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  • 2026
  • 2025

Knots of Love by Linda

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
Mark
Eddie
Rachel
Misti
Leigh

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Knots of Love by Linda is a wedding officiating company servicing Maryland and D.C. Linda, owner of Knots of Love by Linda, is a professional wedding officiant and a retired teacher who has been working with couples for 6 years, joining almost 100 couples in marriage. Linda loves love and is always honored to be part of this special step in a couple's journey.

Services Offered

Knots of Love by Linda offers unique and personalized marriage rituals. Expect a consultation and communication wherein Linda will get to know the couple and their romantic history. Every wedding ceremony is then created based on these consultations. Linda is authorized to officiate weddings in Washington, D.C., and Maryland. There are also options for vow renewals, civil unions, and elopements. Get married in a memorable way with Knots of Love by Linda.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 7 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD

What languages do you speak?

English

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Linda is a warm, professional officiant who personalizes ceremonies and guides couples through planning with clear, persistent communication. She calmly handles day‑of logistics, goes above and beyond for guests, and adds thoughtful touches. Couples rave that her ceremonies feel meaningful and memorable.

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Linda is a warm, professional officiant who personalizes ceremonies and guides couples through planning with clear, persistent communication. She calmly handles day‑of logistics, goes above and beyond for guests, and adds thoughtful touches. Couples rave that her ceremonies feel meaningful and memorable.

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Erica Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You! Zach and Erica | Riggs Hotel | Washington, DC

We are so incredibly grateful for Linda. She truly went above and beyond to help us make our wedding ceremony feel so special, intimate and uniquely ours. She was always so diligent in her communication—following up persistently yet gently, with such patience and kindness as we juggled our extremely busy work schedules. Her warmth, thoughtfulness, and genuine care made Zach and me feel completely at ease; it truly felt like a dear friend—or even one of our moms—was marrying us. We will always remember and cherish—and promise to heed—Linda’s beautiful words and marital advice and wisdom. We will always remember her steady presence and her kindness. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect officiant. You have our gratitude, Linda. Love, Zach and Erica. ❤️
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Katie Sent on 06/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful for our intimate ceremony

Linda was the perfect person to unite my husband and I, plus our families. She listened to our vision for our ceremony, provided plenty of options and guidance as we planned, and made the entire day feel like it was overflowing with love and care. One of my favorite moments was having our children read a poem during the ceremony. Linda made it so easy (even for my 6 year old!) and special for them and us. If you're getting married with kids, I 100% suggest having this moment! It was something that we will all remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you Linda for being part of our happily ever after!
Mark
Mark Sent on 06/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wow what an incredible experience

Wow what an incredible experience, all led by Linda. She held our hand through the whole process leading up to the special day, helping guide us through the many decisions needed to be made. This made the ceremony uniquely personal and special for us. Thank you Linda for going above and beyond!
Eddie
Eddie Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Linda is amazing

Linda was the perfect choice to officiate our wedding. From the very beginning, her ability to connect with us and communicate effectively made the planning process feel personal and meaningful. Rather than delivering a generic ceremony, she worked closely with us to create something that truly reflected our relationship, personalities, and story.
She took the time to get to know us, welcomed our feedback, and thoughtfully incorporated our ideas and adjustments along the way. In the months leading up to the wedding, she regularly checked in through meetings and emails, always showing genuine excitement and care for our special day.
On the day of the wedding, Linda went far beyond the role of officiant. She greeted guests, coordinated with vendors, and helped ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about logistics.
One of the things I appreciated most was how she handled our vows. When it came time for us to exchange them, she stepped back and gave us the space to experience that moment together fully. It was a small gesture that made a lasting impact.
I could say so much more about how grateful we are for Linda. Simply put, if you're looking for an officiant who is professional, caring, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond, Linda is the person you want standing beside you on one of the most important days of your life.

-Eddie and Sammy
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Linda is the GOAT of Wedding Officiants

Sometimes planning a wedding can feel like sharks circling around waiting to take advantage of your desire to have the special day you've always dreamed of... but NOT with Linda. Linda was SUCH A JOY as the officiant at our wedding. The meetings we had leading up to the wedding with her felt like chatting with a friend or relative. She made the process so enjoyable and was such a calm, fun presence in all the chaos of planning of wedding. She took everything we contributed to her speech to heart and fully embraced our style without any judgement. You can feel in her spirit that she takes so much joy in her business. A funny story from the actual ceremony, we had planned ahead of time to have the groom's brother be the secret ring barer. When Linda asked the audience to look under their chairs to find the ring, his brother was sitting in the wrong seat and someone else came up with the ring derailing the rest of Linda's officiant speech. Linda and I looked at each other, I'm sure I had pure panic in my eyes, and as the bride I completely froze and didn't know what to do. Linda, on the other hand sprung into action and with her good humor and very natural style took control of the situation, got the groom's brother to stand up and got the ceremony back in track in such a wonderful way. Everyone laughed and we got the moment and pictures that we wanted. Linda went above and beyond on our day and also stood outside of the ceremony space greeting our guests and getting to know folks as they were coming in, she accompanied us to our rooftop photo shoot and even helped wrangle folks when things got a bit overwhelming! Not to mention that she sent us a lovely keepsake from our day afterwards that we will treasure forever. We were so grateful to have her with us on our day. It was like having a close friend we trust shepherd us through all of the chaos. I'm going to be honest, I did not consider ahead of time how important having the right officiant would be to making our day special and I feel like we got really lucky to have our paths cross with Linda. No pressure, but when selecting your officiant, keep in mind that you're going to remember your experience with this person for the rest of your lives! I am so glad our paths crossed with Linda. If Linda is available for your wedding book her immediately!
J
Jessica Sent on 11/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

Linda is top notch and provided the best service we could have ever asked for on our special day ! She took the time to get to know us and personalized our entire ceremony to fit us. We had so many compliments on how amazing our officiant was, and you can tell she truly loves her job. Choosing Linda as our officiant was a genuine blessing. I highly recommend working with her, and I would choose her again for vow renewals. Thank you Linda for making our day so wonderful! 
Misti
Misti Sent on 10/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

SUPERB! Highly recommend!

Knots of Love by Linda is SUPERB when it comes to professionalism, knowledge & communication. Linda was a huge asset to us, as we were traveling in from out of state to get married in Maryland. She provided guidance on ensuring all needed documents were acquired.  She was in constant communication during our engagement, up to the day we got married. Linda is such a genuine person. She made time to get to learn about us & our story. She provided a ton of options & ideas for our wedding ceremony. Knots of Love by Linda made our ceremony so special & memorable. I highly recommend Knots of Love by Linda! 
Leigh
Leigh Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most wonderful wedding officiant

Linda is the best!! Choosing her to create our beautiful wedding ceremony was the best part of our wedding. Upon our first meeting, it felt like we knew each other for years. She is so warm, thoughtful and made the process so easy. She has a wonderful way with people and words, and helped us create a ceremony that was special and unique to us.
M
Mara Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome awesome!

Linda was fantastic!!! Would recommend her to anyone looking for a collaborative and hands-on officiant. She was very professional but fun, and created the ceremony of our dreams. Can't speak highly enough!
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Alyssa Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Summer wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the very first meeting, she was professional, organized, and incredibly friendly. She took the time to get to know us and our story, and she made our ceremony feel truly personal and unique to us. Her warm, personable nature put us at ease and made the whole process stress-free. On the big day, everything ran smoothly, and her thoughtful words created such a beautiful and memorable moment. We are so grateful for her role in making our day so special and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and talented officiant.
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Linda Sinagra-Smith
Linda Sinagra-Smith
Wedding Ceremony Officiant

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