CeremonybyRachael LLC

mbers and Cara was perfect. She delivered a beautiful ceremony that we had a hand in crafting. It was magical, ethereal, and still traditional enough to satisfy the more traditional family members. We could not have asked for more from our officiant and we are so glad we hired Cara.

azing job in explaining and directing us! Also thank you for making the ceremony so fun and relaxed, I was worried that I’ll be nervous and emotional, but that was not the case and I really appreciate it!:)

someone who knew us. I quickly realized this wouldn't be possible and that's when we met Rachael. From the moment of our first inquiry, she was nothing but supportive and excited for us; after our 15 minute FaceTime with her, we both knew we HAD to have Rachael officiate our wedding. She immediately provided us with so many ceremony reading options and gave us advice/pushed us in the right direction when we needed it. The ceremony planning process was so easy and honestly fun, we told her which passages we liked and she did all of the editing and rearranging to make it flow and sound cohesive. One of the most important things in a wedding vendor is responsiveness, and Rachael is so incredibly responsive, sometimes even answering our emails within 10 minutes no matter what time of day it was. She would even reach out to us to make sure everything was okay if she hadn't heard from us in awhile! The first time we met face to face was on my wedding day, but I already felt like we were friends. From the time Rachael showed up at our venue (early!), I felt completely at ease with her around. She immediately took care of our marriage license and started talking to us going over key pointers of what we'd need to do throughout the ceremony. She even took the time to talk with our other vendors (photo, video and DJ) to go over what they needed to know for the ceremony, where to stand, when there would be good photo opportunities, etc. Right before the ceremony, she assisted in lining everyone up and walking everyone through what would happen. One of my favorite moments before the ceremony was when Rachael literally read my mind. We were battling some bad weather, our photographer approached us saying that we had a break in the weather and he wanted to get some quick pictures. I said okay but Rachael could tell I was hesitant (I had gum in my mouth and was trying to figure out where to get rid of it before we rushed to take pictures). Without me saying ANYTHING, Rachael whips out a tissue and says "here, spit your gum out". This seems like an insignificant moment but it shows how attentive Rachael is and how much she cares about EVERYTHING running smoothly, even if it doesn't involve her. On top of this, she was giving my bridal party mints and water; she is 110% prepared for anything that might happen in the short time she is with you. Rachael was extremely professional and delivered the ceremony perfectly, adding in jokes here and there to put us at ease and keep us engaged. She handed me tissues (and took my dirty ones), held my veil in place when the wind picked up, and stepped away from the alter so our photographer could get pictures of just us. We received SO many compliments from our guests about how great the ceremony was and how perfectly Rachael officiated. Everyone was blown away by her, including us. It is so so worth it to find an officiant who you are comfortable with, and who will make it a special and memorable ceremony (and not just the cheapest available option). For us, we are so thankful we decided to hire Rachael, and you will not regret making her a part of your special day! Thank you Rachael for everything you have done for us!!!

say about our experience with Rachel!

dules for checking our emails (she checks hers in the morning and I check mine at like 1 in the morning). She was always willing and able to video chat or even meet up if needed. The day of she was way more than just an officiant, she seemed to make sure everything was taken care of and made sure we were calm and collected, she even tried to get our flower girl and ring bearer to pay attention and smile while taking pictures before the wedding. During the ceremony she made it very personable, my husband and I are both very sarcastic and would make sly comments under our breath to each other, and while we are up there laughing Rachael made sure to let everyone know why we were laughing. Thanks to her almost every person at our wedding said that it was the best and most personable ceremonies they have ever been to! Thank you Rachael for everything!

ay and answer any questions we had. Our officiant was Cara (officiant in training). She was also great. We couldn’t have asked for more working with the two of them. We wanted more of a non religious ceremony and they both delivered just what we hoped for. They were both the sweetest from the first FaceTime call we had to the day after. They were so positive and encouraging through the entire experience and always checked in to be sure everything was on track. I would definitely recommend working with Rachael! She is wonderful. Cara stayed following the ceremony to take pictures with us and wish us well. She made us feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. She had to work with our 5 kids (which is never easy) during the ceremony. She was extremely patient with everyone. To say I am pleased with our choice in officiants is an understatement. Thank you both!

he day she was checking in on us to make sure everything was going smoothly, and making sure we were fed and hydrated! When it came time for the ceremony (which was outdoors), she expertly modified the script on the fly so that we would avoid a thunderstorm that was quickly approaching our venue. Overall, I was blown away by her level her professionalism, attention to detail, preparation, and also just how much she cared about the process and us. It was something I genuinely did not expect, but I think that's Rachael’s thing; exceeding your expectations in every conceivable way. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant in the area.

e process fun and easy! She allows you to make your ceremony how YOU want it to be. You can add and take away whatever you want and she is there for advice along the way. She works very hard to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. She did things in the ceremony like walking around to help the photographer get the best possible pictures of us at the ceremony- when we had our first kiss, she had moved from behind us so that the picture is just my new husband and I sharing our first kiss which I love and cherish so much. She also had little things that she did that were different- like having our parents sit on the opposite sides so that they were able to watch our faces and not our backs during the ceremony that were genius! We would have never thought of the things she thought of and we are so glad she was there for us! Everyone of our guest told us how much they loved her and our ceremony!! Rachael is an absolute delight and will do everything she can to make your day extra special- in fact, we joked that we want to renew our vows every year just so that we can have Rachael officiate it and get to see her again!! We cannot recommend her enough :)

ay!! She made it perfect!

r. I looked for recommendations from a few people and was given Rachel's contact information, and could not be more pleased with how not only the ceremony came out, but how natural everything felt. Right after getting off the phone with her the first time I immediately felt better and that everything was going to be great. She walked through everything on the phone with me, and there could not have been a better person to officiate our wedding. When everything was all said and done it felt like we had been planning this for months. The attention to detail was great, Rachel fit right in to the group and made the wedding fun, and made sure to give us little tips on how to get the best pictures of our wedding. It's not often that you get married, and looking back I'm glad everything worked out the way it did. We had a small group but are still getting compliments about the ceremony and just how great it was. Thank you again Rachel for stepping up at the last minute and really making it an incredible day!

ed ceremony. We had a few introduction calls with other officiants and we knew immediately Rachael was the one. She is professional, passionate, energetic, super organized, detail-oriented, and an all around rockstar. With Rachael, you get to fully customize your ceremony! We even wanted to do a salt covenant in our ceremony, which she had never done before, and she did some research and put together a mock up of a few different versions for us to pick from. Rachael kept in touch every step of the way and even sent helpful reminders of upcoming deadlines. Rachael is a pro and you can tell - no detail goes unnoticed by her. We decided fairly last minute to hire Rachael for the organization/planning of and the directing of our rehearsal and oh my goodness are we so glad we did! Every single person in our wedding party and at the rehearsal just kept asking, “where did you find her?!” Because she was just that amazing. The day of the ceremony Rachael was such a positive presence for my husband and I and the ceremony went off without a hitch. Guests continue to remark what a beautiful ceremony it was, and it will forever hug our hearts!! Thank you Rachael for being you, you were born to do this and I know you will continue to make wonderful memories for so many couples.

d beyond her job requirements. She helped us keep calm, laugh and even helped with our vows. Everything is so well organized with her and just plain perfection. I highly, highly recommend Rachael if your looking for an officiant. I'm so grateful we had her and you will be too!

, we still have warm fuzzies for her. Rachael is a former kindergarten teacher and the skills she honed there - classroom management, being a calming force, and having a clear, smooth voice - clearly shined through and are EXTREMELY helpful in dealing with distracted (and probably tipsy) adults who need a lot of direction and a steady presence in their midst. From our first conversation with Rachel, she made us feel so comfortable. She is impeccably organized and kept us on schedule for the year leading up to our wedding. She read our vows we wrote for each other to ensure they jived well and ran a super-organized ceremony rehearsal for us. The ceremony was beautiful and went off without a hitch - and it is because of Rachael. Our guests talked about how the great ceremony - and particularly, Rachel - was all night. We cannot recommend Rachael highly enough to officiate your wedding. We love you, Rachael!

nd is always ready to answer questions. If you come across her and don't choose her as your officiant, you are really missing out.

of us feel at ease. Rachael went above and beyond with her service, from making my nine year old son feel extra important to retrieving my daughter's sweater from the bridal suite. I could not be happier that I found Rachael to officiate my wedding.

s though we were destined to be connected! Rachael seemed to always understand the feel that my husband and I were going for in our ceremony. She worked with us to personalize our ceremony and make it exactly what we wanted. She was patient with our changes and requests and offered advice and suggestions to help us when we were stuck. Rachael is incredibly friendly, organized, responsive, and amazing at what she does. As soon as the ceremony ended, we received nothing but compliments for the rest of the night (we're still receiving compliments 5 days later) on how fantastic the ceremony was. Our guests shared that it was the best ceremony that they'd ever witnessed and I give all of that credit to Rachael. Working with Rachael, and having her as part of our special day, was a true joy.

t officiant, she is a super helpful when it comes to making sure your ceremony goes exactly how you want it. She supplies you with SO many options for your ceremony. You will definitely find what is perfect for you. Not only is she extremely helpful with planning, she will guide you through your rehearsal and ceremony with so many different hints and queues to make sure YOU are good and that your ceremony will be great. When I first walked down the isle, my legs were shaking!! But, the things she has you do, like stand next to each other instead of across from each other while someone is reading a selection, SAVED ME. I needed that little moment to lean on my husband and it greatly helped calm my nerves. We received so many compliments about how beautiful our ceremony was, and we couldn't have done it without Rachael's help. THANK YOU, RACHAEL!

nitial consultation and even gave me advice about labor (I was pregnant with my first baby at the time) when I told her how nervous I was about that. She worked with us constantly for several months to write us a fully customized ceremony FROM SCRATCH. She helped us incorporate our son and when we wanted to add a section where we read to him she was on board and helped us make that perfect, too. In addition to all of this, Rachael kept us on track when we were slow to make selections or send our vows, without making us anxious about getting them done. I was SO excited to meet her on my wedding day and instantly felt at ease once she was there. She came with our vows, readings, and ceremony outline all printed and color coded for us, and even gave us tissues during the ceremony. We received so many compliments on our ceremony and heard over and over again that it was one of the most beautiful weddings our guests had ever seen. People wanted to know how long we had known Rachael for and thought she was a long time friend of ours. The best compliment I can give Rachael is one that a guest gave us: we had never met this guest before (spouse of another guest), but she told us that she felt like she knew us deeply after watching our ceremony. I cannot recommend Rachael highly enough for anyone who wants to make their ceremony just as important a part of their wedding day as their reception.

g was set up the way we wanted, and the guys were all in one piece! Lol! Her teacher skills came to use when managing such a large wedding party. We are so glad she was there for us!

key moments during both the planning process and throughout the ceremony on the day of. Her ability to help you take in every moment during your wedding process for what's worth is what really makes Rachael so special as an officiant. She really helps you have the experience you want and deserve on your big day. The attention to detail and the little things are what really makes her special. Things like moving you closer together as she steps out of the way for you to have a special moment together as she does a reading, to the color coordination on the print out of our vows to help make sure you get some breaths in. (Much needed because without those color coordinated sentence/paragraph breaks I would have been an emotional blubbering mess through the entire reading of the vows). The number of compliments we got from people attending the wedding telling us how great our officiant was made us feel even better about our decision. I would and will recommend Rachael to anyone looking for an officiant, as I now know just how important it is to have the right person there for you as you plan the most amazing day of your life.

the chats with her in order to nail down the details that made the ceremony flow perfectly. We can't recommend Rachael enough!

d to reach out! Within an hour of emailing Rachael, she got back to us and wanted to set up a phone call right away! Her communication from the very beginning was outstanding. During the call my husband and I looked at each other and nodded our heads, signaling that we MUST hire her. She made us feel 100% comfortable and confident. Rachael gave us many ceremony options to choose from and “held our hand” through the entire process if we had any questions, wanted to make little changes here and there and even had fabulous recommendations for other vendors if we needed any. She is HIGHLY organized, positive, and upbeat which was absolutely perfect for us. The day of our wedding, Rachael had another ceremony prior to ours in a different location (that she told us about at the time of booking) and got to our venue about 10 minutes before the ceremony began. For some brides, they may have freaked out and panicked over that situation, but I was completely calm and knew that she would come ready to get started (which she totally did!) I surprised myself by basically sobbing during our ceremony and Rachael had tissues ready and told me to take a deep breath and get it together in the kindest way She made us laugh, she made our guests laugh, and we could not have been happier without decision in choosing Rachael. Literally, HIRE her!! You will not regret and your wedding will be better because of it Thank you Rachael for absolutely everything!! We can’t wait to share photos with you soon!

d to reach out! Within an hour of emailing Rachael, she got back to us and wanted to set up a phone call right away! Her communication from the very beginning was outstanding. During the call my husband and I looked at each other and nodded our heads, signaling that we MUST hire her. She made us feel 100% comfortable and confident. Rachael gave us many ceremony options to choose from and “held our hand” through the entire process if we had any questions, wanted to make little changes here and there and even had fabulous recommendations for other vendors if we needed any. She is HIGHLY organized, positive, and upbeat which was absolutely perfect for us. The day of our wedding, Rachael had another ceremony prior to ours in a different location (that she told us about at the time of booking) and got to our venue about 10 minutes before the ceremony began. For some brides, they may have freaked out and panicked over that situation, but I was completely calm and knew that she would come ready to get started (which she totally did!) I surprised myself by basically sobbing during our ceremony and Rachael had tissues ready and told me to take a deep breath and get it together in the kindest way She made us laugh, she made our guests laugh, and we could not have been happier without decision in choosing Rachael. Literally, HIRE her!! You will not regret and your wedding will be better because of it Thank you Rachael for absolutely everything!! We can’t wait to share photos with you soon!

available to attend our rehearsal. Luckily she was and wow, what a huge help!!! She took all of our nerves away and made us 100% ready for our big day. Rachael knows exactly what she is doing. She is fun, kind, genuine, and enthusiastic! We have received so many compliments from our guests saying how amazing our ceremony was. My husband and I are so beyond happy that we chose Rachael to be our officiant for our special day. She is one of a kind. She is simply the best!!! We can’t thank her enough.

. She gave us a full document full of options for our ceremony and made planning super easy. She was so (SO) patient with my husband and I in our vow writing process and shared in our excitement as our wedding neared! She is super quick at responding to emails and we had a Skype consult which was tons of fun! On the day of, Rachael got stuck in crazy car wreck traffic, but I would have never known if she didn't confess on herself because our ceremony went off so smoothly and on time! I loved having Rachael laugh with us during our ceremony. Her personality is definitely a huge bonus to having her as your officiant! She is wonderful!!!

anned my wedding on my own). I’m so happy that I booked her and I’d recommend her to everyone!

mely quickly. In the interim we had decided that we wanted to have a friend marry us, because that seemed more meaningful. I let Rachael know that--and she offered to STILL help us with our ceremony plans with our friend. Rachael worked FOR MONTHS, with Eric and I tailoring our ceremony how we wanted it. She made tons of suggestions and told us based off her experience what worked and what did not. She sent reminders over the course of a year to Eric (who is the ultimate procrastinator) up until two weeks before our ceremony for his vows. Rachael was always so responsive and so kind whenever we did reach out. Our ceremony would not have went as flawlessly as it did if it weren't for her help. Thanks so much Rachael! If for whatever reason we couldn't find a friend to marry us, we would have definitely chosen her to officiate our wedding!!

is just an email or phone call away if you have questions about planning the ceremony. On the day of our wedding, she did a great job putting us at ease. She worked very well with our other vendors to make sure they knew what to expect. Our guests raved about how great Rachael was and a few asked for her contact information. We highly recommend Rachael and you should not hesitate to work with her.

ion to your wedding. Our pictures are also great because she helps you pose. 😍

. From the time I first contacted Rachael, she was so responsive. After talking to her on the phone, I immediately knew I wanted her to marry us. Rachael was so great about providing us with various options for our ceremony, and we had the freedom to add anything we wanted. Throughout the planning process Rachael sent reminders to keep us on track, which was so helpful with everything else going on. The day of the wedding, Rachael was prompt and prepared. She put everyone at ease, and knew exactly what she was doing. She was fantastic with organizing our bridal party and connecting with our vendors. She is always so upbeat, and her positivity is infectious! The only thing I wish we’d done differently is have Rachael at our rehearsal. Thank you so much Rachael!

years. She is extremely easy going, yet professional. She calmed all nerves right before the ceremony, and made everyone feel comforted. Rachael assisted us with putting together a romantic, short but sweet ceremony. She answered every question we ever had, in a very timely manner. I cannot say enough good things about this woman!

her run your rehearsal too. We had so many compliments from our families that she was professional, friendly, and so SO organized, they were very impressed!!! And we were too. I think beyond the planning and attending, it was just one more opportunity to see her, speak to her, and get a strong feel about how the actual wedding day would go with her, that we felt so much more comfortable and ready for the big day. Rachael is WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE. Seriously, she is wonderful. She saved my butt on the wedding day with the water and nuts when I got a migraine during our first look, and my husband and I felt so taken care of. Rachael went above and beyond anything we could have imagined for our officiant and we are so grateful to her. Adding to that, on our day we had to last minute change to a indoor venue because of rain. I don't think we would have been as calm about it if we hadn't had that rehearsal with her. The fact that she had been there for us every step of the way, enabled us to relax and enjoy the moment so much more. We loved Rachael and everything she did for us!! Ps. She is amazing if the bride has a *ahem* last minute freak out with her vows!! TRUST HER. She knows what she is doing and is such a friend when that moment comes!

ay was perfect. To start, she scheduled a quick phone call so we could get to know each other a little better- I knew right then she was the perfect fit as our officiant. She sent over ideas and suggestions on ceremony options- even song ideas!! We were looking for short, sweet and meaningful.. nailed it!! The day of the ceremony she took time to talk to Dennis and I separate about how the ceremony will flow, where to stand, where to look, when to hold hands, when she will move out of the way for photos.. every question we could possibly have she answered ahead of time. She even added in a few personal touches to make the day more special. We really could not have asked for a more perfect ceremony! THANK YOU!!!

tant to me to find the right person to marry us. The moment I spoke to Rachael, I knew she was a perfect fit. I explained my plans for my wedding, which was only a week away, and she was incredibly helpful. She was able to narrow down her speech to two options for me and was incredibly flexible on the minor changes I wanted. She was even excited to go along with the surprise intro I wanted for my husband. Rachael made the ceremony fun and better than I expected. I'm recommending her to anyone looking for an officiant. Thank you so much Rachael for making our wedding day everything I wanted it to be!

ess she was there every step of the way in helping us plan our wedding. If I had to redo my ceremony I would still pick her as our officiant!

py and excited for our day. She answered all of my questions and addressed all concerns to make me feel so confident about our special day. I highly recommend Rachel for anyone looking for an officiant! You will not be disappointed!

go inside. while I was freaking out Rachael was able to calm me down. she was able to gave us simple instructions such as just look at each other that made the day so special. I cant recommend Rachael enough!! she was amazing and our ceremony was perfect!!

mely quickly. In the interim we had decided that we wanted to have a friend marry us, because that seemed more meaningful. I let Rachael know that--and she offered to STILL help us with our ceremony plans with our friend. Rachael worked FOR MONTHS, with Eric and I tailoring our ceremony how we wanted it. She made tons of suggestions and told us based off her experience what worked and what did not. She sent reminders over the course of a year to Eric (who is the ultimate procrastinator) up until two weeks before our ceremony for his vows. Rachael was always so responsive and so kind whenever we did reach out. Our ceremony would not have went as flawlessly as it did if it weren't for her help. Thanks so much Rachael! If for whatever reason we couldn't find a friend to marry us, we would have definitely chosen her to officiate our wedding!!

ad and was always positive about everything. On our wedding day she made us feel right at home and it felt as if we had known her for years when in reality we only just met! We were so comfortable with our ceremony that we spent most of it laughing! If you want a down to earth person to officiate your wedding Rachael is the girl to do so!

my husband and I had written our own vows because they were so special (spoiler alert: we didn’t). All of this is a testament to how amazing Rachael is. We went in to our officiant search not knowing what to expect. How would we find one? Would it be weird to be married by a complete stranger? The answer was absolutely not, because from our first conversation, Rachael immediately felt like a friend. We knew we wanted our ceremony to be short and sweet, but beyond that we were clueless. Rachael handled everything! I called her ceremony package “choose your own adventure” because she made it so incredibly easy to pick our favorite choice for each section and delete the others, right down to the vows themselves. We ended up with the perfect mix of love, laughter, and happy tears. Her presence on the day of the wedding itself was so cool, calm, and collected. She walked us each through everything ahead of time, what to do and what to expect. And during the ceremony she guided us along flawlessly, even taking time to rearrange our groomsmen so that our families had a better view. She also had tissues discreetly in hand at the just the right moments to save me from sniffles and cheeks stained with mascara. I could go on on and on about Rachael, but do yourself a favor and just hire her! She will make your wedding ceremony all you could hope for and more.

both calm and reassured us that it would go off without a hitch (but with a hitch 😆). Our friends and family all complimented us on how beautiful and moving our ceremony was. They liked how Rachael was able to keep the ceremony flowing and was so passionate when it came to her delivery. My wife and I were so overwhelmed by the day and the stage but Rachael kept us calm, cool, and collected throughout. My wife and I would highly recommend Rachael to any couples looking for a fun, passionate, and professional officiant!

rns or just wanted to talk it felt like as soon as I hit the send button in my email a response was already in my inbox. It was truly great having such reliability! Before our ceremony began she talked to each of us about the flow of the event; where to look at certain moments, when to hold each other hands, pass the rings and my bouqet, EVERYTHING. She even had her own little visual cues in case we forgot. Every question I had was answered before I could even ask! Right after she left the room my bridesmaids kept saying how much they liked her because she literally had everything down with easy to remember instructions. I also wanted to give her a major shoutout for the fact that during our ceremony she was using a mic system that she was not familiar with and she rocked it! She used it/passed it to use elegantly and in a way that was not distracting at all. No one even noticed! Thank you so much Rachael for giving Minh and I the perfect wedding ceremony! (And for having tissues ready to go for him! ;))

ing before so i was LOST on the entire “planning” process but Rachael made the entire ceremony planning fun and extremely easy for me. She always responded no matter what time of the day, even 2 nights before my wedding when i decided to change a few things around! I’m sad the wedding planning is over because I’ll miss our email chains and text messages! Rachael is one of a kind and i would recommend her to anyone getting married! Xo

he daunting task of wedding planning. We decided to change a few parts in our ceremony and Rachael helped guide us every step of the way. I can not say enough positive things about her and would 100% recommend her to anyone getting married!

I spoke with Rachael I knew she would be the person to marry us. She was open our ideas, used past couples with similar visions to ours and how she worked with them as examples to what we could do, helped me understand the marriage license process, and was so personable - just from a phone call. From day one, Rachael was quick to respond, open to edits and additions to our ceremony, and even figured out how to do a whiskey blending during our ceremony with meaning and personalization. Rachael was there when I needed her throughout the wedding process, reassured me with my thoughts about the ceremony, and encouraged all of the ideas I was adding to plan our day. She was a key factor in my level of calmness on the day of the wedding. While waiting for the ceremony, Rachael spoke to my family and me to reconfirm what would be happening during the ceremony and made me feel at ease at the time when I should have been the most mixed with emotions. She was amazing during the ceremony! She added times of laughter, reassured my husband and I throughout the ceremony with taking our time to enjoy the moment, and spoke so well to our relationship. Our guests commented on how they appreciated her cell phone speech and how she fit perfectly into our day. I couldn't recommend Rachael enough. She was a key part in our day and I am so glad she was able to be a part of our start as husband and wife.

rganized, but Rachael is amazing in keeping everything in line. She is so quick to respond to emails or phone calls, and we were even able to have FaceTime "meetings." She is so professional and accommodating. She gave us so many possibilities of how the ceremony could go, and we were able to decide how we wanted it so it could be our own. She even fulfilled a last-minute request to help at our Rehearsal. She was very detailed at our rehearsal, and answered every little question we may have had. She was such a huge part in making our wedding perfect, and I loved that she was always attentive in making sure we got great photos (i.e. showing the ring, stepping away for the first kiss, the best way to stand at the alter). I never thought I would receive so many compliments about Rachael from my guests, but I did! I'm not surprised. Rachael will forever be our friend, and I am so glad she officiated our special day. Thanks Rachael!

to reflect us as a couple and what was important to us! Planning was so effortless! Rachael was quick to respond to emails and any questions/concerns I had through out the planning process.

our ceremony. With her guidance and excellent communication we were able to construct a ceremony filled with love, laughter and meaning. Rachael also worked so well with all of our vendors to assure they knew our vision. She helped with behind the scenes things, including helping rowdy groomsmen be in line and prepared for everything. She is simply the BEST out there. If you want the ceremony of your dreams...pick Rachael!

orecast she was right there to reassure us the day would go perfect and, if not we had plans a-z prepared. Lucky for us the rain held off and we couldn't imagine the day going any more perfectly than it did, thank you so much!!

putting his boutonnière on his jacket. She kept the mood light and fun which helped us relax a lot. Rachael is very organized, responds quickly and arrives promptly! I highly recommend Rachael, your big day won't be complete without her!

l we cannot thank you enough for making our day stress free!

ed throughout the planning process and pointed out so many things that were so helpful in making the big day a success. We highly recommend her!

nd helpful throughout the whole process. We were able to be real and raw with her on things that we wanted in our ceremony and she helped to bring those beautiful moments to life. We highly recommend her to anyone searching for an officiant to make their day special!

mony we wanted and threw in special touches to ensure our day was perfect!! Through the process she really got to know us as a couple and always took the time to check in on us throughout the wedding planning. We are so happy we got to share our day with such an amazing person and friend! Anyone would be lucky to have Rachael as their officiant!

ken to before. When we hung up, we knew that she was the officiant for us. Rachael already had another wedding scheduled for our date in the afternoon, but fortunately for us she’s not only an officiant, but she’s a superhero as well and was able to make it work that she could also be at our wedding that evening. In the months before the wedding, I had a million questions and Rachael had an answer for all of them. She worked with us on creating a ceremony that really reflected us and our relationship. Rachael regularly checked in with us to see how things were going as the wedding day approached and I could tell she genuinely cared about how we were doing. We did not have her with us at our rehearsal, but she did work with us over the phone and via many emails about everything we needed to practice and how to practice it, as well as so many important things to keep in mind. Right before the ceremony began, Rachael came into the room where I was hiding away from the groom and it felt like all of the stress and nerves I was feeling in that moment started melting away. She was so organized and it immediately made me start to feel at ease that everything was going to go perfectly. After the ceremony (which did go perfectly!), both guests and vendors told my husband and I that they thought Rachael did an awesome job. Vendors told us she was one of the best officiants they had ever seen and loved how organized she was. Overall, Rachael is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She’s responsive, organized, thoughtful, dedicated, and (extremely) patient – just to name a few of her awesome qualities. I’m so happy that we found her and I will sing her praises every chance I get! She truly made our wedding magical – and that’s really saying something because our day was Harry Potter themed! :)

our wedding because of the personal touch she gave to our ceremony. One of my goals was to have a ceremony that was joyful and reflected us as a couple and Rachael played a big role in helping us pull that off! We were lucky to find Rachael via wedding wire soon after we got engaged in March 2017. We started with a phone call and soon after she sent us a framework for the ceremony from which we could pick and choose what segments we wanted to include. She was completely flexible in allowing us to add our own reading selections, and helped us craft sections of the ceremony not originally included in the framework. We made a few last minute changes the week before the wedding and she took it all in stride, no problem at all. I think often, the ceremony can take a back seat in all the busyness of planning other aspects of the wedding, but Rachael was highly organized and good with reminders and follow ups as our date approached. At the wedding, she put any nerves we might have had at ease with her organization and friendly demeanor. She was clear with instructions and made sure our ceremony went off without a hitch. We are so glad Rachael was a part of our wedding and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stellar officiant. So, in short, DO NOT HESITATE to book your date with Rachael.

thing so easy and working with her was stress free. The materials she provided to help us think through the ceremony were perfect. The ceremony itself went flawlessly and we got many compliments on how good of a job she did and that it seemed very meaningful. We also had two kids under 10 in our wedding and she did a great job working with them so that they knew what to do and felt comfortable. I'd say that having Rachael do the ceremony is a lot like getting a friend to do it, except way better because she knows what she's doing! Thanks Rachael!

helpful suggestions when we just weren't sure how we wanted to go about things. The day of the ceremony she was an absolute hero. We were running late to our venue and had planned to have more time to get organized with processional order and music and she went above and beyond. She got everyone organized and helped our friend get our processional music set up and even helped my bridesmaid with a few set-up related things even though this totally was out of her job details! Rachael was down to earth, sweet, and made our ceremony just what we wanted: simple, beautiful, and a day to remember. I cannot recommend her highly enough and know if you choose her for your ceremony, you'll deal with an absolute professional that will deliver a gorgeous ceremony!

nd her!

ready knew Rachael because she was my son’s kindergarten teacher (5 years ago!) and I happened to run into a post where she was someone else’s officiant JUST as I was looking for one. As soon as I knew she was in the business it wasn’t a question for me. However, I had to consult with my hubby! Lol Once he met her via a FaceTime conversation he was like “I Love her” (which is so rare for him). From that day forward she periodically checked in with us to see if there was ANYTHING we needed help with in planning. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to oversee my ceremony! I honestly could go on and on about her but I think you get the point, which is.....GO WITH RACHAEL!!!!

comfortable. I couldn't imagine using anyone else for our special day! Thank you Rachael!!!!

time to get to know us, provided constant feedback through the process, gave us numerous opinions for our ceremony, and ensured it was the perfect length for us and our guests. she even happily worked with our dj and wedding planner to make sure everyone was synced up. all in all, we couldn't have been happier. we've recommended her to other friends who came away with the same glowing reviews. if you're looking for the perfect ceremony (religious or not, personal or not) definitely put your trust in Rachael!

er. I couldn't have for a sweeter, kinder person to marry us!

achael was so friendly, professional, and understanding of our needs from our first interaction that I knew I was in great hands. Rachael listened to our desires, offered excellent guidance, and created our perfect ceremony that was fun and personalized! In addition to officiating our ceremony, Rachael also planned the entire rehearsal and ceremony and ensured that everything went off perfectly! The staff at our venue, as well as our photographers and DJ, were so impressed with how well organized the ceremony was and how effectively Rachael communicated the ceremony plans, which allowed them to get the perfect photos, hit the exact music cues, etc. We LOVED working with Rachael and are so glad we chose her to officiate our wedding ceremony!!

entire process went so smoothly, even our wedding planner was beyond impressed with how she managed to get everyone to do exactly what they needed to be doing. I would recommend Rachael to anyone looking to have an amazing and flawless wedding ceremony. She has such a kind heart and truly was such a perfect officiant for our wedding!

h other. She arrived early and immediately got to work by checking with other vendors coordinating to make sure everyone was on the same page. I even loved how she made my photographer aware of when she would step to the side so she could capture an amazing first kiss photo. She is 100% involved with making sure your day is "your" day. She was available throughout the entire planning process even with my busy schedule. I would recommend using Rachael to every couple that I know who is planning their big day, because with the help of Rachael I KNOW it will turn out amazing. I cant thank her enough!

people never talk about when planning a wedding, is how to select the right person to officiate the ceremony. My wife and I are extremely happy that we found Rachel, and even the wedding guests agreed, that she made the ceremony comfortable, fun, and loving. If you are planning a wedding, Rachel is an easy pick to officiate!

the day with Rachael as a new friend! I cannot speak highly enough of Rachael!

not say enough good things about her!! Highly recommend!!!

but otherwise she just let us do our thing. She seemed carefree and easy-going during the ceremony and it turned out amazing for us. We had so many compliments from our guests on the wonderful job she did. I can't wait to see the video but I already know that our day would not have been as perfect if she wasn't a part of it! Clearly she is highly recommended in our book!

t conduct our ceremony that would be appreciated by both of our families while also matching our desired mood of not overly stiff and serious, but rather fun and celebratory-- and at the same time be able to plan the whole ceremony out for us, from rehearsal, processional order, actual words spoken during the ceremony, etc. After reaching out to Rachael and giving some information, she quickly scheduled a skype session with us so we could 'meet' and get to know each other. We had initially planned to do some more research on officiants, but after the skype call with her we knew that she had the right personality for us, as well as being INCREDIBLY organized and was the perfect fit for us. Before the wedding, Rachael sent over a large packet of information and options for what our ceremony would be for us to read it over and give our thoughts. It was amazing to have this document that was almost a 'choose-your-own-adventure' book for our wedding ceremony-- we were able to cut out parts that didn't suit us, pick what we did like, and tailor the service to us. Then come the actual rehearsal, Rachael was great at taking charge and guiding our whole bridal party while making everyone feel comfortable. On the day of the wedding, amid last minute changes and rain that began part of the way through our ceremony, Rachael was a calming and steady force (even bringing my bride and I cold waters while our photos were being taken!) and made the wedding memorable for all involved. I truly believe we couldn’t have found a better officiant for us, and throughout the weekend we kept having guests and members of the wedding party saying the same and clamoring to know how we found her. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone!

ersonal, intimate ceremony we had dreamed of through Rachael- and hopefully gained a new friend in the process! We were very behind in obtaining an officiant and were beyond lucky that Rachael was available. She made the planning process easy and painless, resulting in an exceptional ceremony that was perfect for us! I highly recommend asking Rachael to be a part of your special day. Beyond being a great officiant, she is also an incredibly sweet human being!

30 minutes of emailing them to her. In the months leading up to the wedding, we had a lot of emails going back and forth as we discussed ideas and she asked questions to clarify exactly what we wanted. During this process, she sent over several revisions of our ceremony document, so we could always see exactly how the ceremony would proceed, step-by-step. She was always open to new ideas, like when we wanted a form of handfasting that she was not familiar with, and integrated it into the plan without issue. There was never any question about what was going to happen on our special day. During rehearsal, Rachael was able to guide us through the entire ceremony process, even covering the non-obvious things like helping the wedding party know what to look for in order to walk down the (outdoor) aisle at the right pace, and how the bride and groom should hold their hands or where they should look at key moments in order to get the best photos. Throughout all of this, Rachael was professional and always on track, but also friendly and relaxed, keeping everyone smiling and at ease. Similarly, the wedding day was perfect. Rachael was running around coordinating with the other vendors, as well as periodically popping in the bride's room to keep things on schedule, until it was time to begin. The ceremony was perfect! We are so thankful to have had Rachael as our officiant, and can't imagine anyone doing a better job of making our special day even more special. Thank you Rachael!!