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A wedding, hand-fasting, or vow-renewal ceremony tailored to your unique love story.
The co-creation process:
I know what an important decision choosing the right officiant can be. Let's talk!
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A La Padre wedding ceremony:
- Stands out as something unique
- Integrates different faiths and background
- Is fully customized to your needs and desires
- Can be chock full of meaning OR short and sweet (or both, because it’s your ceremony…you get to decide!)
It's the ceremony you’d write for yourself…if only you knew how!
When you and your beloved walk your own path, it can be frustrating finding an officiant and a ceremony that really fits. Some are too flakey, some are too religious, some are just too…expected.
What you’d love is to be able to write your own ceremony if only you knew where on earth to begin. (Then you'd need someone to perform it.)
You need some know-how and a supportive hand to guide you through the process!
That’s where I come in! As La Padre I've been helping people have the wedding of their dreams for more than five years.
I've got a wide knowledge base and a variety of religious backgrounds that I’m intimate with, from the Catholicism I was raised with, to the Judaism I’m associated with, to the Earth-based religions I love. This makes me uniquely qualified to help you design a ceremony that reflects your deepest desires and officiate it in a way that leaves your guests feeling warm and included.
Perhaps you long to write your own vows? Perhaps you want to be deeply involved in each and every aspect of your ceremony? Or maybe you prefer to be like the couple who (in their own words) wanted "to speak as LITTLE as possible?"
Great! No matter what you're looking for, we can co-create a ceremony that works for you.
Together we’ll walk, step by step, through the process. I’ll give you ideas on how to personalize your ceremony and make sure it flows seamlessly.
And on the day of your wedding, that support will continue. I’ll be there from the start, through the “I Do’s” and all the way through to that kiss that means we made it!
When you and your beloved walk your own path, it can be frustrating finding an officiant and a ceremony that really fits. Some are too flakey, some are too religious, some are just too…expected.
What you’d love is to be able to write your own ceremony if only you knew where on earth to begin. (Then you'd need someone to perform it.)
You need some know-how and a supportive hand to guide you through the process!
That’s where I come in! As La Padre I've been helping people have the wedding of their dreams for more than five years.
I've got a wide knowledge base and a variety of religious backgrounds that I’m intimate with, from the Catholicism I was raised with, to the Judaism I’m associated with, to the Earth-based religions I love. This makes me uniquely qualified to help you design a ceremony that reflects your deepest desires and officiate it in a way that leaves your guests feeling warm and included.
Perhaps you long to write your own vows? Perhaps you want to be deeply involved in each and every aspect of your ceremony? Or maybe you prefer to be like the couple who (in their own words) wanted "to speak as LITTLE as possible?"
Great! No matter what you're looking for, we can co-create a ceremony that works for you.
Together we’ll walk, step by step, through the process. I’ll give you ideas on how to personalize your ceremony and make sure it flows seamlessly.
And on the day of your wedding, that support will continue. I’ll be there from the start, through the “I Do’s” and all the way through to that kiss that means we made it!
Here's How It Works
About 6 weeks before your date, we'll meet (in person or by conference call, if necessary) to begin planning:
From there I'll write up a first draft. You and your beloved will each read, offering suggestions and corrections for me to incorporate into the final draft.
We'll schedule a rehearsal (highly recommended) a day or two before, so everyone involved will be comfortable for the big day.
You'll arrive at your wedding day, confident that your ceremony is just what you wanted, knowing you're in good hands.
And that's it - your ceremony, your way! Schedule today for a free 20-minute consultation to find out if I'm the right officiant for you.
About 6 weeks before your date, we'll meet (in person or by conference call, if necessary) to begin planning:
- We'll work out basic details like who's in the wedding party and where the ceremony will be held - whether it'll be outdoors at a park, beach or backyard, in your living room or at the venue.
- We'll address your concerns about incorporating traditions from different faiths and backgrounds and how to make them flow seamlessly.
- We'll talk about your specific needs, which may include special readings to honor important people or including children into the ceremony. (I've even worked two languages into the ceremony so non-English speaking family members felt included!)
- We'll discuss elements you want added to the ceremony to personalize it, like a unity candle, a rose ceremony, breaking the glass, or a handfasting. And if helpful, we'll talk about how to do this without upsetting your more traditional guests. (My specialty!)
From there I'll write up a first draft. You and your beloved will each read, offering suggestions and corrections for me to incorporate into the final draft.
We'll schedule a rehearsal (highly recommended) a day or two before, so everyone involved will be comfortable for the big day.
You'll arrive at your wedding day, confident that your ceremony is just what you wanted, knowing you're in good hands.
And that's it - your ceremony, your way! Schedule today for a free 20-minute consultation to find out if I'm the right officiant for you.
