experience. She provided us with several options for our ceremony and worked with us to make it special. She’s very thorough in her job and wants everyone to feel prepared. She is someone you can trust to do right and well, and we highly recommend her if you are considering her as your officiant!
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What awards has Ceremony by Rachael won?

240
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Ceremony by Rachael? Which ones?

21 Endorsements
Heather & Rob Wedding Photography Heather & Rob Wedding Photography Wedding Photographers

When we photograph a wedding and hear that Rachel is going to be officiating, we know that the ceremony is going to fun, whimsical, and sweet! She has a natural talent for engagement with both couples and guests and it's the little things she does that make photographing ceremonies with her so rewarding; from the moment of reflection where she has the bride & groom stand together and just gaze into each others' eyes to the way she steps back for the first kiss so we have a photo of just the bride & groom, her consideration and attention to detail is remarkable. Everyone loves Rachel, especially us!

Tayler Brianne Photography Tayler Brianne Photography Wedding Photographers

You can tell that Rachael really cares about her clients and puts a lot of time into ensuring that the clients are getting what they want out of their ceremony. As a fellow vendor, i really appreciated how Rachael worked collaboratively and made sure that the couple have the perfect moments for us to capture during the ceremony. I highly recommend Rachael if you’re looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond!

Emjayography Emjayography Wedding Photographers

Did such an amazing job marring off a beautiful couple. Spoke Clearly and really helped the bride and groom with their vows

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