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From This Day Forward is a wedding officiant service based in Brunswick, OH, serving N E Ohio. Owner Rachel has been helping happy couples celebrate their love since 2015. She has celebrated over 200 ceremonies and would be honored to work with you! She understands that designing a wedding ceremony isn’t just about finding the right words; it’s also about the emotions woven into the words.
Rachel wants your wedding to celebrate the journey you’ve shared and the wonderful adventure that awaits. She is eager to write a ceremony that includes a few personal thoughts that your partner has shared with her, making your ceremony about you. She will be available to guide and support you every step of the way, so if there’s anything you need, you need only say the word. She will ensure that your signed paperwork is sent to the court by certified mail. Rachel would be honored and delighted to be there for you as you greet the future with a smile and begin your journey toward your happily ever after.
From This Day Forward offers packages designed to suit a variety of styles and budgets. Options range from a simple signing service to Rachel’s deluxe ceremony package. A last minute wedding doesn't scare Rachel. Not everyone is interested in planning for a long time and just want to be married. Rachel's daughter Elizabeth has recently joined the business as an ordained minister which adds additional availability for couples.
Rachel is proud to be an advocate for love in all its magnificent splendor and variety. She feels strongly that the universe is all the better for having more love in it, and she can’t wait to help make your wedding a day you’ll never forget.
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
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Ceremony with rehearsal
$275starting price
Ceremony with rehearsal
$275starting price
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Contact for hours
Unique and memorable ceremony.
Unique and memorable ceremony.
Includes a practice session.
Includes a practice session.
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
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Signature Signing Package
$50starting price
Signature Signing Package
$50starting price
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Contact for hours
License signed in you & your fiance's presence.
License signed in you & your fiance's presence.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Intimate Elopement Ceremony
$125starting price
Intimate Elopement Ceremony
$125starting price
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Contact for hours
Simple, legal ceremony
Simple, legal ceremony
Location of your choice
Location of your choice
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, Ohio
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, Ohio
Personal Elopement Ceremony
$150starting price
Personal Elopement Ceremony
$150starting price
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Contact for hours
Elopement ceremony made personal for you.
Elopement ceremony made personal for you.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Ceremony without Rehearsal
$175starting price
Ceremony without Rehearsal
$175starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Does not include a practice session.
Does not include a practice session.
Unique and memorable ceremony
Unique and memorable ceremony
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Most popular
.
Ceremony with rehearsal
$275starting price
Ceremony with rehearsal
$275starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Unique and memorable ceremony.
Unique and memorable ceremony.
Includes a practice session.
Includes a practice session.
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Choose from welcomes, readings, vows (more below)
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Unity ceremonies, pronouncements and introductions
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Travel will be calculated from Brunswick, OH.
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
Couples usually spend $275
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Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Protestant
Wedding Activities
Wedding
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Meet the team
Rachel Arrowood
Owner
On October 4, 2015, I performed my first wedding ceremony and found a love for showcasing love! I have performed large and small weddings, backyard and apartment weddings, beach weddings, vow renewals and signature only weddings. I have celebrated weddings for family, friends and strangers but it was only recently that I decided to begin a business and showcase the love that I have for joining couples in marriage.
At a wedding, there is no better place to be than standing in front of a couple as they vow to love one another for a lifetime.
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From This Day Forward, represented by Rachel, received exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for her officiant services at weddings. Rachel was described as passionate, caring, and attentive, exceeding expectations by crafting personalized ceremonies and handling paperwork efficiently. Reviewers highlighted her helpfulness, flexibility, and ability to create beautiful vows tailored to each couple's unique story. Rachel's professionalism, sincerity, and warmth left a lasting positive impact, making her highly recommended for couples seeking a special and memorable wedding ceremony experience.
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Sarah M
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5.0
10/15/2023
Rachel was the officiant for our wedding & she did a great job! She worked with us to build our ceremony, made great suggestions & handled all the paperwork to file our marriage license. Definitely recommend adding a rehearsal with her. That was a big help for us. She is very reasonably priced & really strives to give her couples the ceremony that works best for them. Can't say enough good things about her!
Kaylie A
5.0
5/16/2024
Rachel was more than we could have hope or asked for. She really took the time to get to know us and our story and asked intentional questions to help her write a beautiful ceremony that was personal to us. We could tell immediately that Rachel was someone who did this because it was a passion of hers and not just to make a little extra money on the side. It was obvious that she cared about us and making our day special. She went above and beyond - she even made us a special certificate to sign during the ceremony (Canadian tradition). By the day of our ceremony we felt like we had known Rachel for years and she exceeded our expectations in every way possible. If we could do it all over again would choose Rachel every time. Thank you for doing your part in making our day the most special day of our lives.
response05/21/2024
It is equally important that an officiant feels a connection with their couple, as a coupl...
e feels towards their officiant. I felt a connection immediately when we first met. You were a perfect couple to work with and I am so honored to have been with you as you begin this next chapter in your lives! Thank you for your very kind words and for your kindness and patience 🤗 You will always hold a special place in my heart and memory ❤️ 💒
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Kate M
5.0
6/14/2023
I would recommend Rachel from From This Day Forward to anyone looking for officiant services! Rachel took the time to meet with my now husband and me to discuss our relationship and what we wanted from our ceremony… she wrote us a beautiful ceremony that exceeded our expectations… and when something came up that made her unable to perform the ceremony, she had a backup officiant, Liz, ready to go! Liz did a beautiful job performing our ceremony! We could not have asked for a better team!
response06/14/2023
Thank you Kate and Ahmad for trusting From This Day Forward with your wedding day! It was ...
an honor to meet with you both and to write and say words that help guide your two souls together in love and wisdom and joy! You were gracious and understanding when something prevented me from being there for you and you welcomed Liz without question.
May your lives be filled with everything wonderful life has to offer ❤️💒
Rachel and Liz
Samantha K
5.0
3/06/2023
My husband & I really loved working with Rachel. She truly seems to care about making your ceremony special & personal. She also really helped me out when, in the middle of the ceremony, I realized I left my vows in the Bridal Suite (oops!) She kept her cool & tried to distract the guests while the wedding coordinator looked for my vows lol It is a funny story that I will always get to tell & I truly appreciate Rachel for making it into a good story & not a horribly uncomfortable memory. Rachel really did make our day special & we are so lucky that we got to share it with her.
Elana B
5.0
1/24/2023
Rachel was absolutely amazing. She was so helpful and listened to everything we wanted/didn’t want in the officiant speech. She mailed off our license and kept us in the loop during the whole process. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant.
response01/25/2023
Hi Elana and Jim,
Your wedding was an absolute joy to perform! Thank you for choosing me a...
s your officiant! Every officiant should have a couple like the both of you to work with!! May you always have love and laughter in your home!
Charity D
5.0
9/18/2022
We absolutely loved having Rachel as our officiant for our wedding! She built the most lovely ceremony and took the time to get to know my fiancé and I to include personal notes. She was extremely responsive, flexible, and an overall joy to work with. She also made sure to handle all logistics of getting our wedding certificate, which we received with ease! We couldn't recommend her enough!
Jillian F
5.0
6/07/2022
My husband and I are so thankful to have found Rachel as an officiant for our wedding. We were not interested in reciting our own vows, however also did not want the traditional ceremony. Rachel personally created the perfect combination for our family. She incorporated all the elements of our personalities and the concepts that we expressed were important in our family morals and values. We wanted to incorporate our three children in our ceremony, including a sand ceremony. Rachel flawlessly created a beautiful piece that exceeded our expectations. She is kind, personable, and exudes passion for her work. We had ample communication with her during the planning process. Additionally, she provided information for all the legal aspects of changing my name. She took care of all of the paperwork filing for our marriage license which allowed us to enjoy our honeymoon worry free and one less task on our list when we arrived home. Our entire extended family and friends have made comments to us regarding the unique and momentous ceremony. Rachel will be remembered forever by our family. We give her the highest recommendations and are grateful for her exceptional ceremony.
Olesya M
5.0
5/23/2022
Rachel was absolutely wonderful and sweet to work with! She wrote the most beautiful vows for our ceremony and made our day the most magical! Thank you so much Rachel! I can’t thank you enough!
response05/23/2022
Thank you Lexi for your very kind words! It was such an honor to be your officiant! May yo...
ur home be filled with love and happiness ❤️
Jan B
5.0
2/28/2022
Rachel was amazing. Twosday 2/22/22 was a very popular day for a wedding, so we were very grateful when Rachel took us on. Even though it was her fourth wedding for that day we felt we were given special treatment. Rachel is professional through and through; excellent communication, attention to detail, totally reliable but in addition to all this she has a warmth, sincerity and genuine caring which shines through every time we talked with her. We were struggling to find venue and photographer because the wedding was put together at such short notice on a popular day, and she helped us out with suggestions for both. We cannot recommend Rachel highly enough!
response02/28/2022
Dear Jan and Rick,
I told my husband when I got home after your ceremony that your weddin...
g was the icing on the cake! My day was perfect in every way and to end it by celebrating the marriage of such a beautiful couple as you two has left me with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for choosing me to be your officiant 💒
Much love,
Rachel
Christine W
5.0
12/04/2021
Rachel made this process so easy and stress free! Helped in so many ways, communication was the best and made our day so special!!! Such an amazing ceremony and couldn’t have asked for a better day!! I thank God that she was brought into our lives for this wonderful occasion and I would HIGHLY recommend her to perform any special occasion you might need!! Rachel, thank you so much!!! 🌹💜
response12/04/2021
Dear Christine and Tom,
Being your officiant was a joy! You were such a great couple to w...
ork with and I have to admit that there were a few tears shed during your ceremony. Thank you for the kind words! May you have years of happiness and adventure ❤
Sherita D
5.0
11/15/2021
Rachel was perfect for what we needed. Thank you so much for taking part in our special day! 💜💜
response11/15/2021
Sherita and Darrell, it was such an honor to be chosen by you as your officiant! Thank yo...
u! May you be blessed 🤗
Greta N
5.0
10/26/2021
Rachel was amazing and accommodating with every little details we wanted. She took the time to get to know us then write the ceremony. We were able to pick and choose parts of the script that we wanted and build in our own vowes as well.
We had to change the venue, yet Rachel still made sure everything worked out the way we wanted to.
I would highly recommend her as she will help your big day become even better!
response10/26/2021
Dear Greta and Bruno,
Thank you for your very kind words! It was absolutely my pleasure t...
o be your officiant! Thank you for trusting me with one of the most important days of your lives and allow me to guide you. Your ceremony was so beautiful and you were surrounded by so much love it was beautiful to see. I wish for you both many years of happiness and love 💘
Hugs,
Rachel
Cheryl B
5.0
9/08/2021
We held a very relaxed back yard blended family wedding and Rachel was perfect! She was timely, understanding, and sprinkled in the perfect amounts of humor and seriousness for our ceremony.
response09/08/2021
Cheryl and Rob,
Thank you for the honor of being at your "new" beginning. It was touchi...
ng to see how excited everyone was and the tears of happiness caused me to choke up. You are a beautiful couple! May your lives be filled with joy and love 🤗
Madeline P
5.0
9/07/2021
Rachel was a wonderful officiant for my wedding. I have no reservations recommending her to anyone looking for an officiant! She took our wants in consideration for the ceremony and wrote two possible scripts. We were able to chose/ modify the script. Along with this, Rachel was very accommodating when we decided to add a sand ceremony and rehearsal dinner last minute. Rachel delivered the script beautifully for the ceremony. She was so sweet, reliable, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Rachel to any soon to be bride!
response09/07/2021
Thank you Madeline for your kind words! You and TJ were a pleasure to work with! You both ...
made it so easy for me! Your love story is worth repeating and I am honored that you chose me to be there at your new beginning. May you be blessed with many years of happiness 🥰
xoxoxo
Karilyn G
5.0
8/18/2021
Rachel just officiated our wedding this past Saturday and I cannot stress enough just how great she is. We connected from the moment we spoke and created a bond that’ll last a lifetime. She’s so professional, so sweet and caring and so very helpful. I will never not recommend her to any couples looking for an officiant for their big day.
Monica & Vince V
5.0
8/17/2021
We had asked Rachel to officiate our wedding and she did an absolutely amazing job. From the day we met her we felt she was a great fit. She put our true feelings and love for each other into the most beautiful words.
She’s very caring, thoughtful, kind and personable.
We highly recommend her to anyone who’s getting married. She makes you feel at ease on the big day and takes her time so your able to process your wedding ceremony and vows.
response08/17/2021
Thank you Monica and Vince for the very kind words! From the very beginning, you were trus...
ting and allowed me to do what I do. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you both and writing a ceremony that was so full of love! During the ceremony, watching Vince when he first saw you made my heart stop! I was truly honored to be there!
I ask God to watch over you both and keep you safe, happy and healthy!
Hugs,
Rachel
Aleece R
5.0
8/16/2021
Rachel was an absolute treasure to work with! No one could have been more helpful, kind, or all-around wonderful. Rachel takes the time and effort to get to know you as people, and get a full sense of your story as a couple. She is completely receptive to what you want, and incorporates your personality into the ceremony. She actually wrote two versions of our ceremony for us, and would have changed and reworked either one we chose with any of our feedback (which we didn't even require, because the version of the ceremony we picked was absolutely perfect to begin with).
Rachel is fully engaged with you and the event from start to finish, and beyond; she is always available for general advice (not even necessarily pertaining to the ceremony itself), and after the wedding, she sent me a helpful list of steps to take for changing my last name. She also performed the ceremony so beautifully, and with little dashes of humor that made it all the more right and personal for my goofy husband and me. If you're looking for an officiant who is sweet, fun, professional, communicative, talented, and a pillar of support, do yourself a favor and book Rachel! She made our ceremony absolutely perfect, and was a guiding hand along the way as well. No one could have been better!
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