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Rev Lauren Van Ham, Interfaith Minister is a professional wedding officiant based out of Richmond, California. Passionate about celebrating life’s most precious moments, Lauren is an eco-conscious celebrant who has been marrying couples for decades. Known for her creative and caring approach, Laurent strives to help you and your partner exchange vows in the way you have always envisaged.

Services Offered

Able to conduct ceremonies in the Bay Area and sometimes further afield, Rev Lauren Van Ham, Interfaith Minister, delights in presiding over marital occasions. Lauren welcomes couples of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, including agnostic, earth-based, and non-denominational. She allows soon-to-be newlyweds to write their own vows and offers premarital counseling services. From traditional ceremonies to elaborate occasions, Lauren can adapt her style to suit the vibe of your event.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$90

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Earth-Based
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
HI
NE
NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev Lauren Van Ham, Interfaith Minister

Patricia
Patricia Sent on 08/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant for our Wedding

We are so grateful that we found Lauren to officiate our wedding. Planning a long-distance wedding from the east coast (with the venue in Berkeley) was nerve-wracking, but Lauren was a very calming presence throughout the whole process. She took the time to get to know us through a Skype call and communicated with us through the process of individualizing our ceremony. As an interfaith minister, Lauren was able to make our ceremony meaningful and memorable for both of our families, despite their different religious beliefs and cultures. But, more importantly she helped us to make our wedding ceremony true to us both as individuals and tell the story of our relationship.
Deshna
Deshna Sent on 07/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond my best dreams fo a wedding officiant

Rev. Lauren Van Ham is a phenomenal wedding officiant. She is thorough, taking time to get to know the couple and gently nudging the couple to share the deeper story of their love. She is an superb guide and hostess. She stays calm and grounded. She has a ton of experience and I would trust her to lead any ceremony. She is able to go with the flow, ease worries, transition easily if needed. We had to bring our wedding in doors at the last minute and she handled that shift with ease, explaining to the guests how what to expect and where to go when. She is delightful to be around and brings meaning and magic to her weddings. HIGHLY recommend.
Annemarie
Annemarie Sent on 07/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rev Lauren Van Ham is Exceptional!

Lauren Van Ham was exceptional! My fiancé and I were planning a remote wedding in San Francisco and needed an officiant. I did a lot of searching online and even considered having friend get ordained. Then I came across Lauren’s website and I am so grateful I did. Even though we were remote in Austin, TX, she took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple over virtual meetings and email. She listened to what we wanted and what was important to us for our ceremony. Lauren was very professional, down to earth and very calming. We had a lot going on in our lives at the time and she helped create a very personal ceremony that was reflective of us as a couple, our families and a blending of our cultures. Lauren had us fill out questionnaires independently about each other and our relationship, she then wove our answers into the ceremony which added a touching surprise for us both. My husband and I, as well as our guests were deeply moved by how personal and intimate our ceremony was. Everything went so smoothly and I honestly felt no stress about the ceremony. She even provided us with a copy of our ceremony and vows which we thoroughly treasure. Lauren was an integral part of our wedding and we feel so lucky to have found her!
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