I am a pastor, theologian, teacher, and preacher with years of experience helping people understand the Christian faith and live it out. I bring that same pastoral care, biblical depth, and personal attention to each wedding ceremony. My goal is to help couples create a meaningful ceremony that honors their story, reflects their commitment to one another, and recognizes the sacred covenant of marriage.
Pastoral
Experienced in guiding people through meaningful moments of faith and life.
Biblical
For Christian couples, Scripture gives the ceremony depth and a lasting foundation.
Personal
I take time to understand each couple’s story and create a ceremony that is personal and meaningful to them.
What I offer
Simple and personal.
From our first conversation through your wedding day, I will help you prepare a ceremony that fits you.
- Consultation: We will spend time together getting to know you as a couple, hearing your story, and talking about your hopes for the wedding. We will discuss your faith, your understanding of marriage, and what you would like your ceremony to communicate.
- Ceremony Planning: I will help you plan a meaningful and well-organized ceremony. This can include selecting and arranging vows, Scripture readings, prayers, blessings, and other elements of the service. We will work together to make sure the ceremony reflects who you are as a couple.
- Wedding Message: I will prepare a brief, thoughtful message for your wedding ceremony based on your story, your commitment to one another, and the meaning of marriage. For Christian couples, this can include biblical teaching and encouragement about marriage and Christ-centered living.
- Wedding Rehearsal: When requested, I can help lead the wedding rehearsal and walk everyone through the order of the ceremony. This helps the wedding party know where to stand, when to enter, and what to expect on the wedding day.
- Wedding Day: On your wedding day, I will provide professional and pastoral leadership throughout the ceremony. My goal is to help the ceremony run smoothly while creating a meaningful and reverent moment for you, your family, and your guests.
- Marriage License & Legal Paperwork: I will complete and sign the necessary officiant portions of the marriage documents and help ensure the paperwork is properly handled after the ceremony, according to Washington State requirements. The couple remains responsible for obtaining the marriage license and providing the required information.
