Ceremonies by Alison
I love to write and create meaningful, personalized ceremonies that mark important life transitions: weddings, memorials, welcomes for babies, coming-of-age rituals, coming out or transgender renaming, retirement and anniversary celebrations. I work with you to deliver a unique ritual that embodies you, your ideas and values.
Services
Weddings
I craft ceremonies that reflect the unique personalities, cultural traditions, and beliefs of my clients. My goal is to work with couples to deliver a wedding that celebrates the one-of-a-kind beauty of each relationship, and feels as if it has been created by a close friend.
Celebrations of Life
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Planning a memorial service or celebration of life shouldn’t intensify the stress and sadness you are already feeling. I serve as a resource to answer all of your questions and work with you to create a service that honors and celebrates the life of your loved one. Together, we partner in crafting a ritual that allows for both grief and celebration, drawing your circle close as family and friends gather to commemorate a remarkable life.
In addition to in-person officiating, I write and officiate Zoom celebrations of life.
Baby Dedications
Each being that is born is miraculous and should be celebrated. Working closely together, we design a ceremony to welcome your child into the world, encircling them in the love and support of family and friends.
In addition to in-person officiating, I also write and officiate Zoom baby dedications.
Other Services
Life is full of milestones, and I am committed to creating memorable ceremonies that mark yours. Whether it be a coming-out ritual, a vow renewal, a retirement, a transgender renaming, the completion of a divorce, the end of your cancer treatment, a graduation, or countless other significant events, I design meaningful rituals that reflect your values and your identity. I look forward to working closely together to discover what matters most to you.
In addition to in-person officiating, I write and officiate Zoom ceremonies of all kinds.
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Testimonials
“Alison was wonderful. We were looking for a nondenominational officiant, and she was perfect. All of our guests commented how personal the ceremony was. She also provided us with lots of material for readings, and was open to our ideas on how we wanted to do our vows. Lastly, we were aware Alison was suffering a recent loss in her family just weeks before our wedding, but she provided an incredible ceremony and experience nonetheless. Thank you, Alison!”
“We wanted a ceremony which was customized and unique to us, and Alison really delivered. Our ceremony was intimate and lighthearted, yet heart-felt - just what we were looking for. She also did a great job running the rehearsal the day before. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and would wholeheartedly recommend her!”
“Alison is wonderful to work with! When looking for a officiant, we were specifically looking for someone who can perform a non-traditional but a meaningful ceremony. She was the perfect choice, as she really made the 20 min ceremony a memorable experience with her beautiful writing & lovely delivery. We received numerous compliments from our guests on how engaging & personal our ceremony was. I cannot recommend her more!”
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