Types of Ceremonies

A wedding isn’t just an event – It’s the Best. Reunion. Ever. A gathering of all the people whose hearts are tied to yours.

But it’s a gathering that is incredibly rare. How often in your lifetime will all the people you love be gathered in one place at one time? So make the most of it with an engaging, emotional ceremony that will have your guests laughing at the same time they’re wiping away tears.

That’s where I come in. I’m a storyteller, and I would love to tell your love story for the world to hear. Let’s work together to create a customized wedding ceremony that captures the essence of your value system, your personality, and your love.

Here are some of the key “ingredients” of a customized ceremony package:

• Initial Conversation – (In-person or over Zoom) You can fill me in on your vision for your wedding day. Then I’ll explain the process I use to create a ceremony and what working with me will feel like. Afterward, we’ll discuss whether we’re a good fit for each other.
• Blueprint – This will be our chance to start working out the details of your dream ceremony. This includes deciding on which elements you do and don’t want, whether you want to write your own vows or not, how to obtain your marriage license, and who some of the key players are going to be. (Bridal party, photographer, DJ, venue coordinator, etc.)
• Homework – You’ll provide (via an electronic survey) details about your love story. This will allow me to create a ceremony that captures all the magic of how you met, when you first became a couple, and how you got engaged.
• Collaboration – You’ll have access to the ceremony draft at all times. I’ll always be available by phone or email throughout the entire process, and you are welcome to offer suggestions and alterations. You have the last word on every part of your ceremony. We’re a team, but you’re the CEO.
• Dress Rehearsal – For customized ceremonies, this is a crucial step. It makes it FAR more likely that things will go smoothly on your wedding day, and it will help everyone feel more relaxed and confident that they know exactly what to expect.
• The Big Day – I’ll arrive at least 45 minutes early to ensure that everything is ready for your ceremony. I’ll check in with the photographer and DJ, talk to the venue coordinator, check the mics and sound system, make sure no one forgot the rings, and when it’s time for the big moment, I’ll officiate the ceremony with warmth, sincerity, and flair.
• Last Step – I will safely register your official, signed marriage license with the County Clerk.

My ultimate goal is for you to be able to look back on your wedding ceremony and think, “I wouldn’t change a thing.”

You want a full wedding, but you don’t need a ceremony that focuses on your personal love story. You’d prefer to emphasize universal themes of love and commitment.

Even though your ceremony won’t be fully customized, you’ll still have the ability to tailor it to your preferences. You can include as many elements of a traditional wedding as you desire, including a unity ritual, ring exchange, vow sharing, reading, and/or musical performance. You’re in control – You decide which rituals mean the most to you, and if that’s ALL of them, that’s great!

Regardless of which elements you decide to include, I will work with you to put together a meaningful ceremony that seals your love for a lifetime.

You don’t need an elaborate wedding to celebrate the one thing that really matters: Your love.

No overflowing guest lists or elaborate preparations or extravagant venues. Just the beautiful simplicity and emotional depth of a low-key ceremony focused on what you mean to each other.

In order to prepare for your special day, I’ll ask you some questions about your values, your experiences, and your specific love story. Once I get to know you, I’ll work with you to create a personalized ceremony that captures the depth and breadth of your relationship.

There are so many venue options: We can set up your ceremony in a park, we can meet at a courthouse, we can commandeer a restaurant, we can bask on a beach. There are limitless possibilities for you to select.

But no matter where you tie the knot, you deserve a moving experience that honors your lifetime commitment to each other. I can’t wait to help make that happen.

Your love story deserves a vow renewal ceremony that celebrates every moment of your shared history.

You may be looking to reaffirm your commitment to each other, observe a milestone anniversary, or even mark the many storms you’ve weathered together.

Whatever your motivation for renewing your vows, I would be thrilled to create an intimate ceremony that honors the love you share.

First, we’ll meet up to reminisce about the years you’ve spent together – The successes, the challenges, the quiet moments that you’ve savored.

Then, once I know you better, I’ll prepare a personalized script that pays tribute to every aspect of your past journey as you look forward to writing love’s next chapter.

You only have one question: “Where do I sign?”

You don’t need any pomp and circumstance; you just want to be married, plain and simple.

And it IS simple. All you have to do is round up two witnesses to sign the marriage license. I’ll handle everything else – That includes the preparation of a brief, respectful ceremony as well as the registration of your marriage license once the ceremony is over.

So let’s get you married so you can concentrate on each other and the beautiful future that awaits you.

(***NOTE: This service is only available within a 15 mile radius of Rochester Hills, Michigan.)