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Happy Beginnings!

Hi, I’m Rikki Neyer, your all-in-one Wedding Officiant and Singer! I specialize in destination weddings and offer packages that include planning, photography, notary services, DJ, and witnesses for elopements. Singing in multiple languages—English, Italian, French, German, Latin and Spanish—I’ll bring a unique touch to your ceremony. Let’s make your special day unforgettable. Your dream day awaits!

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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?

$500

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
MI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Happy Beginnings

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Rikki’s beautiful, powerful singing and professionalism made ceremonies and first dances memorable. She communicates clearly, stays organized, and reliably meets tight timelines. She frequently goes above and beyond—helping with vows, paperwork, photos and planning—to ensure calm, joyful weddings.

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Rikki’s beautiful, powerful singing and professionalism made ceremonies and first dances memorable. She communicates clearly, stays organized, and reliably meets tight timelines. She frequently goes above and beyond—helping with vows, paperwork, photos and planning—to ensure calm, joyful weddings.

Farobag
Farobag Sent on 04/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Former Music Director, Chicago Philharmonia Orchestra

I have known and accompanied Rikki on the piano for the past fifteen years at various venues and can categorically state that everyone will be pleasantly surprised by her talent and dedication towards an outstanding performance.
Farobag Homi Cooper
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Brenda Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding singer

Ricki was so wonderful to work with. Such a pleasant and kind person. What a wonderful voice she has!!
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Andrew Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Experience

Rikki is highly professional, communicative, intuitive, organized, detail- focused, and creative. She has many skill-sets and understands what it takes to make a memorable moment monumentally magical.
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Amanda Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rikki was Phenomenal❤️

Rikki was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She made sure to build a great relationship with me and my now husband, she really took the time to listen to everything we wanted out of our ceremony. Not only that but she was absolutely great with communication, even sent me texts days before the wedding cheering me on with a countdown wich was super sweet. And best of all she made our day so special by singing as we walked down the isle, her voice is just beautiful. Also she took a video of our ceremony and pictures even though we didnt ask. Went above and beyond! Definitely recommend!
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Laura Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Custom Wedding Ceremony

Wonderful vendor. Super nice. Easy to work with. Beautiful voice.

We were so lucky to find her!
Cat
Cat Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Beginnings made our special day the best day ever!

We challenged Rikki with a 30 day turnaround and she delivered better than we could have imagined. We had an idea for a small intimate wedding on our farm and had no idea how we were going to pull it off on such short notice. Rikki helped us with vows, paperwork, order of events and so much more. She kept us informed the entire time and made us feel at ease about our big day. We were thrilled with the results and she even took our photos for us!
We highly recommend Rikki! She is a kind, humble, capable, professional, trustworthy and overall amazing person. Thank you Rikki for giving us such a special day.
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Theodore Sent on 08/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Opera Style Voice

My wife and I have heard Rikki sing at private events for years. She has an opera styled voice that’s unique and powerful never failing to capture the crowd’s attention. One of the magical things about her voice is how it takes advantage of the songs she sings from vocal range to timbre, weight and more. How very fitting for a wedding or better yet for walking down the isle as her voice would make ones wedding day more elegant and memorable.
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Mary Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wonderful Wedding Singer!!!

Rikki sang beautifully for our first dance, two lovely well known romantic songs. Everyone has complimented our wedding for years for being classy, romantic and elegant. We had a wonderful time and peace of mind with Rikki’s kind support and planning. Rikki is fantastic to work with, supportive through the entire wedding planning process. Rikki met with us to discuss songs and day of details; best stage set up, music coordinated with our live band and venue speaker system. Rikki is a prepared professional!

Rikki knows many inspiring songs, she is also fantastic at photography, video editing, event planning, life advice, counseling. Rikki is a wonderful knowledge soul, full of experiences. Rikki is wise, peaceful, calm and able to help make milestone moments memorable in the most meaningful way.

Highly recommended to Book Rikki ASAP to make your new beginning day smooth, worry free, full of joy, and filled with love.

Thank you Rikki for everything!!! You are the very best kind of person to know!
Owen
Owen Sent on 05/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rikki brings sparkle to your event

Rikki is a true gem. She has a beautiful voice, which she matches with a personable and professional demeanor. We invited Rikki to sing at our annual gala fundraiser for the Cheboygan Opera House (May 24, '23). Although she had never been in our venue before, she quickly set up and interacted comfortably with our patrons. She was able to draw on her wide range of repertoire to match the mood of the room and the crowd. The response was very, very positive, and made our event so much more special. If you are looking to bring extra sparkle to your event, I highly recommend working with Rikki.
-- Owen Goslin, Executive Director of the Cheboygan Opera House
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Jettie Sent on 04/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever!

Rikki sang at my wedding as we walked down the isle. Everyone was in tears. Her voice is outstanding! I strongly encourage you to book her. She is so professional and extremely accommodating. Having rikki sing at our ceremony made our day even more special and beyond unique. And your guests will talk about for years to come!
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