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Wedding By Laura

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned Professional
  • Officiant
  • Great Planner
Tiffany
Marlene
Rachelle
Katie
Aubrey

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Wedding by Laura is a wedding officiant based in Vail, Arizona. Founder and non-denomination minister Laura Galipeau specializes in custom wedding ceremonies and vows that celebrate your unique love story. Whether you're looking for a religious, civil, spiritual, or secular ceremony, Laura will work tirelessly to give you the ceremony you've always dreamed of.

Services Offered

Wedding by Laura will work with you to craft your dream wedding ceremony. After getting to know you and your partner, she can provide samples and ideas according to your specifications. Her service fee includes a consultation, preparations, emails and phone calls, the rehearsal, the wedding, a keepsake booklet, and travel time. Laura is available to travel to weddings throughout Southern Arizona and encourages interested couples to get in touch to explore their options.

FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$80

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Wedding By Laura

Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 03/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Laura is the best!

Laura is nothing short of incredible. When our friend bailed on being our officiant, I was left in a bit of a tailspin trying to find someone else. Someone recommended Laura on Facebook. The moment I talked to her on the phone, I knew she was the one. She was kind, professional, well-spoken, and seemed genuinely so excited to perform our ceremony. She made me feel even more excited about celebrating our love. She sent a short email questionnaire and then promptly sent back a beautifully-worded and personalized ceremony for us to review.

The day of the wedding was no different. She showed up early and was so organized. It made me feel a sense of calm. The ceremony went beautifully - Laura spoke as though she had known us and our story for years. And she spoke TO us - really making us feel present in that moment. I could not have found a better officiant.
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Olivia Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful & Genuine Officiant

We had originally planned for our lifelong friend, Jim Bednarek, to officiate our wedding, but due to health reasons, he wasn’t able to. Thankfully, he’s doing well.

I asked Laura if she could step in, and without hesitation, she said yes. With only days to prepare, she put together such a thoughtful ceremony and made us feel completely at ease. She was warm, genuine, and truly a highlight of our special day—one we will forever remember and cherish.

We highly recommend her to anyone getting married! She will take great care of you and set the perfect tone for the start of your forever.

Thank you so much, Laura, for making our ceremony such a beautiful and unforgettable memory!

Love,
Alex & Olivia
R
Rebecca Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

Laura was wonderful to work with and communication was excellent. She took all the guesswork out and was an absolute joy to have on our wedding day
K
Kerstin Sent on 03/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

Laura was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was very easy to talk to and did a wonderful job on our ceremony. Everyone had positive things to say about her. I'd definitely recommend her if you're looking for an officiant!
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Alyssa Sent on 03/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

From my first conversation with Laura, I knew she had to be our officiant. She was sweet and truly seemed interested to learn about our story and find out what was important for our wedding ceremony. She was friendly and outgoing at our wedding and assisted with navigating the day of planning and coordinating. Our families loved her and she was just simply amazing. Our ceremony was beautifully written and reflected our journey as a couple and blended family perfectly. Thank you Laura for your time, advice and help on our wedding day. ❤️
Marlene
Marlene Sent on 10/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Touching to The Core

Laura moved us, from the first time we spoke to her. She brought calmness in every interaction, love throughout our wedding ceremony and humbleness to our family. Laura moved us, to our core. She embodied the love of our family, our faith, our values, and the love that we have for each other. We couldn't have asked for another indivudal to share our special day with. You are a stellar individual with a heart of gold. God Bles you!
Rachelle
Rachelle Sent on 04/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't ask for a more perfect officiant

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant! She’s personable, funny, responsive, and makes you feel like your part of her family. We chose her based on her incredible smile, and nothing more (every officiant says they are the best, but she truly is!). Choosing her was the BEST decision we’ve ever made (aside from marrying one another, LOL). She made our special day even more special. Would not pick anyone else! She’s the one you want!!! We love her!
Katie
Katie Sent on 03/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect ceremony

Laura was incredible, we are so lucky to have found her. She truly wants to get to know you and perform the ceremony of your dreams. She was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process, as well as flexible and reliable. We had our wedding in Saguaro National Park down a small dirt road in a clearing, and she was so excited to celebrate with us,

She truly seems to love her job, and it shows. I feel like the ceremony she performed was everything I could’ve hoped for; it was perfect. Our families raved about how amazing she was. Thank you Laura for making our wedding perfect!
J
Jon P. Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Officiant

Laura, is outstanding to work with and she guides you through the process. With COVID we wanted a small ceremony at first and a larger one later. Laura has done an amazing job making each on special.
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So grateful for Laura!

Laura did such an amazing job serving as our officiant! She was very professional and also personal. She took the time to get to know our story and delivered a ceremony that was above and beyond our expectations. We got several compliments from our guests after the ceremony regarding her delivery style and the ceremony she created for us. It was so fun and unique to us; it perfectly captured the kind of message we wanted. Laura even went out of her way to come find us before the ceremony to make sure we took a moment to breathe and helped calm our nerves. Then she sent our marriage license in for us after we signed it and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Laura was a great asset to our wedding team, we'd definitely recommend her!
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I highly recommend Pastor Laura. She is a close personal friend and colleague and has helped me out when I have encountered booking conflicts. We share the same values on marriage and do our best to accommodate Brides and Grooms to make their ceremony a truly unique experience.

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