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Hello, I am Rev. Patrick Byrd. Marriage is the building of a house, the Bible often says. When you build your "house" upon the rocks, you will never fail. These rocks are Compassion, Love, Caring, Kindness, Understanding, and Communication. Sometime people who build their "house" upon the sand, have instability and eventual collapse. This is my approach to all couples who seek me out.
I am a Non-Denominational Minister, endorsed and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Many couples who seek me out are simply Spiritual, and not deeply religious. Others have strong church backgrounds, but want to marry in a public open area such as the Beach, Hotel Ballroom, State Park, or even the comfort of their own home. Whatever the venue or circumstance, I am here to be YOUR rock!
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Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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His price for us included him being our Officiant AND DJ both!!!
Rev. Byrd was amazing and so accommodating! We had a Roaring 20's theme and he had an outfit and persona that went with it. He even tied in the "Mawridge" quote from "Princess Bride" and it made everything so fun. His ceremony was short and sweet (just like we asked) and so many of our friends and family have told us how magical it was. I even saw a few groomsmen crying, along with my Maid of Honor. He was really good about breaking up the parts we repeat back (I don't have the best memory and have anxiety but didn't struggle with it at all). His ceremony also included us turning to our guests as they respond "we do" to supporting us through our marriage (I absolutely loved it). I couldn't imagine having anyone else marry us as he was just so perfect!
Rev. Patrick gave us an incredible and moving ceremony.
Rev. Patrick was so helpful with his guidance and tips for our future. I will forever remember the great stories we had during our coffee date before the wedding. He made us both so comfortable and feel able to open up completely to him. :)
Launa was amazing! When we met to create our own personal ceremony, she had books and passages to pick samples from. I found a twist on the oathing stone, and she got as excited about it as I was and we made sure it was in the ceremony. If you give her and idea, she will figure out how to incorporate it. Launa found an old Nordic tradition with swords that we worked into the wedding, but last minute were not able to use, so she just skipped that passage and nobody noticed. I have really bad anxiety and everybody knew this before hand. I did really good all day until I got up to the alter. My fight or flight kicked in and I almost had a panic attack. She recognized this and paused until it passed. If she hadn't, I would have been throwing up in the bushes. I would highly recommend Rev Launa to anybody, but you should also hire her husband Patrick as your Dj. He did the music for the ceremony and reception. Everything went so smooth and they work so well together it was amazing.
Rev. Launa Byrd is amazing. She made us feel so comfortable from the first encounter. She will create a personalized ceremony just for you! From the planning to the rehearsal to the wedding day, she was with us every step of the way. She truly is an angel and made our day perfect.
Rev. Lacuna was great. Our rings fell in the sand and she saved the day by finding them. She was overall amazing. I highly recommend her.
I used A Blessing from Above officiant services with Reverend Launa. Let me just say she made my wedding ceremony so beautiful and unique! She sat down with my husband and I and really crafted a ceremony that EXACTLY reflected who he and I are and our relationship. She managed to make our parents feel just as special by incorporating them into the ceremony too! She even typed out our vows for us and gave us a printed up copy of our ceremony on special paper for us as a keepsake. She is truly a genuine person and CARES about what makes you special as a couple. She is awesome at what she does and will really take the time to get to know you. I couldn't have asked for more!
Really - 10 Stars if I could. Rev. Launa and her husband Rev. Patrick are so caring, compassionate and detail oriented!! They are very professional, yet they feel like old friends. Our ceremony was so beautiful, exactly what we wanted and more. I've been to many ceremonies where the officiant nearly ruined things - with these 2 you are in excellent caring hands! You get what you pay for and they are worth every penny.
Launa did an incredibly job for our ceremony. She was a pleasure to work with!
Rev. Launa was a wonderful officiant. She was so friendly, and put us at ease immediately upon meeting her. Her ceremonies are beautiful and fully customizable to your wants/needs. She helped us build a ceremony that was perfect for us as a couple. So many people told us our ceremony was very touching and unique, that they didn't know there were choices to a ceremony. Rev. Launa was fantastic and really cares about what she does. I would recommend her to anyone(and her husband Patrick Byrd as a DJ).
I acquired the services of Revs. Launa and Patrick Byrd after our previous officiant--a friend of mine--could no longer perform our wedding. Not only were they extremely professional, helpful, understanding, and supportive, they were extremely passionate about performing our wedding in particular because it was same-sex. The support and love shown by these two is nothing short of a blessing. To have two very faithful and loving people with us on that special day was truly a gift I will always cherish. I will highly recommend these two to anyone looking for a beautiful ceremony. They will instantly treat you as a friend! Thanks, Patrick & Launa!
Rev. Launa Byrd truly is a blessing from above! She is so kind and patient, and worked close with my husband and I to ensure that our wedding ceremony was exactly how we wanted it to be. She allowed us to piece together our ceremony from a number of different options, and then with her brilliance, she put it all in the perfect order to make the ceremony suit our needs - not too religious, not too stiff, but still romantic, sentimental, and captured the love between us! . She was also super patient with us while we worked on writing our own wedding vows. I loved that she gave us a packet of our wedding ceremony afterward, so that we have it to look at it anytime we want to relieve that day!
Launa is truly like a wedding coordinator - without the extra cost! She was there early to set up, she made sure things were in order, and she helped calm and help my family through both the rehearsal and wedding ceremony. Launa was so helpful that when my french bustle didn't turn out so good on the first try, she was right there with my mom to fix it and get me out on the dance floor!
We are so grateful that we found Launa to be our officiant - and her and her husband were a perfect team! With Launa as our officiant, and Patrick Byrd as our DJ, our night was definitely one to remember! This is definitely a duo you cannot do without - and with their package deal, the price is unbeatable! We definitely picked the right pair for our wedding day, and have made wonderful friends along the way :)
Thank you Rev. Launa Byrd for help making our dreams come true. She was professional and very easy to talk to. She was well organized in helping us plan our ceremony and was able to fill in the blanks when we had no clue. She was willing the preform the sand ceremony with us. We freely exchanged emails, phone calls, and met in person as often as needed; which was only 2-3 times. She put me at ease and made my day just perfect. She even helps during the reception with her DJ husband, Patrick Bryd, if needed. If you want a wedding that is traditional, contemporary, or someting in between go see Rev. Launa. She is far from stiff and unapproachable.
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948 Carriage Hill Rd, Virginia Beach, VA | Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads Area
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