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  • 2026

Vow & Venture - Officiant & Elopement Planner

English
Spanish
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Angela
Christine
Benjamin
Emily
Kelly

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Based in Montana and always open to travel, Jen specializes in officiating weddings and elopements, crafting custom ceremony scripts that reflect each couple’s unique story. She also plans unforgettable adventure elopements for those seeking an authentic, meaningful way to say "I do." Whether it’s on a mountaintop, by a secluded lake, or under the stars, Jen is here to help bring your vision to life.

Jen Caporella - Officiant & Elopement Planner is a professional officiant and elopement planner based in Bozeman, Montana.

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  • 4 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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 services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

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
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Summary: The officiant is exceptionally responsive, organized, and genuinely caring, helping with planning, vendors, and logistics. She writes deeply personal, emotional ceremonies that guests rave about and provides keepsake scripts. On the day she brings calm, hands-on help (dress, photos, filing licenses) and will travel for elopements.

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Summary: The officiant is exceptionally responsive, organized, and genuinely caring, helping with planning, vendors, and logistics. She writes deeply personal, emotional ceremonies that guests rave about and provides keepsake scripts. On the day she brings calm, hands-on help (dress, photos, filing licenses) and will travel for elopements.

Angela
Angela Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jen Exceeded our Expectations

We called Jen last minute when we decided to elope to Bozeman, Montana. She helped make our wedding truly unforgettable by handling every detail from flowers, restaurant suggestions, marriage license, photographer as well as our spectacular ceremony site. Thanks Jen, you nailed it!
Christine
Christine Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made!

We cannot say enough good things about Jen! From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive and kept in close touch every step of the way. From day one, you can truly tell that she genuinely cares about the couples she works with.

Her process included a questionnaire that helped her really get to know us, and the speech she wrote based on our answers was absolute perfection. It felt so personal and completely captured who we are as a couple.

One of the most meaningful moments of our ceremony was her including our dog who had recently passed away. We follow each other on social media, and upon finding out about our loss, she reached out to send her condolences. Little did we know that she would bring an extra level of care and thoughtfulness by weaving a beautiful tribute to her into our ceremony speech without us even asking. It meant the world to us.

On our wedding day, Jen was such a calming presence while I was rushing to get ready. She offered to help with everything we needed. She even helped me into my dress! Between her sweet, down-to-earth personality and the thoughtful handwritten card she gave us, she went above and beyond in every possible way. Choosing Jen was hands down the absolute best decision we made for our elopement!
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Amanda Sent on 10/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience Ever

Jen is absolutely phenomenal! We booked her about 6 months before our elopement and she was in constant communication the whole time. Jen made us feel so at ease leading up to our big day and I was not at all stressed about how things were going to go! Apart from professional, Jen is the most down to earth human being! Her attention to detail and caring touch on everything from start to finish was beyond appreciated. My husband and I were blown away by how intimate and sentimental our ceremony was. We will talk about this for the rest of our lives. Jen, we can’t thank you enough!! We will highly recommend her to any and everyone looking to get married!
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Natalie Sent on 09/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Jen is so amazing in every way!!

Where do I even begin with Jen! We feel so incredibly blessed to have found her for our wedding and are so happy we chose her to be our officiant. Jen poured her heart and soul into our ceremony script and gave the most perfect depiction of our love story. You can truly tell how much she loves what she does, and we can’t thank her enough for making our ceremony so special.

So many of our guests complimented her after the ceremony, and some even thought she knew us personally because of how beautifully and genuinely she told our story! You truly cannot go wrong with Jen as your wedding officiant. We would choose her time and time again, and we feel so lucky to have found a new friend in her along the way. Thank you for everything, Jen!!
Benjamin
Benjamin Sent on 09/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Day

Jen was truly the perfect officiant for our elopement. Because our ceremony was so small and intimate, and coming from VA, having someone who made us feel comfortable and understood us was incredibly important. From the beginning, Jen was warm, professional, helpful, and genuinely invested in making our day special. The ceremony she created for us was personal and meaningful, and she went far beyond simply being our officiant. She helped with pictures, supported my bride throughout the day, and brought such a calm and positive presence to the entire experience. We are so grateful Jen was there with us and honestly couldn’t imagine our day without her. If you’re looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about the couple and will make your ceremony feel like yours, choose Jen. And when the time comes for us to renew our vows, we already know who we’ll be calling!
Emily
Emily Sent on 09/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You need Jen!!

We loved Jen! She was so sweet and kind to us during a really tense moment right before the wedding. We forgot the marriage license on the way to the ceremony, and once we got there 45min late, Jen pulled us aside and gave us a moment to breathe and relax. She told us it was our day, and made it feel as such. She had a beautifully written script for ceremony and even had it printed off for us as a keepsake. She made the moment ours and personalized every detail for our small wedding. Again, huge thank you for everything you did and do!!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 08/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So Grateful for Jen

We cannot recommend Jen highly enough! From the very beginning, Jen made the process feel effortless. She somehow managed to capture our entire story so beautifully and authentically. The ceremony she created felt incredibly personal, heartfelt, and uniquely us. On our wedding day in Big Sky, Montana, she delivered a ceremony that exceeded every expectation. There was not a single dry eye among our family and friends. In fact, every guest came up to us afterward to ask where we found her and to tell us how amazing the ceremony was. It was one of the most common comments we heard all weekend.

If you're looking for an officiant who will create a deeply personal, meaningful, and unforgettable ceremony, we wholeheartedly recommend Jen and Vow & Venture. Her ability to tell your story with such warmth, authenticity, and emotion is truly a gift. We are so grateful she was part of our wedding day.
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Polina Sent on 08/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Yellowstone elopement

Jenn was incredible! Made us feel completely comfortable, cared for and held in a warm container while we were able to fully focus on each other without having to worry about any logistical details. The ceremony was very thoughtful, we loved it! Really appreciated Jenn’s ability to go with
The flow when it came to timing and location
Kristi
Kristi Sent on 08/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Like a friend I’ve known forever ✨

Jen was truly one of the greatest blessings of our wedding day. 🤍 From the very first message I sent, hoping and praying she could help us, she immediately made everything feel calm, personal, and meaningful.

She was so thoughtful and intentional about making our ceremony about us—our story, our love, and the beginning of our marriage. Her attention to detail was next level, and the way she took time with our kids made the day even more special. She somehow brought a sense of calm to all the little details and made us feel completely cared for.

If you’re looking for someone who will create a ceremony that feels genuine, personal, and full of meaning, look no further. We are so grateful for Jen and the lasting memories she helped create for us.

If you want lasting memories with the sweetest woman in Montana, look her up! 🤍✨
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So Grateful for Jen!

Jen was absolutely wonderful to work with! Very communicative, full of energy, and just all around amazing! We loved the personalized ceremony, and are so glad we chose her.
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