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Crafting Lasting Memories: Officiating Weddings with Heart and Purpose – Insights by Lori

Weddings are profound celebrations of love, commitment, and the promise of a shared future. Behind the scenes of these joyous occasions are the officiants, individuals entrusted with the profound responsibility of uniting two or more souls in matrimony. In this … Read More

Ceremonies by Lori Weddings

Why are Officiants so expensive?

As per usual, we received an inquiry about our wedding officiant packages and fees. I quoted them our price, and their response was, “Why are officiants so expensive?” Well, we actually are not the most expensive vendor at your wedding, … Read More

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Why are marriers waiting until the last minute to book their Wedding Officiant?

Why are marriers waiting until the last minute to book their Wedding Officiant? This is a discussion we have been having on Facebook and within officiant discussion boards. (American Marriage Ministries recently had a blog about just this topic.) Ceremonies … Read More

Ceremonies By Lori - A Photographer's Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant

A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate

Thank you, American Marriage Ministries, for the spotlight! … Read More

Michelle Coffman - Southern Region Wedding Officant & Wedding Planner

Welcome to Ceremonies by Lori – Southern Region

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

Wedding Officiant v Celebrant

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

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

Lori and Tim Officiciating weddings

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

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

Lori officiating weddings

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