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**NO LONGER IN BUSINESS**

Your wedding ceremony is the heart of the whole event, and I specialize in creating intimate, personalized ceremonies that are meaningful and memorable. I'll work with you to ensure that every element of the ceremony incorporates powerful details that uniquely represent and reinforce the strength of your unique love. I will also be a calm and supportive presence for you at every step along the way.

There is a wide variety of unity rituals that can be included in your ceremony in addition to the exchanging of vows and rings. Some of the most popular include:​

  • Sand-blending
  • Wine-blending
  • Unity candles

I can also work with you to design a unique unity ritual all your own.

Services include traditional and non-traditional weddings and commitment ceremonies:

  • Same Sex
  • Elopements
  • Handfastings
  • Civil Unions
  • Vow Renewals/Anniversaries

I'm happy to perform your ceremony at any venue, everything from an elegant resort, to the top of a mountain trail or a spot down by the Rio Grande, to the cozy and intimate environment of a bed-and-breakfast.

As a certified Life Cycle Celebrant® and ordained Universal Life Church minister, I've been specially trained to create and perform personalized ceremonies that reflect your values and taste. ​I work closely with you on the ceremony script, consulting and revising as much as necessary until you are completely satisfied. You have the final say over every aspect of the ceremony. ​

I'll honor your wishes with just the right ceremony for you, whether you want something simple or elaborate, classic or quirky, interfaith, spiritual, or secular.

Please visit my website to learn more: enchantedcircleceremonies.com

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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.

In which states are you licensed?

NM

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Enchanted Circle Ceremonies

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Cassie Sent on 09/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was absolutely perfect for us! We completed a short questionnaire to help her get to know us. Having a destination wedding can be stressful, but she created an amazing ceremony and it turned out perfect! We recommend her 110%!!!
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User1774041 Sent on 08/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The whole ceremony was extremely well written and our history together was woven into the presentation. It was our 50th anniversary and we exchanged our vows again. It was very emotional and we were overwhelmed with the emotion of the occasion.
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Lisaann Sent on 08/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was incredibly flexible and helpful in pulling together our unique handfasting. She came highly recommended.
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Paula Sent on 08/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
On August 1, 2014 I was able to marry my long-term partner. Susan Carpenter Sims was our Officiant. The service that she prepared was absolutely perfect for us. Her words were inspirational and eloquent. It felt like Susan had known us for a long time because the service was so personal. One more thing I was so impressed with was her flexibility - I had to change meeting times....and the time of the wedding due to weather - she worked with us every step of the way! If I ever planned on getting married again, I would ask Susan to Officiate. Since I don't plan on that, all I can do is hope that others will recognize her gift!
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User1726451 Sent on 07/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was very professional and provided a high quality of service throughout the entire time we worked with her. She took the time to find out about our wants and needs for our wedding and delivered a beautifully written and tailored ceremony that contained all of the elements we requested (and more). While participating in the rehearsal and performing the ceremony, Susan was very personable and professional, and the entire process ran smoothly. I would highly recommend Susan as an officiant and am very pleased with the services she provided.
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Tamara Sent on 06/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Enchanted Circle Ceremonies was incredible for our wedding. Excellent communication concerning our vows and the sort of ceremony we wanted to take place. We were very much at ease and every thing was taken care of for us in advance. We were ecstatic with our experience. Thank you Susan Carpenter-Sims
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Shannon Sent on 06/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about working with Susan Carpenter Sims for our ceremony was excellent. She was very timely and responsive in our communication, and did an amazing job with very little notice. She showed tremendous acceptance for our non-traditional lesbian wedding. She showed high levels of professionalism, and at the same time, was flexible and had a comforting presence. From the minute we spoke to her on the phone, we knew she was the best match for us. She offered us a wonderful questionnaire in preparation for our marriage and the personally written ceremony she wrote for us was articulate and heartfelt. We would highly recommend her!
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