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About
Weddings: I take pride in creating a very personal ceremony for my couples. I believe your wedding ceremony should reflect your individual personalities and celebrate your love for one another. Specializing in non-denominational celebrations, I will incorporate your cultural traditions upon request. I will help craft a ceremony that your guests will remember as personal, unique, and fun. I’m an LGBTQ+ ally.
Funerals/Celebrations of life: I will lovingly officiate the start of the funeral to graveside service. I will help you write a eulogy and coach those who may want to speak , or I can speak on behalf of your family/extended family if the time comes and it’s too difficult. I will meet with designated members of your family to learn everything I can about your loved one who has passed. I will honor your cultural traditions or create a non-denominational celebration to honor and respect your loved ones. Pricing varies depending on your needs.
Overview
Hired 25 times
Serves Alameda, CA
Background checked
1 employee
21 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2023
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Non-religious (no mention of God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Amber H.
May 6, 2026
Carrie has a wonderful way of working and extracting detail from both parties--and she included our 5-year-old son beautifully and patiently day-of. She was such a force of calm during our ceremony for us both. Many of our guests commented on how personal, special, and unique the ceremony felt! We loved working with her and will treasure the ceremony script for years to come.
Ceremonies by Carrie Madarang's reply
Thank you Amber, I was inspired by the beautiful location and very honored to be part of your special day.
Daniel C.
Jul 16, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Carrie was perfect for our wedding. Her personality was warm, welcoming, and friendly. She was very easy to work with, professional, and punctual. The vows she put together for us were personal, well written and charming. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant. And we would recommend her to anyone.
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • 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
Wedding Officiant
Lauren M.
Jul 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Carrie did an excellent job with our ceremony. She made it personal and was very thoughtful in the words and tone of her ceremony. She definitely contributed to it being a memorable day!
Details: Wedding • 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
Wedding Officiant
Drew S.
Aug 29, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Carrie has an amazing talent and we were so lucky to work with her on our wedding day. From the moment I spoke to Carrie, I could sense a warmth and familiarity that put any concerns at ease.
Carrie was able to set the tone perfectly in line with what we were hoping for during our ceremony, and was able to weave in our own personal anecdotes and sentiments seamlessly. The ceremony was truly delightful -- it was above and beyond any expectations that we held leading into our wedding and we feel so lucky for the special ceremony.
Aside from hosting a beautiful wedding ceremony, I also found Carrie extremely easy to work with -- we had an introductory phone call to get to know how best to work together, and my partner and I had a great time filling out Carrie's survey. I was so impressed with how well our responses were integrated into the ceremony.
Carrie also worked with us to create the overarching narrative of the ceremony -- this ensured that the tone and essence of the ceremony matched our specific relationship. It felt "just right."
Lastly, Carrie has an innate ability to blend in to any social situation -- it was so natural having her with our friends and celebrating our matrimony. She is kind, warm, fun, and was a fantastic component of our wedding day.
If you're looking for an officiant for your wedding, pick Carrie! She is THE BEST!
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
Wedding Officiant
Prat g.
May 3, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Carrie writes beautiful personalised ceremonies and I recommend her a 1000%. She surpassed our expectations and paid special attention to our needs on the wedding day. Carrie is down to earth, excellent at what she does and we will forever be grateful to her for making our wedding day so special.
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 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
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
Background Check
Carrie Madarang
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
-$400 Custom ceremony base price
-$250 Standard non-custom ceremony
-Prices include consultation and 2 hours on the wedding day
-50% payment due upon hire (non-refundable), balance due on wedding day
Additional charges:
-$100 per hour (travel time from Alameda or unexpected delays on wedding day)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We can correspond either in person or virtually, I want to get to know my clients in order to weave a very personal ceremony that they, and their guests, will never forget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ordained as a Reverend to perform Marriage Ceremonies in California through Universal Life Church. I’ve also officiated in Oregon and Massachusetts.
