Lehigh Valley Celebrants

06/04/2024

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This is our 10 year Anniversary!! Ten years ago May 20, 2014, Pennsylvania recognized marriage equality and I officiated my first wedding days later on June 2. This is a milestone worth celebrating. We, at Lehigh Valley Celebrants, are LOUD AND PROUD 🌈 and will be sharing photos and stories all throughout June as a reminder of our pride in celebrating all love!

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03/10/2024

Sometimes wedding work means getting together with other industry professionals to have a little ‘me’ time. In this case it was time with a fabulous colleague- Shellie of and bunch of other creatives taking part in a flower arrangement experience.
And by EXPERIENCE- WOW!! Krista Jones has recently opened the doors to and it is stunning!! We spent the evening crafting a floral arrangement inspired by the Dutch Masters. Professional photos were taken of our finished masterpieces. ✨✨✨ (These photos were from my phone - and 💐 Pro photos coming!)

Check out this new venue for your own creative experience, one they’ve curated, as well as a gorgeous backdrop for your special intimate event.

03/01/2024

Hey there friends! Are you a wedding professional and are considering attending Wedding MBA in November?

Donna will be speaking there again this year and has a discount code for purchasing a ticket. The price increases as the date gets closer so now is the time!

Head to the Wedding MBA website and use the code DONNA at checkout. The best current discount will be applied. 💰
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02/29/2024

Simple elopement with all the glam?! Yes please. 🥰 Olivia and Fisher created a beautiful ceremony with just the two of them present. We crafted a lovely and meaningful Soul Tie Ritual to seal their vows to each other.

The French Manor was the perfect backdrop for this intimate wedding. 🏰

If you are looking for a beautiful hidden gem for your intimate wedding- check out this gorgeous venue!!

Happy Congratulations to the newlyweds!! ✨💗✨

02/28/2024

Getting your marriage license is one of the most important tasks you will need to do to prepare for your wedding day. But figuring out the legalities is not as straightforward as you may think. With each state having varying laws for the process -and often each county within a state doing things a bit differently- it can be a daunting and confusing task.

On the blog we outline everything you need to know about getting your license in PA. Link in bio.

Are you a wedding planner? We conduct workshops for your team so you have the most accurate information to assist your couples with this task. Contact [email protected] for more info.

02/27/2024

Did you know that some of the Lehigh Valley Celebrants headed to Scotland this past summer for an international Celebrant retreat? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

12 Celebrants from across the US stayed in Inverness for a 9 day retreat. This was sponsored by Celebrant Academy. We traveled to beautiful locations, 🏰 took part in a whisky tour, 🥃 and the highlight was collaborating with the Humanist Society Scotland!

We had a full-day workshop where they taught us their hand fasting techniques- and we took part in ceremony writing workshops. ✍🏼 What an amazing experience!! Donna Forsythe coordinated the retreat and Laura Eppler was one of the participants. So much fun!!

📚 Professional development is so important in any occupation- and we take this very seriously as we want to offer our couples and clients the very best when it comes to their ceremonies. 🫶

01/30/2024

Family weddings. It is such a joy and absolute honor to help a family create a ceremony to honor their past as well as the future and all good things to come. Celebrant Laura Eppler helped bring the laughter and happy tears to this beautiful family at the gorgeous Ledges Hotel in Hawley.

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01/29/2024

“She was warm, friendly, professional, and wrote a beautiful ceremony for us taking into consideration our personal story - fully customized to us.”
Working with Emily and Thijs was a celebrant dream. Not only did they have a fabulous story, but as Tolkien fans, were open to including wonderful elements and references from this literary master.
Their infinity knot handfasting ended with adapted words of Tolkien: Three cords to rule them all, Three cords will find them, Three cords to bring them both and in this
marriage, bind them. IYKYK




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01/19/2024

This year will mark 10 years of Lehigh Valley Celebrants officiating for couples who want their ceremonies to be one of the most memorable parts of their wedding day! We are honored to have been entered into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame for providing this joyful service to our couples!
Thank you!!

01/18/2024

Thank you to all of our fabulous couples who trusted us to officiate their weddings and wrote wonderful reviews to share their experiences. We love you! And we love LOVE! ✨💗 ✨
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01/08/2024

FREE TICKETS from Lehigh Valley Celebrants!!
Interested in attending the Historic Hotel Bethlehem Winter Wonderland Wedding Showcase?
We have COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS for the first 10 people to reply or PM!

This is the most elegant wedding show experience in the Valley. Champagne…Hors d’oeurves… Live entertainment…
and FUN with your friends!!

10/17/2023

Every year, I’m incredibly honored to be asked to come back and speak at Wedding MBA. If you are one of my wedding pro colleagues, and are going to be attending Wedding MBA, please come and stop by the Celebrant Academy booth or pop into the officiant room Monday to hear my presentation on reviews and all the important things to consider after the ceremony. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet - use the discount code DONNA to save a few $$$. Can’t wait to see everyone in Vegas and I’m so excited to connect with Wedding colleagues from all across the globe.

10/16/2023

Happy 6 month Anniversary to Kaitlin + Kees! File these two under ‘beautiful from the inside out!’
Their Brandywine Manor House wedding was filled with joy and included a wonderful ring warming with their parents. Smiles for miles!! 😘
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10/11/2023

Founded in 2014 when Marriage Equality was passed here in Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Celebrants are proud supporters of our LGBTQIA+ friends/family. We see you. We hear you. We love you!
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10/09/2023

Who is ready for peak color fall weddings?! These two beauties are celebrating their 4 year anniversary in a few days! 🥂 Their Trout Lake wedding had a spectacular show of colors!! ❤️🧡💛
We feel you October!! Now show us what you’re made of!
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10/08/2023

Erica + Javier included a Wine Blending Ceremony in their intimate wedding at Creekside Gardens. The red and white wines represented their individual selves and all they were bringing to the marriage. It was a wonderful way to also involve family and loved ones in the ceremony. When the wine was blended Javier poured them each a glass with a toast: A nuestra vida juntos, hoy y siempre. To our life together, today and always. ✨🍷🤍✨
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10/03/2023

“Kiera created a Celebration that truly honored a complicated person, deeply, honestly, lovingly.

I never imagined that a Memorial Service could be as meaningful as this one was for everyone there.

I’ll be forever grateful.”

Celebrants do more than weddings. It is always an honor to be asked to do a memorial. Our approach is the same as it is with any other ceremony - make it meaningful in every way possible.
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10/01/2023

WEDDING SHOW AT THE WILBUR!

What are you doing on this beautiful Sunday afternoon? Come see the newest venue in Bethlehem- The Wilbur Mansion! Sharing a few photos from a wedding I officiated there last week (📷 )
and a few I took on my phone - to give you an idea of the old world charm and beauty of this place! It is a STUNNER!!
Wilbur also boasts a fabulous restaurant- so you don’t need to plan a wedding to enjoy all this gorgeous place has to offer.

Come visit me!!

09/30/2023

A big Thank You to Samantha Iacia of The Knot for including me in this wonderful article! If you ever wondered why an officiant/celebrant could be the best option for officiating your ceremony, this article shares lots of important info.

Bonus to see I was quoted side-by-side with the fabulous Rev. Annie Lawrence, NYC Wedding Officiant!!

https://www.theknot.com/content/why-you-should-hire-a-professional-ceremony-officiant

09/29/2023

Could this woodland wedding be any more dreamy?! 🤩 And 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏽 to Celebrant Laura for making this couple’s dreams come true. Swipe for full review:
“The level of care and personalized attention she provided us exceeded our expectations.”
“On our wedding day…she fully captured the essence of our love .”

09/06/2023

Today I’m giving a massive shout out to one of my amazing couples! Corinne and Nick are the dynamic duo behind Holly Jean Studios. Swipe through to see some of their GORGEOUS pieces. Get further inspo on their Insta .studios
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I’ve just given you a super advanced notice for gift giving before any approaching holidays. Thank me later! 😘

07/16/2023

If you are looking to improve your SEO, I welcome you to attend a FREE workshop hosted through Celebrant Academy with the one and only Sara Dunn! She is a wealth of knowledge! The focus will be on the wedding industry, in general - but much of what she'll share is applicable to all businesses. Follow the link to sign up. If you are unable to attend, you'll be sent the video recording. 🙂

There are over 3.5 billion searches on Google every day—How do you make sure you're found when your ideal client searches for what you do? In this session, we’ll identify the best practices that can increase your SEO ranking and give you the first-page results you desire.

06/12/2023

Happy Loving Day! A mere 56 years ago in*******al marriage became legal in this country. Daniel picked this date to marry his lovely bride to
recognize and honor their relationship as well as those that fought to change this archaic law. Congratulations Felice + Daniel! 💗 6.12.23 💗

03/16/2023

Last month I visited a gorgeous new venue and loved it so much I returned with three local event planners so they could take it all in, too. Whether looking for a wedding venue, a location for a shower, or even a corporate event, Domaine Pterion Vineyard and Winery is a stunning new addition to the Lehigh Valley options. Owner Elizabeth O’Rourke has expertly created an oasis on this sprawling Macungie property.

I’m looking forward to returning for one of their highly popular wine tastings with live music.
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03/12/2023

Looking forward to meeting some fabulous couples at the Radnor Vallley Country Club Open House. If you’re still looking for wedding pros or a venue… stop by today through 3pm!


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01/21/2023

Congratulations to Celebrant Extraordinaire Laura Eppler for having her wedding featured in Lehigh Valley Style Magazine. 💕 When you have a story to tell, you need a storyteller… and that is where Laura comes in! 🤩 Skytop Lodge was the perfect backdrop for this classic yet contemporary wedding. And Alison Conklin’s photography captured all of the feels of the day. Memories for years to come!
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01/21/2023

We are over-the-moon grateful for every single review our couples write! These rewards are a reminder that we have a wonderful family of couples who have put their faith and trust in us to represent them on one of the most important days of their lives. We are OFFICIATING their wedding. It is a huge task and one which we don’t take lightly.
THANK YOU to each and every one of you who wrote a review and allowed us to be part of your most special day! Next week we’ll be featuring each of our celebrants and sharing their reviews and memories from this past year. We have an incredible team!
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11/10/2022

Hanging out with the homies in Vegas! Love seeing my Lehigh Valley friendors at The Wedding MBA! 🤩

11/08/2022

I am back in Vegas for Wedding MBA and having a blast. Monday was my main presentation -Trending Ceremonies for the officiant track. Today we set up our booth for Celebrant Academy and continue to meet amazing officiants from around the country!

11/02/2022

Just as you and your partner are a good match, you and your celebrant need to be a good match, too. 💖 Thank you Lauren and John for your kind words. You and Kiera were definitely a perfect match and we are so happy that your ceremony was so special!
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