Your Love Story Deserves a Truly Personalized Ceremony
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A wedding experience rooted in authenticity, connection, Together we'll create a wedding ceremony rooted in authenticity, connection and love.
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Crafting a Ceremony That Truly Reflects Your Love
Your wedding day will mark one of the most important of life’s transitions. It should be a unique celebration that is authentic to your ideals and aspirations, providing strength and inspiration for the rest of your lives.
As your dedicated Wedding Officiant and Life-Cycle Celebrant, I believe your ceremony should be the most meaningful part of your wedding day, not just the prelude to the party.
I specialize in serving couples who want to move beyond the cookie-cutter script and invest in an experience that is deeply personal, inclusive, and memorable for them and all of their guests.
The Meaningful Moments Signature Process
The secret to a ceremony that feels "so us" and "spot-on" is the time we invest together in deep collaboration. I spend 10–20 hours on each customized wedding ceremony, ensuring everything is just as you want it to be.
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The Power of Your Love Story
I start by listening deeply. Through detailed consultations and my insightful Couples Questionnaire, I learn the unique joys, challenges, and life lessons that have shaped your bond.
This allows me to tell your narrative how you met, what you love about each other, and your shared vision as though I’ve known you for years. You own your ceremony and will approve every word of it, so there are no surprises on your special day.
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Intentional, Inclusive Rituals for Every Couple
I guide you in selecting or designing elements that reflect your beliefs, culture, and background for ceremonies that are interfaith, secular, or simply spiritual.
We can seamlessly incorporate meaningful cultural traditions such as:
Jumping the Broom: Sweeping away the old and honoring African American traditions.
Hand-Fasting: A symbolic binding of lives.
Ring Warming: Involving the entire community in blessing your rings
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Community Vows
Your commitment extends to your community. I will ask your guests to take vows as well, transforming them from attendees into an actively supportive community that will sustain your marriage. This inclusion ensures that everyone leaves feeling closer to you in this profound moment.
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Reaffirming Marriage Vows
(Vow Renewal Ceremony)
An Anniversary or Vow Renewal Ceremony is a beautiful way to recognize and honor the journey you have already undertaken together and the journey still to come. Whether you’re reaffirming your commitment after overcoming difficulties, celebrating a significant anniversary, or simply want to involve family members who weren't present originally, we’ll craft a deeply moving tribute to your enduring bond. This ceremony is all about helping you define and celebrate your love and connection.
Client love
"Marguerite just officiated our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier about how it turned out... I think everyone left the room feeling very close... A lot of 'that’s the best ceremony I’ve ever seen,' and we’re in complete agreement."
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Yes. Marguerite has been a Life-Cycle Celebrant for over 18 years, having officiated hundreds of personalized, religious and non-denominational ceremonies in Chicago and nationally.
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The process is a commitment of time and vulnerability, typically taking a minimum of 3 months of collaboration to ensure every word of your personalized ceremony is approved by you.
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Absolutely. Marguerite specializes in creating inclusive ceremonies that seamlessly blend diverse faiths, cultures, or no faith at all. Every ceremony honors your unique beliefs and values.
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Yes, absolutely. Marguerite is dedicated to creating deeply meaningful ceremonies for all couples, celebrating every love story with authenticity and joy.
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Yes, involving children is a wonderful opportunity. We integrate family members, especially children of the marriage, into the ceremony to reinforce the unity and strength of the family bond.
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Our ceremonies include a deep dive into your love story, customized readings, and a community vow, ensuring your guests feel like a supportive part of your transition.
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Yes, absolutely. Marguerite is a Life-Cycle Celebrant specializing in creating fully personalized Vow Renewal Ceremonies for couples across the Chicago area and beyond, regardless of your reasons for reaffirming your commitment.
