Officiating and Pre-Marital Counseling Services by Phelps

03/10/2024

I will be closing this page. I rarely officiate weddings anymore. I will continue to provide them for family and close friends, but I will not be traveling out of the area anymore.
I wish good fortune to all the brides and grooms!

01/09/2024

03/16/2023

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12/05/2022

Started my morning with meditation! I am learning to like to meditate. I definitely like how it makes me feel when I am finished. My days that I meditate seem to go alot better! Here is the positive affirmation meditation I listened to this morning. It tells us of all the positive things we are....or at least are striving to be.
Take a listen! Enjoy!
For some reason it won't let me copy the link, but it is "Raise Your Vibrations" on YouTube. If you can't find it, let me know.

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03/27/2022

03/11/2021

Wedding Swap (Quad Cities)
I still have openings for weddings in 2021!! Message me to see if your date is still available!!

Premarital counseling available even if I don't officiate your wedding!

03/05/2021

When you live in Iowa, you know what Fool’s Spring has tricked you into thinking in the past. But it is sure hard to ignore the energy that sunshine brings to the world around us, after a long and cold winter!

For now, we will soak in the sunshine and enjoy the 60 degree days coming after the weekend even if it may be a TRICK!

Happy Friday! I would LOVE to know your plans for the weekend ahead!! Plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and opening the windows is in my future!

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02/20/2021

Walking through life with your partner by your side is such a gift. Being able to lean into each other during tough seasons is one of the biggest gifts of all!

I have learned that there are definite highs and lows throughout seasons of relationships, but communication is the key to making it through. Saying the vulnerable thing and asking for your partner's support, in whatever way you need, feels scary and overwhelming. But trust me, opening up and asking for what you need will release a huge weight from your shoulders!

Communication. Communication. Communication. Stick to it and you won't go wrong! And always going back to LOVE and your promise to one another! It seems cliche, but boy is it true.

02/20/2021

Friday Intro Time! I’m Nancy. I have been a mental health professional for 20+ years working with many populations. I specialize in working with adults and couples to help them find their journey to a happier, thus healthier life! I love working with couples through premarital counseling, officiating weddings and ongoing marriage counseling support.

I am an Enneagram 9 and am also an empath. Any other empaths out there? It is so easy for me to put myself in the shoes of others and I FEEL everything they are feeling.

I want every experience working with me to be comforting, worthwhile and like I am inviting you into my home. If you've been into my office, you know what I mean! Cozy office vibes all around.

I would love to hear one thing that you LOVE about yourself. Share away! Happy Friday!!

02/13/2021

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND!

I hope you snuggle up to your honey and pour into one another this weekend.

Share gratitudes, spoil the other one with your love, and indulge in your favorite treats and activities as a couple!

This year may look different from some past celebrations, but there are so many ways to enjoy each other and I hope that you celebrate your love. Not only this weekend, but every day!!

02/12/2021

When planning your life together and your "best day ever" don't overlook the BIG stuff! There are so many details that go into wedding planning. I believe that the work you and your partner put in before your wedding day will lead to a long, happy marriage.

And after you get married, SURPRISE! The work continues! Building a solid foundation is invaluable to your relationship. I am here to help you with all of that!

Photo by the fabulous Moira Nolan Photography!

02/11/2021

The relationships I create with each couple that I am honored to work with truly mean so much to me! If you select me to be your officiant or choose to work with me on premarital counseling services, just know that I am always in your corner and cheering for your marriage!

This wedding day photo that was captured by the lovely Courtney Dohse Photography will always be SO special to me!! THIS is why I love doing what I do. Thank you for capturing this moment, Courtney!

02/06/2021

Your gut is RIGHT. Time is ticking away! My calendar is filling up for 2021 weddings and officiant services. While this excites me, I want to make sure to get YOU and your "other half" on my calendar for your big day!!

I had a blast meeting with so many of you at the bridal fair this past weekend. If you are searching for an officiant who will help to ensure your day goes smoothly, I would be honored to be part of your team of vendors!

Message me today if you want to get on my calendar!!

Photo credit to Courtney Dohse Photography!

02/04/2021

There will always be differences! That's the fun part.

I teach my couples tools on how to think together, even through those differences. Once you learn techniques and tips around common frustrations in marriage, you will notice a world of difference! They do say opposites attract.

Do you think this is true? Is it true in your relationship?! I would love to know!

02/04/2021

6 more weeks of winter you say?! And we are coming up on a year of living lives during a pandemic?!

Some have had extra time with our loved ones this year and I sure hope some laughter filled your homes! At times it can be harder to "find the fun and joy in the every day" but continuing to connect and communicate through it all is what marriage is all about!

I would love to know in the comments below...what is one thing that you've learned about your partner after all the time together the past year?!

Photo Credit to the lovely QC photographer, Courtney Dohse Photography!

01/30/2021

I feel true bliss when I get to experience your love and make your marriage official!

To send you off to celebrate with family and friends, as bubbly newlyweds, makes my heart smile!

Are you engaged? Is someone you know planning their wedding? I would love to hear from you. My calendar is booking up quickly for 2021. I would love to be your officiant on the happiest day of your life!

01/29/2021

Come see me at the QC Jaycee bridal fair TOMORROW, January 30th. If you mention "INSTA100" to me, I will give you $100 off my premarital counseling package.

My calendar is filling up for 2021. I cannot wait to meet all the couples at this year's bridal fair!