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What is a "Celebrant" and why is that unique?

Unlike a standard officiant who shows up on the day of the event and reads a canned script, a certified Wedding Celebrant works with the couple, often weeks to months in advance, to co-create a story that will capture the spirit of their love and commitment to each other.

Can a Celebrant replace a priest or rabbi in a religious ceremony?

Absolutely not. Celebrants uphold high ethical standards and will not pretend to take the place of authority in religious setting. Celebrants can assist if asked, but the Celebrant is more appropriate when the couple wants a unique ceremony comprised of their own words and adaptations of ritual.

So what do I, as a Celebrant, provide?

Unlimited ceremony script consultations and updates.

Research & resource material.

Consultations with your wedding or event planner, caterer, photographer, videographer, musicians, DJ, and venue staff as needed.

Rehearsal at the venue or at another agreed upon location.

Officiating at ceremony.

Notary signature of marriage license after the ceremony in the State of Florida where applicable.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

Reviews of Florida Wedding Celebrant

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Andrew Sent on 12/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant Ever

I don't know how to adequately describe how much I appreciate Janet. She was our wedding officiant in '15 and we loved her approach. She listened to all of our requests and went above and beyond. The experience was the best, and all of our guests made a point to mention how much they appreciated and enjoyed the ceremony. Janet has a way of tailoring the ceremony to the couple and is able to integrate details of how the couple met into the proceedings. I feel that our guests got an insight into our love for each other through Janet's process.
I (we) highly recommend and appreciate Janet even after these years.
Thank you so much Janet!!!
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Jan H. Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Touching and beautiful

When we worked with Janet as our wedding celebrant, the story of how my husband and I came to know each other and fall in love was shared throughout the ceremony (with even a couple of sweet surprises for the bride and groom). The personal manner in which Janet got to know us as individuals – and as a couple – enabled her to share our love story in a way our guests had never heard. Our ceremony was touching and beautiful.
Mitch
Mitch Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our fabulous day

Janet created such a memorable ceremony just for us. The questionnaires we completed gave her the insight she needed to personalize our special day. We, as well as all our guests, were impressed with the ceremony's heart felt touch. You will feel fortunate to have her involved in your wedding!
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 06/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

When Your Celebrant Helps Create the Perfect Day

Our Celebrant, Janet Herrick, could not have been a more perfect choice for our wedding day. Janet spent a lot of quality time with us prior to our special day getting to know our story, and that time spent was illustrated in the personal and beautiful ceremony she performed. She is a consummate professional and a natural in this role. Smart, funny, compassionate, loving and a great listener, these are all qualities which lend themselves to a celebration with perfection and grace. My husband and I consider Janet one of the main reasons our day was even more special than we could have imagined.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 06/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Janet goes above and beyond to make your special day amazing! She is so personable and will make the entire experience fun. I had a lot of little ones included in my wedding party and she was so good communicating with them to help them understand what they needed to do for the big day. You will not regret hiring this amazing woman to officiate your wedding. Xoxo
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User2286799 Sent on 08/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Janet. She is a beautiful person inside and out! Her style is very personal and peaceful. She got to know us as a couple and then wrote our ceremony based on US. It wasn't something that she printed off of the internet, it was very meaningful. She is quite literally amazing and even 2.5 years later we remember what a blessing it was to have HER marry us!! Thank you Janet!
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