Customized Weddings from the Heart!
$275 starting price
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
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Rev. Nicole Ritz
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
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As an Interfaith minister and ceremony officiant, I will see you as you are and co-create the ceremony of your dreams. Ordained by One Spirit Interfaith Seminary and a minister registered with the State of Ohio.
Based in Toledo, OH, Sacred Presence can help you celebrate your union in a way that fulfills your needs and creates lifelong memories.
Rev. Nicole Ritz has trained and studied for her role, gaining insight into religion and faith and celebrating all cultures and walks of life. She understands the importance and responsibility of getting to know each couple she works with and guiding them through their unique wedding journey.
Some of the services you can look forward to when working with Sacred Presence include counseling, classes, spiritual workshops, rituals, and, of course, your sacred ceremony. You can schedule a chat with Nicole to learn more about her background, services, and how she can help you tell your love story.
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
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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
Buddhist
Christian
Protestant
Interfaith
Pagan
Secular
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wiccan
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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Rev. Nicole Ritz
Owner
I absolutely love helping people have the ceremony of their dreams! Sacred? Secular? Eclectic religious affiliation, spiritual but not religious, or from different cultures? Allow me to craft the wedding ceremony that expresses exactly who you are and how you love each other.
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5.0
out of 5.034 reviews
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Rev. Nicole's services as a wedding officiant received outstanding praise from multiple reviewers. She was commended for creating beautiful, personalized ceremonies that perfectly reflected the couples' beliefs and love stories. Reviewers highlighted her warmth, professionalism, thoroughness in planning, and ability to make the ceremony stress-free and memorable. Nicole's flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail, including legal name change assistance, were also appreciated. Her inclusive approach, sense of humor, and ability to connect with couples made her highly recommended for making wedding days exceptional and unique.Review photos
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Katie M
5.0
10/27/2024
Rev. Nikki created the most intimately beautiful ceremony we could have ever imagined! Every single person made sure to let us know that it was the most wonderful ceremony they have ever experienced! Most people thought we had known her for years and, I can agree that after the process, it certainly felt that way! Nikki spent time to truly get to know us and her guidance was invaluable. She spoke the most beautiful words, while also creating breathtaking vows. It was so organic and I still can’t believe how wonderful it was!
We were having a hard time finding an LGBTQIA+ friendly officiant that also could represent our mix of religious/spiritual/non-religious beliefs without it being a cold, textbook style ceremony. Well, she blew us away instantly within our first conversation and we will forever be grateful we connected with her! Our love, joyfulness, and playful fun was intertwined seamlessly through our ceremony and Nikki’s extraordinary words! ❤️
response 10/27/2024
Katie, your comments touched my heart! Thank you for your kindness and for sharing the pic...
tures. I truly enjoyed getting to know you and Suzy. Every Zoom chat felt like speaking with long-time friends. I wish you both so much happiness and success in your life together. You deserve all the best things in life! Thanks, again, for trusting me to help you become married. Reach out anytime. I'm here for you always. ❤️
Sunnie S
5.0
10/23/2024
5 star reviews speak for themselves. We inquired with Nicole while my husband and I were planning an elopement. Our elopement then turned into a larger ceremony. With all of the changes we experienced during wedding planning, she was extremely accommodating, understanding, and flexible. We met twice to go over every detail, get to know each other, and developed a relationship. This relationship made our day feel very special. Nicole also helped my husband with the process in legally changing his name before our wedding as he had a hyphenated last name and I was only intending on taking the one name. This process was extremely smooth.
I can't say enough about the experience we had with Nicole. I would highly recommend her, whether you want to tie the knot in a big venue, coffee shop or a backyard like we did.
response 10/23/2024
Your kindness touches my heart, Sunnie! It was much fun getting to know you and Jacob and ...
helping you become married. Your ceremony is one I'll never forget. The surprise raindrops made for a spectacular pronouncement and first married kiss. Thanks for trusting me with the start of your new life together. Reach out anytime. I'm always here for you both.
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Tahlor L
5.0
10/08/2024
Nicole did a wonderful job. 10/10. I’m not sure anyone could’ve come up with more beautiful words for our ceremony. She found a way to honor loved ones who have passed, customized our ceremony around our beliefs and brought the groom and I both to tears with her beautiful and fitting words. I loved every second. Choosing her to help us was an amazing decision and I would recommend her to any and everyone. She’s timely, responsive, kind, understanding and very good at what she does. She made sure we always knew what was happening. I can’t praise her enough. Our day was perfect, and she definitely contributed to that.
response 02/21/2025
Thank you for your incredibly thoughtful review! It was truly my pleasure to help you and ...
Joseph behind married. Reach out if you need anything in the future. I'm always here for you.
Cassidy H
5.0
9/09/2024
Rev. Nicole was amazing. She met with us on zoom two times before the wedding to go over all of the details and lay out a beautiful ceremony. She was patient with me as I asked a million questions and she even thought of many details that had not crossed my mind. She took the stress out of planning the ceremony.
Day of: she was early and chatted with each of us separately to make sure we were both comfortable and knew what was going to be happening. Such a beautiful and meaningful ceremony was planned by her and I am forever grateful! 1000% recommend you use her for your wedding!!!
response 09/09/2024
I am so touched by your thoughtful words, Cassidy. Thank you very much for sharing your ex...
perience. It was truly my pleasure to help you and Mark become married. I wish you all the happiness and joy you both deserve. Should you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always here for you. ❤️
Katie F
5.0
8/26/2024
From start to finish, Rev. Nicole did an amazing job. Highly recommend her services.
response 08/26/2024
Thank you, Katie! It was such a joy getting to know you and Greg. I wish you much success ...
in your marriage and many blessings upon you both. Reach out anytime you need me. I'm always here for you.
KAREN L
5.0
6/29/2024
Nicole was the BEST!! From the first meeting she seemed to be a friend that we just haven't seen in a long time. She has a GREAT sense of humor, professional, on-time, never seemed like we were taking up to much of her time. Very understanding, gave great helpful advise with having two- two year old's in the wedding party. Always prompt on answering e-mails. Nicole thanks for EVERYTHING.
response 06/29/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Karen. I truly enjoyed helping you and Garry become married...
. I wish you much happiness and success in your life together. Reach out if you need anything in the future. I'm always here for you.
Amanda L
5.0
6/05/2024
Nicole did a great job guiding us through the ceremony. From the we reached out to officiate our wedding to the day of! She was very thorough and took time to get to know us!
response 06/05/2024
Thank you for your kind words, Amanda. I enjoyed getting to know you and Matt and helping ...
you have an amazing wedding day. The mariachi band was a special treat! Many blessings upon your marriage. Reach out anytime in the future. I'm always here for you. 💙
Marisa S
5.0
5/08/2024
Reverend Nicole was so amazing! We had to change our wedding plans and reached out to Rev. Nicole with pretty short notice. She responded promptly and was flexible and eager to help us make our day possible. She was wonderful to work with, met us off the beaten path at a spot that is special to us, and even made sure we had photos of our private elopement. Can't recommend her enough!
response 05/08/2024
It was so nice meeting you and Matthew and helping you create a wonderful memory! Thanks f...
or the opportunity to meet you. Let me know if you need anything in the future. Many blessings upon your new marriage!
Melissa T
5.0
1/04/2024
Nicole was just the best ! We had to change our wedding plans at the last minute from May to a freezing cold New Year’s Day just two weeks before and she showed up and performed a beautiful ceremony for us without a problem! We highly recommend her to anyone in need of an officiant.
response 01/09/2024
Thank you for your kindness, Melissa. I wish you and Lonnie so much happiness in your marr...
iage! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future.
Kaleigh O
5.0
11/07/2023
Rev. Nicole was perfect for us! She met with us multiple times before the wedding and helped us build the ceremony that was right for us. She coordinated with everyone perfectly the day before and the day of and was able to adapt when things changed.
response 11/07/2023
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Kaleigh. It was a pleasure to help you and Noah become m...
arried. I wish you much love and success in your life together!
Matt H
5.0
10/24/2023
Rev Nicole was AMAZING. We could not have asked for a more reliable, helpful, professional, kind officiant. I had no idea where to even start and she got us through the process seamlessly. I wish I could hire her to get my through life lol
response 10/24/2023
Thank you so much, Matt! It was wonderful getting to know you and Dani and helping you cel...
ebrate your married life. I very much enjoyed our chats and wedding preparation time. Don't hesitate to reach out for anything in the future. I'm here always, and I also help people get through life's events. 😀
Rachel K
5.0
10/24/2023
We got married in 9/30/23. We could not have picked a better minister for our wedding. From the pre wedding phone calls to the day of the ceremony, Nicole was there to answer questions and calm our nerves. We wanted a spiritual ceremony that was both traditional and modern. She walked us through different options and created a ceremony that was perfect for us. She incorporated everything we wanted and removed everything we didn’t want. Our guests loved her vibe and said they really felt part of our day. Thank you Nicole for making our day so special
response 10/24/2023
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Rachel. It was truly my pleasure working with you and Ch...
ad, and I wish you all three blessings for a happy and beautiful marriage! Reach out anytime. I'm always here is you need anything in the future!
Beatrice H
5.0
10/17/2023
10/10 Nicole was so sweet and helpful with our wedding and made everything so much easier to handle. The ceremony was gorgeous and so many family members complemented it and thought it was so cute and unique. She even helped out when my husband wasn't feeling to great after the ceremony to make sure we were okay.
Thank you again Nicole! You're the best <3
response 10/18/2023
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Beatrice! It was a pleasure working with you and Cameron...
. I enjoyed meeting you and your families, and I wish you all the best in your life together. ❤️
Melody L
5.0
10/11/2023
Nicole was wonderful to work with. She was communicative, helpful and organized. She did a great job at keeping everything and everyone on task. We received so many comments and compliments about how beautiful and unique our ceremony was.
We are a blended family and the way she assisted us in including our kids in the ceremony was beautiful and something all of us will remember and cherish for the rest of our lives.
response 10/11/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Melody! It was a pleasure working with you, and I wish you,...
Brad, Emma, Gabe, and Everly so much love and happiness. You're an amazing family!
Savannah V
5.0
9/07/2023
Reverend Nicole officiated our wedding and did an amazing job! She made it personal and full of emotion. She walked me and my husband through the whole process and made the ceremony feel natural and not overwhelming. Would recommend her to anyone!
response 09/07/2023
Thank you for your kindness, Savannah. I very much enjoyed working with you and Edward. Ma...
y you have a long and beautiful marriage!
Steven D
5.0
8/14/2023
We loved working with Reverend Nicole! She was very professional, on time and great to plan with. Our guests thought the ceremony was well done and beautiful, as did we.
Thank you for helping make it a special day.
-Steven and Ally Diem
response 08/14/2023
Thank you, Steven and Ally! It was so nice working work you both. I enjoyed our meetings a...
nd getting to know you and your families. I wish you so much joy and love in life. I'm here if your ever need anything.
John J
5.0
8/10/2023
Reverend Nicole was great! From the first time we spoke up to our special day, she was very helpful and communicative. She made very helpful suggestions and was even able to do a special segment to include our daughter in the wedding. We would definitely recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
response 08/10/2023
Thank you for your kind thoughts, John! It was so nice working with you, Luisa, and Dahlia...
. I'm here for you should you need anything in the future. Many blessings upon you and your family!
Ashley S
5.0
6/03/2023
Nicole was very kind and inclusive, walked us through the whole process and what to expect! She is an excellent resource.
response 06/03/2023
Thanks, Ashley! It was wonderful meeting you and Drew. Looking forward to working together...
on your future plans!
Grace C
5.0
11/27/2022
We had an amazing experience working with Rev. Ritz! She gave invaluable suggestions during the planning session, expertly guided us during the rehearsal, and captured all of our requests and preferences into the perfect ceremony. We really appreciate her giving the opening speech at our reception as well. Her liveliness and humor made the day joyous. All of the bridesmaids and groomsmen mentioned she made everyone feel comfortable and appreciated her direction. Highly recommend Rev. Ritz to anyone getting married!
response 11/27/2022
Hi Grace! Thank you for your kind review. I very much enjoyed working with you and Partric...
k and meeting your family and friends. I pray you have great success in your marriage and future together!
Kendall H
5.0
11/24/2022
Rev Nicole was amazing. She was so easy to work with & communicated very well. She also helped pick up mine and my husbands marriage license since we were out of state. Not only was she super amazing but she became serious during times that were necessary especially during rehearsal. Rev. Nicole is amazing!!
response 11/26/2022
Thank you for your lovely reflection, Kendall. It was such a joy getting to know you and J...
onan! May you have endless blessings upon your marriage and your life together. I'm always here for you in the future. Big hugs, Rev. Nicole
Lauren N
5.0
11/08/2022
Nicole made our wedding planning and wedding day such an easy process! She really made us feel like our ceremony was unique to us! We connected multiple times in the months leading up to our wedding! All of our family and friends mentioned how she was very professional yet made everyone feel comfortable! Our event coordinator even said Nicole is one of the best reverends she had seen at the venue in a long time! We would recommend Nicole to anyone getting married in the future!
response 11/08/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Lauren and Andrew. It was such a joy getting to know you ov...
er the last several months. Thank you for opportunity to help you become married. Many blessings upon you and your life together!
Paige C
5.0
10/03/2022
Nicole was amazing to work with! From the start, she was easy to get ahold of and very open about what she offers as support. She schedule multiple zoom meetings that allowed us to go from nothing to having written our own vows. Every meeting was easy going and relaxed, making the process so much easier. I had a lot of anxiety when it came to writing our vows, but she walked us through it step by step and answered every question we had. I am so thankful for everything she did for us and how special she made the day. Our ceremony was perfect and better than anything I had imagined! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Nicole. You are a truly special person, who will always hold a special place in our hearts.
response 10/03/2022
Thank you, Paige! It was wonderful working work you and Adam. May you have only joy and su...
ccess in your new life together! Reach out anytime you need anything in the future. ❤️
Laura P
5.0
9/07/2022
Rev. Nicole worked with us as a couple over the course of a few months to create a beautiful back yard wedding ceremony that was perfectly tailored to our needs. She was extremely thorough and flexible, and she helped us to plan and envision our day step by step. I appreciated that she had a modern approach to our wedding ceremony, while still helping us to keep certain aspects traditional. Several guests approached me after the wedding to comment on how meaningful, refreshing, and professional the wedding ceremony was. In addition to performing the ceremony, she also gave us valuable advice about the marriage license application process and the process of changing my last name. I would recommend Rev. Nicole to anyone!
response 09/07/2022
Thank you, Laura! It was truly my pleasure to be with you on your wedding day. I wish you ...
much happiness and success in your marriage. I'm here if you ever need anything in the future. Big hugs to you and William!
Ayesha Z
5.0
8/24/2022
I highly recommend Sacred Presence to be your officiant. Nicole is amazing personality and professional. She made our ceremony beautiful and included our lovely dogs in her speech she made! Very prompt with every meeting we had and always made sure she had everything correct, which I loved.
response 08/24/2022
Thank you, Ayesha! It was fun working with you and Danny. I very much enjoyed getting to k...
now you and helping you become married. And Shorty and Copper were the perfect addition to your ceremony! Many blessings upon your marriage and your future! Reach out anytime. Big hugs, Rev. Nicole
Courtney S
5.0
8/02/2022
Reverend Nicole was SO great! She really took the time to get to know us as a family and designed a ceremony perfect for the three of us! It was a real pleasure working with her.
response 08/02/2022
Thank you, Courtney! It was a joy to work with you! I wish you and Stephen many blessings ...
upon your marriage, and may Eloise always know she is loved beyond beyond measure! Happy life to you all!
Julie M
5.0
7/25/2022
Rev. Nicole was AMAZING! She was so incredibly thorough leading up to our wedding ceremony and made the day of our wedding perfect! She truly knows how to incorporate modern casual style and traditional to flow together for the perfect event! I would recommend her to anyone and definitely use her again in the future if there is a need.
response 07/25/2022
Thank you so much, Julie! It was truly my pleasure to work with you and Patrick. I enjoyed...
getting to know you both and your children. Many blessings upon you as you go forward in your life together!
Kelly T
5.0
11/20/2021
Working with Rev. Losie was one of the best choices we made for our intimate wedding. She was so thoughtful and kind, and really helped make our ceremony special, and tailored specifically to us. Would highly recommend.
Jessica M
5.0
6/19/2021
I can not say enough good things about her! She took the time and wanted to get to know us as people before marrying us. She is so personable and down to earth. My now husband and I struggled to find someone we agreed on because our religious views are very different. After explaining that to Reverend Nicole, it was like that was no big deal and and she completely understood where in the past we were made to feel like we were setting our marriage up for failure because of that. She also planned a ceremony that fit beautifully around what we both believe. Our wedding was a little different and anything but “typical” and she worked with us to make sure it turned out beautiful. But before all that, she took the time to get to know us as individuals and a couple and then tied all that into the ceremony like she had been in the family for years . I can’t tell you how many hour she spent talking to us together and individually not only about what to expect in a marriage, but just about life in general. She genuinely cares, and after you say “I do” she still cares. She tells you numerous times that she will always still be available to you for anything you may need her for, even if it’s just to chat. I don’t think we could have picked anyone better. Thank you so much 💜
response 06/19/2021
Thank you for your very kind words, Jessica! It was truly a pleasure to work with you and ...
Scott. Many, many blessings for your life together! Don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always here. ❤
April S
5.0
6/12/2021
Reverend Nicole was so sweet ♡♡ !! She is very professional and helped with any questions that came up. Her communication was great, and she was very prompt with emails or texts! Also, helping prepare us for the wedding and the rehersal helped make us feel more at ease. 100000% reccomened !! She was amazing!
response 06/13/2021
Thank you, April! It was such a pleasure to work with you. Many blessings upon you in your...
newly married life!
Carissa C
5.0
7/20/2020
She was AMAZING start to finish, way more than I could have expected! She cares so deeply, its not just a job for her, marriage/commitment/ceremony is so important and special to her and it shows in every way through the whole process.
The best way I can think explain is she is "in love with love" and wants to give you the very best experience to make your day the most memorable, amazing, intimate and special day ever.
She is very open minded, understanding and not judgmental at all. We had no idea what we wanted when we started planning and she helped us figure it all out.
Everyone commented how wonderful and beautiful our cermony was, truly impressed with her!
response 07/21/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words, Carissa. It was truly my pleasure to work with you. ...
Sending many blessings your way for a wonderful life together!
Sarah F
5.0
10/05/2019
Created the perfect ceremony that was customized to our specific wants and needs. The ceremony was PERFECT!!
Alex R
5.0
6/10/2019
We had a small ceremony with immediate family only and it was perfect. Everything felt very intimate and special. We spoke multiple times on the phone before the event so she knew exactly what she wanted. Overall, she was incredibly professional and accommodating. She was perfect for us and we couldn't be happier with how things went.
Alexandra L
5.0
6/06/2019
I am so, so happy that we chose Reverend Nicole as our officiant. She put so much work into our ceremony and made it the best it could be. She tailored it to our relationship and met with us monthly leading up to the wedding to make sure we were always on the same page. The final result of her labor was a heartfelt and wonderful ceremony that had many guests crying.
response 06/06/2019
Thank you, Alex. It was truly a pleasure working with you!
Pamela P
5.0
6/01/2019
Our ceremony was touching and sweet. We were delightfully surprised by the way Rev. Nicole nailed the essence of our relationship.
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