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Joyful Unions

$395 Typical Price

About

Joyful Unions provides nonreligious wedding officiating in Phoenix, Arizona. Liz O'Brien, the owner, is a nonreligious wedding officiant happily serving a diverse array of couples throughout the Phoenix metro area. She has successfully guided hundreds of couples at their wedding altar during her more than 20 years in the business. A recently retired college professor, Liz is a warm, smart and experienced speaker who knows how to channel uplifting energy to you and your guests. She combines your ideas with her best practices to create a personalized and authentic narrative wedding ceremony that you and your community of family and friends will feel and remember.

Services Offered
Joyful Unions provides nonreligious officiant services for wedding ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals. Rehearsals are available if needed. A licensed officiant, Liz can help couples create custom vows, incorporate readings and participate in cultural rituals such as a wine-box ceremony, wishing stones, unity sand or candle ceremony, a handfasting, or a smashing of the glass. She also provides unlimited email/text support prior to the ceremony, files your marriage license afterward, and also sends you a keepsake copy of your ceremony script.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$395

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$325

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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
Earth-Based
Jewish
No Denomination
Pagan
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
CA

What languages do you speak?

English
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    Jenna C. Married on 05/13/2023
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    Wonderful experience with Liz!

    Liz was an absolute joy to work with! My husband and I really wanted to find an officiant that could provide an intimate and personal experience for our wedding ceremony and Liz delivered with excellence! The ceremony she wrote for us was highly tailored to our love story- it felt like she really knew us as a couple. She has a warm and confident presence that puts you at ease and sets the perfect tone for the ceremony. We received so many compliments about her during our wedding. We would highly recommend Liz to anyone who is seeking a personalized and special ceremony. She truly provided the most beautiful start to our wedding!

    Joyful Unions's reply:

    It was my pleasure getting to know the love story you and Eric share, Jenna. I'm so happy to know you and your guests heard and felt that during your ceremony! Thank you for the kind review! Always, Liz
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    Jennifer G. Married on 09/03/2022
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    Great from first call to the ceremony!

    Liz really gets to know you as a couple. With her emails and calls (we did Facetime) she learned about our relationship history, our story, what things are meaningful to us as a couple and individually.

    She then takes all this knowledge and crafts a very personalized ceremony. So many family members came up to me after and said how she really brought up the joy and the true commitment a marriage takes.

    During this time of Covid and having a small ceremony, I think choosing the right officiant really matters because the ceremony and the marriage is really highlighted at this time.

    She is also great with any follow up and the ceremony script after as a keepsake is great!
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    Andrea W. Married on 07/03/2022
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    Perfect for our Elopment - Intimate and Meaningful

    We wanted out small elopement to be intimate, unique and impactful to us. Liz did a wonderful job of creating the atmosphere that we wanted with vows she intertwined together. We desired a meaningful ceremony, that was reflective on our special journey. And that is what we got!

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    I'm so glad to have fulfilled your wishes for your beautiful and intimate elopement, Andrea. I respected how you and Al knew what you wanted and that you made it happen. It was an honor and pleasure to be part of your day. Love each other well!
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Photography by Joshua Killeen Photography by Joshua Killeen Wedding Photographers

Words can't describe the amazing experience that I had working with Joyful Unions! Absolutely professional, and extremely pleasurable to work with from start to finish. Quality vendors that work well together make every single event better for everyone involved (especially the clients), and this collaboration was no exception. Looking forward to future events with Joyful Unions!

Alis Fashion Design Alis Fashion Design Wedding Dresses

Such a wonderful speech Liz gave for one of our brides who we have designed the bridal gowns. We felt as if Liz was the best friend of the bride and groom forever and speech filled with love, care, happiness made us moved. Thank you Liz!

Got You Covered Got You Covered Wedding DJs

Liz at Joyful Unions is awesome! Her ceremony style is innovative and fun. In other words a perfect fit for our clients :)

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Phoenix Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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