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Guidance and Grace Celebrant Services

$380
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About
With more than 10 years of experience and over 300 weddings officiated, my passion for working with couples continues to inspire my enthusiasm and deep commitment to each client I serve. I consider it a true privilege to help couples celebrate one of the most meaningful days of their lives. I take great joy in getting to know each couple personally so that together, we can create a ceremony that is beautiful, heartfelt, and uniquely yours. From traditional Christian ceremonies to contemporary and creatively customized celebrations, I am dedicated to bringing your vision to life. My goal is always to craft a wedding ceremony that is both memorable and deeply personal. Weddings are intimate and unique occasions, and nothing speaks more clearly to the experience than the words of a couple themselves. Here is what one client shared about working with Guidance and Grace: “One of the happiest things at our wedding was having Christopher as our officiant. He made our simple and small wedding feel formal and dignified. He provided step-by-step advice and professional guidance, leading us—as a foreign couple—through the entire ceremony. When I became too emotional to continue reading my vows, he gently reminded me to take a deep breath and supported me with reassuring eye contact, which meant so much. Our guests asked us to pass along their thanks to Christopher. He made the day enjoyable for everyone. We love him 100% and recommend him 100%.” I am also delighted to introduce Kathleen Glassman, who is joining our team as an additional wedding officiant and, most notably, as our dedicated Day-of Wedding Coordinator. Kathleen has worked alongside me for the past two years and brings an invaluable layer of expertise and support to Guidance and Grace. With more than 15 years of corporate event planning experience—including large-scale special events, conferences, and trainings—Kathleen offers exceptional organizational skill and calm, capable leadership. Her experience enhances our services in a way that allows couples and their families to fully relax and enjoy the day. Our commitment is not only to honor your wedding vision, but to bring it to life in a way that feels authentically yours. By expanding our services to include Day-of Wedding Coordination, we help remove the stress from your celebration. Kathleen oversees vendor communication, manages the timeline, coordinates the wedding party, and proactively addresses any challenges that may arise—ensuring that everything runs smoothly and seamlessly. At Guidance and Grace, we look forward to the privilege of walking alongside you and helping create a wedding day you will cherish for a lifetime.
Overview

Hired 174 times

3 similar jobs done near you

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2 employees

11 years in business

Business hours

Sun11:00 am - 6:00 pmMon11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Services offered

Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Buddhist

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Christina A.

4 weeks ago

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Working with Christopher was easily the best decision we made for our elopement. He was extremely thoughtful, positive, professional, and stayed on top of every detail with quick communication. He went above and beyond to make sure our kids felt included in the ceremony, which meant the world to us. He handled the family dynamic with young kids with so much grace. A huge thank you also to his associate, who was instrumental in making the day happen and even acted as our witness. They made a small, private moment feel incredibly special. Endlessly grateful to these two for the lifetime of memories. Thank you!!!

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

Guidance and Grace Celebrant Services's reply
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was such a glorious day. Kathleen and I are so glad to have helped you celebrate such a memorable day in your lives.
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Cris c.

Nov 23, 2025

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Christopher was very professional, His facilitation of our marriage was very substantial & meaningful. He made the ceremony very solemn but also light hearted with how he delivered the message. He made a personal touch to our story as if we relived the happiest moments of our relationship over in one special event. We will definitely recommend him to families & friends who would want a wonderful experience for their marriage ceremonies.

Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Guidance and Grace Celebrant Services's reply
Thanks so much for your review, Cris. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to officiate your wedding, and it was a wonderful ceremony. Thanks for your review.
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Julia P.

Oct 30, 2025

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Christopher did an excellent job at not only officiating our ceremony but guiding us in the process of developing the structure and flow of it. He met with us (online) and gave us ideas of what we might do, and based on our input, later presented us with a couple options to choose from to build out the ceremony. He provided prompts to help us construct our "love story" and did a great job putting the whole thing together. He was both professional and charming during the ceremony. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for someone to help with with their "I do"s.

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Guidance and Grace Celebrant Services's reply
Julia, Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad I was a part of your wonderful celebration. I appreciate your generous words and recommendation. All the Best, Christopher
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Alana G.

Aug 5, 2025

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We had the most beautiful wedding ceremony thanks to our incredible officiant, Christopher. He truly went above and beyond, taking time both over email and to meet with us in person to fine tune our script so that it truly reflected us. On the day of, Christopher delivered the ceremony exactly as we had envisioned. He was personable and incorporated just the right amount of humor. We received many compliments from guests about how special and engaging it was. Christopher was truly a joy to work with from start to finish, and we can’t recommend him highly enough.

Details: Wedding • Interfaith • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Guidance and Grace Celebrant Services's reply
Thank you so much Matt and Alana. It was such a joy working with you and supporting your beautiful day as your officiant ! Best wishes for your future hopes and dreams. Christopher
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Tracy W.

Jul 2, 2025

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Christopher's professionalism and sincere care to make our special day memorable, made him the perfect person to officiate our wedding. We appreciated his genuine efforts to get to know us and how our love for each other led to this day. He made sure that our family values and goals as a couple were incorporated into our ceremony. We appreciated his process, attention to detail, and great suggestions. Thank you, Christopher! Tracy and Christian

Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Christopher Delellis

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