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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Why Are Your Ceremony Packages Priced Higher Than Other Local Officiants?

I’m thrilled to bring a unique and heartfelt touch to your wedding, and my pricing reflects the personalized, all-in experience I provide! Here’s why:

  • Tailored, Heartfelt Ceremonies: I dedicate around 12-15 hours to crafting each ceremony, from creating a custom script and vows to coordinating vendor schedules, planning rehearsals, handling travel, processing your marriage license, and designing special keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.

  • Full Commitment to You: As my primary passion, I focus on just one wedding per week. This means your day gets my undivided attention, ensuring every detail is perfect and your ceremony feels seamless and joyful.

  • Expert Training: I’m a proud graduate and Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant from the Celebrant Institute and Foundation. I stay on top of the latest ceremony trends through ongoing national and international training, bringing fresh ideas and expertise to make your day truly special.

I’m here to create a ceremony that’s as unique as your love story, with all the care and dedication you deserve!

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Q. What Happens After I Book Your Wedding Date?

I’m so excited to help make your wedding day unforgettable! Here’s how it all comes together:

  • Ceremony Planning Session: About two months before your big day, I’ll have a fun, one-hour meeting with you to plan your ceremony. I’ll cover everything—vows, ring exchange, special touches, entrances, and more—to create a draft of your ceremony script for you to review.

  • Couples Survey: After the draft, each of you will get a quick online survey to share your love story—how you met, your first date, the proposal, and what you adore about each other. For extra fun, try not to peek at each other’s answers! I’ll also ask for a few family and friend contacts.

  • Gathering Stories: I’ll reach out to your loved ones for their sweet insights about your relationship, adding heartfelt touches to your story.

  • Crafting Your Love Story: Using your survey and loved ones’ input, I’ll weave a charming, G-rated narrative about your journey together—perfect for sharing on your wedding day. I love keeping it a surprise for the ceremony, but you can review it if you’d like!

  • Ceremony Schedule: A week before your wedding, I’ll send a detailed schedule to your vendors to keep everything running smoothly.

  • Rehearsal: I’ll arrive 30 minutes early for a fun, thorough rehearsal with your planner or coordinator to ensure everyone’s ready.

  • Wedding Day: I arrive 45 minutes early to check the ceremony space and coordinate with vendors. Then, I get you married! Witnesses sign the marriage certificate (during or after, depending on your style), and I handle filing it with Maine Marriage Laws.

  • Keepsakes: After the big day, I’ll send you special mementos to cherish forever.

I can’t wait to make your ceremony as joyful and unique as your love story!

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Q. What areas do you travel to?

A. My package pricing includes all round trip travel within 2 hours or 100 miles from my home in Standish, ME. Most ceremonies I officiate are located in Southern Maine in the counties of Cumberland, York, Oxford, and Androscoggin. Please see my service page for travel details.

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Q. Do you charge a fee for rehearsals?

A. Your rehearsal date is included as part of my ceremony services. I will typically arrive 30 min before we are ready to begin your rehearsal. I work with your planner or vendor if they are present to be sure things planned go seamlessly. If you are not planning a location/venue rehearsal we will schedule a Zoom rehearsal to be sure no details or plans are missed. 

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Q. What makes you qualified to officiate weddings in Maine?

A. I am a certified Lifecycle Celebrant trained in all aspects of creating and officiating ceremonies for weddings, and funerals. I am ordained through the American Marriage Ministries,  I am a licensed and insured Maine Marriage Officiant (#MO97671) and a Maine Notary. I have officiated over one hundred wedding ceremonies to date.

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Q: What Extra Services Can I Add to Make My Wedding Even More Special?

I’m excited to offer three fabulous add-ons to elevate your wedding day and make it uniquely yours! Here’s how I can take your ceremony to the next level:

  • 1-on-1 Officiant Coaching: Want a friend or family member to officiate with confidence? I’ll provide personalized coaching to ensure they’re ready to shine, covering everything they need for a smooth, heartfelt ceremony. Available via phone, video, or in-person in the Greater Portland area. Only $75 per hour—perfect for a polished performance!

  • Custom Love Story: Let me craft a beautiful, heartfelt narrative of your journey together, ready to share during your ceremony. From your first date to the proposal, I’ll weave your story into a moment your guests will adore. Yours for just $250—a keepsake that captures your love!

  • Complete Ceremony & Vendor Schedule: I’ll create a fully customized wedding ceremony script, including detailed notes and directions for a flawless delivery, plus a vendor schedule to keep everything on track. Hand this to your officiant, and they’re set for success! All for $500—ensuring a seamless, unforgettable day.

Let’s make your ceremony as joyful and unique as your love story—add one of these options to create something truly extraordinary!

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