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I often see "nature-based ceremony" on your posts. What does that mean or how is it different from a traditional ceremony?

I wrote them both with the same format such as an opening, and marriage advice with an option to exchange rings. I have basic vows with the option for you to exchange personal vows in addition to what I say. They both have a closing, optional kiss… 

How much are your services? Where are you located?

The price is budget-friendly and based on your chosen location and type of service. The average elopement inside 270 is $150. Alternative Weddings is a traveling officiant, there is no brick-and-mortar building.

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Columbus Wedding Officiants

Columbus Wedding Officiants

(9 reviews)

This was my first wedding and I was very nervous about who we would get to officiate and direct our…read morevows. I am not particularly religious so when it came time to pick someone out I really was not particularly thrilled about getting a man of the cloth but I also didn't mind some mention of faith either. My fiance looked a good bit on various sites and finally found Chase. We decided to set up a meeting with Chase at a local coffee house. Chase was there when we got there and fully prepared. Most important, to me anyways, was that he seemed very relaxed and calm and it really served to calm my nerves then, so I knew it would help at our wedding (which I wasn't nervous about but thought perhaps on the big day I might be). After a nice discussion about what we preferred to have Chase presented us with a good bit of documentation to help us decide upon our ultimate vows. Our meeting lasted about a half hour and went really well. We had planned to meet another officiant afterwards but we didn't even get to the car from leaving the coffee shop before we had decided to go ahead and retain Chase. Upon arriving home I immediately Paypal'ed Chase the money (another thing I like about Chase is the fact that he's modern and not only knows what Paypal is but actually accepts it!!) and we got everything set up. We then met with him again a bit closer to the wedding and showed him what we had selected as our vows. We chose a little of this and a little of that. He had offered us a great selection to choose from and made it very easy for us to pick our ultimate vows. On our wedding day Chase arrived early and, as before, was a calming presence in a sea of sorta craziness. I really wasn't nervous a lot but I was a little and Chase quietly explained everything about how it would all go and made me feel 100% comfortable about what we were doing so that I wouldn't mess up our big day. My groomsmen all really liked Chase as well. Our ceremony went off without a hitch. Chase read all of our vows really well, as if he was talking and not reading (I'm sure he has a lot of vows from his selection memorized which helps!). He did not rush but he also didn't linger and draw things out, A common criticism I have of weddings is the officiant tends to "drone" and Chase did not do that! He was great and I'd highly recommend him to anyone, especially if it's your first wedding and you're worried about your nerves. Chase is a real pro who I can't recommend enough. Thank you Chase for being such a great help to make one of the center points of our wedding classy, elegant and wonderful!

Our officiant was James. We loved working with him! He was so welcoming for our first meeting and…read morelistened to our unique ideas. He had wonderful suggestions and advice. James was quick to respond to questions along the way. We had some unique aspects to our ceremony like, plant unity ceremony and jumping the broom. James did not hesitate to incorporate these aspects. During the ceremony, he was clear, direct, humorous, and kind. 10/10 would recommend!

The Bendora Wedding Gallery - Kathryn D Studios

The Bendora Wedding Gallery

(21 reviews)

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Beechwold

We can't think of anything that would have made our experience better. I either left a VM or there…read morewas number I texted and Patti called me 5 minutes later and we had a great chat. I felt like I was talking to my aunt or someone like that I haven't spoken to in awhile, and compared to the lady at another place that was obviously hated her job, Patti made us feel comfortable enough to want to book before even seeing the place. We ended up there a few days later and my wife was smiling and Patti was just a great in person and we loved her. We did the live streaming option which was better than we could have expected and worth every penny. When we went to look at the place, we had Lita our pooch in the car. I mentioned that to Patti and she told us yo bring her in and said we could bring her on our wedding day. As much as I truly wanted that, we knew Lita I'd a little to excited around people and very strong for someone yo hold and wouldn't work for going to dinner. I loved that was an option though. We had a small wedding and don't think we could have picked a better place. The photographers were great with us and we're excited to get our pics and video. My family all said how beautiful the place was and how great everyone was. Patti, Joy, and Ron. It felt like 3 other family members were there as well. Patti pinned a little flower on my jacket which was a nice touch. One minor thing is it would have been nice to have a little bottle of water.

Had my wedding at Bendora Wedding in Worthington, Ohio. Patti was pleasant to work with before and…read moreduring the wedding itself, and the venue is a nice small space for an intimate ceremony. Unfortunately, the experience after booking and after the wedding became frustrating, and several important issues were never properly addressed. The first issue was with the package pricing. We only had two guests attending my mom and sister. We were told we had to book the next package tier because the smallest package did not allow guests, which cost about $200 more. During the wedding, Patty mentioned that because we only had two guests, we actually could have used the smaller package with just a small additional fee. However, when I followed up by email afterward asking about this, she denied ever saying that. That was disappointing and felt dishonest. The second major issue involved the photographer. Patti forgot to inform the photographer that we were scheduled, so the photographer arrived about 1.5 hours late. Because of this, many important pre-ceremony photos including dress photos, ring photos, and other moments getting ready had to be taken on a phone instead of professionally. We paid a significant amount for photography, so this was extremely frustrating. The delay also caused the rest of the session to feel rushed. Communication after the wedding was also poor. We were never given updates on when to expect our wedding photos, and I had to send multiple emails asking about them. I was repeatedly told the gallery had already been emailed to me, but nothing was ever received in my inbox or spam folder. It took almost two more weeks of back-and-forth before I finally received the link. Overall, while the venue itself is decent for a small wedding, the lack of communication, scheduling mistakes, and refusal to acknowledge concerns left a very negative impression. I understand that mistakes happen, but the way these issues were handled afterward is why I cannot recommend this venue. There are many better options for couples planning a smaller-budget wedding.

Meggie Francisco Events - Real wedding at the Dallas Arboretum - Shot by Jennefer Wilson, Planned and designed by Meggie Francisco Event Design

Meggie Francisco Events

(13 reviews)

Downtown

I had the privilege of officiating (as a pastor) a wedding where Meggie served as the coordinator…read more Without question, Meggie is (by far) the best coordinator I've ever worked with. From start to finish, Meggie and her team were organized, professional and put everyone at ease, even during a blizzard. She also had just the right balance between being directive, yet allowing everyone to give input and make their preferences known. I recommend her !

It is difficult for me to even know where to begin in describing what a gift Meggie Francisco is…read more Meggie does not just plan events--she designs, executes, and creates a deeply purposeful and indelible gathering that sets the stage for joy, celebration, and meaningful moments. I speak from the perspective of both the bridesmaid and the bride. As a bridesmaid in one of her weddings, I truly had the most stress-free day. Meggie took care of each and every detail with the utmost professionalism and careful communication, which meant that as bridesmaids we were free to focus 100% on celebrating the bride and groom. It's the only time I've been a bridesmaid without any confusion or harried running around behind the scenes on that day. Meggie provided me a true gift in getting to be fully present in every way for my dear friends. As the bride, Meggie was a fierce, strong, yet graceful, servant-hearted leader. She is a professional in every way, a clean communicator, and yet a genuine friend. She seamlessly carries all these roles in order to nail every detail. From having to navigate finding me a new hair stylist in the last two weeks, to finding creative ways to execute our dreams within our budget, to putting out last-minute fires, to building an incredible wedding vendor team that pulled off everything without a hitch, Meggie does everything. And the best part, she does it all with grace, class, and a genuine compassion that makes her an amazing gem. Please look no further! Meggie Francisco is truly world-class.

Alternative Weddings Officiant - officiants - Updated October 2026

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