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Your wedding ceremony is something I care deeply about. It would be my pleasure to meet or speak with you about your special day.

SERVICES

I enjoy presiding over marriages and helping new couples take their first steps as a family. I work closely with a couple to construct the perfect ceremony for them.

Renewing vows is a meaningful way to look forward while celebrating the past.

Commitment ceremonies are an alternative to a legal ceremony. They are filled with joy and Hope for a bright future. After all, isn't commitment what any ceremony is about?

Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

Getting to know a couple before their wedding date brings warmth to the ceremony. Very available for questions

Do you have a favorite story from your work?

Officiating at a steam punk wedding. It was hard to keep my eyes off the guests, I had never seen such interesting costumes.

How did you decide to get in your line of work?

I have worked with couples for twenty years as a wedding planner, coordinator and manager at Cypress Grove. The next step into officiating was a perfect fit for me.

What do you like most about your job?

The joy and hope I see in couples faces. It is special and new every time.

What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

How long is the ceremony? It can take from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on their choices

What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

It takes preparation and organization to prepare for a ceremony. Every couple is unique and important.

What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

I have provided same sex couples with commitment ceremonies in the past and now am delighted to being able to provide them with a legal marriage as of January 6th, 2015!

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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
Civil Union

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?

FL

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Florida Wedding Officiant

Luis
Luis Sent on 03/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Magical Officiant

Valerie made our Disney wedding truly magical and unforgettable! She is incredibly sweet, patient, and kind, creating a perfect and memorable moment for us. We are grateful for her exceptional officiating skills and warm demeanor. Thank you, Valerie, for making our day so special!
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Nicole Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

Valerie is a fantastic officiant. She helped us make our ceremony really special, heartfelt, and joyful. She also provided all the information we needed regarding obtaining our license and the other technical details of getting married. 10/10 do recommend!
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Aj F Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely ceremony and stress-free preparation

Valerie was so lovely when she officiated our wedding. She went out of her way to make sure our ceremony was exactly as we wanted, and she handled as many of the details as possible. Everyone loved her, and you will too.
Corey
Corey Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony

We found Valerie through her rave reviews on The Knot. We reached out via email and received a response a few minutes later. That same week, we set up a virtual meeting to get to know Valerie a bit and see if she was a good fit for us as our officiant. My wife and I hung up on that call and immediately knew Valerie was the one. She was kind, respectful, and helpful, working with us to perfect our ceremony script and bring our vision to life. Valerie’s ceremony was beautiful–her words are emotional, compassionate, and included some humor as we had requested. We had many of our guests approach us during cocktail hour saying how great the officiant was and that the ceremony was beautiful. Valerie is a true professional and it was a pleasure to have her as our officiant.
Natashia
Natashia Sent on 03/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So fantastic

From the video interview until the time we said I do, I can not speak anymore highly of her. She customized our wedding to fit us. She spoke so we could hear and cracked small jokes that were amazing. She explained the process perfectly so we were prepared. I'm just so so pleased to have hired her to marry us.
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Stephanie Sent on 02/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we needed!

Valerie was such a calming presence while walking down the aisle, and brought some humor to the ceremony as well! Was 100% on board to customize our ceremony in any way we liked, and was punctual as promised. Would recommend with no reservations!
Gracen
Gracen Sent on 03/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Such an amazing woman

I can not say enough about how amazing Valerie is. She is just absolutely a wonderful person and cared so deeply for our ceremony, that it made all the difference. She kept everyone’s attention through the design of her ceremony, inserting comments that made our guests laugh and put us at ease. Everyone was raving about how amazing she was, so many guests made mention on just how lovely she was. Thanks Valerie for a memorable and special ceremony.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 02/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The sweetest and most wonderful officiant

Valerie is the best wedding officiant I could ask for. She was so kind and did everything to make us feel comfortable and she also came to our rehearsal to help us as she used to be a wedding planner and we didn’t have one. Without her my ceremony would not have run as smoothly and wonderfully as it did! My husband and I just adored her.
Darian
Darian Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Valerie is amazing

We had a destination wedding in Sanford, FL and Valerie was amazing through the process. She always kept in touch and the process was so much smoother with her. Our bridal party was not able to make it the day of the rehearsal so the day of the wedding, she was such a big help with making sure everyone was where they needed to be.
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Jennifer Sent on 01/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!! We can't thank you enough, Valerie!

My husband Rich and I could not say enough wonderful things about our officiant, Valerie. Having a destination wedding, finding vendors can be a bit tedious or worrisome, but when we contacted Valerie, and had a Skype call with her (we live in New York) - we immediately knew she was going to be the one to be our officiant. She really wanted to get to know who WE were and what we wanted our ceremony to be. She ended up being the only one we contacted, because we were that sure of our choice. Valerie is kind, funny, and wanted to be sure that she addressed any concern that we had so that our ceremony could be exactly what we wanted. By the end of our call, it was like she was like a good friend to us. She also made sure to let us know that if there was ANYTHING we needed changed, that she had no problem revising the ceremony for us.

She kept in contact with us all throughout the process and was extremely quick to respond. Valerie even checked with us a month out to be sure no changes were needed and so that she could make sure she was prepared for the wedding date. The day of the rehearsal, Valerie was prompt and was ready to go when we got there. She even beat us to the rehearsal location! We went through all our cues with her and Kristie (our wedding planner) and we were extremely confident when we left. The day of the wedding, the ceremony she performed was AMAZING and we loved the Apache blessing! Both of our families keep telling us how perfect the ceremony was, and we can’t wait until we get our wedding video back so we can see it from an outsider perspective.

We had our wedding at the Wedding Pavilion on 12.12.18 in Walt Disney World and Valerie made sure that our ceremony exactly how we wanted - full of Disney magic! We can’t thank you enough, Valerie, and to anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant in the Orlando area we would recommend Valerie a million times over! (Also posted on The Knot :D)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
I Marry Couples I Marry Couples Wedding Officiants

Val is such a beautiful, kind person and puts her heart and soul in to every wedding she performs, I have know her for many years and would 100% endorse her to any couple looking for an officiant. Katherine Imundi, Wedding Officiant.

The Flower Studio Oxford The Flower Studio Oxford Wedding Florists

Valerie is just the BEST! She gives 100% for her couples. Contact her and she will take a great care of your ceremony. You can't go wrong with Florida Wedding Officiant aka Valerie.

Harpist Christine MacPhail Harpist Christine MacPhail Wedding Musicians

It is always a pleasure to work with Val because she is professional, personable, and really enjoys her work. She goes out of her way to make sure the wedding ceremony runs smoothly. I highly recommend Florida Wedding Officiant!

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