It is Your Wedding
We create & make Your Ceremony Special & Unique..
Your Way !
Notes from My Couples" click here to read
I have over 13 years of experience with over 300 couples who wanted to Celebrate Love & Happiness
and over 300 couples who loved their ceremonies!
Couples hire me when they want a professional wedding officiant they can trust.
My experience and I take the time to get to know them and listen to what they want.
Most of my couples are referred by other wedding vendors and planners who have experience working with me.
They appreciate as I do them, that experience and professionalism removes chaos and stress.
Why Hire Me?
I Listen
I Help
I Care
Couples will say - "We don't know where to Begin" My response is all you have to do is tell me what you like and don't like. I give you plenty of ideas for vows and readings. Then... I do the rest. I'm always excited for every couple to have their own unique Wedding Ceremony. Because, during our time together in our planning meetings I see your unique ceremony come to life:)
After our first meeting... what do I hear most? "I'm really excited about our ceremony now !"
You, Your Family & Your Friends enjoy and love your Unique Wedding Ceremony ~created with your Hearts & Personalities !
How this works
I am an Ordained Interfaith Minister. A professional Wedding Ceremony Officiant, Creator and Facilitor, who has no agenda what should be in Your Ceremony. I Travel to Your Wedding Ceremony Location (near or far), officiate and create wedding ceremonies that align your vision as a couple.. We create Your Wedding Ceremony together ! That's why, after 13 years, I still Love what I Do! Every ceremony is different and I love meeting and getting know every couple!
Just the way you hoped it would be and more, is my goal. The Wedding Ceremony is a memory for a lifetime! A couple's time with their Family & Friends to Celebrate their Love & Happiness. To celebrate this Special Day that begins the rest of their lives together as husband and wife, wife & wife or husband & husband. My part is to help Couples put their feelings and their ideas into their ceremony. When we create, together, it always comes out amazing.. with some fun. My job is to make it as easy for You as possible! No Stress Here !!
Some say, I am a Wedding Ceremony Consultant. Many couples say, we don't know where to begin. I say, Let me show you how 'we' do it ! We meet, I listen to what you want. I have pages of readings and vows to choose from or you can write your own or both. Just one rule.. There are no shoulds ! Only what you love goes into your ceremony. You can be as involved or not, as you want.
I say to every couple “ I treat you like my own kids :) !” I make sure everything they want comes to life in their Wedding Ceremony. I respond quickly. I have no limits how much time needed by them. Some make quick decisions… some want more help. We Discuss before making final choices. I help with their vows .. making choices and decisions.
Always.. I ask that they Please let me know if they have any questions any time.
If you like what you have read so far....go to the next step, Let's Connect! We set up a meeting for you to meet me. Our first meeting is to make sure you feel I am a good fit to what you are looking for. No Charge/No Obligation. I will share many ideas, for your ceremony based on our conversation. This allows you to have a feel and a vision.. for how your ceremony would be.
We meet in my home/office.FaceTime.Skype or phone call. It is Ok to email questions 1st before committing to a meeting.
Just the way you hoped it would be and more, is my goal. The Wedding Ceremony is a memory for a lifetime! A couple's time with their Family & Friends to Celebrate their Love & Happiness. To celebrate this Special Day that begins the rest of their lives together as husband and wife, wife & wife or husband & husband. My part is to help Couples put their feelings and their ideas into their ceremony. When we create, together, it always comes out amazing.. with some fun. My job is to make it as easy for You as possible! No Stress Here !!
Some say, I am a Wedding Ceremony Consultant. Many couples say, we don't know where to begin. I say, Let me show you how 'we' do it ! We meet, I listen to what you want. I have pages of readings and vows to choose from or you can write your own or both. Just one rule.. There are no shoulds ! Only what you love goes into your ceremony. You can be as involved or not, as you want.
I say to every couple “ I treat you like my own kids :) !” I make sure everything they want comes to life in their Wedding Ceremony. I respond quickly. I have no limits how much time needed by them. Some make quick decisions… some want more help. We Discuss before making final choices. I help with their vows .. making choices and decisions.
Always.. I ask that they Please let me know if they have any questions any time.
If you like what you have read so far....go to the next step, Let's Connect! We set up a meeting for you to meet me. Our first meeting is to make sure you feel I am a good fit to what you are looking for. No Charge/No Obligation. I will share many ideas, for your ceremony based on our conversation. This allows you to have a feel and a vision.. for how your ceremony would be.
We meet in my home/office.FaceTime.Skype or phone call. It is Ok to email questions 1st before committing to a meeting.
Ceremony Options
KISS Wedding - Keep It Sweet & Simple - options * Contact me for fee.
- Pre-Ceremony facilitation is not included
- We Sign Wedding Certificate with your 2 Witnesses* no Travel
- We Sign Wedding Certificate with your 2 Witness at your location = travel fee
- Small Wedding Party with less than 50 guests - no pre-ceremony facilitation
- if you want pre-ceremony facilitation = fee
- if you want pre-ceremony facilitation = fee
- I use my standard ceremony OR
- We have 1- 2 meetings. In my home/office, phone call or FaceTime to discuss what you want. Type of Readings and Vows that fit your personality and the vows that you feel right for both of you.
- If you have something special you want in your ceremony I certainly will include it- you can email it to me.
On Ceremony Day
- You come to my home/office OR I will come to your location.
- Also, I live next to Herbert Hoover National Park and sometimes couples like the outdoors to exchange their vows.
- If I come to your location, There is a travel fee.
As you can see - there are many different ways couples want their own Wedding Ceremony to be.
Contact me for the fee that fits what you want. Please include your details. where. when. how many guests.. etc.
Also, it's Ok to email me questions anytime!
Personalized Wedding Ceremony- $475 - Includes pre-ceremony facilitation.
Your Personalized Ceremony is about you and what you like and want. We make sure every detail,special situations and with your traditions- making sure everything is just right. We do as many planning meetings as we need.. usually 3 to 4
• I listen to what you would like your ceremony to be. I share my ideas and we create Your Personal Wedding Ceremony !
• I share my collection of readings, vows, ring exchange & unity ceremonies for you to choose from.
And/Or we can use what you have found on your own.
• You, your family and friends enjoy & love your ceremony because it is created with your spirit and personality.
- I leave A Copy of your Ceremony on nice stationary for your Keep Sake on your Wedding Day.
Optional - Your love story is part of your wedding ceremony = add $50
I write your Love Story as part of your Ceremony. We can talk about this in more detail during our 1st meeting.I write this especially for you. You share with me how you met up to the day of your wedding:)
I include humor, heartfelt words. I can do this because we get to know each other.
I notice the special little things :)!
My hope, is that your story and your ceremony will be a treasured keepsake you will read again over the years.
Rehearsal is an additional fee - $100
I do charge Travel expenses when traveling over 45 miles/ minutes or more, one way.
* * Rehearsal is an option for you. But, I recommend having a rehearsal. Everyone will know just what to do in your ceremony. This will Prevent unneeded stress on Wedding Day. It so important for you to be able to focus on Yourself, your family and wedding party. It's Your Day! Getting Ready etc....etc... ! Also, This gives me a chance to meet your parents, family and your wedding party. Having a rehearsal help Your Wedding Ceremony flow with ease. fun ... perfectly.
Your Wedding Day!
On Your Wedding Day with Your Personalized Wedding Ceremony .. I Arrive 60-90 minutes early. Checking in with everyone who is part of Your Ceremony. I help seat your guests with your ushers. We Start On Time! After the Ceremony, I mail your wedding certificate on my way home. So it is in the mail to the County Recorder the next business day. I pay attention to the details while Listening to the Heart. This is how I do my best, helping your special day go smoothly and as stress free as possible.
Arriving early allows me plenty of time to make sure everything is OK and connect with all those who have a part in the Wedding Ceremony. In my experience in Officiating Weddings with over 300 Couples, I still find things I can do better. I am proud that most of my business comes by referrals. I feel, giving my full attention to every detail helps your Day be as Perfect as possible.
My Goal is for you and your family to be at ease. I am with your Ushers and Greeters, so your guests and all details with your ceremony are being taken care of before, during and until you say I DO!
Over the past 14 years, I have officiated weddings in machine sheds, farm fields, community parks, Ashton Hill, St Peter and Pauls, St Bridget's, Old Brick, Marriott, Brown Deer Golf Course, Hotel Vetro, Bella Sala, Celebration Farms, Wilson's Orchard - Rapids Creek Cidery, Little Lights, Barn on the Ridge, an apartment-home on New Year's Eve, Honey Creek Resort - Lake Rathbun, Cedar Ridge Winery, Wineries in Marengo, Burlington & Illinois. I go where you are.. any destination ! Formal to Jeans n Boots is Ok with me !
Arriving early allows me plenty of time to make sure everything is OK and connect with all those who have a part in the Wedding Ceremony. In my experience in Officiating Weddings with over 300 Couples, I still find things I can do better. I am proud that most of my business comes by referrals. I feel, giving my full attention to every detail helps your Day be as Perfect as possible.
My Goal is for you and your family to be at ease. I am with your Ushers and Greeters, so your guests and all details with your ceremony are being taken care of before, during and until you say I DO!
Over the past 14 years, I have officiated weddings in machine sheds, farm fields, community parks, Ashton Hill, St Peter and Pauls, St Bridget's, Old Brick, Marriott, Brown Deer Golf Course, Hotel Vetro, Bella Sala, Celebration Farms, Wilson's Orchard - Rapids Creek Cidery, Little Lights, Barn on the Ridge, an apartment-home on New Year's Eve, Honey Creek Resort - Lake Rathbun, Cedar Ridge Winery, Wineries in Marengo, Burlington & Illinois. I go where you are.. any destination ! Formal to Jeans n Boots is Ok with me !
If you decide Yes !
The next step to book me for your Wedding
I require $125 to reserve your date.
This fee is non-refundable and Is the first Payment towards your Wedding Ceremony Fee total.
This fee is non-refundable and Is the first Payment towards your Wedding Ceremony Fee total.
- I accept Checks.. or Cash
- Venmo
- I send you documents with lots of ideas for readings, vows and unity ceremonies
- a receipt for your payment and a statement of fees and services we agreed on
- a timeline of when our next meeting will be.
