Jamie was literally the best! We hired her to officiate our elopement in the north cascades and we could not have been happier with our choice. Jamie was so kind and thoughtful through the whole experience and her ceremony was so well written and authentic to us. We were both in tears throughout the ceremony. We would very highly recommend Jamie to officiate your wedding or elopement. I promise that you will be so happy that you hired her! Thank you Jamie for making our day so special.
Nathaniel B.
5.0
Jaime officiated our small wedding in Seattle, and she was wonderful! We had a pretty impromptu ceremony, and Jaime was so helpful in quickly crafting something that celebrated us and had just the right mix of reflection, feeling, and fun. She took lots of input from us in preparing the ceremony, and I felt like she was genuinely interested in getting to know us and create something special. Would recommend!
Ben T.
5.0
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Jaime Nicole Becktel
WEDDING OFFICIANT | CEREMONIALIST
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For the last 13 years, I have had the privilege of officiating over 100 weddings, elopements, and vow renewal ceremonies. It has been such an honor to be invited into so many people’s lives and to be entrusted with such an important responsibility. Officiating has taken me to some really beautiful places, and I've met wonderful people from all over the world. I am here to support you to feel empowered and excited about creating a ceremonial experience that is unforgettable, unique, authentic, and inspiring.
I am a non-denominational, multi-faith, and agnostic officiant serving Whatcom County, Bellingham, and the surrounding Western Washington region. I support every person's right to love who they love, and marry who they want to marry.
My services include:
-Wedding Ceremony Consultation, Design, and Delivery
-Elopement Ceremonies
-Vow Renewals
-Ceremony Scripts
-and Officiant Coaching
You can view more reviews from previous couples that I have officiated ceremonies for at my WeddingWire page: https://shorturl.at/ukv6p
Over the last 13 years, I have had the privilege of officiating over 100 weddings, elopements, and vow renewal ceremonies. It has been such an honor to be invited into so many people’s lives and to be entrusted with such an important responsibility. Officiating has taken me to some really beautiful places, and I've met wonderful people from all over the world. I am here to support you to feel empowered and excited about creating a ceremonial experience that is unforgettable, unique, authentic, and inspiring.
Besides being a wedding officiant, I am also a Special Education Teacher, and have been a professional Artist and Writer for over 20 years. You can check out my art at www.JaimeBecktel.com.
To read reviews from past couples that I have officiated for, please visit my WeddingWire page at: https://shorturl.at/ukv6p
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Jaime is a creative, organized, and compassionate officiant who crafts highly personal ceremonies blending humor, joy, and reverence. She calms couples, tells their story authentically, and delivers memorable in-person or Zoom ceremonies. Guests praise her engaging, emotional, and professional presence.
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Ben T
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5.0
9/01/2026
Jaime officiated our small wedding in Seattle, and she was wonderful! We had a pretty impromptu ceremony, and Jaime was so helpful in quickly crafting something that celebrated us ...
and had just the right mix of reflection, feeling, and fun. She took lots of input from us in preparing the ceremony, and I felt like she was genuinely interested in getting to know us and create something special. Would recommend!
Response from Northwest Ceremony on 09/02/2026
Ben and Patricia! You were absolutely delightful to work with and I am so thrilled to have...
been invited to officiate your lovely wedding. Thank you so much for trusting me!!
Nathaniel B
5.0
9/28/2026
Jamie was literally the best! We hired her to officiate our elopement in the north cascades and we could not have been happier with our choice. Jamie was so kind and thoughtful thr...
ough the whole experience and her ceremony was so well written and authentic to us. We were both in tears throughout the ceremony. We would very highly recommend Jamie to officiate your wedding or elopement. I promise that you will be so happy that you hired her! Thank you Jamie for making our day so special.
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Lauren K
5.0
7/31/2026
Jaime officiated our wedding in Temecula, California and it was nothing short of magical. She was so thoughtful in her approach, listened to every detail of what we wanted included...
in our ceremony and was so creative in thinking of ways to make it unique and special. Her presence the day of was so calming. I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from Northwest Ceremony on 08/03/2026
Thank you so much for these kind words, Lauren. You wedding was so dreamy and truly magazi...
ne-worthy! Thank you so much for trusting me with your special day!!
Allison B
5.0
7/23/2026
Jaime is such a wonderful person, and it truly shows in everything she does. She is incredibly creative, organized, and genuinely loves being a wedding officiant. From the moment s...
he started speaking, you could tell how much thought and care she put into making our ceremony personal and meaningful.
Jaime did an exceptional job telling our story in a way that felt authentic, heartfelt, and engaging. She made us feel completely at ease, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and memorable the ceremony was. She has a special gift for capturing a couple’s personality and creating a ceremony that is both emotional and full of joy.
If you’re looking for someone who is professional, compassionate, and truly passionate about what she does, I can’t recommend Jaime enough. She was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!
Response from Northwest Ceremony on 08/03/2026
Awwwww.... so sweet of you to say! I remember your wedding like it was yesterday! It was i...
ncredibly beautiful, heartfelt, and magical. Thank you so much for entrusting me with your ceremony and for including me in the making of that gorgeous memory.
Tiffany W
5.0
7/14/2026
Even though we ended up having a Zoom wedding during the pandemic, Jaime helped us curate a truly memorable and super sweet ceremony that our loved ones still rave about to this da...
y. She asked for our input beforehand then used the info she gleaned to create a one of a kind ceremony for us. We loved it so much we've made it a ritual to re watch our wedding ceremony on our anniversary every year. It was so personal, fun, endearing, and brought everyone great laughs and happy tears. I recommend Jaime 1000%!
Response from Northwest Ceremony on 08/03/2026
Your wedding will go down in history as one of my most favorites ever because despite the ...
challenges you faced as a "covid bride," your love for one another came through shining, and you were both so playful and positive. It was truly an honor to officiate the ceremony for such lovely humans.
Nicole G
5.0
6/24/2026
Jaime officiating the ceremony for my brother and sister-in-law and did an absolutely wonderful job. She created a perfect balance of humor, joy, reverence, and had everyone inside...
of a little bubble of magic. I would absolutely recommend Jaime for your wedding ceremony.
Response from Northwest Ceremony on 07/14/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words here. Their wedding was so much fun, and they were s...
uch a beautiful couple! It was an honor to be a part of their special day. :)