Personalized Wedding Ceremonies & Guidance
Richmond, Virginia & throughout Virginia
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Takeisha Brown
LEAD WEDDING OFFICIANT & PREMARITAL/MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Many couples tell me the ceremony feels like the most meaningful part of their wedding day — and also the part they feel the least prepared for.
At Solid Foundation, my role is not simply to show up and read words. I guide couples through a thoughtful and personalized ceremony experience so they feel calm, confident, and fully present when they stand together at the altar.
Your ceremony should feel like the beginning of your marriage, not just the start of your reception. I help you create a moment that reflects your relationship, your story, and the commitment you are making to one another.
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Couples often assume an officiant simply performs the legal portion of the wedding day. My work begins long before the ceremony.
I help you:
• understand the flow of the ceremony
• incorporate family, children, or blended families
• write or structure your vows (if you choose)
• navigate faith differences or family expectations
• feel comfortable speaking in front of your guests
• design a ceremony that truly represents you
Many couples say this becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their entire wedding experience.
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We Are the Right Fit For Couples Who:
• want a meaningful ceremony rather than a standard script
• feel nervous about the ceremony
• want help writing vows
• have blended families or children to include
• value guidance and preparation
• care about the marriage, not only the wedding day
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To begin, couples complete a brief Ceremony Vision Form so I can learn about your relationship and how I can best support you.
After reviewing your responses, I personally invite couples who are a great fit to schedule an Initial Meeting where we begin creating your ceremony together.
Details
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Planning
Se Habla Español
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Catholic
Protestant
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
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Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
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- Marvin BrownLead Wedding Officiant & Premarital/Marriage CounselorMarvin Brown proudly serves as a Lead Officiant and Premarital/Marriage Counselor at Solid Foundation VA Officiants. With a heart for marriage and a gift for encouraging couples, Marvin is honored to guide them through both their wedding day and the journey beyond. His mission is simple: to help couples build strong foundations and lasting love.
- Takeisha BrownLead Wedding Officiant & Premarital/Marriage CounselorTakeisha Brown is the owner and founder of Solid Foundation, where her and her team of certified Wedding Officiants walk along side couples on their journey to forever. Solid Foundation professionals serve as both Wedding Officiants and Pre-Marital Counselors.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.014 reviews
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Shavanti K
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5.0
7/19/2024
A Divine Blessing: Our Experience with Reverend Takeisha Brown
When an unexpected change in plans left us without our original officiant, we were blessed to find Reverend Takeisha...
Brown of Solid Foundation. Her arrival in our lives was truly a case of divine timing, and we couldn't be more grateful for her services.
From our very first meeting, Reverend Brown felt like family. Her warm demeanor and professionalism immediately put us at ease during what could have been a stressful time. She promptly met with us to create a connection and help bring our love story to life, ensuring that the sudden change in our timeline caused us no additional stress.
What truly sets Reverend Brown apart is her ability to capture the essence of a couple's journey. She masterfully curated our love story from the brief details we provided, weaving them into a beautiful narrative that resonated with our hearts. Her voice is arguably the most pleasant we've ever heard, making the introduction of our hearts joined as one even more special.
During the ceremony, Reverend Brown's presence was both calming and uplifting. Her words, clearly ordained by Christ, added a profound spiritual dimension to our union. For couples seeking not just an officiant but also guidance in their journey, it's worth noting that she offers counseling services through her ministry.
We would choose Reverend Takeisha Brown again in a heartbeat, and we wholeheartedly recommend her services to any couple planning their wedding. Her combination of professionalism, warmth, and spiritual insight makes her an exceptional choice for your special day. If you're looking for an officiant who will truly invest in your love story and deliver a memorable ceremony, look no further than Reverend Brown at Solid Foundation.
Response from A Solid Foundation on 07/19/2024
Good morning Shavanti,
1st, it was such a pleasure to experience you and Marcus’s love! I...
left your ceremony glowing with love just because of you and Marcus’s love for one another.
Thank you again for choosing Solid Foundation to be apart of your journey to forever❤️❤️❤️!!!
Rachel S
5.0
12/28/2024
We had such a wonderful wedding day with Takeisha Brown as our officiant! My husband and I's wedding was a reception-only event, so we planned a table signing of our wedding certif...
icate with Takeisha during the morning of our wedding, for just the two of us to attend. We were expecting the table signing to be a quick impersonal thing, but Takeisha made it such a special moment for us. She put on a micro-ceremony for us and said some beautiful words. My husband and I were both tearing up during it, even though it was just the three of us there. Takeisha clearly loves what she does and is very good at it, and I highly recommend her as an officiant!
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Tsega D
5.0
1/01/2024
Both my husband and I are very appreciative of the willingness of both Takeisha and Marvin to work with us after our previous officiant told us she couldn't make it two weeks befor...
e our wedding. They literally saved our day and Marvin did an amazing job officiating the wedding that we couldn't have asked for more.
Tiffany R
5.0
5/26/2023
Reverend Brown was the Officiant for our wedding. She added the most perfect and special touch to our ceremony. Reverend Brown is attentive, reliable, and responsive. She provided ...
some terrific recommendations - our Handfasting ceremony is still being complimented to this day. She is a winner!
Shamir B
5.0
10/27/2022
Takeisha was wonderful! She was very patient and knowledgeable as well as accommodating. She even made our guests laugh during the mishaps on our wedding day. Highly recommend!
Response from A Solid Foundation on 10/27/2022
Shamir, thank you so much for trust me to be apart of you and Kristopher’s Big Day! You we...
re such a joy to work with and I am beyond grateful to have been apart of your journey to forever❤️❤️❤️
Dana S
5.0
10/24/2022
She was amazing! We loved how our wedding turned out. She went above and beyond to make this a very personal and beautiful ceremony.
Response from A Solid Foundation on 10/24/2022
Dana thank you for allowing me to be apart of you and Mike’s journey to forever!
It was ...
such a pleasure meeting and working with the two of you! Continued well wishes for a lifetime of love!❤️❤️❤️
Alexis F
5.0
8/02/2021
Takeisha Brown was amazing, extremely professional, and so kind hearted. She has helped us every step of the way, from zoom calls and, and planning she made are outside wedding mo...
re than I could of imagined. Her speech about our rings was so heart warming, and she kept my man calm when our runner was messing up. We chose to go with an Irish handfasting ceremony, so literally helped us tie the knot!
Response from A Solid Foundation on 08/02/2021
Alexis, it was such a pleasure working with you and Michael. The love you two have in unde...
niable and I’m better for having been in your presence. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your journey to forever!
Lita C
5.0
7/31/2021
I was going to wait until after our ceremony to write a review; but I want to give Lady Brown her flowers now. While our ceremony is still 2 months away, we have seen Lady Brown fo...
r pre-marital counseling for a few months. Words that come to mind are: warm. Professional. Empathetic. Funny. Creative. Encouraging. And a woman of God. I can’t wait for her to speak into out marriage on out wedding day! I’ll complete a ceremony review then! There are certain people that you just ‘click’ with. When you feel like your soul can speak without saying words- she gets us!
Response from A Solid Foundation on 08/02/2021
Lita, I so love and appreciate you and Jordan! I can’t wait to meet y’all at the “altar” i...
n October! Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your journey to forever!
Eve F
5.0
5/04/2021
We had all of our other plans fall through for our officiant and within a week we found Takeisha. She was an absolute blessing! We got so lucky with her, I only wish we went with h...
er in the first place. She was so kind and inviting, she feels like she belongs as part of the family and friends. I couldn't be more thankful for her role in our wedding and I know now, it wouldn't have been the same without her!
Breona J
5.0
4/23/2021
Wow where do I start, working with Mrs. Brown was a wonderful experience for my family and I. I would highly recommend her services to any couple seeking Pre-Marital Counseling and...
a Wedding Officiant.
Aquaria H
5.0
4/23/2021
My Fiance and I enjoy our time while working with our Pre-Marital Counselor. She was amazing with listening and asking questions. I'm looking forward to every other session that we...
have scheduled with her.
Ruthlyn G
5.0
4/23/2021
The entire experience was great! She listens and responds appropriately. That's one of the key things you'll need in a Pre-Marital Counselor.
Kaneisha E
5.0
3/14/2021
I couldn't have had a better wedding and its one I'll never forget I even had someone assist me with my everything down to my dress and shoes and she calmed me down the entire time...
the officiant did a amazing job the venue is beautiful and we got to take plenty of pictures if I could give this place beyond five stars I would because they made this a night ill never forget so much that im just leaving my reception and Ill I wanted to do before night ends is to give credit when its due
Robyn C
5.0
1/21/2021
Mrs. Brown made us feel like family from the very beginning. We looked forward to coming to counseling and actually will continue throughout our marriage. With her assistance we ...
have learned to build a foundation that is strong, loving and forever standing. We absolutely love her
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Richmond, Virginia & throughout Virginia
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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