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Ms. Shanda's Ebb & Flow, LLC.
An Officiant with Personality! (Grand Rapids, MI)
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
Travel area: Within 50 miles See details
I had an amazing experience with our officiant Ms Shanda. She was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also incredibly accommodating when I had last-minute changes. Instead of adding any stress, she adapted so smoothly and kept everything calm and seamless for me as the bride.
The passage she read during our ceremony was absolutely beautiful—every word felt intentional, personal, and truly reflective of our love story. It was emotional, meaningful, and perfectly captured who we are as a couple.
She did an amazing job, and I’m so grateful to have had her be a part of such a special moment in our lives. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond.
Ms. Shanda just helped with my wedding on Saturday, and she was excellent. When we were looking for an officiant, we wanted someone who we felt would fit the bill for an untraditional wedding. We saw Ms. Shanda's profile first, and she looked really fun, so we booked a meeting with her. When we had our meeting, we decided we wanted to book her. She has been fantastic the whole way through, always being communicative, asking questions to find out what we wanted, the whole nine yards. The day of the wedding came, and we had a couple hiccups during our Ceremony, but Ms. Shanda was absolutely amazing, and rolled with the punches. She is hilarious, and knows how to work a crowd well. Ms. Shanda made the Ceremony one of the biggest highlights of our wedding, and we could not be happier. I can't recommend her enough, if you want someone fun, who can make people laugh and smile, Ms. Shanda is the person you're looking for. Thanks for being amazing!
-Zachary
About this vendor
Ms. Shanda
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Your love, your vision—beautifully officiated.
Ms. Shanda’s Ebb & Flow, LLC is a warm, welcoming wedding officiant and notary service based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church, Ms. Shanda joyfully serves couples. She is dedicated to creating ceremonies that reflect the unique love, vision, and connection you and your partner share. Your Marriage; Your Moment!
With every couple she meets, her goal is simple: to craft a meaningful, personalized ceremony that feels true to your story. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, she approaches each wedding with care, professionalism, and heartfelt intention. While her primary service area is the Grand Rapids metropolitan region, she aims to make every experience feel close, comfortable, and memorable.
Services Offered
When booking Ms. Shanda’s Ebb & Flow, you can expect a completely customized wedding ceremony tailored to your relationship and preferences. She also handles the signing and filing of your marriage license with the Clerk of Courts, giving you one less detail to worry about. Ceremony rehearsals are available upon request for an additional fee. Above all, she takes the time to get to know you...your journey, your personalities, and your shared dreams so your ceremony truly feels like you.
In addition to officiating your ceremony, Ms. Shanda also offers optional reception enhancements, including:
Announcing the wedding party at the reception
Providing a warm, heartfelt prayer or blessing over dinner
She is eager to learn about your journey and create a meaningful experience from “I do” through your first celebration as newlyweds.
What Couples Love About Working With Ms. Shanda
Couples consistently describe Ms. Shanda as organized, kind, and deeply supportive. They appreciate her calm presence, her attention to detail, and her ability to keep the ceremony flowing smoothly. Many also love her thoughtful suggestions, including photo ideas and special moments to include. To hear more about their experiences, be sure to explore the reviews section.
Ms. Shanda's Ebb & Flow, LLC. is a wedding officiant based in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Shanda Vaughn
Owner
Ms. Shanda is an ordained minister and notary public based in Grand Rapids, MI, joyfully serving couples throughout the metropolitan area. Ordained by the Universal Life Church, she welcomes couples with open arms.
With Ms. Shanda, your ceremony is never “one size fits all.” Her goal is to craft a heartfelt, personalized experience that reflects exactly who you are as a couple. Whether your love story is poetic, playful, or somewhere in between, she works to ensure your ceremony beautifully, and flawlessly, captures it. And yes, she brings a bit of personality along the way…just enough to keep things warm, genuine, and authentically memorable.
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