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
Professional Wedding Officiant

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

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

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