A ceremony about you and your story
Pennsylvania and Maryland
Service area
Kaitlin Verkest
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to Sealed with a Kiss Officiants! We are built on the foundation that standard ceremony scripts are a thing of the past and we don't want them back. We are here to make your wedding ceremony more of a celebration and less of a formality. We pride ourselves on making your ceremony engaging, memorable, and fun while still maintaining integral sentiments and preferred traditions. We are inclusive of all beliefs, faiths, and lifestyle choices.
Your ceremony should reflect who you are as a couple- personalized, customizable, and relatable to your family and friends. A ceremony that reflects the incredible journey that brought you to your wedding day!
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Meet the team
Kaitlin Verkest
Owner
A dedicated wife. A proud mom (of 3). A wedding officiant who becomes a friend.
I am Kait Verkest, owner of Sealed with a Kiss by Kait. I began the journey of wedding officiating several years ago when a close friend asked me to assist a couple who needed an officiant. Hesitantly, I agreed- but clarified- "just this once". It only took that one ceremony for me to realize the art of marriage was a magical event to be a part of. And here I am, fortunate enough to be able to live the sentiment "do what you love; love what you do".
Reviews
5.0
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SWAK Officiants, particularly highlighted for their officiants Kait, Andrea, and Linda, received glowing reviews from couples for their exceptional service, personalized ceremonies, and helpful guidance throughout the wedding planning process. Reviewers appreciated the professionalism, humor, and personal touches brought by the officiants, making the ceremonies memorable and smooth. The team's expertise and communication, including assistance with marriage licenses and name-changing processes, were praised, with many couples highly recommending SWAK for a stress-free and special wedding experience.Review photos
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Matt B
5.0
2/08/2026
We had an amazing experience with Kait! She provided multiple ceremony options that allowed us to truly customize our wedding ceremony and make it feel personal and meaningful. Her...
suggestions were thoughtful and helpful, and she was especially great during the rehearsal—clear, organized, and reassuring.
On the wedding day, she led a beautiful ceremony, and she also went above and beyond by guiding us through the marriage license process and post-wedding steps. Professional, kind, and a joy to work with—we highly recommend her.
Megan W
5.0
12/12/2025
We had a wonderful experience working with Kait for our recent wedding! Her expertise and organization were greatly appreciated - it was so nice to be able to work through the cere...
mony guide at our own pace. She did an incredible job keeping everyone on track during the rehearsal, and on the big day, she helped ease the tension of the moment with her wit and charm.
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Allison B
5.0
11/30/2025
Kait made the entire ceremony and marriage license process a breeze. Emails were sent in a more than timely manner with easy to follow instructions. She was always available to ans...
wer questions and flexible to make your ceremony be exactly what you want it to be. Both the groom and I were nervous during the ceremony, but Kait broke the ice with an amazing joke and her sense of humor that left every guest talking about for the entire night! After the wedding, she followed up with further instructions to help with the name changing process including how to get a certified copy of the marriage license. I could not recommend Kait more! You won’t regret it.
Elizabeth V
5.0
11/18/2025
They did an amazing job! They were able to accommodate to us with last minute changes and we truly appreciated it. Andrea was out officiant and she spoke with so much passion it re...
ally made the moment even more special.
Samantha K
5.0
11/10/2025
Kait is an gem and truly made our ceremony run so smoothly. My husband and I had no idea what we really wanted our ceremony to look like - the planning guide created by SWAK made i...
t so easy to help us plan our ceremony and definitely helped to eliminate unneeded stress and anxiety. Kait has such an outgoing and bubbly personality and she made both of us feel so comfortable and kept us laughing throughout the rehearsal and the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and we are so grateful that we chose SWAK for our big day. We would highly recommend SWAK to anyone searching for a wedding officiant!
Ryan L
5.0
11/08/2025
Sealed with a Kiss Officiants was the team that really brought our wedding ceremony together. From the beginning, they helped to create a ceremony that was uniquely ours. They were...
great at keeping communication and guiding us through making our ceremony perfect. Our Officiant, Linda, is very passionate and experienced in what she does. She was amazing at putting our ceremony together and perfectly conveyed our love through words in front of our nearest friends and family. I can absolutely say that having Linda as our Officiant felt like she was a spiritual part of our wedding, rather than merely having someone there to conduct it. We could feel the care she had for us and our union and that is not something I believe is easily found. Thank you again, Linda and the Sealed with a Kiss team. My wife and I will definitely recommend you to others looking for a someone to bring their marriages together!
Madaline R
5.0
11/03/2025
SWAK was recommended to us from friends as well as our venue and they were amazing. Specifically, Kait ran our ceremony and we heard nothing but amazing things from friends and fam...
ily that it was one of the best ceremony’s they had been to. Kait helped us add personal touches and some humor to make it the perfect ceremony. The entire planning process with them was very simple and helpful!
Will A
5.0
10/31/2025
Planning a wedding is stressful enough. So working with Melanie and Kait was a godsend. They take care of everything,
it was so wonderful. Every detail coveted, communication was...
excellent. Look no further..trust me.
Will & Maria Armstrong married 10-26-25
Brittany G
5.0
10/27/2025
The entire process of working with Sealed with a Kiss was sooooo incredibly easy, and the resources they provide are amazingly helpful! Kait gave us complete control over what we w...
anted and didn't want to be involved in our ceremony. Additionally, they provided resources on how to get our marriage license, and how to change my name after we were married. Kait went above and beyond to make this moment special for us and to help calm our nerves. I would 100% recommend going with Sealed with a Kiss!
Jessica E
5.0
10/01/2025
We weren't expected to have to hire and officiant for our wedding. After a family friend couldn't make it, we had no other choice. We are both SO happy we did. Kait was amazing fro...
m start to finish. She explained every step along the way, told us exactly what we could expect. Our ceremony was beautiful and so fun. She also send us a step by step email on how to change my last name which is incredibly helpful. We would definitely recommend Sealed with a Kiss!
Samantha L
5.0
9/26/2025
Kait was such a joy to work with from start to finish. She made the planning process easier than we could have imagined it to be and we had fun going through and customizing our ce...
remony to what fit us as a couple. Kait embraced who we were as people and was able to make it feel as though we had known her for years. The ceremony was seamless, and a fun surprise was even thrown into the ceremony for my husband (a moment that my family will remember for the rest of our lives). Personal touches like that truly show that Kait loves what she does and values the importance of her role on wedding days. Kait is an amazing woman to work with, and we are truly blessed to have been able to have her be part of our big day!
Shannon V
5.0
9/24/2025
Working with SWAK was amazing! Kait was extremely helpful coordinating all of the details and Melanie, our officiant, was just perfect! They were able to help us determine our visi...
on and execute it seamlessly. We felt so well taken care of every step of the way, from crafting the ceremony to getting our marriage license to the rehearsal to the ceremony on our wedding day. We're so thankful you were a part of our special day!
Scarlette C
5.0
9/01/2025
Kait and her team were so awesome! From the rehearsal to the day of. Kait made our ceremony feel so special yet so us! I loved being able to personalize the entire program and bein...
g able to include my nephew who read a poem. It was the most special, a moment we will cherish forever in our hearts. We cannot thank you enough!! 💕🫶🏽
Bethany S
5.0
8/13/2025
Kait was an awesome officiant! Everything from the planning to the ceremony were effortless and made our day so special. She really made sure my husband and I felt comfortable and ...
that the ceremony reflected who we are as a couple. I’ve gotten so many compliments on our ceremony, all thanks to Kait!
Matt P
5.0
8/13/2025
We had Kait for our Wedding and she was the BEST! She told us exactly when to apply for the license, gave us a detailed outline to fill out for our ceremony, and made the whole pro...
cess easy for us. Not only that, Kait is such a sweet and friendly woman. She knew when to joke and when to be serious during the ceremony. I would absolutely recommend Kait!
Lydia S
5.0
7/19/2025
Melanie and the team at SWAK were very professional and responsive throughout the entire process. Melanie showed up early, was very friendly and helpful, and did an excellent job! ...
Highly recommend this team and their services!
Jared S
5.0
6/22/2025
Kait was an incredible officiant! She worked with us so that we could include a close friend in the ceremony. Sealed with a kiss was a huge help in the months leading up to our wed...
ding day. They provided great resources such as a ceremony planning guide and meetings to discuss and play out how the ceremony would flow. We would highly recommend them!
Reilly G
5.0
6/17/2025
Melanie was amazing! We received so many compliments following our ceremony on how great of a job she did. Melanie was also extremely helpful throughout the entire ceremony planni...
ng process. Highly recommend!
Hannah G
5.0
5/29/2025
Linda from Sealed with a Kiss made our ceremony absolutely perfect! She was very organized and helped us form our perfect script. Absolutely no issues, I would highly recommend Lin...
da!
Lisa R
5.0
5/28/2025
Kait is awesome! She made us feel very comfortable immediately and like we were in good hands. We never felt like she wasn’t on top of it…until she pranked us during our vows! 😅 W...
e did ask for some humor and she delivered. It gave us a good laugh and helped put us at ease. We can’t wait to see the wedding video and relive it all over again!
Jesime F
5.0
5/20/2025
Melanie was absolutely amazing!! She is so nice and sweet and lovely to talk too. She was so helpful at our rehearsal on making sure we all knew what we were doing. She adjusted so...
well to last minute changes and made everything run smoothly. She definitely made the ceremony more wholesome with her voice, sympathy and just her overall demeanor. I highly recommend Melanie to marry you! You will love her!!
Catalina C
5.0
5/05/2025
I knew Kait was the officiant for us when we first talked to her through video call!! Kait was energetic, poised, patient and understanding. Kait was also so communicative during t...
he entire planning process. Her business is so organized; planning the ceremony, applying for the license, and what comes next were all so seamless thanks to her key touch points! Kait was so flexible and creative as we tailored my ceremony to meet her expertise and my vision! And on the actual wedding day, Kait's readings gave us all chills! So many guests have commented to us how beautiful the ceremony was, and a large part of that is thanks to Kait's touching and warm delivery! She is so eager to help make your day feel truly special and truly unique to you! Thank you so much, Kait!! You have been a joy to work with!!
Mary H
5.0
4/17/2025
Kait was truly amazing. As a writer and a type A bride I was most anxious about crafting the perfect ceremony, and she helped me soooo much with her ceremony guide. Together, we bu...
ilt the most beautiful ceremony that everyone loved. Rehearsal was also a breeze thanks to her, I honestly expected everything to be so much more difficult but I think that it was so smooth thanks specifically to Kait. We adored her and could not recommend her more!
Tara S
5.0
4/08/2025
We first met Nichole from Sealed With A Kiss at Melhorn Manor’s open house – at the time we were on the fence about whether we wanted to ask a loved one to officiate our wedding or...
work with an experienced officiant like the folks at SWAK. Nichole helped us understand what officiating entails and explained our options, even talking us through how we could still get support from SWAK if we had a loved one officiate our wedding. Ultimately, we decided to work with SWAK and Nichole as our officiant, and we could not have been happier with our choice – it was a joy to work with everyone at SWAK, a relief to have support from the pros on all the logistics that go into officiating, and a true gift that all of our loved ones could be fully present during the ceremony with us instead of feeling pressure or stress about officiating a wedding for the first time.
Nichole and the team at SWAK were so professional and made every step of the process so easy, from planning our ceremony text to helping us apply for and receive our marriage license and even providing instructions for next steps to change my last name. They provided endless options to customize our ceremony, readings, procession – really, every aspect of our ceremony – around our unique vision for our wedding. We also opted to have Nichole come to our wedding rehearsal to help us walk through the ceremony, which was so helpful. She had so many tips not only for us, but for our family members and bridal party, that made us all feel so much more confident and prepared and helped our ceremony go smoothly. She did a beautiful job of officiating our ceremony, which felt heartfelt and emotional but also smooth and efficient as she expertly guided the flow of our chosen readings and ceremonies.
Once again, we could not be happier with our decision to work with SWAK and Nichole as our officiant. If you are on the fence like we were about bringing in an experienced officiant, I would highly recommend checking out Sealed With A Kiss – you might find, like we did, the perfect option for your big day.
Stephanie G
5.0
2/11/2025
We had the pleasure of Kait Verkest officiating our wedding a few weeks ago! She was so wonderful to work with every step of the way. Kait was so knowledgeable about the ceremony, ...
marriage certificate, and name change process. This really took so much of the stress away so we could enjoy the process! We highly recommend SWAK officiants (and especially Kait)!
Victoria T
5.0
2/02/2025
Kait from Sealed With A Kiss made us feel like we had a friend marrying us! Our ceremony was filled with tears, laughter, and happily ever after. From our first interaction to the ...
last, she was so personable and knowledgeable. Kait made designing our ceremony so easy, she was there to help in anyway, even after getting married, Kait completed the licensure process and provided info for name changing steps and answered any questions we had. We would recommend them, without a doubt, they are a 10 out of 10!
Adrianna C
5.0
1/07/2025
Kait was incredible! She also helped us loosen up with some humor during the ceremony which was much appreciated!
Lexi C
5.0
1/04/2025
SWAT were the perfect officiant. They were professional and thorough. They helped plan every portion of our ceremony, which is exactly what we were looking for. Melanie was so swee...
t. She met with us via Zoom to talk through everything and was beyond professional on our wedding day. She even knows to move out of the way at every "photo" moment. She was perfect!
Elizabeth O
5.0
12/13/2024
Our original wedding officiant had to cancel on us due to a personal matter, and unfortunately they cancelled a week before our wedding. However, he set us up with Nichole from SW...
AK, and we couldn't have asked for a better replacement! Nichole not only jumped in very last minute, but she helped to revise our ceremony and was absolutely perfect at our wedding. Many of our guests were literally moved to tears during the ceremony. We can't thank Nichole enough!
Sierra L
5.0
11/06/2024
SWAK was amazing to work with for our wedding. Everything was very organized and they made the process very simple. Melanie was our officiant and she was absolutely amazing on our ...
wedding day and our ceremony went beautifully. I cannot recommend them enough to be apart of your wedding day!
Kayla C
5.0
10/30/2024
Kait was the officiant for our wedding and was absolutely the best! She brought the perfect combination of humor and love to our ceremony. In fact, our guests couldn't stop talking...
about how wonderful she was! Throughout the planning process, Kait was easy to communicate with, had so many tips when it came to getting our marriage license, and provided us with all the options we could want when it came to designing our ceremony. We would hire Kait again in a heartbeat!
Karlee L
5.0
10/28/2024
SWAK was amazing and so easy to work with! They were very communicative with the wedding timeline and up coming deadlines. I felt like the vows were the least stressful thing of th...
e whole wedding process thanks to SWAK and their knowledge and expertise!
Kerrie K
5.0
10/06/2024
Absolutely amazing! We had the privilege of having Kait officiate our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From our very first Zoom call, she took the time...
to get to know us, our love story, and our vision for the ceremony.
During the rehearsal, Kait guided us with such expertise and clarity, ensuring that everything flowed smoothly. She created a relaxed atmosphere that made us feel confident and prepared for the big day.
On the wedding day, Kait brought such warmth and authenticity that it felt like having a dear friend lead us through one of the most important moments of our lives. The ceremony was beautifully personalized, incorporating our unique touches that made it truly ours. Guests commented on how touching and heartfelt it was—she truly captured the essence of our relationship.
If you're looking for an officiant who is not just skilled but also genuinely invested in making your ceremony special, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend S.W.A.K. Officiants—you won't be disappointed! Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Thomas Z
5.0
10/05/2024
We couldn't be happier with how our wedding ceremony went with Kait and SWAK. The planning process was so easy and allowed us to customize our ceremony to be exactly how we wanted ...
it to be. Kait also helped with other details like marriage license, certificates, and name changes.
There was a moment during our ceremony where I (the groom) was being overwhelmed by emotion - Kait stepped in and cracked a joke to help relieve the tension. We were so thankful for that breath of relief!
Not that we would ever want to get married again, but if we did, Kait would be the first person we would call. She was the best choice and made our day truly special!
Sarah F
5.0
9/13/2024
Kait was the BEST to work with. We are so glad we found her. She made the process easy and stress free. I never had a specific vision for our ceremony by Kait listened to us and he...
lped make it perfect. She even added a little humor which was not expected, but definitely appreciated. Our ceremony will be a core memory that we will never forget! :)
Brittany M
5.0
8/27/2024
Kait was very professional. When our wedding planner went missing she ran the whole show. She got our personalities and made it fun.
Jenna G
5.0
8/26/2024
You need Kait as your wedding officiant!! Kait is amazing and thinks of all the small details of the ceremony so you don't need to worry about it. From the start of the process to ...
the day of the wedding Kait is reliable and organized and is such a help when navigating all the planning and paperwork required. She makes it so easy to plan out the layout of the ceremony and spelled out exactly what we needed to do to apply for the marriage license making it so easy for us.
She is obviously a pro at her job and it shows at the rehearsal. We had a very large wedding party so it got a bit chaotic at times, but Kait had everyone organized and was very clear about what everyone needed to do and what was expected of them. I knew that our wedding would go off without a hitch with Kait in charge.
Kait spoke beautifully at our ceremony and also made sure we had picture perfect moments by moving off to the side while we shared our vows and first kiss- something I hadn't even thought about! After the ceremony we got so many compliments about how great the ceremony and our officiant was! You will not regret hiring Kait, she is the BEST!!!
Brittany N
5.0
8/24/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding than Kait. From start to finish, she made us feel completely comfortable and ensured our ceremony was everything we dr...
eamed of. We wanted to incorporate a few small Jewish elements without making the ceremony overly religious, and Kait did an exceptional job with everything we wanted to include.
Despite our initial nerves, Kait knew exactly how to break the ice and help us relax, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the day. Many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony, asking where we found such an incredible officiant. Kait truly helped make our day unforgettable!
Kylie B
5.0
7/29/2024
My husband and I absolutely LOVED working with Kait through out the whole process of our wedding planning. She was so helpful in our introduction meeting, giving me all the details...
regarding the ceremony & even taking the time to recommend different wedding vendors to me in my area. Her templates & pre questions for the ceremony were so helpful & really let us personalize the ceremony to exactly how we imagined. She was the most responsive vendor we worked with, no matter the time or day, Kait was available to help answer questions & guide us in planning, day of, and post wedding. She helped facilitate our rehearsal so that everything went smoothly the day of, leaving us with little to worry about! On the wedding day, she was helpful in getting everything organized & allowing for my husband and I not have to worry about anything. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kait through this process, I HIGHLY recommend using Sealed with a Kiss.
Danielle D
5.0
7/01/2024
Truly a 5 star experience! My husband and I booked Kait for our wedding ceremony and we are extremely grateful for her attention to detail, flexibility, and charisma. Not only did ...
she help us personalize every piece of our ceremony prior to our big day (which was super important to us), but she also walked us through every step of the marriage process from start to finish including applying for our marriage license prior to the wedding and initiating the name change process afterwards. And on the day of our nuptials, Kait brought a calming presence among all of the wedding jitters. She also has a great sense of humor! We could not be more appreciative of her services and would absolutely recommend this vendor!
Olivia E
5.0
6/29/2024
Sealed with a kiss was fantastic every step of the way! They provided step by step instructions throughout the entire process and helped us create the perfect ceremony. We are stil...
l getting so many compliments from guests.
Melissa M
5.0
5/28/2024
We cannot say enough about Kait! She truly was a friend throughout the process and made writing our ceremony so easy. We were really wanting the ceremony to be the highlight of the...
event and she delivered. All of our guests said that they thought she knew us for years! She is a wonderful light to have on your special day. We will never forget her marrying us and we’re honored to have her do so!
Morgan K
5.0
5/06/2024
Kait officiated our wedding and I was told by multiple people that it was the best wedding ceremony they’ve ever sat through! During the planning process, Kait was organized and ex...
tremely helpful. During the ceremony.. she was simply amazing! She made us feel relaxed and confident. I would highly recommend booking her for your rehearsal too, as it was extremely helpful having her there during the walk-through! I can’t say enough good things about her. Don’t hesitate to book with this company!
Jessica H
5.0
5/04/2024
Kait was truly amazing, witty and made the whole process a breeze! SWKO will help you with everything!!!!
Eleanor X
5.0
4/30/2024
Linda was our officiant, and she was amazing! I had so many compliments of how well she did from many different guest at our wedding! The whole team at SWAK is amazing, they make t...
he process seem so easy and list all the step you need to take, not only before the wedding but after as well! I can’t recommend them enough!!
Grace M
5.0
4/17/2024
Kait and her team made everything so easy, from the clear and coordinated rehearsal to the day itself. The ceremony was so wonderful for both us and for our guests, and Kait was a ...
perfect choice. We wanted to get legally married a few months before our wedding, and Kait coordinated that perfectly, helping us get the license all lined up. I can't recommend Kait and her team enough!
Heather S
5.0
4/16/2024
We used Sealed with a Kiss Officiants for our wedding on 4.13 and had an AMAZING experience! Kait did a fantastic job and we knew we wanted to work with her from the first call. Sh...
e was so thorough, informative, and helpful through the whole process. We had so much fun going through the ceremony information and creating something that fits us. Kait was amazing during the ceremony and we had SO many compliments on her all night long.
Brittany K
5.0
4/11/2024
We worked with Abby from Sealed with a Kiss. She was great to work with and delivered a flawless ceremony for our wedding!! She even read the room and seen that the groom was ve...
ry tense & anxious and was able to get him to smile during the ceremony with some humor!! Thank you Abby for making our day special!!
Makenzie S
5.0
1/02/2024
My husband and I are beyond grateful for having been married by Kait Verkest. With the help of Kait, we had such a beautiful ceremony that truly felt like something from a movie. M...
y husband and I appreciated that the ceremony was personalized and was the perfect mix between sentimental and humorous. Kait has the most calming and relaxing presence. My husband and I felt at ease throughout the entire marriage license process as well as the ins and outs of the ceremony. Kait did a wonderful job explaining every detail of our ceremony during the rehearsal so that on the day of the wedding, we knew exactly what to do when which calmed any nerves. Please do not hesitate to use SWAK officiating services; my husband and I cannot recommend them enough!
Isabela W
5.0
12/29/2023
What can I say about Kait? The entire process was smooth and easy because of her great communication, clearly set goals/timelines, and just overall kindness. She was accepting of t...
he ceremony we wanted and made the licensing/certification process feel like a breeze. Thank you Sealed with a Kiss!
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