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Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies
Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies
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About

Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies officiates weddings in Gaithersburg, Maryland and beyond. Elle Sojourner is a passionate celebrant who delights in helping couples to tie the knot in the way they have always envisioned. Known for her compassionate outlook on life, she decided to become an officiant following a career in the corporate world. Striving to bring people together through celebrations of life’s most important milestones, Elle is devoted to realizing the ceremony of your dreams.

Services Offered

Able to preside over intimate and large weddings, Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies will work with you to create your own vows. Elle will make it her mission to ensure that your occasion is truly reflective of your romantic bond. You and your partner are sure to be charmed by her calm delivery and friendly demeanor. As a helpful touch, she also offers a document signature service. In addition to weddings, Elle also officiates baby naming, infant welcoming, and gender transition celebrations.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
DC
MD
NJ
NY
PA
VA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English

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Elle is a warm, grounded, and professional officiant who made planning easy and stress-free. She crafts deeply personal, poetic ceremonies, offers helpful guidance and resources, and handles logistics like paperwork. Guests and couples praised her calming presence, communication, and highly recommend her services.

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Elle is a warm, grounded, and professional officiant who made planning easy and stress-free. She crafts deeply personal, poetic ceremonies, offers helpful guidance and resources, and handles logistics like paperwork. Guests and couples praised her calming presence, communication, and highly recommend her services.

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Lani
Lani Sent on 04/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone Loves Elle

All of our guests sang high praises of our officiant, saying things like, "She really knew what she was doing!" Elle is an expert at her craft and was a breeze to work with. You will not regret having her on your special day! (Especially because she will make sure you get the perfect shot of your ceremony kiss!)
Kati
Kati Sent on 04/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Joyful Celebrant

Elle has a grounding, joyful energy that carried the day. When we first met with her, we had what could perhaps be called "dumb" questions (how long the ceremony should be, how do we stand, what should the groom wear, what exactly was our dress code, what's a unity ceremony, etc.) but she had great insight and feedback, and provided excellent resources on potential ceremony elements. Thanks to Elle we were able to create a ceremony that was meaningful to us, our traditions, and our families. It is so clear that Elle loves love and it was an honor to have her be part of our love story.
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Tabby Harden
Tabby H. Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Magical Officiant

Elle was truly the most incredible officiant we could have ever asked for. From the very beginning, she was so collaborative and made us feel completely seen and understood. She took the time to learn our story and crafted the most magical, poetic ceremony that felt so personal and true to us. Her words were so beautifully written and delivered with such warmth and grace. On the day of our wedding, she had our entire audience in tears, and so many guests told us it was the most moving ceremony they had ever witnessed. Elle’s kindness and calming presence made us feel so grounded and at ease throughout the entire process. She truly has a gift for creating moments that feel deeply meaningful and unforgettable. We feel so grateful to have had her by our side on one of the most important days of our lives. We cannot recommend her enough to any couple looking for an officiant who will bring heart, poetry, and pure magic to their day.
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Chelsea Sent on 08/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elle we love you!

Elle was amazing from beginning to end! She asked my husband and I all of the right questions, and many of which we hadn't even thought of. She was so personable, detail oriented, attentive, responsive, and helpful as she guided us through creating our ceremony and vows. Many guests later told us they loved her story telling style of conducting the ceremony, and that it was quick sweet and to the point! She provided us with an extensive to do list and documents of what we needed to start our marriage license and filed the necessary documents for us!--this was extremely helpful and alleviated so much stress as wedding planning is hard enough. We could not have asked for a better person to officiate our ceremony. Thank you so much! - Charles and Chelsea
Eddie
Eddie Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

We, IMPACT Collective, had the privilege of managing a beautiful wedding at DC War Memorial where worked with a wonderful officiant, Elle. She was organized, calming, friendly, and professional. Elle delivered a wonderful and inspiring ceremony for our shared wedding clients. We highly recommend her officiating services to future couples getting married!
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Db21A9254Cb68864Aae0Bc4E0Ba2961Bc1B00Bc3 Sent on 07/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and outstanding

Elle from the moment we met her was wonderful to work with. Her professionalism and communication are top notch. She captured our love and story so well. I'm keeping her in mind for all future life events. That's the lasting impression Elle left on us and our guests.
Karlie
Karlie Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Celebrant for May 2024 Wedding

Elle is so incredibly lovely. She made me and my partner feel supported, confident, prepared and in great hands from our first conversation with her. She provided guidance without ever pushing, and made us thoughtfully aware of all the options available for our ceremony without it feeling overwhelming. She kept us organized and was patient with our questions. Everyone in my family remarked how kind she was and how calming her presence was on our wedding day -- a perfect person to celebrate/officiate your love.
Heather
Heather Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We absolutely loved working with Elle!

Elle was a joy to work with - planning our ceremony with Elle was one of the easiest parts of our wedding planning. Elle put us at ease from the beginning and helped us figure out what parts of our wedding ceremony were most important to us. She has such a warm and welcoming personality. We would highly recommend working with her for a wedding (or any ceremony)!
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Meg Y. Sent on 05/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect ceremony

Working with Elle was a true delight and we got so many compliments from guests on our ceremony! Most guests asked how we knew Elle which is a testament to the care she puts into getting to know us and crafting a heartfelt and personal ceremony script. We didn't really know where to begin when thinking about the script and Elle guided every step of the way and was always so accommodating to our feedback and thoughts. Our ceremony felt very true to us and was the exact vibe and tone we were looking for. We highly recommend working with Elle!
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Aubrey Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful & Comprehensive Experience

Elle was an absolute pleasure to work with for creating our ceremony vision and timeline. Her attention to detail, flexibility, and demeanor made the process not only very simple but also one of the least stressful aspects of planning our event. Without a doubt I would recommend Elle/Spirit Fire for all of your life ceremony needs.
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