Celebrant Gwen Downs

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Introduction: Marriage is the celebration of two people in love coming together and confirming that they want to spend the rest of their lives together. Some couples opt for an elopement, micro wedding or small wedding because they've been married before or they just want to keep it simple and make it all about them and their love. As an experienced Wedding Officiant, ordained Interfaith Minister and a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, I will write and perform an intimate ceremony either at my location in Holly Springs, or at a small park or backyard, for you and a few of your family and friends. Whether you are secular, religious, spiritual, part of an interfaith, or same-gender couple, I will create a ceremony that is inclusive and that respects all that is meaningful to you. Please visit my website to learn more about me and the wedding packages I offer. Contact me by text, email or phone so we can see if we can work together. I love what I do and am passionate about empowering people to have a ceremony that is as important as all the other parts of your wedding. I am committed to showing you how you can create a ceremony like no other, and have it speak to you, to your partner, and to your friends and family in a way that is meaningful, heartfelt, and true. Your wedding ceremony is a gift you give to one another and a rare opportunity to share one of the most important moments of your life with the people closest to you.

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Hired 5 times

10 years in business

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Laura B.

May 30, 2018

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Details: Wedding • Christian • 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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Kevin B.

Jan 16, 2015

Lovely. Thoughtful. Creative. Passionate!!!

Ronald H.

Jan 16, 2015

Gwen is a Ceremony Specialist. She incorporates your love story into a truly personalized ceremony, performed professionally. She is calm under pressure and would be an ideal choice for any couple.

Dorry B.

Jan 17, 2015

I collaborated with Gwen on her wedding ceremony. She is very detail oriented, creative, caring and self-expressed. I wholeheartedly recommend Gwen and her celebrant services. She is an excellent listener. You'll be glad you chose to work with Gwen.

Shauna W.

Sep 18, 2015

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She was very nice and patient. My guest arrived late to the ceremony, and she offered suggestions and helped the coordinator with needed tasks.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every ceremony is quoted individually, depending on the needs of the couple. For a quick look at the wedding packages I offer, please visit my website or connect with me by text, email or phone.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I can communicate with you either by phone, email or in person. I will ask you questions about the date, time and type of wedding you would like me to officiate. After we agree on a price, I will ask you questions about how you met, fell in love and what you love about each other, as well as give you templates so you can choose the rituals, poems, and readings that you would like to include in your ceremony. Then I will get to work writing your ceremony, I will send you the first draft and you can make any adjustments you want. We will go back and forth like this until you are 100% satisfied with every word I have written. On your wedding day, I will show up 30-45 minutes before your ceremony start time and I will perform a unique, personal, memorable ceremony that your guests will never forget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I trained to become a Life-Cycle Celebrant with the Celebrant Institute in NJ. A Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant is a wedding professional that is educated and trained in the creation and management of Wedding Ceremonies. We specialize in creating completely unique, customized wedding ceremonies. I am an ordained interfaith minister. I have a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Universal Brotherhood.