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Ciaron I. Sent on 10/13/2023Caring, Professional and Dedicated
Meeting Lauren to officiate our wedding was nothing short of fate. From the moment we first connected with them, it was as if we had found a long-lost friend who was meant to play a pivotal role in our special day.
Lauren possesses a remarkable gift for connecting with people, we found ourselves instantly at ease. They have an uncanny ability to delve deep into understanding a relationship, and their genuine interest in our love story was evident from the start. What resulted from this deep connection was an extraordinary ceremony that was nothing short of masterfully handcrafted and heartfelt.
Lauren's dedication to us went far beyond the initial meeting. They made themselves readily available day and night, patiently answering our questions and providing guidance about the ceremony and beyond. Their unwavering support and accessibility eased our minds and made the entire process incredibly smooth.
When the big day arrived, Lauren's presence was a true gift. Their genuine joy and enthusiasm mirrored our own excitement, and it was clear that they were just as thrilled to be there with us as we were to have them. Their words during the ceremony were beautifully crafted, a testament to their commitment to making our day as special as it could possibly be.
Lauren is not just an expert in their field; they're a friend who genuinely cares about the couples they work with. It's rare to find someone who combines professionalism and a warm, caring heart the way they do. We were guided through this important journey by not only a true expert but also a true friend.
We couldn't have asked for a better person to lead us into this new chapter of our lives. If you're looking for someone to make your wedding day extraordinary, look no further than Lauren. They're the embodiment of what a wedding officiant should be – caring, professional, and dedicated. We are forever grateful for their role in making our day as perfect as it was.Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Ciaron & Sammie, I am so deeply touched by this review. I care so deeply, and I'm so glad you could feel that. Thank you for this beautiful review and for allowing me to be a part of this journey with you. I loved every moment!! xoxo Lauren -
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Eve Sent on 03/08/2024The Best!!
We loved Lauren. We initially wanted something super fast and straightforward and they helped us see the value in going slow and putting a lot of thought into our ceremony so we could focus on our love and our time together and what we wanted our future to look like. Found her here completely by chance and we feel so lucky!! Perfect for our elopement in every way. Pricy, but worth it for the time and effort she puts into it.Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Aww, thank you so much Eve!! I truly loved getting to know you and creating something so special together. Grateful we found each other :) Wishing you all the best! xoxo Lauren -
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Bill F. Sent on 03/17/2024Overwhelmingly happy with Lauren's partnership!
My husband and I decided to work with Lauren after we witnessed her great work as an officiant for a friend's wedding. After our initial call to determine if there was a fit, we knew immediately we wanted to work with her. She treats the entire process holistically and professionally. She wanted to really understand us, what drove our relationship, and how we felt about each other as a couple. This level of depth allowed her to support us in our year+ journey throughout the engagement! She also coached us on how to think about our ceremony and our vows, but always allowing us space to be authentic and vulnerable.
During the actual ceremony, she captivated the crowd and there was not a dry eye in sight! She truly made our ceremony and journey special, and we felt like we've gained a true friend throughout the process. I could not recommend her more!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Aww! Thank you Bill! This reflection means so much to me. I love you and John, and am so happy I got to be on this journey with you! All my love, Lauren -
Kiahna Sent on 03/07/2024
Lauren is awesome!
I saw Lauren the smile is what drew me in and I knew I HAD to contact her. I wanted my wedding filled witb live and laughter and I knew from looking at all the photos of other couples, we'd get that with Lauren. When I showed my partner they agreed whole heartedly. And guess what? Lauren was absolutely amazing! My partner and I loved the process she had us go through. Though we have been together for many years already, discussing our relationship with Lauren really made us love each other even more! Definitely the best vibes and a wonderful person that helped and made us more excited to get married!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Aww thank you Kiahna!! LOVE these photos...what a fun and magical day. Also loved getting to know you and going on this adventure together. Sending you and CJ endless love! xoxo Lauren -
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Karen A. Sent on 10/16/2023Lauren is amazing!!! She set the perfect tone for our wedding
We found Lauren through our wedding coordinator Lindsey from Simply Lovely Events. From our first Zoom meeting with her we loved the energy she brought and her bubbly personality. Lauren is AMAZING! Picking her to be our officiant was thee Best. Decision. EVER! All of our family and friends raved about our ceremony. It was personal, got our guests involved, moments to laugh, moments of goosebumps, and moments of love. Everyone was shocked that we had just met Lauren 3 months leading up to the big day. She met with us and really got to know us to curate an amazing and personalize ceremony. The questions she asks are deep and thought provoking. All very important things to do when making such a big life decision and she we be with you every step of the way! She was a huge support for me leading up to the big day when I really needed it. ❤️ Lauren is a gem and if you are considering booking her, you should!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Karen & Matt!! Thank you so much for this beautiful review! Getting married IS a big deal, and I'm so happy you felt loved and supported throughout our entire journey together. You are so special! All my love, Lauren -
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Erin S. Sent on 06/13/2023
LAUREN Will Make your dreams come true! Our wedding was a fairytale!!!
There are no words to express how deeply touched my husband and I are by Lauren and what she has brought to us individually and as a couple. She is inspiring, genuine, heartfelt and overall THE BEST at what she does. She made our wedding so incredibly special. From the moment we met her we knew we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She allowed us to really dig deep and learn about ourselves. To go out of our comfort zone and to be a resource for anything we needed. She was very approachable and made herself always available to reach out to. She also would always check in and reach out to us as well. We love her personality!
Lauren made the experience unforgettable. After our ceremony several of our guests raved about Lauren and said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to because of the special touches she brought to our ceremony. Thank you Lauren from the bottom of our hearts for everything! We will miss our zoom check ins, but we know that you will continue to inspire others to make their wedding dreams come true! Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without you! We want the world to know that you should most definitely pick Lauren as your officiant! We love you Lauren!
-Erin and Isaac SantillanLauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Aww thank you SO much Erin & Isaac for this beautiful review. I enjoyed every moment of our time together, and am so happy that we are still in touch. You both really showed up for this process, and the outcome speaks for itself. You inspire me!! Sending you lots of love, now and always, Lauren -
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Erica M. Sent on 02/18/2024Simply the Best!
Lauren is the absolute best. She officiated our wedding, and it was an even better ceremony than we could have hoped for. Lauren took so much time to get to know us and understand our relationship. And she crafted the most beautiful, custom ceremony. My husband and I are not religious, but we have plenty of loved ones who are. She struck the perfect balance so that everyone at our wedding felt invested in our love and our marriage. Lauren also took the time to learn about Mexican wedding traditions so that I could incorporate pieces of my heritage into our ceremony. My husband also gets extreme anxiety before public speaking, and Lauren was so helpful for him. She gave him tools to ease his nerves and regularly checked in with him to see if he was making progress! Lauren made my husband and I feel so understood, loved, and celebrated. She is truly the sweetest person we have ever met. And our guests absolutely adored her. Some of the comments we got: “She is like an angel!” “Best ceremony I’ve ever been to.” “I thought she was a close friend of yours, she knew you both so well.” If you are on the fence, you should absolutely hire Lauren. This is one of the biggest days of your life, and Lauren will make sure you get your perfect ceremony!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful review. THIS! This makes me soooo happy "Lauren made my husband and I feel so understood, loved, and celebrated" I'm so glad you felt that way. As you should! On your wedding day, and every day. Sending so much love and gratitude your way! xoxo Lauren -
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Marissa M. Sent on 11/27/2023The best decision you'll make for your wedding!
Lauren is a very special person. I found her while searching for someone who could not only officiate my wedding but to help guide the ceremony with love and grace. We could not have chosen a more kind, loving, supportive and passionate person to perform our wedding. I knew she was the person for us when I confided in her my many stressors and worries when it came to my wedding. She was open and helped me navigate my feelings so well. I had no idea how to say what I wanted to my husband and Lauren broke it down so beautifully and there was not a dry eye at the ceremony. Her process in getting to know me and my partner felt so personal and very comfortable. She was unbelievably flexible with our busy and crazy schedules as a neurodivergent family.
One of the most special moments, among so many, was when I walked down the aisle and stood in front of my partner. I was so excited and yet so nervous. Lauren helped us relax when she asked if we wanted to hug each other. She knew that this would help us both connect. I could not be more grateful for everything she has done for our family. During the ceremony, we wanted to include our son as much as possible because it was not only a marriage of two people but a merging of a blended family. My partner said vows to our son and presented him with his adoption certificate. Lauren made sure he felt seen and comfortable whenever he needed a moment because he is also Autistic. I know she’s done this so many times, but it truly felt like we were her only clients. Choosing Lauren is like choosing a member of the family. We will never forget everything she did for us.Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Marissa & Franklin, I truly loved every moment of this process with you. I'm so glad we got to connect on so many levels. You are such an amazing family and incredible team. I'm always here, cheering you on!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful review. All my love, Lauren -
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Jim C. Sent on 10/13/2023
The absolute best!
We could not be happier to have found Lauren to officiate our ceremony! The entire process was so special, brought us together as a couple, all while Lauren was taking the time to get to genuinely know us as a couple. She kept us calm and present throughout our wedding day, and we still get comments (months later) from guests that our ceremony was incredible. Because she takes such care and time to get to know her couples, each ceremony is original and tailored specifically to the couple, which was so important to us. I couldn’t imagine our day without Lauren having been there to officiate!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Jim & Robin!! Thank you so much. I LOVED getting to know you both....the stories, the laughter, the promises of warm cuddles mid ceremony! LOL Thank you for saying YES to this adventure together. I'm so glad you had such a positive experience! All my love, Lauren -
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Aaron K. Sent on 10/08/2023
A Personalized and Unforgettable Wedding Ceremony!
Choosing the right wedding officiant was one of the most critical decisions in planning our big day. We were fortunate to have found Lauren, and we can confidently say that our wedding ceremony was nothing short of magical, thanks to her exceptional services.
From our very first meeting, Lauren impressed us with her warmth and attention to detail. Lauren took the time to get to know us as a couple, our love story, and our vision for the ceremony.
Ahead of our big day, one aspect that we will forever cherish was the 'welcome circle' during the wedding rehearsal that brought friends and family together and grounded everyone to be present about the love-filled and celebratory weekend.
On the day of the wedding, Lauren radiated positivity alongside her calm and reassuring demeanor, which put our nerves at ease. Lauren conducted the ceremony with grace and our guests commented about how special it was.
Lauren exceeded our expectations in every way, and we will forever be grateful for the incredible ceremony she delivered. We highly recommend Lauren's services to any couple seeking a memorable and personalized ceremony. Thank you, Lauren, for being a part of our big day!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Thank you Aaron & Max for this beautiful review! I loved EVERY moment of this journey together, and am so happy you had such a positive, loving experience. I will always treasure our time together. xoxo Lauren -
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Samuel I. Sent on 06/09/2023
We love Lauren!!
Working with Lauren was the best decision we made for our wedding. The ceremony is the heart of a wedding, and Lauren is a true master of ceremonies. Lauren has so much wedding expertise, not only in the logistics of it all, but also in the emotions that can come up in planning and having a wedding.
My partner and I are both queer and trans, so a lot of aspects of the traditional wedding ceremony didn’t resonate with us. Lauren helped us to conceptualize what we wanted in our ceremony, how we wanted to feel, how we wanted our guests to feel, and so much more. Her process not only helped us create a ceremony that felt meaningful and unique, but also helped us grow stronger as a couple. Lauren asked all the right questions to get us thinking about what was important for our wedding, what getting married meant to us, and our expectations around marriage.
In the end, our ceremony felt so perfect and special. Our guests were so moved and thought Lauren must have been someone we had known for years! If you’re getting married soon, I can’t recommend Lauren enough.Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Sam & Laura, thank you so much for this beautiful review and for all you shared with me along the way. As queer & trans folks especially (myself included), it's so important that we feel seen, cared for, supported and celebrated for who we authentically are. I'm so so SO glad you felt that way. I did too! Sending you both so much love, Lauren -
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Emma B. Sent on 01/16/2023Do not hesitate to hire Lauren!!
The minute we met Lauren we knew we wanted her to be part of our wedding day. She is an amazing human who emanates light and love. Working with her leading up to our wedding was so much fun. Lauren offers amazing guidance and support on creating a ceremony that is personal and heartfelt.
I cannot count the number of our guests who said that our wedding ceremony was the best that they had ever attended and that Lauren was so amazing. Just the other day my mother in law was still raving and it’s been almost two months since our wedding!
With all of the details that need to be arranged and vendors that need to be hired when planning your wedding, it’s easy to forget that the whole point of your wedding day is the ceremony itself. So while it may be a bit painful to invest money into that aspect of your wedding day, hiring Lauren was 100% worth it!! If we had it to do all over again, Lauren would be at the top of our vendor list.
Lauren, thank you so much for giving us a wedding ceremony we will never forget. We love you!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Awww...I love you too!! Thank you for this beautiful review. I LOVED being on this journey with you and wish you a lifetime of happiness! xoxo Lauren -
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Jamie Sent on 01/13/2023Say YES to Lauren! More than officiant!
We ‘interviewed’ several wedding officiants as we were looking for someone we would vibe with that felt more like family or a close friend vs. someone that we hire just to marry us and sign our paperwork. We weren’t feeling seen by most officiants, but the moment we met with Lauren, we were INSTANTLY sold. Lauren had the vibe we were seeking; a magnetic, warm, welcoming, kind and present person. You could feel Lauren’s love and attention fully showing up for you.
You feel their compassion as well as excitement to hear about you and learn about your love story. My (now) wife and I were smiling so hard the whole time we spoke and when we hung up, it took us 30 seconds to decide - “YES” to Lauren.
It was important to us to have someone officiate our love story with a depth and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community as a same sex couple. Lauren truly invested in our journey to marriage - not just to officiate, but to help us reflect and understand the reason why we chose to marry each other in the first place. My wife and I went through some very challenging times leading up to the wedding that put a strain on our happy moments, but Lauren was there to catch us, coach us, lift us up and navigate those difficult moments. We laughed, cried and shared so much in the year leading up to our big day. Lauren brought us together in ways no one else could and we partnered on and curated the most beautiful wedding ceremony together. Lauren guided us on our vows and gave us great insights and direction whenever we needed it. Lauren’s rehearsal was so special and meaningful - something we won’t forget and the wedding ceremony was so well delivered that our wedding guests went up to them afterwards to compliment them and had assumed we’ve been friends for years! Lauren was exactly what we wanted and now, more than ever, is like family and part of our growing community. We love Lauren and know you will too, no matter how you identify and who you love - Lauren’s your person!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
It took me a minute to respond to this review because I kept getting teary eyed every time I read it. Thank you for this beautiful reflection of our journey together Jamie & Jessica! I am so deeply touched, and the feelings are 100% mutual!! You know I love you! -
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Emily N. Sent on 12/19/2022Lauren is the BEST!
Choosing Lauren as the officiant for our October 2022 wedding was the best decision! I can not recommend her highly enough. We were tempted to go with our wedding planner as officiant to keep it simple, but I kept coming back to Lauren. We set up a Zoom to see if we'd be a good fit and our 11-year-old daughter joined as well. After wonderful conversation with much laughter we got off the call, looked at each other, and all three of us said, "Yes! Lauren has to be the officiant! We love her!"
Lauren's process is thorough, interesting, and fun. It gave us an opportunity to get to know each other better as a couple and made for a wonderfully personal and individual ceremony. Lauren worked with us every step of the way, even giving me edits and tips on my wedding vows. Before and during the ceremony she was a supportive, calming, and joyful presence. And she hit the ceremony out of the park! Everyone raved and raved about it and her!
As my sister put it, Lauren is a joy-bomb. Her light, warmth, and joyousness are infectious. I can not recommend her highly enough! We feel so grateful that she was a part of our special day and brought to much to it. Thank you, Lauren!!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to reflect on our experience together. I'm so happy it was positive for you. I absolutely LOVED every moment together...the laughter, the warmth, THE JOY! Sending endless love and hugs to you and your beautiful family! xoxo Lauren -
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Jennifer F. Sent on 09/19/2022Absolute dream!!
Lauren was an absolute dream! We came a video of one of her other weddings and she spoke to us, we had to have her! She really took the time to get to know us and in the process we got to know each other even better! We wanted to make sure we didn't have a mad-libs style ceremony and man did she deliver! My guests and my vendors were all RAVING about her! Everyone felt like they knew us so much better after the ceremony and she knows how to engage a crowd! Her whole vibe is intoxicating and we are beyond grateful she shared this experience with her!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Jennifer!! Thank you for this beautiful review and for going on this adventure with me. I loved every moment and am so grateful we got to experience this special time together. The word that comes to mind is Magic. Big hugs to Kevin! All my love, Lauren -
Elizabeth B. Sent on 07/12/2022
Cannot praise Lauren enough!
Simply said, Lauren has a gift! I first saw Lauren in action at a friend’s wedding. I was in awe of the whole experience, because it is an experience. It was like nothing I had ever seen. Bringing two people, telling us their journey of love in such a beautiful way. It was amazing, like Lauren. I had no partner at the time nor plans to be married anytime soon but I knew that I wanted Lauren to officiate and work her magic on my special day. I was excited to take her card and keep it until my day came. A couple years later, I found my soulmate and when we started planning our wedding, she was one of the first vendors I reached out to. Lauren was so inviting, she embodies the energy of life and love. She talked us through the whole process. She got to know us not just as a coupon but as people and she gave us homework but it was worth it to really discover and know what my partner thought and felt about me and our future life together. She gave us a preview of what the ceremony would look like. It was everything we wanted. My partner and I were to wed in 2020 but because of the pandemic that didn’t happen. Lauren was always checking in on us and making sure we were okay. A do dir any updates. We really appreciate her for that as our venue kept rescheduling our wedding date and Lauren was always trying her best to be able to accommodate the new date. We were finally able to get marred this year, in 2022, and we are both extremely happy and honored that Lauren officiated it. Go with Lauren, I believe she is some kind of Cupid. Everyone at our wedding said that they hadn’t witnessed something like it and thought it was beautiful. Thank you Lauren for all you did for us and all you do for everyone on the their journey of love!Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
I am so deeply touched by this beautiful reflection of our journey together. I was so grateful when you reached out and it was WONDERFUL getting to know you and Ken and your beautiful family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this review, and for going on this adventure with me. You'll ALWAYS have a very special place in my heart! -
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John R. Sent on 01/07/2021If you are considering having Lauren serve as your officiant, do not hesitate!
Lauren is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t even imagine our wedding day without her. Due to COVID we cancelled our original wedding and had to make a quick transition to a smaller, family-only ceremony in a completely different date/location/time than we had planned. We reached out to Lauren and after our first meeting we realized she is on a different level. Her energy just poured through the zoom meeting (not always easy to do!) and we knew instantly that she was the one for us. At a time where we had to worry about lots of fast cancellations, changes, and safety logistics, she made the ceremony preparation and meetings so enjoyable and took a huge weight off our shoulders.
One really special thing about Lauren’s process is that she does a pre-wedding process with each couple, challenging you to really dig into yourself, your partner, and what you both want from this special moment you will share together. She then crafts a completely personal ceremony from this process. She was able to take everything we wanted to include (a wine box ceremony, group blessing, handfasting) and tie them into a connected, beautiful and heartfelt ceremony. She also did a rehearsal and welcome circle with our families, which was honestly one of the most emotional and beautiful experiences of our wedding weekend.
Throughout our process, we had told Lauren that our main goal was to feel connected to each other and present throughout the day - she helped us do that and we can honestly say we felt so connected throughout the day, but especially the ceremony, which felt like we were the only people in the world. Our families loved everything and there were quite a few tears and laughs.
We could not have loved everything more. It is very rarely in life that you can say something was perfect - but we feel our wedding ceremony and day honestly was.
Thank you so much Lauren.
Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
This morning I woke up to the most beautiful, heartwarming review! Thank you from the bottom of my heart John & Jenn! From the moment we met, it was easy to see how strong and powerful you each were individually and how you magnified each other's strengths and supported each other in such deep, important ways. I am so happy to hear that our journey together was so positive and meaningful for you! It was for me too. Also, your Welcome Circle? Oh man, not a dry eye!!! So amazing!! Thank you again and wishing you a wonderful journey ahead as a married couple! All my love, Lauren -
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Haley B. Sent on 11/15/2022
Lauren is the best!
My husband and I decided the officiant was something we really valued, and we knew Lauren was the one after our first meeting. Her positive, encouraging, supportive, and caring energy surrounded us throughout our whole planning process and into our special day. She took us on a journey through ourselves and our relationship to craft the most beautiful ceremony that captured our personalities perfectly. Our guests were amazed and inspired by how perfect our ceremony was. We can't imagine our planning process or wedding without this incredible human! We are so grateful to Lauren.Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review Haley & Peter! I am so grateful for YOU! You truly inspire me and I'm so happy and glad we had this time together. Sending you all the love!! xo Lauren -
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Ryan P. Sent on 06/30/2022Life-Changing!!
I'm so glad we ended up meeting Lauren. When we started looking for a wedding officiant, we were hoping for someone to stand up at the front and speak well. We did not expect to find someone who would actually strengthen our marriage! We came into this process with no real idea of what we wanted. Lauren brought a lot of great ideas to the table, and really got to know us. At the end of our wedding day, we had a ceremony that felt JUST right. It was truly a wonderful day, and I credit Lauren for holding the space and helping the love of all our friends and family truly shine through. Side note, at least six of our guests asked me "Oh my gosh where did you find your officiant?! Can we be best friends with her??"Lauren Snead Wedding Officiant's reply:
Awww!!! This makes me so happy. You and Abbie are an amazing couple and I’m so grateful I got to spend time getting to know you and creating something truly magical together! Thank you so much for this beautiful review!!
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