Indianapolis Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Memories to Last a Lifetime

Celebrating Love; Sharing Joy

$300 starting price

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Serving Central Indiana but willing to travel for you

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Memories to Last a Lifetime is a wedding officiant service based in Indianapolis, IN and has earned the Couples Choice award for the last eight consecutive years on Wedding Wire and since listing on The Knot winning Best of Weddings the last four consecutive years and Hall of Fame 2025! Owner Lori Bradley understands that love is a vibrant and diverse tapestry. No two stories are the same, and not everyone chooses to celebrate in the same way. That’s where Lori comes in with an approach designed to help you celebrate your love in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you. Enjoy her website for pricing information & links to reviews, Facebook biz page, and Pinterest. The service is the reason for the celebration! https://www.memories2lastalifetime.com/ As well as being an experienced and talented officiant, Lori is also a certified wedding planner. That means that as well as being a master of words and rituals, she can also offer suggestions to manage the wedding day logistics. She wants you to relax and enjoy the planning process, confident in the knowledge that everything will come together beautifully. Memories to Last a Lifetime believes that you deserve the wedding of your dreams, and Lori is determined to help you get it. Lori is absolutely delighted for you. Your love is cause for celebration, and she can’t wait to join your hands and herald the start of your new life together.

Woman-owned Business

Prices & packages

Exceeding expectations

$300 starting price

Exceeding expectations

$300 starting price

Contact for hours

Link to get marriage license & info

Quality communication

Keys to rehearsal in advance & running rehearsal

Standard reminders week of

Certified planner - will provide suggestions

Vintage handkerchief to catch happy tears

Early arrival working with others as team

Personalized scripting

Exceeding expectations
$300 starting price
Exceeding expectations
$300 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Link to get marriage license & info
Link to get marriage license & info
Quality communication
Quality communication
Keys to rehearsal in advance & running rehearsal
Keys to rehearsal in advance & running rehearsal
Standard reminders week of
Standard reminders week of
Certified planner - will provide suggestions
Certified planner - will provide suggestions
Vintage handkerchief to catch happy tears
Vintage handkerchief to catch happy tears
Early arrival working with others as team
Early arrival working with others as team
Personalized scripting
Personalized scripting

Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
Couples usually spend $350

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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

Christian

Protestant

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38 reviews

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Lori from Memories to Last a Lifetime is highly praised by couples as an amazing wedding officiant who creates magical and personalized ceremonies. Reviewers commend her professionalism, passion, attention to detail, and calming presence on the big day. Lori is described as attentive, accommodating, and helpful not only in scripting ceremonies but also in assisting with set-up and nontraditional elements. Couples appreciate her prompt communication, personalized touch, and seamless coordination. Whether for an elopement or a planned wedding, Lori is considered a wonderful choice for a stress-free and memorable ceremony that captures the essence of each couple's relationship.

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Rachel T

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10/17/2024

The moment I talked to Lori on the phone, I knew she was a perfect fit as our wedding officiant. Lori is extremely passionate and amazing at what she does. Right away, she had me envisioning a magical ceremony and in person it was exactly as promised. Lori not only provided beautifully written scripts but also extra elements into the ceremony that our wedding guests could not stop talking about. Lori was very comforting and her calming reassurance paved the way to a beautiful and seamless ceremony. My husband and I highly recommend Lori Bradley and could not have imagined a more perfect day without her!

Sydni M

11/09/2024

Lori was very attentive and made my husband and I feel confident in her services. She did a wonderful job!

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Natalie M

9/04/2024

Lori Bradley with Memories to Last a Lifetime was great helped make the wedding beautiful!!! Highly recommend

Mary C

7/15/2024

Hiring Lori was such a wonderful decision. From the very first phone call, I truly felt as though it was destiny I was put in contact with her. The time and effort she puts into creating your ceremony for you is unmatched. She captured everything we expressed and quite simply turned it into something magical. We received so many compliments from our family and friends, they were all equally impressed. My husband and I are so thankful for all the amazing memories she helped us create. We wholeheartedly recommend her. Thank you so much Lori!!

Bridget P

6/04/2024

We recently had the pleasure of having Lori as our wedding officiant, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Lori was an absolute joy to work with, and her professionalism and warmth made our wedding day truly special. From the beginning, Lori was very communicative and responsive, ensuring we felt supported and informed every step of the way. She provided us with beautiful wedding scripts to choose from, allowing us to find the perfect words to reflect our love and commitment. Her suggestions and guidance were invaluable in shaping a ceremony that felt uniquely ours. On the day of the wedding, Lori's presence was calming and reassuring. She delivered the ceremony with grace and emotion, capturing the essence of our relationship perfectly. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was, a testament to Lori's skill and dedication. After the ceremony, Lori continued to be incredibly helpful, providing clear instructions on how to file our marriage certificate, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. We are so grateful for Lori's role in our wedding and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a dedicated, caring, and exceptional officiant!

Trenton B

5/05/2024

Lori was incredibly accommodating and gentle. Additionally, she showed up early and helped us set up for not only the ceremony but also the reception as well. She offered many nontraditional elements to the ceremony, which was very important to us. She allowed us to turn our day into a special one. Thank you again Lori!

Thomas L

5/04/2024

Lori went above and beyond tell help me make our wedding so memorable for my Wife. Her testimony that she shared with us was very touching and made our moment even more special. Thank you Lori very everything!

Sherri U

11/27/2023

I would highly recommend Lori from Memories to Last a Lifetime. We contacted her a week before we wanted to get married. She was excellent at communications and made everything so easy. We didn't have a place picked out but told her we wanted it outside. She suggested two parks and had just the perfect spot at Eagle Creek. The words she used for our vows were also just perfect - no rehearsal or anything. It was like she knew us forever! She even took pictures and sent them within an hour or so. I could not have asked for a better venue and experience for our wedding.

Michelle P

10/30/2023

Lori was just absolutely amazing! She was very helpful and had so many great ideas. I received so many compliments on our ceremony and how great of a job Lori did. She was on time and stayed in touch leading up to the wedding. Everything went very smooth and Lori made me feel like I was in great hands. She is great and I HIGHLY recommend her.

Elizabeth D

10/11/2023

Lori was an amazing officiant. She was on time, she caught everyone’s attention when it needed done and she was flexible on changes that we wanted. She was also informative, kept us up to date leading up to the wedding and answered any questions we had!

Emily W

10/04/2023

Lori was amazing to work with. She was professional and knew exactly how to guide our ceremony and she was very easy to contact and work with. The ceremony was short and sweet and we received so many compliments on it. Lori’s readings were beautiful and touching. I could jot recommend her more!

Macie P

7/12/2023

Lori officiated our wedding in January 2023 and made the process go smoothly. I love the detail she put into it all along with keeping contact and checking in. I highly recommend her :)

Kianna R

7/11/2023

Lori was an absolute GODSEND!! I cannot recommend her enough! Before, during and after the wedding she went above and beyond to make sure we had all the love, support and professionalism on our wedding day🥰 She helped soothe my anxiety about certain aspects of the wedding, kept things moving forward and organized the day before AND day of the wedding! Not only that but we had issues with our marriage license and our county clerks office that she helped us figure out without a second thought! If you are looking for an officiant that will put your needs and wants first and will make sure you have the most stress free day, look no further!!❤️

Erin G

7/06/2023

We loved Lori! She was everything we hoped for and more. Experienced. Professional. She made our our hearts feel full and at ease. Hire her! She is the best out there .

Tanner W

2/28/2023

Lori was the perfect pick for our special day! Her experience and passion for officiating was so comforting as we planned the ceremony and what we envisioned for wedding day. She was thorough and detailed in her own preparation and that was evident in our calls leading into the week of our rehearsal and ceremony. Lori did a great job in helping us craft a ceremony timeline that seamlessly integrated our ideas and wishes. We would highly recommend Lori for wedding officiating - she will be a part of your busy day you can count on!

Samantha W

2/13/2023

Amazing! Probably the best money we spent on our wedding. Lori was not only helpful but she was prompt. My husband and I were very nervous for the ceremony as we haven’t been in many weddings and wanted it to be unique to us. Lori helped us through timelines, planning, personalized readings and gave feedback at each step. Day of, she looked great and was such a great officiant! Thank you.

response 02/14/2023

I love the magic we create. This couple, oh my goodness, they gave me goosebumps from day...

one. I hope all wedding professionals are lucky enough to experience this. Their family & guests sat on the edge of their seats to hear every word. They have an incredible love & life ahead. Thank you for choosing me

Hannah S

12/21/2022

Lori is amazing!!!! She’s responsive, kind, professional and sincere!! She was very passionate about making our day perfect and we are so grateful she was able to marry us.

Lucy J

10/10/2022

Lori is the best! She went above and beyond for us, and was a huge support.

Jaclyn L

10/03/2022

We really enjoyed working with Lori on our wedding day! You can tell she has lots of experience officiating couples, which made our day/planning so much easier and more efficient. She's a lovely person who took the time to learn about me and my fiance and our backgrounds. Easy to communicate with, and quickly responded to my emails/questions. I would definitely recommend hiring Lori for your wedding!

Angela M

8/11/2022

Lori was FANTASTIC. Her communication was on point throughout the entire wedding planning process. She handled delivering my marriage license and had it shipped back to us with our handwritten vows and a lovely note inside. She handled our rehearsal like a champ, even through questionable weather that day. I highly recommend you use Lori for your officiant services. She has tons of options for the ceremony script and has great recommendations as well if you have no idea what to do. You can tell she's been doing this for a while. Thank you Lori for making our day wonderful!

Shay C

8/03/2022

Lori officiated our wedding and did an awesome job. She worked with us to write our wedding ceremony so it was about our relationship together. I feel like she really listened to what was important to us to help make our big day perfect. She was very professional and helpful in making everything go smoothly.

Autumn C

7/17/2022

Lori officiated our wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! She is very knowledgeable and will take you through every step of the ceremony. She’s also great about giving plenty of options for you to customize your ceremony. Definitely recommend her services!!

McCinzie O

7/07/2022

Lori @ Memories to Last a Lifetime, was very easy to work with and was a huge help in the success of our rehearsal and on the Day of ceramony. I definitely didn't expect how much last minute stress comes along with planning such and event, however Lori was there keeping the peace and working with all involved on making our ceremony beautiful. She brings a boatload of knowledge over building a beautiful ceremony and a constant reminder the love is in the air, I was greatful to have book with her :).

Emily C

6/27/2022

Cynthia helped me pull together an amazing last minute wedding at the most affordable price.

Tiffany J

6/03/2022

Lori was amazing. From our first meeting all the way to the alter she helped our day reveal the magic that existed between my us. We are so grateful that The Knot brought her to us. So do yourself a favor and book her now before someone else does! You will not regret it. Thanks Lori!

Jessica T

5/17/2022

Lori worked with my husband and I to put together an elopement in one week! For all the ways we went about this unconventionally, Lori put in care and effort to make our short & sweet ceremony very special and meaningful.

Jaclyn D

3/21/2022

From the moment we connected with Lori, we felt confident about our choice to have her officiate our wedding. She was very friendly, calmed our nerves, and was extremely patient as we figured out exactly what vows to use in our ceremony. She gave us suggestions, thoughtfully critiqued some of the verbiage, and sent pleasant almost weekly emails leading up to the big day! She greeted us with a welcoming smile at the rehearsal and we’re not sure if she stopped smiling as she greeted us the day of the wedding the same way. She left us with a handkerchief that came in handy as the tears started flowing. Your officiant is integral part of your wedding and we couldn’t imagine anyone else marrying us!

Roberta S

3/21/2022

Lori was very personable, responded quickly to our questions she was there about 30min before hand. We had not met her until the day of but she acted as if she already new us. I highly recommend. Love her!

Lynne C

11/10/2021

We were looking for an officiant to give us a quick elopement. Lori stepped above and beyond. She was flexible with scheduling and even helped us find a beautiful place to get married. We never thought that we could have a beautiful elopement.

Mariah M

11/05/2021

Lori was absolutely amazing at making our day the most special and everything we ever wanted ❤️ The service was perfect, our vows were amazing, and i loved the whole experience. She even went above & beyond and made us a paper to read about rain on your wedding day. Highly recommend

response 11/05/2021

This wedding. The couple, bridal party, family, friends, and other wedding professionals ...

were this perfect machine. I even received some great photos last night & enjoyed a chat with the photography team. I know Mariah would have preferred the service outdoors but the venue was wonderful either way. Blessings to this couple.

Kevin H

10/22/2021

We wanted to renew our vows for our 49th wedding anniversary. Looking on line and we found Lory Bradley of Memories to Last a Lifetime. We are so glad we chose her for this special day. She was wonderful to work with and was great to guide us in areas we were a little unsure of what we wanted to do. We were in limbo about location. After looking at a couple and going over suggestions from her, we decided to have the ceremony in our home. Lori understood we wanted to keep this very private and personal and she so made sure that is what happened. She gave us the option to write our own vows, but we chose not to. Great decision on our part, because what she wrote was perfect. We could not have come up with such great words that helped to convey our feelings for one another. She was very timely with her communications and she was at our house early enough that we could get to know each other before the ceremony. She has a very positive and uplifting attitude and she helped to make the very dreary weather day seem bright. We had a nice visit afterwards and feel we have developed a new friendship. We highly recommend her for your special day.

Ashley G

10/16/2021

Lori was great! From the moment we first interacted through email, Lori made it so easy! The options she gave us to choose from were all lovely, our ceremony was prefect. We were both pretty nervous and Lori helped in any way she could. Highly recommend!

Alicia G

9/23/2021

Lori was absolutely amazing to work with! She knew from the start how important this vow renewal was to myself and my husband. She helped with the planning and made me so comfortable that this was going to be perfect! She traveled some to remarry us. She was on time, she was happy and bubbly (which calmed my nerves) and walked the property with us to find the perfect spot. We let her choose the vows but also read something from me to my hubby. She made sure that the renewal was on video and she took pictures after the renewal was done. I couldn't have asked for a better officiant!!! We will forever be grateful for her friendship!

Breann W

9/08/2021

Lori was everything we wanted in an officiant and more. She was so patient with us while guiding us through the process of getting married. She worked with us on a script that fit our style and our wants as a couple. She offered suggestions and helped us form the perfect ceremony for us and our guests. She was very easy to contact and got back to us in a timely manner. We had several meetings before hand to talk things over. With each meeting she reminded us what all of this was about. How much we loved each other. She helped calm our nerves and remind us to be excited even with all of the stress that comes with wedding planning. Lori also sent reminders to get our marriage license and kept us up to date on how to get it with all of the COVID-19 rules changing frequently. Our ceremony was perfect and we could not have done it without the help of Lori.

Jennifer H

9/05/2021

My fiancé and I reached out to Lori to perform a justice of the peace style wedding ceremony. This ceremony would be for legal purposes only because we are having a family wedding later this year that is very important to us. Lori truly cared that our legal ceremony would be memorable and special for us also. She recommended a beautiful location nearby. She choreographed the ceremony so that my fiancé and I began at separate locations and walked towards each other, meeting in the middle and joining hands, before we turned to walk together towards her for the ceremony. When we joined Lori, she gave a personal and heartfelt oratory that made the ceremony even more beautiful. After the ceremony Lori took a number of photos of us around the grounds to commemorate our wedding and provided a beautiful embroidered handkerchief to catch my happy tears. We are so thankful to have these mementos to commemorate our marriage. We could not have asked for a more beautiful and perfect ceremony. It is abundantly clear that Lori loves what she does and puts her heart and soul into it. We highly recommend Lori and her gift for making even simple ceremonies memorable. Lori truly gave us memories to last a lifetime. Thank you so much, Lori, we will never forget our special day. Sincerely, Jennifer and Aaron

Ariel M

9/03/2021

Lori was amazing!! She worked with us to create a ceremony script personalized just for us. She is responsive, punctual, sincere, and we are so glad we had her as our wedding officiant. I highly recommend Lori for your wedding!

Jenna F

8/17/2021

Lori was extremely knowledgeable and you could tell she really cared. She asked me questions about things I would have never thought of. She is very personable and sweet. I would definitely recommend her in the future.

Ashley G

8/17/2021

Lori is amazing. She is genuine in who she is. Sometimes a person will seem one way on the phone and e-mail and be completely different in person. But Lori is who she shows herself to be and we thought she was super cool. She was reassuring and generous in offering her help throughout the whole process. For calming of nerves and giving peace of mind, I highly recommend her to anyone.

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