It's All About the Ceremony!
The Marry Me In Indy! Formal Wedding Ceremony Guide.
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I became a wedding officiant so I can help couples have the wedding ceremony they want. A big part of that is the words we say during the wedding ceremony. I have two different options for couples to choose from.
$250 Formal Wedding Ceremony
This option allows you to choose from my 10 pre-written Formal Wedding Ceremony scripts or my 8 Formal Elopement Scripts. I also offer a guide to all the parts of a wedding ceremony with several options for each part for you to create your own ceremony. I have a guide to writing your own wedding vows and many pre-written Unity Ceremony Scripts to choose from. You are also welcome to write statements for me to read during the ceremony if you don't want to share your own vows but want to say things about each other like, how and why you fell in love and why you want to spend the rest of your lives together married.
You can say, we like Formal Wedding Ceremony 4, but we'd like to add Opening Pray Option 2 and Unity Candle Option 2. We'd also like to switch out the vows for Declaration Of Intent Option 6. We will, obviously, change out the names and pronouns in the scripts, but if you want to make any major changes to what is already written you can book the $350 Personalized Wedding Ceremony option.
Here is a link to the ceremony document I send to couples to help them choose and personalize their own ceremony. I hope it helps it all make sense. This page also includes examples of ceremonies I've personalized!
You can say, we like Formal Wedding Ceremony 4, but we'd like to add Opening Pray Option 2 and Unity Candle Option 2. We'd also like to switch out the vows for Declaration Of Intent Option 6. We will, obviously, change out the names and pronouns in the scripts, but if you want to make any major changes to what is already written you can book the $350 Personalized Wedding Ceremony option.
Here is a link to the ceremony document I send to couples to help them choose and personalize their own ceremony. I hope it helps it all make sense. This page also includes examples of ceremonies I've personalized!
$350 Personalized Formal Wedding Ceremony
This option allows you to completely personalize your wedding ceremony script. I have more specific questions I ask you about you, your relationship and your wedding ceremony and we can work together to completely personalize your wedding ceremony script. We can also personalize new unity ceremonies to create something unique.
With this option, you can also give me the ceremony you want me to perform - some couples really just want someone to perform the ceremony they've written.
With this option, you can also give me the ceremony you want me to perform - some couples really just want someone to perform the ceremony they've written.
Start here by reading through my pre-written Formal Wedding Ceremony Scripts.
Looking for a short ceremony?
Most of my ceremonies are about 15 minutes long. I also have a collection of Formal Elopement Ceremonies you might light to read through.
Most of my ceremonies are about 15 minutes long. I also have a collection of Formal Elopement Ceremonies you might light to read through.
Want to write your own vows but don't know where to begin?
Here is my guide to writing your own vows.
Here is my guide to writing your own vows.
What are the parts of a Wedding Ceremony?
This is a guide to all the parts of a wedding ceremony. You don't have to use them all, but you do have options!
I recommend using Formal Ceremony 2 as a template for building a wedding ceremony.
This is a guide to all the parts of a wedding ceremony. You don't have to use them all, but you do have options!
I recommend using Formal Ceremony 2 as a template for building a wedding ceremony.
Diversity Statement
I am open to marrying any couple. It is my goal to meet each couple where they are and help them to have a positive wedding experience. In order to meet you where you are, I approach every wedding with an open mind - I don’t know anything about you until you tell me and that’s only if you choose to tell me. Wedding ceremony scripts have been written for years for brides and grooms. Now, bride and bride or groom and groom are very common. Some couples are choosing to forego traditional gender roles altogether and are using the terms spouse or partner. If you have made the choice to use non-traditional pronouns, please let me know, and I will be happy to honor your preferences. Any wedding ceremony script can be changed to reflect those personal preferences.