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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Wedding On A Whim – Thoughts by Beckii
So recently, I just learned about a thing called a pop-up wedding. Honestly, it sounds like the perfect way to get married for me. So basically, what a pop-up wedding is, is an elopement in an intimate setting that is … Read More