Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Officiants

Crafting Your Perfect Ceremony: The Role Of The Wedding Officiant

Your wedding day is a unique and special moment in your life, a celebration of love and commitment, and the start of a beautiful journey together. One of the most essential elements of this day is the wedding ceremony itself. … Read More

The Power of Personalized Wedding Ceremonies

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, a unique story that deserves to be told in a way that is as special and individual as your journey together. At Ceremonies by Lori, we understand that no two love stories … Read More

Wedding planner

Keeping Your Wedding Officiant in the Loop

Planning a wedding is an intricate dance of coordinating countless details, from the venue and guest list to flowers and catering. However, life often throws curveballs, and couples may find themselves needing to make adjustments. Dawn Plante, Owner and Lead … Read More

Wedding Officiant v Justice of the Peace

Justice of the Peace vs. Wedding Officiant – How to Choose

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the planning process is selecting the person who will officiate your ceremony. While there are various options available, two common choices are a … Read More

LGQBTIA+ Wedding

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

Wedding Officiant with script

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

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