Author Archives: matt

Pridefest

Love Does NOT Discriminate

Picture it… 2011, I was asked if I would become an ordained wedding officiant…the reason?  Two of my friends could not find a Rabbi to marry them because they were a same-sex couple.  I looked at them and without hesitation, I said yes.   … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori - It's OK to say NO

It is ok to not be for everyone

I/CBL recently received a review from a couple that, in part, stated, “I knew I had to have Lori officiate our wedding during our initial Zoom call when she stated, “I’m not for everybody.” … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori - Wedding Officiant Pricing

Welcome to the last blog post of 2022

Picture it… 2011, I was asked if I would become an ordained wedding officiant…the reason?  Two of my friends could not find a Rabbi to marry them because they were a same-sex couple.  I looked at them and without hesitation, I said yes.   … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori Wedding Officiant Pricing

Wedding Officiant Pricing

Picture it… 2011, I was asked if I would become an ordained wedding officiant…the reason?  Two of my friends could not find a Rabbi to marry them because they were a same-sex couple.  I looked at them and without hesitation, I said yes.   … Read More

Bilingual Wedding Ceremony

Bilingual Wedding Ceremony

Picture it… 2011, I was asked if I would become an ordained wedding officiant…the reason?  Two of my friends could not find a Rabbi to marry them because they were a same-sex couple.  I looked at them and without hesitation, I said yes.   … Read More

Unity Ceremonies

Does CBL offer unity ceremonies? The short answer is Yes

At CBL, we often get asked if we do unity ceremonies? The short answer is Yes. … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori

Everyone deserves to be married

Because of POTENTIAL Supreme Court decisions affecting the legality of LGBTQ+ marriages, Ceremonies by Lori & Spirit of the Butterfly teamed up for a day of FREE MINI-WEDDING CEREMONIES for any LGBTQ+ couple who wants to be married.  All you … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori - Get to know everybody

Let’s get to know everybody

Thoughts by Beckii…Let’s get to know everybody. Ceremonies by Lori would be nothing without its fantastic team, who are made to feel way more like family BY our boss, Lori…(PUN INTENDED). Lori Prashker-Thomas has always been a creative soul and … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori - Surprise, We Are Getting

Surprise…We are getting married

Thoughts from Beckii ~   Last weekend I had the pleasure of working at what we call a “surprise wedding.”  Unbeknownst to every guest in attendance (except the bride’s sister), all thought they were attending Bryon’s retirement party.  The reveal … Read More

Want to get married? Ceremonies By Lori

Love is Love – Thoughts by Beckii

Here at Ceremonies by Lori, we believe that love is love. Come as you are, and we will marry you. That is such an essential mindset in today’s day and age. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I … Read More