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With Love & Hope Co. is a team of professional wedding officiants located in the greater South Bend, Indiana, area. We help couples celebrate their marital commitment in meaningful ways. We aim to create a memorable ceremony that reflects the lovebirds' style and preferences by working together.

Services Offered

The team at With Love & Hope Co. strives to make you feel at ease. We aim for you to be comfortable throughout the process while we curate a ceremony that reflects the character of your relationship. We offer options at all price points and levels of "frill." We can officiate religious and secular ceremonies—including small weddings, elopements, last-minute nuptials, and themed vow exchanges. We are available to assist couples in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, but we are always open to traveling for destination weddings, having recently officiated in Florida and Hawaii.

We offer three price points...

A) "Make it Legal": $150

License signing only service with very basic confirmation of intent

B) "Simple and Sweet" Elopement or Mini-Ceremony: $250

Couples choose from either a pre-written religious or a civil ceremony, not customized to the couple.

The standard ceremony format is as follows:

  • Welcome
  • declaration of intent to marry ("I do")
  • exchange of vows (can be your vows or a repeat after me )
  • exchange of rings
  • pronouncement of marriage

This is a perfect solution for an intimate service with the couple and just a few guests, but it is also available to all! Simple service does not mean boring! On the contrary, it will be a beautiful and memorable service.

C) "Our Love Story" Custom ceremony: $350

We will collaborate to create the perfect ceremony for your special day. A consultation will gather details about your relationship and vision. The fully customized ceremony, including unlimited script revisions, will reflect your love story. Unity elements can be added at this level.



  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of With Love & Hope Co.

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Carol, an officiant, received rave reviews for her exceptional services at weddings, particularly at the University of Notre Dame. Clients appreciated her professionalism, warmth, adaptability, and personal touches that added authenticity to their ceremonies. She was praised for her calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to handle unexpected situations, ensuring that couples felt at ease and that their ceremonies were memorable and well-executed. Clients highly recommend Carol for her compassionate and professional approach, making their special day truly unforgettable.

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Carol, an officiant, received rave reviews for her exceptional services at weddings, particularly at the University of Notre Dame. Clients appreciated her professionalism, warmth, adaptability, and personal touches that added authenticity to their ceremonies. She was praised for her calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to handle unexpected situations, ensuring that couples felt at ease and that their ceremonies were memorable and well-executed. Clients highly recommend Carol for her compassionate and professional approach, making their special day truly unforgettable.

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David Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Carol Kraus....the best!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Exceptional Officiant — Carol Made Our Day Unforgettable

My wife and I had the absolute honor of having Carol Kraus officiate our wedding on the campus of the University of Notre Dame — and we could not have imagined anyone better suited for such a meaningful occasion.

From the very beginning, Carol brought a perfect blend of warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. She guided us every step of the way, offering thoughtful insight and reassurance that made the entire process effortless and deeply personal. Her calm demeanor and natural grace helped us feel completely at ease, allowing us to focus on the meaning of the moment.

What made it even more special was Carol’s own connection to Notre Dame as both a graduate and a member of the University’s Engineering Department. That shared bond added a sense of authenticity and heart that made our ceremony feel truly “home.”

Carol is a remarkable officiant — flexible, attentive, and kind — and we’ll always be grateful for the role she played in one of the most memorable days of our lives. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking an officiant who combines professionalism with true compassion and spirit.

— David & Deb Gallitto
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Chaos

Carol executed a flawless wedding. She adeptly adapted as chaos unfolded. The unpredictability of 6 kids (11, 8, 5, 3, 1 1/2, and 5 months) and a giant dog being the wedding party did not faze Carol. She followed our laid-back vibes and complemented the simplicity we aimed for.
Marjorie
Marjorie Sent on 11/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love them!

Super professional and absolutely amazing when I was about to have a melt down she stepped in and helped with my dress, which I wasn't expecting but amazing she was!
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Elissa Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Effortless ❤️

Carol did all the work and delivered a memorable ceremony! I highly recommend her!
She took care of absolutely everything so that we did not have to worry about anything!
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Deanna Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Helped make the day extra special

When our original officiant was in a terrible car accident just two weeks before our wedding, we were panicking trying to find someone new.

But then we found Carol. As soon as we booked with her, she started working on our ceremony and we were quickly put at ease knowing that she would take care of us and give us a beautiful and personal ceremony even with our time crunch.

When we built our ceremony script there were so many lovely options to choose from, and she wrote a beautiful segment for the "our story" portion that felt deeply personal and touching.

Her portal was easy to use, and she always responded to us quickly and thoughtfully. We were never treated like a rush job. She always wanted to make sure things were perfect and always listened to our requests.

On the day of the wedding, she made our ceremony feel magical. The way that she delivered the script made it feel like she'd known us for years instead of a couple of weeks.

She was also a great advocate for us. When our DJ almost didn't play the correct music, which was necessary for the bride's cue for the processional, she stepped in, made sure he played the right music (even when he was trying to argue with her) and the processional happened without a problem. I might still be waiting for my music to start if it wasn't for her!
James
James Sent on 08/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome and excellent customer service. Friendly, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable

She is awesome and very flexible and understanding. She was able to take charge of our dysfunction and tell us where to go and get it done right. We were very lost in this process and she helped us tremendously.
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Patrick Sent on 07/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love and Hope Co is great!

Carol was great to work with. She got to know us, wrote the whole script and gave us options on what we like. She was courteous, professional, and light hearted while making sure we were on track through the rehearsal and ceremony.
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Alexis Sent on 07/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the sweetest officiant!

Carol was so amazing , from helping me hold my dress , moving our ceremony last minute and preparing the most beautiful ceremony speech for us . Her professionalism and kindness did not go unnoticed, we will be recommending her to everyone . Thank you again Carol you were simply the best !!:)
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Shelby Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Just...Simply Amazing!

OMG, I cannot say enough good about Carol and Kathy. Kathy was very professional and thorough during our rehearsal and ceremony. She showed up on time and included all the elements we wanted in our ceremony. I the script was amazing and heartfelt, and I love that we got to make it our own. Carol was our main point of contact throughout. She was always on time and made sure everything was how we wanted it. She was very responsive to all our inquiries. She was also our coordinator for the day of the wedding. I cannot say how thankful I am for all her help. I literally could not have done it without her. She was constantly checking in and making sure I was okay. She worked with all our vendors and made sure everything was perfect. When it was all over, even my mom commented on how amazing she was. I was very stressed getting ready, but she was like the calm in the storm that I really needed. Thank you so much Kathy and Carol! Our wedding was amazing because of you.
Francheska
Francheska Sent on 07/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

excellent service

Kathy is very professional when we had our backyard wedding last Saturday. She is very accomodating to get a hold of. She came 45 mins before our actual ceremony and helped us with the details of our simple and sweet intimate ceremony. We are very happy with how our ceremony turned out. We enjoyed working with Kathy and Carol.
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