Your wedding is a threshold moment.
Let me guide you through.
It’s a courageous and bold choice to enter wholeheartedly into something new. I want to come alongside you to create a ceremony that celebrates your loving commitment to one another and offers a blessing for what is to come.
How It Works
Save the date
Let’s meet for an initial free phone consultation. This is an opportunity for me to hear a bit of your love story, answer any questions you may have, and see if I’m a good fit for your wedding day officiant needs.
Create Your Ceremony
Together we will create an open and inclusive order of service that reflects your unique love story. I will help you obtain and file your marriage license.
Get Married
I arrive an hour before the ceremony to offer pastoral presence, finalize any details with vendors and check in with the wedding party. I'll be waiting at the alter for you to say, "I DO!"
Meet Your Officiant
My husband and I married on June 27, 2009 in Vienna, Virginia. For us, creating a worship service that reflected our values, love for one another and shared our story was at the heart of our special day. Well, that and a taco truck & brownie sundaes.
There’s a lot about our wedding day that is honestly a blur. What has remained with us both is the sense of feeling cared for and celebrated on our special day.
As your officiant, I provide an open and inclusive wedding ceremony that shares your unique love story. I have performed intimate weddings with a small group of friends and family as well as midsize to large ceremonies at a variety of locations including parks, churches, vineyards, country clubs and private homes. I have a MS in Spiritual Formation, am an ordained pastor, certified spiritual director and licensed to perform weddings in the State of Virginia for over a decade.
My hope, as we journey through engagement together, is that you would grow in your love of one another, gain practical resources to support you after “I do”, and receive the support you need to have a joyful wedding day.
– Kayla Allen
packages
Marriage License Signing
Starting at $350
For couples who have a friend or family member they would like to officiate the ceremony.
- Day of marriage license signing
- Option to add ceremony consulting session
- Option to add coaching for your officiant
- Assistance in securing & filing a marriage license
Custom Ceremony
Ceremony Coaching
ne wedding ceremony consulting session to co-create an open and inclusive 20 – 30 minute wedding ceremony with you &/or your officiant. I provide a portfolio of examples including an order of worship, vows, prayers, exchanging of rings and pronouncements. Example wedding ceremony scripts are available.
Officiant Coaching
Depending on your wedding ceremony needs, I am available to coach your friend or family member on the how to’s of offering a distraction free ceremony. Including facilitating the rehearsal, things to consider during the ceremony, how to prepare and answering any questions they may have. I will assist knowing how to secure and file your marriage license.
Communication
Throughout your engagement I am available for phone calls, emails and additional coaching calls (fees apply).
Ceremony Creation & Officiation
Starting at $650
For couples looking for a standard ceremony with a touch of personality.
- One 60-minute wedding creation meeting
- A menu of options for order of service
- Participation in rehearsal
- Officiation of the marriage
- Pastoral presence on wedding day
- Filing of the marriage license
- Coordination with vendors
Basic Ceremony
One pre-wedding session to co-create an open and inclusive 20 – 30 minute wedding ceremony. I provide a portfolio of examples including an order of worship, vows, prayers, exchanging of rings and pronouncements.
Rehearsal
Depending on your wedding ceremony needs, a rehearsal will be scheduled the day before. I am available to participate in a rehearsal, however, this date and time must be secured upon booking. If you do not have an onsite wedding coordinator and need me to conduct the rehearsal, there is an additional $100 fee, please make your rehearsal needs known upon booking.
Communication
Throughout your engagement I am available for phone calls, emails and will edit the ceremony until you have approved it.
Wedding day
It’s your special day! You’ve worked hard to plan, prepare and create a memorable wedding that celebrates your marriage. As you focus on enjoying the final preparations (and maybe a little bubbly), I arrive an hour before the ceremony to offer pastoral presence, finalize any details with vendors and check in with the wedding party.
Marriage License
After the ceremony I will complete and sign the document and ensure that it is mailed to the Circuit Court you obtained it from.
Ceremony & Pre-Marital Counseling
Starting at $1150
For couples desiring a personalized ceremony with premarital counseling.
- One 60-minute wedding creation meeting
- Three 90-minute premarital counseling sessions
- Custom wedding message
- Participation in the rehearsal
- Officiation of the marriage
- Pastoral relationship
- Filing of the marriage license
- Coordination with vendors
Custom Ceremony
Together we craft a one of a kind ceremony. As you share what matters most to you about your special day, I capture key stories & details to then customize a message. You have the option of adding unique rituals and sacraments. If needed, I can provide a portfolio of examples including an order of worship, vows, prayers, exchanging of rings and pronouncements.
Three Premarital Counseling Sessions
These sessions can be scheduled before or after your wedding. I offer practical tools and resources for conflict resolution, extended family dynamics, talking about money and building a satisfying sex life. As a couple you will begin to build a strong and fulfilling marriage. It is one of the most important things you will ever do.
Rehearsal
For a big wedding a rehearsal will be scheduled the day before, especially when you have a large wedding party. I am available to participate in a rehearsal, however, this date and time must be secured upon booking. If you do not have an onsite wedding coordinator and need me to conduct the rehearsal, there is an additional $100 fee, please make your rehearsal needs known upon booking.
Communication
Throughout your engagement I am available for phone calls, emails and will edit the ceremony until you have approved it.
Wedding day
It’s your special day! You’ve worked hard to plan, prepare and create a memorable wedding that celebrates your marriage. As you focus on enjoying the final preparations (and maybe a little bubbly), I arrive an hour before the ceremony to offer pastoral presence, finalize any details with vendors and check in with the wedding party.
Marriage License
After the ceremony I will complete and sign the document and ensure that it is mailed to the Circuit Court you obtained it from.