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Brooke Bakogeorge
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I am Brooke Bakogeorge, the owner and officiant of The Marriage Mate, a wedding officiant company based in Bellevue, WA. I take great joy in serving couples as they celebrate their love for one another on their long-anticipated day. So, you've decided to tie the knot. Way to go! Now, you are entering the world of countless things to do with very little time to do them, but I can help! Would you like to experience a stress-free, easygoing, lovely ceremony? At The Marriage Mate, I have a variety of ceremony packages and styles to choose from. Whether you are planning a regal ceremony with hundreds of guests or a quaint little gathering, I can provide the service, professionalism, and quality that you desire. Let's ease some of the wedding jitters and work together to make an unforgettable moment for you and your partner.
Your wedding ceremony will be in your style and chosen location. It can be a non-denominational or civil ceremony reflecting your taste or family traditions. Simple or elaborate, formal or informal, the wedding can occur indoors or out, at a house, hotel, park, or elsewhere. Occasionally, couples choose a small, private ceremony in their home or garden.
A couple begins by contacting us by phone or e-mail and reserving a wedding date and time. Some couples will reserve a date a year or more in advance. Other couples will call just days or weeks before a wedding. I can meet informally with most couples well before the wedding to plan the ceremony and to learn all the surrounding details, e.g., the size of the wedding party, music, photography, etc. Then, we sketch the outlines of a ceremony and respect the current values and traditions of each couple. Small or large, each wedding is a statement of love and commitment, of deep hopes and fondest dreams. I will work with you so that your unique wedding ceremony will be perfect for you, your families, and your guests.
Prices & packages
Good 'Ol Fashioned License Signing
$300 starting price
Good 'Ol Fashioned License Signing
$300 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Ordering certified copies from the County Recorder
Ordering certified copies from the County Recorder
Completing Marriage License& Filing with the State
Completing Marriage License& Filing with the State
The Daisy Elopement Package
$400 starting price
The Daisy Elopement Package
$400 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Completing Marriage License& Filing with the State
Completing Marriage License& Filing with the State
Ordering certified copies from the County Recorder
Ordering certified copies from the County Recorder
Perform short pre-written ceremony
Perform short pre-written ceremony
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.The Orchid - Medium Custom Ceremony
$700 starting price
The Orchid - Medium Custom Ceremony
$700 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Add-ins: Wine, Candle, Sand, Handfasting etc
Add-ins: Wine, Candle, Sand, Handfasting etc
Less than 100 guests and Bridal party of 6 or less
Less than 100 guests and Bridal party of 6 or less
1 - 2 planning sessions to customize your ceremony
1 - 2 planning sessions to customize your ceremony
Create a personalized ceremony
Create a personalized ceremony
Everything included in the Daisy Package
Everything included in the Daisy Package
Rehearsal add-on for $100 flat fee
Rehearsal add-on for $100 flat fee
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- Good 'Ol Fashioned License Signing$300 starting priceGood 'Ol Fashioned License Signing$300 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOrdering certified copies from the County RecorderOrdering certified copies from the County RecorderCompleting Marriage License& Filing with the StateCompleting Marriage License& Filing with the State
- The Daisy Elopement Package$400 starting priceThe Daisy Elopement Package$400 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCompleting Marriage License& Filing with the StateCompleting Marriage License& Filing with the StateOrdering certified copies from the County RecorderOrdering certified copies from the County RecorderPerform short pre-written ceremonyPerform short pre-written ceremony
- Most popular.The Orchid - Medium Custom Ceremony$700 starting priceThe Orchid - Medium Custom Ceremony$700 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursAdd-ins: Wine, Candle, Sand, Handfasting etcAdd-ins: Wine, Candle, Sand, Handfasting etcLess than 100 guests and Bridal party of 6 or lessLess than 100 guests and Bridal party of 6 or less1 - 2 planning sessions to customize your ceremony1 - 2 planning sessions to customize your ceremonyCreate a personalized ceremonyCreate a personalized ceremonyEverything included in the Daisy PackageEverything included in the Daisy PackageRehearsal add-on for $100 flat feeRehearsal add-on for $100 flat fee
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $700
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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
Interfaith
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Brooke Bakogeorge
Officiant/owner
Hi there! I'm Brooke Bakogeorge, and I'm the heart behind The Marriage Mate, where I have created personalized wedding ceremonies right here in Bellevue, WA, since 2006! I've been lucky enough to witness so many beautiful love stories unfold. I've had the privilege of crafting countless personalized ceremonies, each as unique as the couple I'm celebrating. Whether you're planning a cozy backyard gathering or a big, beautiful bash, I'll work with you to tell your love story and craft a ceremony that's truly yours and exceeds your expectations. Let's make your wedding day amazing!
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Brooke, the officiant at The Marriage Mate, receives glowing reviews for her exceptional services in the greater Seattle area. Couples highlight her kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to incorporate diverse cultural elements into ceremonies, creating a unique and beautiful experience. Brooke's genuine interest and calming presence set a warm atmosphere, making couples feel comfortable and special on their big day. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an officiant to make their wedding truly unforgettable.Review photos
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Heather H
5.0
11/28/2024
Brooke was amazing! She was helpful from start to finish, helping us navigate our marriage license, planning our our few details, always on top of the communication, and delivering the perfect little ceremony with a touching intro into our vows. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant in the greater Seattle area.
response 11/28/2024
Thank you so much Heather & Michelle, it was a pleasure to be a part of your day! Congratu...
lations 🥂
Ally B
5.0
9/20/2024
I genuinely cannot say enough good things about our experience. Brooke was so kind and patient with us from start to finish. The ceremony was absolutely wonderful and we owe that, in large part, to her. She exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend her services to anyone who is able to hire her. You won’t regret it!
response 09/20/2024
Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed my day trip to Mt. RAINIER, you both were a delight!
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Megan H
5.0
8/27/2024
Brooke is an amazing person. She is so helpful. She wrote a beautiful script for our ceremony. We went through all the details during our rehearsal and our signing of our marriage license was so easy. Adding rehearsal is so worth it!
response 08/27/2024
Thank you Megan, your bridal party was super fun to work with! You have the best group of ...
friends! Congratulations to both of you!!
Renee L
5.0
5/02/2024
Brooke expertly walked us through the whole process! She not only took the time to get to know us as a couple but also showed a genuine interest in incorporating elements from our diverse cultural backgrounds into the ceremony. Brooke's openness and willingness to learn new cultural ceremonies made our wedding truly unique and special. Her calming presence and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly, creating a beautiful atmosphere. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to help us begin our journey together. Thank you, Brooke, for making our special day even more unforgettable!
Hannah M
5.0
7/09/2023
We are beyond happy we chose the marriage mate to be a part of our special day. Brooke was absolutely amazing! She was on point and knew exactly what she was doing. She was so professional and went above and beyond our expectations. Huge plus that she has a great personality. We loved her! Highly recommend this officiant to anyone.
response 07/09/2023
Thank you so much Hannah for the kind review. I had so much fun being a part of your speci...
al day. I wish you and Andrew the best of everything in the future!
Elena V
5.0
4/21/2023
Brooke did an excellent job marrying us! After I inquired about our wedding ceremony on short notice she answered quickly and provided all the details. Instantly I knew I wanted her to marry us. She arrived on time on our wedding day and was very polite and professional. She is the kind of person you feel really comfortable with immediately. Everything went really smoothly. We are so happy that we chose The Marriage Mate to be our officiant on that special day. Thank you!
response 04/21/2023
Thank you for the review! You guys were awesome! I was happy to be a part of your special ...
day.
Rue L
5.0
7/25/2022
Brooke is a gem of a human being and truly deserves all the good things in the world! We could not have been more lucky to find her and have her marry us not once, but twice! In May of 2020 when the world was in turmoil we decided to postpone our original wedding plans and elope. It was just the two of us, Brooke and a photographer in an elevated elopement ceremony in our home and Brooke made us feel as if we were at our originally planned wedding. She took so much care in making sure our day was so special.
She truly left a mark on us and her support of the LGBTQ community meant the world to us!
Fast forward to 2022 when we called her to tell her we would love for her to officiate our sequel wedding and she was as thrilled as we were.
She followed our unique request to wearing white and she showed up looking like a goddess!
She took her time to work with us and make sure the layout of the ceremony was exactly what we wanted. She even made us a commemorative wedding certificate for our second wedding!
So thoughtful!! Truly meant to be doing the work she does. Thank you so much Brooke. You made both of our weddings so special and so personal to us and we couldn’t be more thankful!
Anna S
5.0
12/28/2020
Brooke is an excellent public speaker and really took the time to incorporate all the elements we wanted in a ceremony. She was also very flexible with our numerous venue changes during the 2020 pandemic. I highly recommend Brooke— I know you will too!
response 12/29/2020
Thank so much Anna!! The final venue was a great spot! All the best to you and Jason.
Gabby L
5.0
8/16/2020
Brooke was so easy to work with! She was so professional and down to earth, I was very happy with my decision to book her. Brooke checked in with us before the ceremony to ask about preferences and then everything went smoothly during the ceremony. She is such a sweet lady!
response 08/16/2020
Thanks so much Gabby, it was a pleasure tobe a part of the Hawaii 5-0 experience....lol
Jerome and Maureen P
5.0
10/21/2019
We've been very fortunate to have Brooke as our officiant for our special day and we couldn't have found someone better to marry us. From the first time we met with Brooke over coffee, we felt at ease with her personality, confidence and experience. She was very flexible with her time and traveled to talk to us. She drove the entire process flawlessly and coordinated with our daughters so that they could participate with a reading and it was so beautiful and touching. She helped us through our vows. She was professional, attentive, very effective and made everything easy. She came to the wedding earlier to help us with some last minute coordination and organized the entire bridal party, all we had to do was show up and feel the moment. She's very well spoken and kept everything flowing naturally, her timing was impeccable. Thanks to Brooke, our ceremony was unforgettable. All of our guests praised us for it many times. We are so grateful to her for making our day such a memorable and amazing day. Thank you Brooke!
response 10/21/2019
Thank you so much for the rave review! You two are so sweet and have the loveliest family....
All the best,Brooke
Heather S
5.0
8/21/2011
Brooke was great to work with. We did not want a religious ceremony and did not want to write our own vows. She provided us with hundreds of vows we could chose from. She also wrote a beautiful ceremony that included my husbands 13yr old son. We gave him an engraved set of dog tags to show that he is part of this union too. That was all Brooke's idea and was perfect.
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