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Annika Klesch-Sawyer
Annika Klesch-Sawyer
Owner, Minister and Officiant

Woman-owned

18 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Heart and Soul Weddings & Events is a wedding officiant service based in Independence, Missouri that covers the Kansas City area in both Kansas and Missouri. Reverend Annika Klesch-Sawyer performs thoughtful ceremonies that are customized to each couple. As an interdenominational officiant with years of experience, she has conducted ceremonies for couples from various backgrounds and faiths. Heart and Soul Wedding & Events aims to design a perfect wedding for every couple so they can share their commitment with the special people in their lives.

Services Offered

Heart and Soul Wedding & Events offers simple prescribed ceremonies to unique customized weddings, depending on a couple's needs. Reverend Annika can also perform weddings outside the Kansas City area if desired. Beyond weddings, this officiant provides vow renewals, ceremonies for most milestone events (anniversaries, memorials, etc.), and spiritual coaching.

What You'll Love About Heart and Soul Weddings & Events

Reverend Annika Klesch-Sawyer will go above and beyond to ensure a smooth experience on the most important day of your life. She'll even provide comprehensive guidance with filing your marriage license to help you seamlessly tie the knot.

FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

KS
MO

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Heart and Soul Weddings & Events

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Rev. Annika is highly praised by couples for her professionalism, thoughtfulness, and personalized approach to officiating wedding ceremonies. Several reviewers appreciate her attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to create a ceremony that truly reflects the couple's story and values. Her warmth, support, and skillful presentation are noted to have made the ceremonies touching and meaningful. Couples commend her for ensuring a stress-free process, from crafting vows to handling paperwork, and for her calming presence on the wedding day. Many recommend Rev. Annika for her ability to tailor ceremonies, offer a range of options, and deliver a beautiful and memorable experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rev. Annika is highly praised by couples for her professionalism, thoughtfulness, and personalized approach to officiating wedding ceremonies. Several reviewers appreciate her attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to create a ceremony that truly reflects the couple's story and values. Her warmth, support, and skillful presentation are noted to have made the ceremonies touching and meaningful. Couples commend her for ensuring a stress-free process, from crafting vows to handling paperwork, and for her calming presence on the wedding day. Many recommend Rev. Annika for her ability to tailor ceremonies, offer a range of options, and deliver a beautiful and memorable experience.

Lorin
Lorin Sent on 04/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend

Rev. Annika was so great! She really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted for our ceremony. She helped us feel confident and helped our ceremony go very smoothly!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional

Annika responded fast and very promptly. She answered all questions I had. We chose her because she was willing to come to our home.
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Jane Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was handled professionally and thoughtfully. We are very grateful!

Annika was the perfect officiant for us. She is very professional, thoughtful, and thorough. I liked that she asked us every detail of how we wanted the ceremony to be done. She is very organized and knowledgeable about what she’s doing. We appreciate all her suggestions and input on the wedding. Everything was perfectly done.
Annamarie
Annamarie Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Heartfelt Ceremony Crafted with Care by Rev. Annika

Rev. Annika was absolutely wonderful and played such an important role in making our wedding ceremony deeply personal and meaningful. From our first meeting, she offered incredible support as we crafted our ceremony, taking the time to understand our story and values. Her warm and thoughtful approach helped us create a ceremony that truly reflected who we are as a couple.

Rev. Annika guided us through the process with kindness and expertise, making sure every detail was perfect. She provided insightful suggestions and was always open to our ideas, ensuring that our ceremony was uniquely ours. She also offered invaluable support in getting our marriage license and handling all the details of filing it, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

On the day of the wedding, her calm presence and heartfelt words set the perfect tone, creating a beautiful and memorable experience for us and our guests. We received so many compliments on how touching and unique our ceremony was, and we owe that to Rev. Annika.

We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us, and we are so grateful for her dedication and care. If you’re looking for an officiant who will help you create a ceremony that is both personal and meaningful, Rev. Annika is the one!
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Carrie Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

Annika was highly professional and very flexible with us. She ensured that our ceremony and vows were exactly what we wished for. Our day could not have gone any more perfectly than it did, and we owe all our gratitude to Annika!
Kelleen
Kelleen Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Blessed, Meaningful, and Genuine

Annika creates a calm and loving presence on what can be a stressful day for many. My favorite part of our wedding was listening to her carefully crafted words, looking at my 'almost' husband, and truly honoring the celebration of marriage. Her beautiful presentation was genuine and sweet, and was so good that my fiance was fighting tears and quivering lips the entire ceremony. I would recommend her to everyone, especially those who are looking for a nice range of options in pricing and flexibility- the ability to personalize and make special but also receive her skill in a beautifully written ceremony that won't have you stressed about what will be said or how it will be organized. We chose a secular ceremony and added elements of prayer to connect our Catholic and Baptist religious beliefs. Annika is organized, timely, sweet, flexible, and very knowledgeable. It was so special to have her bless our union and create such a meaningful and memorable ceremony. She gave us a copy of our written ceremony as special keepsake, and even made sure to match our bridal party perfectly! She is taking care of all of the paperwork and has been so lovely to meet. We recommend her to everyone!
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Gwynn Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Annika was just what we were looking for! She was so kind and had a calming presence. She kept close communication, gave us suggestions for our ceremony, and was very flexible. She made us feel at ease on our big day and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend!
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We were exceedingly pleased with our officiant, she was so kind and flexible when needed. I would 100% recommend as she will work with your needs and provide recommendations. She officiated a beautiful service at our ceremony and provided us with a final script with our wedding day pictures included. Excellent service!!
Ryann
Ryann Sent on 10/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Easy! And Amazing!

She was very patient, kind,helpful,funny. She was very go with the flow of our crazy day. She did not rush us to get things done. She understood exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. The price was perfect.
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Melissa Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Happy I went with her!

She was very nice, and I came to her pretty late in the wedding process. So she had to explain everything to me and she was so patient. She also spoke very fluently which was a worry for me. I loved her and how easy it was working with her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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