Custom Ceremonies as Unique as Your Story
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$300 starting price
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Kate Leist
WEDDING OFFICIANT
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Ceremonies with Kate is a wedding officiant based in Truckee, CA. I am passionate about crafting meaningful, personalized ceremonies that are as unique as your love. When working with me, I'll take the time to get to know you and the type of ceremony you'd prefer, from lighthearted to romantic, recommending special touches that will make your day unique. Above all, I aim to design a service that beautifully reflects your personality, values, and journey as a couple.
For couples seeking a stress-free option, I offer a simple, no-frills ceremony. Perfect for those who prefer not to be involved in the planning process, this ceremony is meaningful, heartfelt, and effortlessly easy. Just show up, and I’ll take care of the rest to ensure your special moment is beautifully done. This is a popular choice among those who prefer to elope.
I've worked with a range of wedding styles, from simple elopements to large-scale elaborate ceremonies. It is my pleasure and honor to work with you and help you create the ceremony of your dreams.
In addition to officiating weddings, I’m also a yoga instructor and offer bridal blessing ceremonies for the bride and her closest friends and family. These meaningful gatherings, held the day before or on the wedding day, create a space for connection, support, and relaxation. Through mindfulness, gentle yoga, and heartfelt rituals, I help the bride feel grounded, calm her nerves, and embrace the love surrounding her. It’s a beautiful addition to the wedding experience, fostering unforgettable memories for everyone involved. I've also done private yoga for the bride and for the couple, as well as a morning yoga session for the whole wedding party, followed by mimosas and pastries (kids and elders included!). If you'd like to incorporate yoga and/or a bridal blessing, please let me know, and we can discuss.
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Couples usually spend $500
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Wedding
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Kate Leist
Wedding Officiant
Kate is in her element when she is creating and holding sacred space. A yoga instructor, studio owner, ceremony facilitator, and wedding officiant - she finds deep joy in honoring important life transitions. Her own healing journey led her to become a yoga teacher which guided her to leading women's circles, sacred ceremonies, motherhood blessings, baby blessings, bridal blessings, and officiating weddings. She has lived in North Lake Tahoe for 14 years and loves exploring the mountains with her loved ones.
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Victoria E
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5.0
12/17/2024
Our ceremony was the highlight of our wedding day!!
We worked with Kate to create a custom, spiritual ceremony for our Fall 2024 wedding and she knocked it out of the park in every way. She took the time to understand our story, our vision and also helped provide creative ideas to make our ceremony feel like us.
She led the wedding through a beautiful breathing exercise, which allowed everyone to be grounded and more present -including the two of us which really helped calm our wedding day nerves! We got SO many compliments on the ceremony and Kate as an officiant. She brought a beautiful energy that connected our ceremony with nature and invited everyone to connect with one another.
Kate also designed a bridal blessing with my closest friends, to set the tone and help relax before the big event. Kate led us through some gentle yoga and then friends shared some words of love and support. I am so so grateful to have added this to our wedding events, it gave me a chance to really connect with my friends before the day took off and was such a unique special moment to express all the love and appreciation that we don't always say out loud. There were calming exercises, tears and lots of laughs. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to take a little time for themselves and soak up some positivity.
Kate is a joy to work with and we will never forget all the ways she made our wedding unforgettable!
Vanessa C
5.0
4/15/2025
My husband and I planned a last minute ceremony at the end of December. We just wanted to do something small with our parents and dogs present. She was able to make it happen. She customized our ceremony to our beliefs and tied in special moments. It was perfect. She was so nice and extremely professional. We loved her and would chose her again if we had to.
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Mila L
5.0
12/16/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. From the start, she was incredibly open and supportive of our same-sex marriage, making us feel completely welcomed and valued. She treated our union with the same care and respect as any other, which meant so much to us. She was friendly, informative, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We especially loved how much input we had in shaping the ceremony—it truly felt personal and unique to us. Her warmth and professionalism made our day even more special. Highly recommend!
Ariana W
5.0
12/16/2024
We can't thank Kate enough for making our wedding ceremony so special! From the start she was warm and kind and made us feel so comfortable. She took the time to ask good questions and to get to know us. She incorporated bits of our story into the ceremony, which made it feel much more personal. Several guests mentioned that it was the best ceremony they have ever been to, and we couldn't agree more! Thank you Kate for making us laugh, cry, and helping us feel so connected in those precious moments.
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