Your Ceremony Experience
I have 3 simple rules when working with me.
You have to have fun.
All ceremonies are unplugged.
Trust the process
The Process
Always remember as your Celebrant, I have your back.
Consultation
My process starts with a simple and fun conversation. The person you pick to officiate your ceremony will be up there with you and your favorite person in the world. They should make you feel at ease and fully supported. While telling your story, I will have you and your guests smiling big while bringing tears of joy. When officiating, I like to say, "It's like riding the best emotional roller coaster, and you are so happy you went on." That is what you get when you book me as your Celebrant. As much as I am getting to know you during the conversation, it's essential that you get to know my personality and see the passion I will bring to your ceremony.
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Your Vision
Now that you have made the best decision to pick me as your celebrant, here is where we talk about your vision for the ceremony. I will learn about all the logistics you have so far, bridal party, color scheme, etc… Giving you some ideas I have thought of since our consultation. I will also speak more in-depth about the questionnaires I will give you. Explaining how I don’t just want a casual answer; I want to feel the passion you have for one another in your answers. I will also give you deadline dates of when the first draft of your vows is to be done.
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Crafting the Ceremony
Now that I have gotten to know the exciting couple. Here is where I start putting together the ceremony. All of my ceremonies are custom for the clients. The only thing you will hear similar to what I say in all ceremonies is the UNPLUGGED rule. Your ceremony script will break down everything from the moment I walk down the aisle to the guests heading to cocktail hour. We will review it together so you are confident that everything will go according to plan and that you are happy with my chosen wording. I also send abbreviated vendor copies to other vital vendors, photographers, videographers, DJs, and planners you have hired. So we can all be on the same page and work as a team for you.
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Making it Unique
Now, it is time to really set your ceremony apart and put your personality as a couple stamp on it. Do you want to add a fun wedding ritual like a sand ceremony? Or let's create something new that is fun and different. Do you want anyone to read a poem or say a special quote, or do you want to add a special song to your ceremony? There is no wrong answer. Do it the way you want to. Remember, let's have fun!
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Your Vows
Writing your personal vows to the love of your life is more than special, it’s magical. You are expressing your innermost feelings and thoughts with the person you feel closest to.
When writing your vows, I will help you stay true to who you are and push you to hold nothing back. I will read both of your vows separately and give you feedback. If you do not want to read your vows at the ceremony, that is fine. The intimate moment you two share can be just the two of you.
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The Deep Dive
Now, here is where I have a deep conversation with each of you separately. This meeting is about an hour long. It will have three parts. First, I will be checking on you personally. For many people, planning a wedding can be stressful, so I want you to be your sounding board in that moment. Also, I want to reassure you that I have your back.
Next, we will go over the vows you have written. I will give you feedback on things you should add or maybe change. A major point is having the vows be around the same length and have sweet sentiments in them.
Lastly, I'll ask you some more questions about you personally and your relationship. There will be new questions that were not on the questionnaire because clients feel different when they tell a personal story with someone face to face rather than writing it down on a form so it can be completed.
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The Rehearsal
My Rehearsals are stress-free, fun, and easy. I will meet everyone in the wedding party and any family that wants to attend. It is an excellent way for everyone to be prepared and know what they are doing on the wedding day. I will run through everything three times and give guidelines for what they should expect.
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Enjoy the Big Day!
Today is the day that you have been preparing for. To tie the knot with your partner in crime, the person you can't live without, and continue to make beautiful memories together. You are going to say your vows to each other, smile until your cheeks hurt and create fond memories you never want to forget. It will be a day full of laughter, food, and dancing.
I will sign your marriage license and personally hand it into the city clerk's office, so you don’t have to worry about misplacing it or forgetting the deadline.
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Stay in Touch!
During the process, you will get to know me, as well as I get to know you. I am a big talker and emphatically enjoy meeting new people. I embrace individuals when they come into my life as if we will be lifelong friends, especially when working with clients to tell their stories. We are now part of each others lives because you have honored me by picking me to be your celebrant through this grand event. So don’t be surprised when you receive a card in the mail saying, Happy Anniversary.
