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Drive past the church… fly o’er the steeple… you've found the space… just gather your people!

I can drive you in a swift automobile, pilot your hot air balloon (metaphorically, of course), and then help you land in just the right place to begin your wonderful journey together. How many friends and family? Two? Twenty? A hundred? It truly is all about you.

Your non-denominational wedding ceremony, civil union, or vow renewal will be a heartfelt ceremony expressing your true commitment to one another. A little humor and some happy tears. A sprinkling of frills and fanfare.

Are you planning for next week or next year? In either case, we'll have a blast working together to discover how fast to drive (within the posted speed limits, of course)… how high to fly… and the perfect way to share the beginning of your next chapter together.

What kind of ceremony will create the fondest memories for you and your guests? Only you know the answer. Let's chat.. I'd love to hear your ideas!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$565

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$155

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
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English
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Brianna
Brianna T. Sent on 03/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sylvester Wedding

When we were looking for an officiant we were not sure what we wanted but for the first time we spoke to Celia we just knew! She was super helpful and it felt like she was 100% invested in our love story. We were lucky enough to work with Michael for the ceremony and he somehow totally understand our story from only a few short interactions…truly incredible! All of our guests commented after the ceremony that it felt like Michael knew us since we first started dating. He made time for humor and sentiment and our ceremony was so special. One of the highlights of our wedding. Thank you Michael!
Lauren
Lauren P. Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect ceremony on 6/18/22

We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Michael. He was so kind, easy going and helpful with everything. We love the ceremony that was put together for us- it was perfect. I was so nervous when looking for an officiant - I didn't want a long, drawn out boring ceremony nor did I want it to be a joke to someone. Michael totally encapsulated who we are as a couple and took into consideration everything we wanted. He even threw in a last minute necklace-placing tradition thing that I sprung on him 10 minutes before the ceremony without even batting an eye. Highly, highly recommend!!!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline T. Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A personalized, wonderful experience!

Michael Yelle was our officiant for our recent wedding this past June. We couldn't have been happier with our ceremony, and during cocktail hour, all we heard from our guests was how great the officiant was - how personal he made the speech and how unique and special it felt. He told the story of us, for all of our relatives and friends who maybe didn't know how we met or how we fell in love.

Michael has a warm presence that you can't help but gravitate towards. He worked with us every step of the way leading up to the wedding to curate the ceremony speech and help us with our vows. After receiving our 'interview' paperwork separately, Michael wrote the entire ceremony speech, and gave us full reign to make it ours. Depending on how hands on you want to be during the process, you could change as much or as little as you want. He's a great writer and storyteller, and really takes the time to weave in the important details. Otherwise, we would not have known where to begin or end!

On the day, he was so efficient and worked with our best man and man of honor to get the license signed, and he was a constant professional without being rigid at all. He is a VERY eloquent speaker - and just had the perfect mix of joy and seriousness in his tone. He had our vows printed and ready to go for us in large font on nice paper, to make reading them the day of very easy, and let us have a moment to ourselves as we read them to each other.

I would highly recommend Michael to any couple getting married - you won't regret it!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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The Skylands Events and Conference Center The Skylands Events and Conference Center Banquet Halls

Michael is so easy to work with. Super nice guy!

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