Announcement time!!! Ceremonies by Lori is expanding to the Southern Region of the United States and adding an incredible new Officiant and Wedding/Event Planner for this region to our team. Let’s welcome Michelle Coffman. Michelle has always had a passion … Read More
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Wedding Officiant and Celebrant – What is the difference
Is there a difference between a Wedding Officiant and a Celebrant? A wedding officiant or celebrant is a person who is authorized to perform and officiate at wedding ceremonies. Their role is to lead the wedding ceremony, oversee the exchange … Read More
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
Wedding Planner vs. Day of Coordinator – what is the difference?
We get asked this question a lot…What is the difference between a wedding planner and a day of coordinator? A wedding planner is a professional who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a wedding from start to finish. They … Read More
How To Choose a Wedding Officiant
Choosing a wedding officiant is an important decision as we are responsible for performing your wedding ceremony and setting the tone for your special day. Here are some steps to help you choose the right wedding officiant: 1. Determine the … Read More
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
Why Hire a Professional Wedding Officiant
We often get asked why a couple should hire a professional wedding officiant even if a friend or family member is going to officiate the wedding. While scrolling through Facebook the other day, I came across a post written by Carmen George of Carmen George Weddings, entitled “Several reasons why hiring a professional officiant for your wedding ceremony is a good idea.” Before we get into the nitty-gritty, here is a little about us and why we do what we do! … Read More
Why Hire a Wedding Planner
Wedding planners are responsible for assisting clients in planning entire weddings or specific wedding activities. They discuss wedding logistics with clients, negotiate vendor contracts, be a liaison between clients and vendors, and ensure that wedding-day activities run smoothly, including the … Read More
What has CBL been up to?
Let’s catch up a bit from the end of 2022. Wow, that seems like a lifetime ago, and it’s only February 2023! To any couples who got engaged over the holidays, CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy your engagement! To those who have just started planning or are continuing to plan your wedding, one piece of advice that we always share here at Ceremonies by Lori: when you book your venue, BOOK your officiant and any other vendors that are important to you (i.e., photographer, caterer, etc.) … Read More
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