As an active wedding officiant for 15+ years, I have developed a style all my own - original services that are warm and relaxed with a touch of whimsy. I'm known for my creative writing skills, my inclusive sense of humor, and my knack for storytelling. Bonus: I'm a bookworm/google ninja, and I love learning all there is to know about wedding customs and traditions.
I have extensive archives (and endless ideas) to showcase your interests and tell your stories. A ceremony that tells your story, brings your guests closer together, and sets the tone for your big day. If you're visiting from one of the big wedding planning sites - I recommend this contact form to avoid getting lost in the email matrix. I promise not to hound you, and my auto-reply meme might make you smile.
Contact me if you think you'd like to book! I'll check my calendar and get back to you with availability. We'll chat in one form or another and discuss specifics so I can email you a no-obligation quote. I'll create your ceremony based on our conversations and your answers to my (easy and kinda fun) questionnaires.
I have extensive archives (and endless ideas) to showcase your interests and tell your stories. A ceremony that tells your story, brings your guests closer together, and sets the tone for your big day. If you're visiting from one of the big wedding planning sites - I recommend this contact form to avoid getting lost in the email matrix. I promise not to hound you, and my auto-reply meme might make you smile.
Contact me if you think you'd like to book! I'll check my calendar and get back to you with availability. We'll chat in one form or another and discuss specifics so I can email you a no-obligation quote. I'll create your ceremony based on our conversations and your answers to my (easy and kinda fun) questionnaires.
Services
A simplified ceremony with less fuss - a short(ish) questionnaire with easy to understand options.
The New Basic is a full wedding ceremony with one reading and your choice of vows (or use of my vow writing formula), and legal filing of your marriage license.
You may choose to add one Unity Ritual for $50.
A full ceremony with more customization and add-ons.
Created from one of my original scripts, with personalization based on your questionnaire responses and our conversations.
Includes choice of vows or use of my vow writing formula.
The New Basic is a full wedding ceremony with one reading and your choice of vows (or use of my vow writing formula), and legal filing of your marriage license.
You may choose to add one Unity Ritual for $50.
A full ceremony with more customization and add-ons.
Created from one of my original scripts, with personalization based on your questionnaire responses and our conversations.
Includes choice of vows or use of my vow writing formula.
Elopements are short/sweet and contain light customization based on your questionnaire responses.
They are generally non-religious.
Destination Weddings/Full Ceremonies are more of a community experience with traditional elements: formal entrances/exits, tributes, and open/close addresses.
Full ceremonies don't have to take forever (they can be as short as 15 minutes) and they're more interesting and entertaining for your people than an intimate elopement.
Overnights: If distance (one way) exceeds 200 miles there is an additional charge of $200/day for overnight expenses.
They are generally non-religious.
Destination Weddings/Full Ceremonies are more of a community experience with traditional elements: formal entrances/exits, tributes, and open/close addresses.
Full ceremonies don't have to take forever (they can be as short as 15 minutes) and they're more interesting and entertaining for your people than an intimate elopement.
Overnights: If distance (one way) exceeds 200 miles there is an additional charge of $200/day for overnight expenses.
Chocolate Ceremony - milk and dark chocolate as a promise to always be present for each other, in darkness and light, in sweet and bitter, in dismal and delicious.
Crowning Ceremony - Greek Orthodox - couple is crowned and blessed after the exchange of rings.
First Fight Box - seal love letters and a bottle of wine in a box to open upon your first fight.
Pour a glass of wine and spend a few minutes alone to read your letters.
A great way to remind each other why you fell in love.
Handfasting - hands of the couple are bound in ribbons/chords/tartan while pledging intent.
Crowning Ceremony - Greek Orthodox - couple is crowned and blessed after the exchange of rings.
First Fight Box - seal love letters and a bottle of wine in a box to open upon your first fight.
Pour a glass of wine and spend a few minutes alone to read your letters.
A great way to remind each other why you fell in love.
Handfasting - hands of the couple are bound in ribbons/chords/tartan while pledging intent.
My husband and I wanted nothing short of the perfect person to officiate our intimate elopement ceremony.
We spoke with several other individuals in our search for that "perfect person" and couldn't settle on anyone we felt comfortable with.
We were thrilled with Maree!
It was the best decision we made.
We both agree that the wedding could not have been one bit better, and that Maree made the whole event our best day ever!
Maree was not only easy to work with, but loads of fun too.
Our unity ritual included the painting, which was such a fantastic addition to the ceremony.
We spoke with several other individuals in our search for that "perfect person" and couldn't settle on anyone we felt comfortable with.
We were thrilled with Maree!
It was the best decision we made.
We both agree that the wedding could not have been one bit better, and that Maree made the whole event our best day ever!
Maree was not only easy to work with, but loads of fun too.
Our unity ritual included the painting, which was such a fantastic addition to the ceremony.
The license must be returned to the same County Clerk that issued it - but the wedding can take place anywhere in the state.
You'll still need to show up in person to sign and show ID - but every little bit helps, right?
Do consider this when planning your trip: be sure to make an appointment for your license before the ceremony.
Most County Clerks are open by appointment: M-F 8-4:30.
My own credentials are a combination of online and brick-and-mortar churches to make certain that all legal liabilities are considered.
You'll still need to show up in person to sign and show ID - but every little bit helps, right?
Do consider this when planning your trip: be sure to make an appointment for your license before the ceremony.
Most County Clerks are open by appointment: M-F 8-4:30.
My own credentials are a combination of online and brick-and-mortar churches to make certain that all legal liabilities are considered.
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