Beth Koehler, Your Sweet Ceremony

$250

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Introduction: I really love performing weddings! I became an Officiant to bring a personal, warm touch to the ceremony. I offer my time, experience, energy and passion to make your wedding day magical, and memorable. I have a speaker and microphone for outdoor weddings. If you need guidance, I have sample ceremonies for you to choose from. I can also help you with your vows. You can choose readings and music to enhance the day. To personalize the ceremony, beforehand, I will send you a questionnaire and then write a story about the life of your relationship. Many couples have chosen to include an add-on such as a unique Celtic tradition called a Handfasting, a sand blending ceremony or a love letter box. My weddings have been in unique settings, beaches, backyards, public parks, lighthouses and wedding venues. There have been anywhere from 4 to 200 people present. Everyone has been different and very special. As a Registered Officiant in Maine, I am allowed to perform weddings. In Massachusetts, I can request an “Officiate for a day” license and in New Hampshire, using my paperwork, I can request a specific license for your ceremony. There is a charge for this from the state which I will add to my fee. My fee is $300. This includes the initial consultation, continued support throughout your planning and right up until you receive your certificate. I will write the personalized story, help with vows, write the script of the ceremony and provide the braided cord if you choose the Celtic Handfasting. $100- for being present at your rehearsal. $250- for a simple ceremony/elopement. This price includes the initial consultation in person or by phone, plus a simple script based on our initial conversation. You will have choices of poems/readings, vows, ring statements and an add-on. This does not include a personal life story of your relationship. Add $25 if the wedding more than 60 miles from Saco, ME.

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Hired 31 times

Serves Ocean Park, ME

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13 years in business

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Jessica C.

May 18, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Beth was absolutely wonderful! We hired her for our very small wedding and she was so on top of everything from beginning to end! She had so many different options to choose from for the ceremony and she even had info for changing my name! She was so sweet and our ceremony was beautiful! Thank you so much Beth!

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Giselle C.

May 26, 2022

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We're from PA but got married in Maine, so we didnt know anyone locally. I found Beth on Thumbtack and chose her because she performs Handfasting Ceremonies, which I had never heard of before, and thought it would add something different and special to our small ceremony (there was only 5 of us). Beth was always quick to reply to any questions I had. She traveled over half hour to view a tentative location 2 months before the wedding (on a freezing, blustery day in March!), made a few additions to the script that I requested without hesitation, and was very flexible with the time of the wedding to accomodate possible rain since it was an outdoor ceremony. Also the personalized story she told about us was wonderful and gave us a little stroll down memory lane of how we met, fell in love, and decided to get married. Most importantly Beth performed the perfect ceremony for us! Beth was so sweet and warm and kind. It could not have been any more perfect. I would not change a thing! (I'm so glad we had the ceremony videotaped so we can watch it and hear her words as often as we like.) I absolutely, wholeheartedly recommend Beth to be your officiant!! (Thanks again Beth, you will forever be in our hearts!)

Details: Wedding • Interfaith • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Anthony/Jessiel J.

Feb 8, 2023

We had a wonderful experience with Beth. From the beginning of our queries, she was so responsive of what was our plan on our wedding from vows, exchanging of rings and others. What I liked most was during our wedding rehearsal, she was so organized with our team from bridesmaids, groomsmen, ring bearer, flower girl and our dear parents. She waited patiently for the team to be completed , in short she wanted to finalize everything first before she went home. So, at the wedding day, our ceremony was so organized as what our plan even though I had a problem walking with my gown. I appreciated her for being so nice when I finally made it to walk down the aisle. In addition , we were surprised with our love story written by her because it was also added with humor in which the audience also laughed and they enjoyed listening too. We received also a lot of compliments with our guests because they loved our love story and it was all because of our amazing officiant. To Beth, we are forever grateful. Thank you for being so nice, organized and attentive with our plans. We, 100% recommend you to our future brides and grooms.

Jessica F.

Aug 25, 2023

Beth did an amazing job with our ceremony. It felt authentic and so us. She was such a calming and helpful resource guiding us through the wedding planning process and giving us choices to make our ceremony the way we wanted it.

Laurie F.

Aug 26, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

I would highly recommend Beth to anyone looking for an officiant. She created a personalized script that made our ceremony intimate and memorable (there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd). She was professional and answered all of our questions.

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$300- includes writing a personalized story of your relationship and helping with the ceremony script and/or the vows. It also includes my attending the rehearsal if it is the day of the wedding and the Handfasting braid if necessary. $100- for being present at your rehearsal the day before the ceremony. $250- for a simple ceremony/elopement. I will offer a sample ceremony and you will have choices of poems/readings, vows, ring statements. You can choose an add-on but it does not include the narrative of your relationship. . Add $25 if the wedding more than 60 miles from Saco, ME
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Choosing a wedding officiant is a very important decision. I am happy to answers questions, map out how my weddings flow and offer advice.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a Registered Officiant in Maine, I am allowed to perform weddings. I have performed many weddings in Maine, New Hampshire, and Mass and have enjoyed every one! I would need enough time to apply for a special one day license if the wedding is in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. The fee for the license is $25.