My husband and I loved working with Elaine on our wedding ceremony. She's been in this industry a…read morewhile and it shows! Which meant a lot since we were absolutely clueless. Before we signed anything, we had a quick "get to know you" type call to see if we'd be a good fit and vice versa. After we booked her, she sent over pages and pages and pages of materials for different parts of the ceremony to include and where, readings, a couples questionnaire, and even a guide on how to change your name when all is said and done, if that's your thing. Even though she has a lot of pre-written materials and a template for the ceremony, none of it felt cookie cutter, and I really appreciated the structure of it all. It felt really personalized with our content from the couples questionnaire too. Nothing will come as a surprise either - we got the script beforehand and made little edits here and there. We got so many compliments on how personalized and special our ceremony was! In addition to all of that, she walked us through what happens at each part of the ceremony, who walks in and when, when to hand off your bouquet, etc. We elected not to do a formal rehearsal, so Elaine got to our venue early to coach our wedding party and us before the ceremony began. Throughout it all, my husband and I had the best connection with Elaine and it made our ceremony that much better. It felt like a dear friend or family member married us, and my only regret is that I can't live that day over and over again. Thank you so much, Elaine! Our big day was made all that much better with your care and love and guidance :)

I found Elaine when I was looking for an officiant in Seattle. I wanted to work with someone that…read morespeaks my language. I greatly appreciate that her website clearly underscores that she supports the LGBTQ+ community and is open to all cultures, traditions and customs. Elaine handled the legal portion of our wedding, while also holding our hands having a close friend handle the ceremonial portion. She was flexible, easy to work with and was available to answer any questions. I highly recommend her services. Thanks for being such an important part of the planning and our day Elaine.

This ceremony was everything I wanted and more. Bronwen was absolutely lovely and even after we…read morebrought her the wrong documents TWICE (yes, embarrassing) she allowed us to still carry on with the ceremony. If you're looking for something laid back and small but still special I highly recommend this spot. We were able to have our three dogs with us plus another one last minute. The whole experience was lovely. You get two cute little shot glasses which we after took into a local bar for our first shot as a married couple together. I was hesitant to pick this spot but it was just perfect. Thank you so much!

SIX STARS! TEN STARS! ONE MILLION STARS! These guys are so wonderful, I can't say enough about how…read moreutterly perfect our wedding was. When we became engaged, we realized neither my husband or I wanted to deal with a big wedding- we just wanted a fun, weird low key day that was easy enough that we could really focus on our love, rather than 150 guests. I googled Shotgun Ceremonies, having walked by it dozens of times during First Thursday and shot them an email. They replied immediately and before I knew it we were booked for the next week. We had come up with a somewhat elaborate lie to get our immediate family down there without letting them know why. Shotgun was completely accommodating and helped us pull off the best surprise ever. You can tell these folks love their job, and who wouldn't? They celebrate love every day. Our special day is one I will never forget. I truly can't recommend them enough.

Carmen Lane is absolutely wonderful! I wouldn't recommend anyone else. My wife and I had a "short…read moreand sweet" ceremony at her location. It was just perfect and we are very pleased! Thank you Carmen!

From the owner: HELLO! My name is Carmen Lane. I am a wedding officiant, a non-denominational minister ordained by…read moreUniversal Life Church Monastery. I am happy to provide a simple and loving ceremony for any loving couple. Maybe you are pressed for time and need a quick "no-frills" elopement. Or maybe you have a special wedding venue already booked and you just need an officiant. Or maybe you want an intimate wedding ceremony in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Whatever you have in mind, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help you. I specialize in impromptu and last minute ceremonies! ​ Pacific Northwest weddings don't need to be complex religious ceremonies, and a cold public courthouse isn't your only wedding alternative. You deserve to have your wedding ceremony exactly as you want it, formal or informal, with or without all the hoopla.

An absolute delight to work with!…read more I'm from LA and got married in Seattle. And EZ Elopements made the entire process easy, fast, and cheap. Their ability to truly cater to your needs is beyond fantastic. You can go as all out or as intimate as you want it. Tess the coordinator will walk you through each step. The photographer I had, Andrew, was professional and made the shoot super easy. And the photo decision at the end, with Elizabeth, was also a delight. I really didn't want a huge wedding, and EZ elopements was perfect. If all you're looking for a scenic destination wedding, vows and ceremony, and some amazing photos, this is the company for you. They even have option where they'd hike with you to go to your preferred destination, super cool for the adventures couples. If you're eloping, then these people will take care of everything for you, you just Have to communicate with them and they'll get you what you need.

Tess was amazing. We got married on the beach with our two dogs with us and in preparation she…read morebrought treats, dog toys and blankets. The final cherries on the cake was when she bought doggie stamps for our dogs to put their paw prints on our marriage certificate Also she took the pics below - enough said

Brooke is very friendly and approachable…read more She's able to work with you on making your wedding day a reality. Fast response to emails and text as well. Will recommend those who's looking to get officiated and don't want to go to court.

From the owner: Would you like to experience a stress free, easy going, lovely ceremony? At The Marriage Mate I…read morehave a variety of ceremonies 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 unforgetable moment for you and your partner. Your wedding ceremony will be in your style and in your location. It can be a non-denominational or civil ceremony reflecting your personal taste or family traditions. Simple or elaborate, formal or informal, the wedding can take place indoor or out, at a home, 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. 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. 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 guests.

We got married at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville on 09/21/19 and had our wedding officiated by…read morethe Wedding Gentleman, Francis Michael Lee. From the time we met Francis until the end of our ceremony he helped us through the process and made our special day even more special. Francis was kind, funny and very engaging with our guests, he even came to our rehearsal party at our house the night before. We highly recommend Francis to any couple looking to push their event up one extra notch. Thanks Francis! Heather and Steve

Wedding date: August 24, 2013…read more Francis made our ceremony that much more special. We got to customize everything that was said during the ceremony. Francis brought to the table different ways to make this OUR wedding. With every section of the ceremony, there were several choices that we chose from. And Francis said that if we didn't see something that we liked or just wasn't "us" that he had more. He had the most perfect poem that I got my sister to read during the ceremony. This turned out better than I thought it would! Francis was GREAT at communicating with me in a timely manor. It was me who was delayed in responding! His price is very fair. Especially considering the face that he is from Edmonds area and our wedding venue was in Mount Vernon. He has a great personality, and we appreciated his "non-dullness". He added a few comments here and there during the ceremony, which we had already discussed that it would be perfectly fine to do. He asked us if he could do that!! For him to ask if that was okay to do, that's just so thoughtful! His flow of speaking and clarity we great. We appreciate all that he did in preparation for our wedding.

Michelle responded quickly-like within 15 minutes. She asked pertinent questions in order to give…read moreme an accurate quote. She was available the same day, which was amazing!! Michelle arrived on time and we were done within about 30 minutes. She is professional and experienced and expedient. The convenience of having her come to us, and at the time we were available, was worth every penny. Michelle is easy to do business with and I am keeping her information handy for the next time I need notary services.

Michelle was quick to answer any questions and helped walk me through what we needed to do a small,…read morequick marriage ceremony. She even provided witnesses as part of her service. She was also able to come straight to our apartment, for a no frills ceremony. Great value and very professional. I would fully suggest using her services if you need an officiant.

Matthew Love was more than we could have asked for as an officiant. When he showed up at the…read moreCarnival Spirit as our wedding coordinator (contracted thru Carnival cruises, first time meeting him) and I asked 'when will our officiant arrive?'', his reply was 'I am your officiant!'...I knew right then we were in good hands. His passion for preciding over our ceremony embraced our love and commitment to each other. His involving all the guests (all 5 of them!) in the ceremony made it extra-special. He took time to review his thoughts for our ceremony to make it personal. You can't go wrong involving Matthew in your special day! Doug Cerny and Martha Howe

Matthew Love is not just a wedding officiant, a master of cerimonies, a talented DJ, he's a…read morespiritual guide. He pours his heart into his work and commands powerful energy when he leads the room. Every moment with him was filled with warmth and joy. I recall driving home from our first meeting with him and my now wife looked at me and said "he's the one." Matthew made everything easy and fun and he took care of the minor details and coodinated perfectly with our day of coordinator at the Imperia. We had the perfect wedding. Thank you for everything Matthew!

Ditto- Randi B: "It was an honor for them to think of me and want me to be a part of their wedding,…read morebut I admit, I was nervous." Being asked gave me an opportunity to reflect on marriage and the vows two people make to each other and how it serves as a bedrock of our society. In the end our schedules didn't work out- but an honor it was being asked. I recommend American Marriage Ministries to provide you with the tools and confidence to help others have their dreams come true! MBM

My best friend was getting married, and she and her future husband asked if I would become ordained…read moreand marry them! I said yes, of course! It was an honor for them to think of me and want me to be a part of their wedding, but I admit, I was nervous. How do I become ordained? What do I say? It was a tad overwhelming for me. I spent time researching different places to become ordained online, and I decided on American Marriage Ministries. I chose them because I like what they stand for. From their website: "American Marriage Ministries, its members, ministers and congregants, believe that marriage is a sacred union. We believe that marriage is the natural right of all people, regardless of race, sexual identity, nationality, socioeconomic status, or religious background. We believe that every couple united in marriage has the right to choose how they will observe, and who will conduct, their sacred rite." The process is simple, it seriously took a minute of my time. Their website provides lots of tools to help prepare you for the marriage ceremony, including a guideline of requirements for your state, sample ceremonies, a place to help you write a script, instructions for how to complete the marriage license, etc... I was also able to print out a certificate stating that I am now an ordained minister. The wedding ceremony was great. I am so happy I decided to do this, and now I will be able to marry other friends & family if they want me to. If you have thought about becoming ordained, I think AMM is an awesome way to go!