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It is said that, "One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love." Sophocles.

It is also sometimes said that one Officiant frees Brides, Grooms, and Guests alike from the dread and tedium of enduring a boring ceremony: and that Officiant is Terri Swadey!

My name is Terri Swadey and believe in Love - and if you and a special someone have found that love with each other, then I believe in your love and I believe any ceremony, whether a wedding or other commemoration, should be done your way!

I also believe that the Ceremony part of your Big Day should be as much fun for you and your guests as the Celebration which follows!

So as your Officiant, my goal is to bring the personal into the private without losing track of either aspects. Recognizing the many nuances that are often part of that dynamic, it brings me great joy to be part of your Joy, and so I would relish the chance to work with you to create a customized ceremony for you that reflects he love and commitment between you and your partner.

Services Offered
Swadey’s Sweet Ceremonies honors all sincere unions without discrimination. Whether religious, spiritual, or of other nature, when matters of the heart are ready to commit with matters of the conscience, then Terri Swadey is ready to help you commemmorate, formalize, legalize and/or otherwise celebrate your mutual decision.

Rev. Terri Swadey is an Ordained ULC Minister and Licensed Officant located in the State of Delaware with special DISCOUNTS and FOCUS ON: Claymont, DE; Wilmington, DE; and surrounding areas - fees vary with distance.

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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?

$75

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

$15

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
HI
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MS
MO
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
TN
VT
VA
WA
WV
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Swadey's Sweet Ceremonies

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Heather Sent on 06/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Terri was accommodating and wonderful!

My day was going to be hactic as it was - Terri made everything with officiating effortless. She is a lovely person and professional .
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Aubri Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Heartfelt and truthful

Terri is an AMAZINGLY heartfelt officiant. She was responsive, professional, and detail oriented. She provided many sources so we could decide how our ceremony would be presented. She has templates of all backgrounds and even shares ideas from other couples that she thinks would go well with your personality. Best of all, we had such a quick but deep connection to Terri, that she really surprised us at our ceremony by speaking truthfully about how she perceived us! It was a talking point after our wedding. We had so many compliments about our ceremony and Terri's role in it. We could not have found a more perfect officiant, and now lifelong friend!
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Kelsi Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for any wedding!

Terri was perfect for our wedding day! She was more than helpful during our phone conversations and very sweet and patient throughout the process. We were very pleased with our service and highly recommend for any wedding!
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Kelly Sent on 01/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Right away we knew Terri was the right person to officiate our wedding! She has a kind soul and I felt a connection to her right away. She wrote a beautiful humanist ceremony for us and it was perfect. I really enjoyed working with her- She was very sweet and laid back. I would highly recommend! It took me a long time to find an officiant and I'm really glad I took my time.
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Fatina Sent on 08/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Terri was the first and only officiant we interviewed. We knew instantly that we were going to hire her. Her sincerity and genuiness made the experience so personable. In addition to being a great person, the services she provided were superb. We really liked the variety options that she offered. We were elated to have her be a part of our special day. Thanks again Terri.
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Tina Sent on 06/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
When we met Terri we knew our search for an Officiant was over! She was the first and last one we met in person! Terri sent us sample ceremonies and really let us customize our ceremony to be ours! When I wanted to incorporate something about my mom who is no longer with us, she came up with the perfect way to do it without making it too sad, everyone thought it was perfect! We can't thank Terri enough for helping make our ceremony perfect!!!
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Ashley Sent on 10/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Terri feels like extended family at this point. From the first phone call to inquire about our ceremony I instantly booked her. She is so genuine and sweet and personal. She customizes your ceremony to be perfect for you whether you are religious or not religious. When we met to go over our ceremony she teared up during the read through! We absolutely love her because she truly loves what she does for couples and we just felt so much love radiating off of here with each word that it only added to our overall experience. If you want an officiant that can customize your ceremony to be "You" and actually cares about you, call Terri. She will make your most important moment perfect.
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Jackie Sent on 05/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Terri was so wonderful. She devoted so much of her time to us to put together a beautiful, personalized ceremony...so many guests were touched and thought it was so original, which is exactly what we wanted it to be...us! She was so kind and helpful, and I would recommend her to anyone! :)
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