Hi, my name is Lauren and I officiate weddings for sentimental, spontaneous couples who are excited to explore their love! I’m also reinventing the concept of “Wedding Officiant.” After attending many traditional wedding ceremonies, I began to notice a huge emotional gap between how couples wanted to feel on their wedding day (happy, present, connected) and how they actually felt on their wedding day (stressed, overwhelmed, anxious).
Given my playful, inquisitive and sentimental nature, I decided to become the Wedding Officiant who would help fill that gap! I created an in-depth discovery process where couples looking for a unique, once in lifetime experience get to explore their relationship, strengthen their bond and get clear on what marriage means to them...all leading to a completely original ceremony that not only tells their love story, but that celebrates the essence of who they are. The result? Let's find out together! Contact me at www.laurensnead.love to schedule your free 45 minute video consultation!
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Lauren Snead has been officiating civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, rehearsals, and vow renewals for over 11 years. She works with couples who belong to no denomination, offering counseling and customized vows to make the experience as loving as possible. She is gay friendly and able to give coaching, a meaningful, original ceremony, and a unique officiant experience. Lauren is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Recommended by 100% of couples
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Meegan Hind · Married on 08/11/2018
Exceptional, phenomenal, and authentic! We love her!
Lauren was the most amazing officiant we could have ever dreamed of. She went above and beyond, and became an instant family member to all of us. My father passed away a couple years ago, and Lauren was someone my mom and I could turn to for advice and emotional guidance. Her original ceremony and pre-ceremony ideas added an element of tremendous tenderness and group bonding to our wedding weekend. The welcome circle was one of our favorite moments, and our wedding planner said he would suggest this to all new clients. Lauren made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. The pre- wedding couple activities she suggested were great reminders to take in the moment and appreciate each other during the madness of wedding planning, and it was also really fun! We left the weekend feeling like we truly made a new friend in Lauren. She is so loving and warm and the ceremony was truly the heart of our wedding. Thank you, Lauren, you are amazing.
Sent on 02/12/2019
Much love,
The Vendettis
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Michelle Huynh · Married on 03/16/2019
Best Officiant EVER!
Lauren is such an awesome officiant! Both my husband and I was looking for an officiant who is energetic, and funny. We also want a wedding ceremony that is unique, meaningful and full of positive vibes. Lauren was able to do deliver what we wanted! She spent time talking to the both of us over video calls and emails. She’s always checking up on me (the bride) and supported me on how I’m feeling since I told her that I don’t like to be the center of attention. We both love how she’s creative and always giving us ideas for the ceremony. We love how she was able to get all the guests to be a part of the ceremony and keeping them engaged. Everyone really enjoyed the ceremony that she officiates. Honestly, we couldn’t be any happier and feel thankful to have Lauren be a part of our special day.
Sent on 04/08/2019
Much love,
Mr. and Mrs. Huynh
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Meaghan Mccollow · Married on 01/11/2019
Rock Star Officiant
What can we possibly say about Lauren that isn’t already reflected in her outstanding reviews?? She is truly all of that…. And more! When we first started planning our wedding, we had a different vision in mind, but as we started the process we realized the vision didn’t match who we truly are. Lauren was such a critical sounding board as we worked to actualize our dream wedding. From our first interview with Lauren through to our elopement, we knew Lauren was there to support and encourage us. While we had no idea what to expect from an officiant, as I imagine many couples experience, we couldn’t have asked for better. The discovery process allowed us the opportunity to explore topics that prepared us for marriage. Lauren’s ceremony development was so spot-on, I couldn’t believe she had so accurately pinpointed who we are, individually and as a couple. We were shocked by how accurately she had understood us for having known us such a short time. We can’t help but feel as though we had known Lauren for years, when it was literally months. Lauren was there, too, when we experienced the loss of our very senior pup, just the day before our wedding. A heartbreaking experience at any time, it seemed amplified by the timing. Her understanding and support as we went through the process was beyond any expectations. She found beautiful ways to acknowledge our very raw loss without detracting from our ceremony and wedding day experience. There’s not a handbook for how to handle situations like these (at least, not that we know of), but Lauren could write that book, truly. She allowed us to experience the pain of a fresh loss, while guiding us toward our new chapter as a married couple.
Sent on 02/22/2019
We can’t let our review go without also acknowledging her ability to “do what needs to be done”. Lauren carried a canopy about 2 miles roundtrip, up and down stairs, up and down rocks, to our ceremony site at the edge of a cliff. Just in case it rained. Seriously, Lauren is a ROCK STAR.
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This is such a wonderful company to work with. We highly recommend.
Lauren is THE BEST. Period. Full stop. Above and beyond all others.
Lauren provided me with coaching services as I began my personal business and dream to become a wedding officiant. From the day we met during her free consultation she blew me away with her passion for life and the world of officiating. Lauren is a natural at empowering others to rock at being themselves and there is no doubt that I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for her guidance, encouragement, and creative coaching style. Lauren is incredibly unique and valuable to this industry and you need her in your life!
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