Love First

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I am a naturally enthusiastic person, with strong interpersonal skills. You will not be getting a rent a pastor, but someone who truly will find out about you, your love, and your story.... Somehow I am intuitive to the needs of the family and insure that the day goes smoothly, whether it's the parents, the attendants, or anything that needs someone to coordinate. I am very hands on through the entire event. Love First has a team in place for all budgets points: Cake/sweet table Bartender hair/make up musician, guitar, piano, professional singers.. our people are flat incredible. Complete event planning (degreed in event planning...wicked creative. decorating with your ideas to insure proper flow of the venue. coordination of the wedding party (if it's a big event, someone needs to get everyone where they are to be, when they are to be there) Photography - professional that runs a large design house in the city, and this is her "side" hustle...she's crazy good! Please tell me what you need to make your dreams come true, and your budget and we can certainly make it happen! I believe in love, family, and commitment.. so it's wonderful to be part of that!

Overview

Hired 62 times

Background checked

5 employees

13 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

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

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2017

2016

Services offered

Event type

Wedding ceremony / reception

Birthday party

Corporate event

Baby / bridal shower

Event decorating services

Design consultation

Event decor rental

Decor setup

Decor teardown and disposal

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, responsiveness, and punctuality.

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Stephanie J.

Aug 12, 2015

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Meg was incredible from the first moment we spoke! I reached out to her, interested in having her officiate my son's Baptism/Baby Dedication ceremony. Her enthusiasm and energy were so genuine from the get-go I knew she'd be a great fit and she was! Beforehand we chatted about ideas and came up with a plan. On the big day, I was running around trying to fix decorations, change my clothes, get our son fed and ready, etc. and Meg was cool as a cucumber, pitching right in to help move things along. She even thought 2 steps ahead in making sure my Grandparents had chairs to sit in (as it was outdoor ceremony) something that hadn't even crossed my mind! During the ceremony her words were beautiful and her inclusion of everyone really made for a very special moment for all of our guests. Long story short, Meg is incredible!! We couldn't have asked for anything more.

Non-Denominational Wedding Officiant

Robert L.

Aug 4, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Meg did a wonderful job at our wedding. She showed up the night before for the rehearsal dinner and spoke with everyone in our families. She connected with our families to make sure that she knew who we were as a couple. Meg made our entire ceremony light hearted and a lot of fun. She was amazing.

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Melissa K.

Feb 23, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Meg was great. She did the vows for us and I loved them. She also felt like she was one of the family.I want to say thanks so much again. And also your daughter for the pictures I love them.

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Samantha p.

Dec 13, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Meg did a great job with our wedding. We were in a bit of a time crunch and she was totally understanding about it. Despite not being able to meet in person, she was able to make our wedding ceremony reflect on our personalities. I would definitely do it all over again :)

Non-Denominational Wedding Officiant

Michael J.

Aug 10, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

She was unbelievable. My original officiant flaked out 2 days prior to the wedding, and I was in a huge bind. She came to the rescue. From the moment I hired her, she created magic that made the night very enjoyable and fun. I am glad I chose her as my officiant. She worked with me and made sure all "i's" were dotted and "t's" were crossed. You will not regret choosing her.

Wedding Officiant

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Maryellen Gatewood

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
It depends on travel, amount of people in the wedding party, rehearsal, and the time involved in the day. Small wedding, smaller price, Large wedding...much more labor and time intensive a bit more in cost.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We have a phone screen to decide if we're the right fit for one another. Then we meet for whatever period of time so I can get to know the STORY of your LOVE... it goes from there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a trained CARE minister in the Christian church. Which means I walk people through their journeys of life, good and not so great. To get to the other side and thrive.

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