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About
I am highly skilled in hosting/organizing events, public speaking and embracing a room which translates into my passion for officiating weddings. Over time I’ve had the pleasure of helping brides & grooms bring their vision to light as they embark on the beginning of their forever and I hope to do the same for you!
If you’re having an intimate or backyard wedding and would like day of wedding organization /management so you can enjoy a stress free day and know that your vendors & your family/guests are in trusting, organized, empathetic and process oriented hands! I just might be your girl for the job! - Ask me about day of management!
Overview
Hired 4 times
Background checked
1 employee
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Julia C.
Oct 21, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Christine was an absolute dream, and it was a pleasure and honor to have her officiate us. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, we had really great zoom calls and phone calls, where Christine guided us through the crucial details, providing us consistent reassurance and support for our questions, concerns, and even nerves! She paid attention to so many details (and I’m a very detail-oriented person so it was very much appreciated) to curate the wedding ceremony of our dreams, and that is exactly what happened! At the rehearsal, she was our leader to guide us and our wedding party through the process of the rehearsal. She truly made it a breeze! She also provided much-needed vow support for my husband and I. She spent time with us individually, provided us guidelines and examples to follow, and feedback for edits. This was particularly a life saver for us as writing our personal vows seemed nerve-racking. The actual ceremony itself was INCREDIBLE, what Christine wrote and said was so particularly thoughtful, curated for us, and truly beautiful. I had happy tears the entire time. She incorporated what she learned about us, what she saw in our love for each other, how we answered her questions and shared details of our relationship with her, and beautifully transcribed it in her script. She was also so accommodating when we wanted to incorporate some family vows, and it was her entire intention to provide us exactly what we wanted. Her delivery in our ceremony was so moving, beautiful and powerful. She also included touching and funny details to make us all laugh. We really wanted our ceremony to feel intimate, and Christine delivered exactly that. So many of our guests complemented her performance, delivery, and talent. And if I could do it all over again, I would change nothing, having Christine officiate us was the best choice, and it was truly an honor to have her. We are so pleased, and cannot wait to relive it when our wedding video is released! We are so grateful for you, Christine!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Holly B.
Oct 27, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Finding a celebrant/officiant for our wedding was a daunting task as we truly had no idea what we were looking for. Immediately upon corresponding with Christine, it was clear that she had the patience, flexibility and warmth to partner with us in making our ceremony personal and uniquely us. She is very thorough in getting to know the needs of the couples she works with and is someone we genuinely enjoy getting to chat with. Thanks for your help, Christine!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Barbara C.
Nov 20, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Christine was very professional and quick to respond to my inquiry. We set up a zoom meet and she was very friendly and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend Christine to other brides and grooms!
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
Wedding Officiant
Alex F.
Oct 27, 2022
My husband and I highly recommend Christine and are thrilled we chose her to officiate our wedding!
We knew we wanted our ceremony to be the heart of our wedding day and Christine helped us achieve just that. She curated a perfect ceremony for us. Her words were genuine, beautiful and after getting to know each other and all of her help, it felt like a new friend was officiating.
Christine is passionate about her job and truly loves what she does- and it shows. She is personable, professional, and makes the process enjoyable. She offers multiple “levels” of support for couples. We chose the option with the most support and we are so happy we did. It included unlimited times to meet, ranging from “getting to know you” sessions, planning the ceremony, and even 1 on 1 vows sessions, which we truly appreciated. She asked all the right questions (which in retrospect, we didn’t know to ask ourselves), listened to what we wanted, and offered her thoughts tactfully. We also chose to have a rehearsal. Her help with the flow was instrumental.
Christine even helped with how to obtain the marriage license (talking to town clerks, understanding the state’s requirements) and provided a checklist to guide you through changing your name, if you plan on doing so.
Thank you, Christine, for making our ceremony perfect! We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
David B.
Jul 13, 2024
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From Google
We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Chris! We had a lot of logistics to coordinate on the day of our wedding, and Chris not only was up to the task, but went above and beyond. She truly fit right in with our family and friends yet found a way to keep everyone on task and aware of what needed to happen and when. We had several calls with her leading up to the big day, and felt that we not only got what we needed professionally, but also developed a bond with her throughout the process. If you need any of the wedding / event services that Chris provides, please do not hesitate to hire her!
Credentials
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Christine Schaffer
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer discounts to:
Kappa Delta Phi N.A.S.
Umass Lowell 14'-'16 graduates
Worcester State College '14 - '16 graduates
Southern NH University graduates
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Next steps to move forward:
1. Remote compatibility session (available week of initial outreach)
2. Post remote session you'll be provided with an estimate
3. Then you'll receive a contract to formalize our next steps (a 50% deposit will be due)
4. You will receive a wedding questionnaire & we will continue forward to your big day!
Availability to meet: initial session roughly 30 minutes
Saturday: flexible to client
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Universal Life Church Ordained Minister '20
Master of Business Administration - Southern NH University '20
Bachelor in Public Health University of Massachusetts '16
Event manager experience in large scale hospitality events (3 years)
