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
Wedding Ceremony
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
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
A Photographer’s Path to Becoming a Wedding Officiant & Advocate
Thank you, American Marriage Ministries, for the spotlight! … 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