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About
Hi! My name is Jody Brown and my business, Wholly Education, was born of a desire to help others on their journeys to wholeness. It encompasses a variety of services including Health Coaching, Reiki & Light Therapy Sessions, Meditation Classes, and Journey to Inner Peace Women’s Retreats. Additionally, I am a ULC minister able to serve as a Wedding Officiant in the Finger Lakes area. My diverse background enables me to draw knowledge from many sources to envision a more comprehensive result.
I enjoy sharing the lessons I have learned on my journey to wholeness with others who are seeking to transform their lives.
Overview
Hired 88 times
Serves Seneca Falls, NY
Background checked
1 employee
25 years in business
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
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2021
2019
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Buddhist
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, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Mihika K.
Jul 11, 2026
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A very late review, but Jody officiated our wedding back in August, and it was a wonderful occasion :') Jody was kind, helpful, and overall great to work with! She accommodated all our script modifications and was gracious enough to bring her husband along to be our witness! We will forever be grateful to you both, Jody and David! Thank you for being part of our special day <3
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
Thank you very much! Your wedding was so beautiful. We were pleased to be a part of it. 💜
Wedding Officiant
Dawn M.
Sep 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a pleasure working with Jody to officiate our daughter’s wedding. Very responsive, punctual and an all around nice person. We had an intimate ceremony on Seneca Lake and she did a beautiful job. I highly recommend Jody ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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
Wedding Officiant
Sam D.
Nov 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jody helped make our little family home wedding truly an amazing, perfect ceremony. We highly recommend her. Thank you Jody. We will remember this day forever! 💜
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Rachael H.
Sep 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a wonderful wedding with Jody as the officiant. She made our day special by incorporating our requests into the ceremony. Would highly recommend her services!
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
Wedding Officiant
Micayla W.
Mar 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jody was great! She responded promptly to all of my messages and communicated well, let us customize our script, arrived early to our little ceremony, and was super professional throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!!
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
Wedding Officiant
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Jody Brown
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard $250 fee for officiating at a wedding includes a consultation, sharing sample vows and the service itself. If you need me for the rehearsal, that will be an additional $50. If you need help writing your own vows rather than using the sample scripts I provide that will be an additional $25. I take cash, check, Paypal and Venmo. I require a $50 non refundable deposit to reserve your date and time with the balance due the day of the ceremony.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with a consultation where you tell me your vision for your ceremony. We then work out the sample scripts. After that comes the wedding itself and you are off to your happy new life together!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a ULC ordained minister since 2001. I have officiated at over sixty weddings and one funeral service as well as leading worship services at Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Central New York area since 1999. My degree is in Women's Studies with a concentration in Women's Spirituality.
