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About
*Wedding Wire/The Knot 2022, 2023, 2024 &2025 Wedding Choice Award recipient
*Featured on Newport Bride
Let me first congratulate you and your forever love on your engagement. I am so happy for you. Now that you have said yes, allow me to help you say I DO❤️❤️
I am a 5-Star experienced wedding officiant, ordained minister, and Day of Coordinator with a passion for creating the ultimate wedding ceremony. I work with you to help you create the wedding ceremony you have dreamed of. I will Guide you through every step of the ceremony offering suggestions for everything from vows, ring exchanges, readings, and songs, to create a wedding vibe that represents you. I help you and your forever love to create every detail of your love story.
I customize, create, and celebrate fairytale weddings, micro weddings, same-sex marriages, civil unions, vow renewals, and elopements. Whether you are looking to create a custom ceremony and have it written for you or have something more traditional in mind, I help you create a story to be celebrated.
Day of coordination available (additional fee)
Your Wedding Day should be a dream come true not a tedious process. Hiring a day-of wedding coordinator is an investment into peace of mind on the biggest day of your life. Let me coordinate your vendors, greet your guests, and plan every step of the way with you. I will be your peace of mind, so that you can concentrate on you blissfulness…..your happily ever❤️❤️
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 186 times
Serves Mapleville, RI
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Buddhist
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, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Derek R.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
We couldn’t have asked for a better minister to be part of our special day! From the very beginning, Lovina was incredibly responsive, courteous, and helpful throughout the entire booking process. On the day of our wedding, we were running a little behind schedule, and she was more than understanding and flexible, giving us extra time without any hesitation.
When she arrived, she was absolutely wonderful! She was warm, kind, personable, and made everyone feel comfortable with her friendly personality.
We are so grateful to have had her officiate our wedding and share such an amazing moment in our lives. Thank you so much for being part of our special day and helping make it even more memorable! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful wedding minister! ❤️
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
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Melody s.
Mar 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lovina is a true professional who immediately understood our needs and helped us create the perfect ceremony. From the very beginning, she explained everything step by step, making the whole process clear and stress-free. We chose her because of her caring and dedicated approach to her work, and we couldn’t have made a better choice.
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Devin S.
May 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Me and my wife was married back in December 2025. Was such an amazing day. Was supposed to be married in November. But from unforeseen circumstances from being in the military made us to reschedule a few times. Even with my hectic schedule she was still very helpful and made the day amazing. Thank you so much for your help with marrying my wife and I!
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Ashley S.
Feb 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I loved working with her she’s so kind understanding and I love how she helps with vows if you need it she goes above and beyond and her hard work and dedication shows. I had such a great experience with her 🤍
Details: Elopement • Christian • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
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Foyinsola T.
Aug 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were honored to have Lovina officiate our wedding. Her professionalism, eloquence, and thoughtful approach made our ceremony truly memorable. She delivered a heartfelt scriptural reading that resonated deeply with us and our guests. All our guests continued to talk about the passage that was read from Corinthians. We are sincerely grateful and highly recommend their services.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Credentials
Background Check
Lovina Avalon
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My ceremony packages start at $275 for an elopement package.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Listen to their needs and incorporate ideas and my experience to create the perfect ceremony finalized and approved by my couples
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked with celebrant academy, officiated over 400 weddings and counting, continue education via workshops and networking
