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We have all been to wedding ceremonies that feel like they came from a box. No matter how well spoken, doesn't it seem like most wedding ceremonies start to sound the same? It doesn't have to be that way. This is your wedding and your story matters. I create unique and extraordinary ceremony experiences.

A heartfelt, personal ceremony creates a swell of excitement and joy that flows right into the reception and sets the tone for a magical event. How do I know this, because I have officiated for hundreds of ceremonies in the past 5 years across Connecticut, New England and for destination weddings abroad.

My name is Elisa Chase, I am an ordained non-denominational Minister and a certified Life Cycle Celebrant® Creating a heartfelt, personalized ceremony that you and your family and friends will remember forever, is my goal. If you are looking for something more than a standard ceremony, that embraces your perspectives, I would love to talk to you about how we can work together to craft a wedding ceremony that becomes a meaningful and integrated part of your wedding experience.

I bring an open mind and heart, a collaborative style, a contemporary, creative approach, and all the organizational tools needed. All you bring is eachother and your story. We can take it from there. I believe you should have as much input into your wedding ceremony as you do in all the other aspects of your wedding day and I have a standard time honored process that starts and ends with YOU. Your ceremony is written just for you, and you approve every word.

Remember all the reasons you fell in love, hold onto the way you make eachother feel, walk down the aisle confident and excited. Your wedding ceremony will affirm your commitment and leave you feeling wonderful.

You can find out more about me at www.tapestryceremonies.com or stop by and LIKE my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tapestryceremonies.

Contact me today to set up some time to get to know each other and to reserve your wedding date,

Elisa

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Frequently asked questions

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 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?

CT
ME
MA
NH
NJ
NY
RI
VT

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Elisa Chase, Tapestry Ceremonies

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Eric Sent on 04/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, personal and well executed

Elisa was a pleasure to work with. We had our first meeting with her via skype/facetime well before the wedding. We described what we were looking for, which was a very personal non-religious ceremony. She then sent us a very detailed questionaire. My wife and I filled it out with an extremely large amount of details and she DEFINITELY used a lot of it to parse a beautiful ceremony. She was extremely amenable to the few changes we wanted and incorporating different elements. I loved the experience!
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Jenna Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Truly wonderful

We needed an officiant quickly when one of our family members backed out at the last minute for our wedding. We called Elisa and she met us right away. We had less than 10 days to our wedding and not only did she drop everything to work with us, she wrote an entire wedding ceremony just for us. She sent us questions that we loved answering because they reminded us what this day was about. She got everything organized and pulled together our rehearsal which as going to be very stressful for us if we did not get help. My family was thinking that no one could really fill in, and make the day as special as we thought it would be, but Elisa did it. She won over my Mom and Dad and even my Grandma said it was the most beautiful wedding she has even heard- and she is the kind of person who thinks weddings have to be in a church. Elisa was professional and organized but also kind, warm and creative. We loved her.


Jenna and Matt.
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Brenda Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Our wedding day was nothing short of amazing and we owe so much of it to the work Elisa did to create a ceremony that was uniquely all about us. We come from different backgrounds and our families and friends don't really understand how hard it's been to try to blend our lives and our outlooks. My wife is from a traditional Christian background and I am Pagan/Wiccan. Elisa's ceremony blended our core beliefs in a way that was respectful to both of our families and friends, but also was able to show that at the core of it, we actually share much more in common any of us really realized until we read our ceremony. Instead of being nervous or feeling worried about what might happen during the ceremony, we felt at peace and it was magical. There was such a feeling of love not just between my wife and me, but between all of us. As a same gender non traditional couple, we had some pretty negative ideas in our heads about the ceremony and we were going to go with something super short until we met and talked to Elisa. She made our entire day a celebration of the things we love most about eachother and our families. We can't thank her enough, and we highly recommend her.

Brenda and Ashley
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Will Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One Word: Magical!!!

We can’t thank Elisa enough for putting together the most amazing and unique wedding ceremony for us! She has such a talent to be able to create stories from only asking a few questions. We have had so many people express to us how much they loved our ceremony and how amazing Elisa is. It means so much to us that she was able to produce our ceremony based on how we are together and our story.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most heartfelt ceremony

Elisa married us yesterday and it was the ceremony of our dreams! Elisa was the celebrant for my brother and sister-in-law's wedding and we loved how she made the ceremony so personal. Well as soon as we got engaged, we knew we wanted Elisa to be our celebrant! She was so fun to communicate with and filling out the questions about each other to personalize ceremony was lots of fun! Elisa put together the most beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that told the history from how we met and our most memorable moments together. Our guests were raving about how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how personal and heartfelt it was. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks Elisa for the best day ever! I highly, highly recommend!!! =)
Allie
Allie Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The sweetest/most thorough celebrant! ❤️

My husband and I had no idea who we wanted to be our celebrant, we were overwhelmed with choosing someone to lead such a special part of our day! Then we met Elisa, and she was so sweet, absolutely loves what she does, and was eager to create the most beautiful version of our day possible.. we hired her right away! ❤️ She came up with a ritual for our ceremony that I didn’t even know existed, it made me cry as soon as I read it.. she truly loves every part of it, and wants to make it exactly what you want! If you have any changes you want, thoughts, etc, she wants to hear them and will do everything she can to make it exactly what you invision! Thank you so much Elisa, we’re so grateful for you!! ❤️
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Rob M. Sent on 12/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

everything we wanted-none of what we did not

Elisa came highly recommended and we can see why. She arrived on time, well dressed and totally prepared. She crafted a ceremony that was just was we asked for-simple, meaningful and lacking in anything stuffy or over the top. We actually told her "less is more" and she understood. She was able to focus on what we wanted and who we are and we ended up feeling like these moments were much more meaningful, but still in a light joyful way. We have both been married before and did not want anything like what we had before- and this little perfect ceremony was a gift. Respectful but not heavy, kind and gracious without sounding like a hallmark card. She is warm, easy going and a total prof.
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Anna Sent on 12/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony

Top notch. Professional and knows how to work with couples AND families. In our ceremony we had kids and a dog and no matter what we told her we wanted to include Elisa kept smiling and figuring out how to make it work without our ceremony feeling too out there. Even our Grandparents were pleasantly surprised that our ceremony was respectful, tasteful and still very much about our life and our interests. Everyone said they loved it, but most importantly, it made our day feel like it was really celebrating our love and our relationship.
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Kelsey Sent on 12/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely heavenly!!!

Thank you for creating a one of a kind wedding for our one of a kind day. You made us realize how much we love each other. We were not even nervous because we knew everything that was about to happen but it still felt fresh and new and in the moment. Seriously, people are still talking about our ceremony and saying it was one of the best parts of the day and the best they have ever seen. They loved feeling part of something important and the light-hearted way you told our story. We loved working with you and highly recommend you to anyone who wants their wedding ceremony to make sense and to be something so special, not just words on paper.
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Amanda Sent on 09/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were married last night in the sweetest ceremony. We wanted a small intimate experience, we wanted our ceremony to highlight the night and tell our own story. We did not want or need standard cookie cutter words from some pinterest board. Elisa wrote a ceremony that was elegant but simple, meaningful but light, romantic but never sappy. Everyone says you forget the ceremony because it goes by so fast, but I don't think I will ever forget the vows we made or the way I felt or the looks on the faces of my family and friends. Our wedding ceremony was totally and amazingly beautiful. Thank you Elisa.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Pamela Torres, Life Cycle Celebrant® and Officiant Pamela Torres, Life Cycle Celebrant® and Officiant Wedding Officiants

Elisa Chase is one of kind. You won't find anyone more devoted to creating your very own personal ceremony. An unforgettable event that will live on in the hearts and minds of not only the couple, but everyone in attendance.

Celebrations with Heart / Ellyn Solis-Maurer Celebrations with Heart / Ellyn Solis-Maurer Wedding Officiants

Elisa started out as my teacher in all things Wedding and Celebrant but has become a friend. She is creative, smart and funny and more importantly, gives her clients what THEY are looking for in their celebrations.

Moon River Rituals Moon River Rituals Wedding Officiants

Elisa's warmth makes her an ideal officiant. Plus, her natural creativity is reflected in all the ceremonies she creates.

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