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Blending hearts one ceremony at a time.

Virginia Wedding Vows is a wedding officiant based in Orange, VA, providing meaningful ceremonies with a personal touch. Since 2003, Kathleen A. Ayers has officiated and witnessed hundreds of unions, each one reflective of the couple's unique love story. This Court-Appointed Marriage Commissioner brings an element of warmth and lightheartedness to every service. Alongside a devoted team, Kathleen strives to deliver a memorable occasion that gets to the heart of the couple's incredible journey as they enter a new exciting chapter.

As the owner of a successful wedding venue in Virginia, the Chestnut Hill Bed & Breakfast, Kathleen brings a rounded understanding of the all-important wedding day. This passionate individual strives to provide couples with a diverse selection of wedding-related services, including vow renewals and elopements. The Virginia Wedding Vows team believes that the ceremony should be the highlight of the wedding day, setting the tone for the celebrations and bringing loved ones closer together.

Virginia Wedding Vows proudly holds a reputation for balancing professionalism with a mindful approach. Kathleen seeks to deliver exceptional customer service tailored to the couple's individual needs and desires. To-be-weds can enjoy a bespoke package that centers around their chosen ceremony, from non-religious to civil unions. Some of the rites and rituals offered include breaking the glass, handfasting, and jumping the broom.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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
Baptist
Catholic
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

VA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Virginia Wedding Vows

Autumn
Autumn Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and so caring!

My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with our experience with Kathleen as our officiant! From our very first meeting, she radiated kindness and warmth, making us feel completely at ease. She took the time to meet with us multiple times, ensuring every detail was perfect and that we were 100% happy with everything.

What truly stood out was her willingness to provide insight and suggestions, especially regarding our handfasting ceremony. Her expertise and thoughtful approach added a beautiful personal touch to our day. We felt incredibly supported throughout the entire process.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is not only professional but also genuinely caring, we wholeheartedly recommend her. She made our wedding experience unforgettable!
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Tamra Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kathleen made the day pure PERFECTION

Kathleen was outstanding from the moment we first connected. She was more than just professional, I felt she took a personal stake in making our special day perfect for us. She got to know us and tailored the ceremony to our union and and unique circumstances. Her counsel was invaluable and her words will stay with us forever.
Daryan
Daryan Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

I had the pleasure of having Kathleen as the officiant for my wedding ceremony. She was amazing to say the least. She was exceptionally helpful, not just for the ceremony, but for all the other details associated with getting married. She helped me create a list of to-do’s prior to the big event and made sure I was prepared. She was very responsive to my many questions. She arrived early and helped ensure our wedding party was ready for the ceremony. She was so friendly and approachable, making everyone feel at ease and comfortable. She was pivotal in making my wedding the most amazing day ever.
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Kristin Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Officiant

Kathleen was honestly the best officiant we could have hoped for. She took the time to write a beautiful ceremony for us and made it so personal, prior to our wedding she met with us to go over details and ask for feedback, which she incorporated beautifully.
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Abbey Sent on 05/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant

We are so glad that we found Kathleen to officiate our wedding, especially since we booked with her about 60 days before our wedding. She was really easy to work with and very personable. She created the perfect ceremony for us with personalize touches our guests were really impressed with it. Highly recommend Kathleen if you are looking for a wedding officiant.
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 01/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful for our special day

Kathleen was fantastic!!! Most of all, she made what was a short and sweet ceremony, special and unique to our story. She even left her family and came out on December 25 to officiate our ceremony! She was timely in responding to any and all questions. Lastly, she accommodated EVERY request.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 05/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding vows

Thank you for everything! My family and friends really enjoyed her speak, nothing to long or too short. She really was able to express what our wedding was about and allowed use to have a little fun up there too. I would highly recommend
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Caroline Sent on 04/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our micro-wedding in Orange

We highly recommend Kathleen. We organised our elopement wedding in just two weeks with the added challenge of streaming the ceremony for family and friends. Although we never met in person and had no time to rehearse, Kathleen delivered a perfect ceremony, and tailored it to exactly what we wanted. She was very professional as we had to deal with technical difficulties and made our slightly chaotic ceremony a great day to remember. Both our on-site and virtual guests found it was one of the best ceremonies they attended. Overall it was a very happy and lighthearted ceremony, which is exactly what we wanted.
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Amy G. Sent on 09/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Officiant!

Hiring Kathleen was the easiest and most seamless process we could have asked for in wedding planning! She was amazing and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant. After a brief phone call and a few emails our ceremony was complete yet personalized and special! Kathleen was professional, timely and great to work with. She delivered a wonderful ceremony to us as well as our family and friends.
Nichole
Nichole Sent on 09/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kathleen was awesome!

Kathleen was amazing. We only had a few phone calls with her where we went over several things and she still managed to make our ceremony so personable. She was so friendly and did such an amazing job! I will recommend her to any I know in need of an officiant!
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Awards

33
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Wedding Muse Wedding Muse Wedding Planners

Oh, my - Kathleen and her skills. Not only is she a tip top organizer and means business, she does it all in a warm and engaging way that is the perfect combination. When you get her, you get all of her knowledge of the business. She's all in and we love to work with her!

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Virginia Wedding Vows is by far one of the best officiant services in Central, VA. Working endlessly to make sure that each couple has a ceremony tailored to their culture and/or values, Kathleen, Bud and Don excel in service and professionalism. If you’re looking for a down to earth officiant who will cater to the needs of your ceremony, Virginia Wedding Vows is the officiant service for you.

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The professionalism of Virginia Wedding Vows is second to none. Kathleen, Bud, and Don are flexible and able to work with different couples on ceremonies that fit them perfectly. As a newcomer to the officiant service, Kathleen has the experience of a wedding vendor veteran from hosting hundreds of weddings at Chestnut Hill Bed & Breakfast and applies that same professionalism to officiating services. They are all warm and welcoming and will work to ensure that you will have an unforgettable ceremony.

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