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Ever After Ceremonies is based in Stratford, Connecticut. Owner, Kathy Vass is a secular Minister of Marriage and Justice of the Peace serving all parts of Connecticut.

Your ceremony will be completely custom written to feature your love story. Kathy's unique process involves an in-depth audio recorded interview. Using this method means that you don’t have to fill out long involved questionnaires for homework. Just relax and enjoy a great conversation with your officiant all about you!

Later, when it’s time to write your ceremony, that recording helps Kathy add nuance and detail to your script. Guests will wonder how long you've been friends with her or if she's a family member they’ve never met before because the ceremony feels so personal.

If you choose to add it on to your package, you can opt to receive your audio interview on your first year anniversary. Think of it as your own personal love story podcast — a way to remember your story, as told in your own words – for EVER AFTER!

Services Offered

Ever After Ceremonies can officiate weddings of all sizes and styles. As a secular wedding minister, Kathy has experience with people from religious or non-religious backgrounds. To make sure the planning process is stress-free, Kathy offers all couples unlimited phone calls, emails, or texts. She will assist you in choosing the readings and help you with the marriage license process.

Other services couples will enjoy include:

  • Special wedding additions (like a Unity Candle, Sand ceremony, Ring warming or Hand Fasting)
  • Creation of your own special addition
  • Proofread and provide feedback on personal vows
  • Prompt signing and filing of the marriage license
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Ever After Ceremonies

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Jessica Sent on 05/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

It's not a wedding without Kathy

We stumbled across Kathy during a wedding event at our Venue. We went to try the food but we left with something far greater. Kathy was amazing with our kids and put up with all of our questions about how to plan a wedding. Kathy felt like a part of the family and there is not a world where we renew vows in the future without her. Kathy is thoughtful, patient and answers questions you didnt even know you had. The ceremony she wrote was so personal and perfect- we laughed, got emotional, laughed again and it was more than we could have ever asked for. You would think she knew us our whole lives. If you dont have Kathy at your wedding you are simply missing out. I give her unlimited stars- call her now.
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 07/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above & Beyond

My fiancé and I reached out to Kathy for our upcoming wedding, and while she was unavailable on our date she very kindly went out of her way to create a list of other officiants she personally recommended and confirmed availability for. It was a very professional and deeply appreciated gesture from a total stranger. Thank you, Kathy!
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Katie Sent on 06/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best - Worth Every Penny!

Do not look any further for an officiant, because you must hire Kathy. I put my husband in charge of finding our officiant and he did not disappoint. Kathy was the first officiant we talked to, and after a few minutes of speaking with her, we knew she was “the one.” Not only could we immediately tell that she was passionate about what she does, but she felt like an old friend right off the bat. Kathy wrote us the most amazing ceremony that fit us and our personalities perfectly. Given that we are both not religious or extremely serious, the ceremony she wrote for us was sweet, simple, funny, and overall amazing. Our guests all raved about her and felt like she was a familiar friend they already knew. Leading up to our day, Kathy met with us in advance and conducted an interview of sorts to get to know us better. She recorded the video of the interview and will send it to us on our first wedding anniversary so that we can look back on it for years to come. After our interview, my husband commented that he wish he could talk to Kathy more often! This interview lead her to write such a personalized ceremony. Not only did she write our ceremony, but she contacted our vendors in advance, was prompt with all communication, and went above and beyond to make sure my grandmother was included in our ceremony by setting up a personal Zoom link for her. Words cannot express how grateful we are to Kathy!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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