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Based in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants are a team of certified wedding officiants. Their mission is to work closely with clients to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that honors all aspects of a couple's relationship. They believe the wedding ceremony should be the highlight of the wedding day and the beginning of the celebration! Donna began this work in 2014 after the passing of the Marriage Equality Act, officiating for two men in their 70s. This principle of equality and exceptional ceremonies for all have remained at the core of all they do. Donna and her team are endorsed Humanist Celebrants and are all Masters Certified through Celebrant Academy.

Services Offered

Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants tailor their ceremonies to be deeply personal for their couples, whether they're creating and officiating an intimate elopement or a grand ceremony. A warm and inclusive environment is created so every guest feels like they're part of the celebration. With training in Rituals, Public Speaking, and Ceremony Writing, the Lehigh Valley Celebrants will craft a joyful, unforgettable ceremony with laughter and happy tears.

They have multilingual Celebrants who are able to officiate in Spanish, French, and Greek.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$975

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$375

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

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?

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.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
French
Spanish
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Emma V. Married on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with Laura!

Laura did an amazing job on our special day. We were recommended Laura through Lehigh Valley Celebrants and she definitely did not disappoint. Within two minutes of ending our initial meeting, my husband and I knew Laura was the officiant for us. We connected very well. She then took all the little details and created a personalized ceremony just for us. She took the time to get to know us and our relationship, and also gave us flexibility in what we wanted or didn’t want in the ceremony. She made us feel comfortable at the altar on the day of the wedding, and prepared us beforehand for what we could expect. From a complete stranger to someone who was able to beautifully portray us as a couple, our guests kept asking us if we had known her a long time. Anyone who is looking for a great celebrant for their big day, Laura is the woman for you!
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Liz Married on 09/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Laura Eppler is a wonderful celebrant

Laura Eppler from the Lehigh Valley Celebrants was the officiant for our wedding. We wanted a non-religious ceremony bespoke to our personalities and interests since both of us are Atheists and from different cultures. We interviewed a few people before deciding on Laura because she seemed easy to talk to and not at all pushy. She wrote something that captured important details from our relationship. Laura gave us a lot of creative control over different aspects of the ceremony and even went along with some quirkier requests to incorporate Dax and Worf’s wedding ceremony from Star Trek into our own. Additionally, my husband is Chinese so we wanted to include a kowtow ceremony to respect his heritage. Laura seamlessly threaded everything together so all the different parts fit without awkwardness. For our personal vows, she provided feedback throughout and helped us write something meaningful for each other. We opted to not have her at the rehearsal so I was nervous about the ceremony, having not met her in person but she was just as kind and wonderful in person as she was in our zoom chats. Our ceremony had a technical malfunction where the microphone died but Laura simply proceeded and spoke louder. Everyone was still able to hear her, despite having to continue without amplification outdoors.
Afterwards, my guests told me they found her warm and welcoming. One guest specifically said he falls asleep during ceremonies but stayed awake for ours because found Laura captivating and easy to follow.
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Kathleen P. Married on 09/09/2023
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Absolutely Loved

We absolutely loved working with Irene from LVC- from our initial meeting to our wedding day Irene was there offering advice and being one of our biggest cheerleaders. She put together a beautiful ceremony based on our questionnaires, which felt more a conversation Irene always wanted to know more and that made it so comfortable and enjoyable.
She listened to what we wanted and incorporated our wants into the ceremony. Our day wouldn’t have been as special without Irene.
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Armen Elliott Photography Armen Elliott Photography Wedding Photographers

Donna Forsythe is an articulate, sensitive wedding officiant whose understated, joyful presence makes a wedding ceremony so heartwarming for couples and guests. I highly recommend her services for your special event.

E. Ashley Photography E. Ashley Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked with Donna on a January 1st elopement this year and she was simply fantastic. Her ability to capture the core of a couple's love is just beautiful! I look forward to her officiating my own wedding this October!

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