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
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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
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
Everybody Loves a Wedding
The other day while I was on the bus, I was asked, “What is it about a wedding that makes me want to be a part of it?” I thought long and hard about that one… no one has ever … Read More
The thrill of being a wedding singer – Let’s hear from Beckii!
I was once asked what thrilled me most about a wedding? Honestly, I don’t think my answer has changed much from being a teenager to being in my late twenties. I come from a very big family of musicians. I … Read More
What do you want your wedding ceremony to look like?
Are you looking for something simple yet beautiful in an intimate setting? Or maybe something a little quieter but super personal, just meant for you and your Hunny? Well, look no further. With Ceremonies by Lori, we offer just that! … Read More
What questions should you ask a wedding vendor?
Hi everyone. I hope this finds you all doing well, and Happy Spring! I have been getting a lot of inquiries lately asking very specific questions about me and what I do at Ceremonies by Lori. As I answered each … Read More
Why do I step out of the shot during a wedding ceremony?
I was today years old when I learned that as an officiant during a wedding ceremony, I should not only be stepping out of the shot (out of the photographer’s shot or far enough so they can easily crop/edit me … Read More
Pennsylvania – is online ordination legal?
Hi to all the engaged couples and married couples in Pennsylvania and couples who were married in Pennsylvania. This question has come up yet again in many wedding threads that I see. In Pennsylvania, is your marriage legal if someone … Read More