11/07/2024
Planning a wedding is hard! 😳 Preparing for marriage can be a little daunting with many emotions- fatigue, overwhelm, even emotional distance with your partner.
For 26 yrs now, its been my passion and joy to offer real friendship to help you navigate this journey. The memories of couples that have become close friends, fill my brain even now as I type this! It's been so fun!!
I'd love to connect for a free half hour meetup, so your journey to 'joyfully married' is memorable and meaningful- 90% of my couples are still living out their dreams together! 🥰
Here are our 14 passions to come alongside you...
**Initial 30 min Consultation To Get to Know You** Free and no strings attached! I have been in ministry and chaplain work for over 28 years....a gray beard to prove it! I establish rapport & get to know your personalities and preferences.
**We Listen Actively** i love the question "so what I heard you say, friend, is that you feel ______ because _________. Is that true?" Our culture sucks at real listening. Id love to hear your guys story, values, and vision for your ceremony, and point you the right direction even if you don't use me as your officiant!
**We Customize Everything!** We tailor ceremonies that reflect the couple's personalities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. We ask about your hobbies, interests, and any specific traditions you may want to include.
**We Incorporate Personal Elements**: We suggest ways to personalize the ceremony, such as incorporating members of your family, or other loved ones, significant moments in your relationship history, meaningful quotes, readings, or music.
**We Love Engaging Communication** We will always aim to use clear, friendly language, & strive to have a warm and approachable tone in our communications, whether in-person, over email and especially as I relate with your loved ones during your rehearsal & wedding.
**We are Available** I love to be the "pastor in your back pocket" by maintaining open lines of communication.& encourage couples to reach out with any questions, ideas, or prayer requests throughout the journey- 26 yrs later one of my couples shared a photo of their daughter graduating law school!.
**We Show Enthusiasm** I am passionate about every couples unique story and adventure they are on! I show my excitement about your love story and the privilege to officiate your wedding. One groom was struggling with stress- I called him to encourage him to just focus on his bride and the joy they feel together- he thanked me in a really sweet text.
**We Offer Resources** After 26 yrs, we have planning tools such as timelines, checklist, and examples of ceremonies or vows to inspire you.
**We Suggest Vendors** I have relationships with some of the best stand-out wedding vendors, and offer referrals to photographers, videographers, DJs, wedding planners, coordinators, florists, venues, etc. to show our commitment to your overall experience.
**Were Open to Feedback** Even after 26 yrs, we know we are not perfect & encourage couples to share their thoughts on our approach, scripts, and ideas. This can help us better align with your vision and strengthen our connection. We are approachable and make changes based on what you feel is right for you & your family!
**We Follow-Up After the Ceremony**:
I love to keep in touch, send encouraging messages and photos to keep a heartfelt friendship going after your wedding, showing gratitude for allowing me to be part of your special day. Every friendship is unique!
**We Highlight our Work For You** We are the highest rated officiant on Google in MN. Happy couples leave reviews or testimonials for you to get to know us, and there are many examples of our work on our website and social media. We hope it helps you feel good!
**We Curate Content For You*: We love to be a resource for couples to keep their marriages exciting and strong! We share our insights and experiences through social media about tips for wedding ceremonies, ideas to prepare for marriage, etc.
**We Cultivate a Positive Reputation** With our community ministry, our local schools, and local chaplain work, we are daily engaging with couples in our communities and establishing a reputation for being friendly, approachable, and professional.
We hope we can foster a strong connection with you and your fiance! You have a unique and amazing story to tell, full of your individual giftedness and strengths! 🎉
Let's meetup soon to help you truly enjoy your engaged experience and point you in the right direction. We love what we do!🥰
(Photo below is during one of our free 30 minute zoom meetups)
