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The following is a list of ordained officiants who perform handfasting ceremonies.

 

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ALABAMA

 

Name: Tan yr Ddraig

Affiliation: First Degree Priest of the Correllian Nativist Tradition

U.S. State registered: Alabama

Path or Religion: Correllian Nativist Tradition

Legally ordained: Yes

Email: JosephSWorley@hotmail.com or Angel_Del_Noche@yahoo.com

Location: Dothan, Alabama

Types of ceremonies: I can perform non-legal handfastings and commitment ceremonies, legal weddings and handfastings, rites of passage of any type.  Also note I can do Outer court dedication rituals for the Correllian Nativist Tradition as well.
Travel: I do not as yet have a "standard" list of fees. 

Cost of services: I will charge based on travel time.

 

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Name: High Priestess Rhiannon Moongazer

Affiliation: Gaia's Sacred Circle coven 

Registered with U.S. State: None is required

Path or Religion: Eclectic Pagan Witch

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2006

Phone: 205-791-6733

Email: paganwitch2@att.net

Website: Facebook under my mundane name Rebecca South, GSC on FB, Myspace, Witchvox, Paganspace.net, Witchy Wisdom, Wiccaneopagan.com and a Yahoo group as well.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

I perform: Namings, Handfastings, Croning, Dedications, Funerals, Maturation, Handpartings, public/private rituals, Dark Moon, Full Moon

I will travel: 50 miles

Cost of services: Has to be discussed depending on the service performed or what the parties involved want to offer.

Additional services: Tarot, teaching of Paganism

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALASKA

 

 

Sorry!  We do not yet have any listings for this state.  If you or you know someone who is interested in being listed, please contact us so that we can create a more comprehensive listing.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

ARIZONA

 

 

Name: Rev. Carolina Krawarik
Affiliation: A Mystical Ceremony
U.S. State registered with: Arizona
Path or Religion: Eclectic.  I draw from many different teachings & traditions.  
When anyone asks, I say "Unitarian Universalist", which pretty much covers everything imaginable.
Legally ordained: Yes (via ULC)
Years of Experience in performing weddings: 5+ and 20+ in ritual design.
Phone:  866-367-9962
Fax:  866-499-6229
Email: priestess@mystical-rites.com   or minister@mystical-rites.com 
Website:  http://www.mystical-rites.com
Location: Mesa, AZ  
I perform:  Weddings, Handfastings, Naming Ceremonies, Baptisms, Commitment Ceremonies, Same-sex Unions, Vow Renewals, Blessings, Memorials, and many other Rites of Passage.
I will travel: Nationally with compensation.  Travel charges begin 25 miles from Mesa, AZ.
Cost of services: Competitive for industry.  Weddings/Handfastings $200-$500+, depending on services performed.
 
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Name: Janice Cottrill

Affiliation: New Thought Community Church, Green Witch Tradition

U.S. State: Arizona

Path or Religion: Nondenominational, Wiccan tradition

Legally ordained: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2002

Phone: 480-924-0719

Email: Jjaniceneon@aol.com

Website:  www.Wiccanroad.com

Location: Arizona

Ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming, Commitment, Renewals, and funerals

I will travel: Phoenix, Mesa area

Cost of services: Weddings-Handfastings:

·        $35.00 Design of ceremony

·        $30.00 Rehearsal

·        $35.00 Wedding / Handfasting

 

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Name: Bronwynn Torgerson, HPS

Affiliation:  RavensFlight

Registered with U.S. State: Arizona

Path or Religion:  I am Nordic Tradition.

Received Ordination from:  Universal Life

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1995

Phone: 602-896-1453

Email:  BronwynnTorg@yahoo.com

Website:   www.thebronwynn.com

Location: Glendale, Arizona.  Open to travel to other Arizona locations.

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Handpartings, etc.)

I will travel: 25 miles, further travel is negotiable for additional fee to cover expenses.

Cost of services: $200 includes custom creation of ceremony with celebrants, rehearsal and officiating of Ceremony.

Additional services:  Custom ritual or rite of passage creation.

 

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Name: Reverend Edward A. Sawyer, Ph.D., Th.D.

Affiliation: Temple of the Creation

Registered with U.S. State: Arizona and California (registration not required)

Path or Religion: Interfaith

Received Ordination from: Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2010

Phone: 661-645-6903

Fax: None

Email: Rev_Sawyer@templeofcreation.org

Website: www.templeofcreation.org

Location: Phoenix area, Arizona

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings,  Commitment Ceremonies, Commitment and Marriage Vow Renewals (sexual orientation not relevant)

I will travel: Arizona and Southern California

Cost of services start at:

Initial Consultation: Free

Ceremony Design: $25.00

Rehearsal: $25.00

Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies and Renewals: $30.00

Wedding: $50.00

Additional services: Doctor of Theology - Design and officiating (if desired) of special ceremonies for most faiths including ancient rights; Home Blessings and Cleansings, and others on request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARKANSAS

 

 

Name:  Caitlind Ghriegh

Affiliation:  CUUPS (a Pagan organization founded by Unitarian Universalists)

StateArkansas

Path:  Eclectic Paganism

Legally Ordained:  Yes

Years/Experience:  Thirty some odd years as a practitioner; weddings and ceremonies since 1994

Phone:  501-541-0812

E-mail:  Caitlind107@Yahoo.com

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Types of Ceremonies:  all

Travel:  50 to 150 miles

Fees:  Reimbursement of travel expenses (if the ceremony will be out of town and/or will require overnight lodging). 

Anything else is accepted if offered, otherwise not expected.

 

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Name: Sheila Cordellia Hicks

Affiliation: I am an ordained member of clergy in the Church of Spiritual Humanism

Registered with U.S. State: Arkansas

Path/Religion: Spiritual Humanist, welcome any and all paths

Legally ordained: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2006

Phone: Please see web page below

Email: scordelliahicks@hotmail.com

Web page: www.sheilacordelliahicks.com

Location: central Arkansas

Types of ceremonies: weddings, commitments, affirmation of love, handfastings, baby blessings, vow renewals, funerals, invocations.

I will travel: I will travel to all parts of Arkansas

Cost: Is based on type and complexity of ceremony. I do not charge for funerals- you may donate money to defray costs if you wish.

Additional services: Please see my web page

 

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Name: Tina Gentry

Affiliation: Universal Life Church in San Modesto, CA

Registered with U.S. State: Arkansas

Path or Religion: non-denominational or interfaith

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2009

Email: dreamcatcherlady40@yahoo.com

Location: Malvern

I perform: wedding ceremonies- Christian, Civil, Alternative, and with handfasting ceremonies.  Other faiths are fine with me too.  Same sex unions are also fine with me.  It is all about loving one another.  I do Commitment Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, and Birth Celebrations too. 

I will travel: I serve mainly the Malvern, Benton, Hot Spring, Arkadelphia, and surrounding areas.

Cost of services: I start at $100 plus mileage.  If it means traveling, it depends how involved I get in the planning of the ceremonies. 

Additional services:  I also do some wedding planning.  In addition, I have very deep beliefs about God and Goddess, nature, and I am a Spiritual Healer that is blessed with the ability to give Reiki healings. 

 

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Name: Rev. Scott Bounds

Affiliation Ozark Mountain Grove, ADF

Registered with U.S. State: Arkansas

Path or Religion:  Druid

Received Ordination from:  ULC

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1985    

Phone: 479-363-6499

Email:  ancientwisdomstore@gmail.com

Location: Northwest Arkansas

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Crossing Over for Humans and Pets, Hand Partings, Coming of Age, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, etc.

I will travel: The max would be about 50 miles unless arrangements are made because I don't charge.  I would need assistance for travel expenses.

Cost of services:  Free, but donations are appreciated!

 

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Name: Jason McClaren

Affiliation: McClaren Enterprises

Registered with U.S. State: Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

Path or Religion: Non-Denominational/Celtic

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2002

Phone: 903-330-1083

Email: contact@jasonmcclaren.com

Website: www.jasonmcclaren.com

Location: Dallas, TX

Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Party/Event host

I will travel: 50 miles included in packages, other travel negotiated for further distances

Cost of services: Ceremony only-$150, Ceremony and Rehearsal-$250 (as of 1/1/2011)

Additional services: Relationship workshops

 

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Name: Corvin M. 

Affiliation: n/a

Registered with U.S. State: Arkansas

Path or Religion: Witch, Reclaiming

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1999

Email: jacquesdaughter@gmail.com

Location: Little Rock

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Coming of Age Ceremonies, or your custom ceremony

I will travel: Flexible, about 400 mile radius

Cost of services: Travel expenses plus donation

Note: Corvin M. is also available to perform handfastings and weddings in Tennessee, Missouri, Texas and Louisiana.  Please contact the officiant directly for details.

 

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Name: Deanne Quarrie ~ Bendis
Affiliation
: Apple Branch - Wiccan
U.S. State registered with: Arkansas
Path or Religion: Wiccan
Legally ordained: High Priestess
Performing weddings since 1985
Phone: 512-560-1300
Email: eurynome_creates@yahoo.com  

Website: http://applebranch.org 
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Clearings & Banishings, House Blessings, Spiritual Counseling, Priestess Training
I will travel: As long as expenses are covered I am willing to travel anywhere.
Cost of services: Each service is negotiated with the client and often based on ability to pay. Barter and other exchanges are accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALIFORNIA

 

Name: M. Macha NightMare, P&W
Affiliation:
·Covenant of the Goddess, Elder;
·Reclaiming Elder;
·Communitarian Church of Vermont, parent to Cherry Hill Seminary,

where I am Chair of the Public Ministry Department
U.S. State registered with: California and Vermont
Path or Religion: Witchcraft/Pagan
Legally ordained: Yes
Years of Experience in performing weddings: 23
Phone: 415 454-4411
Fax: 415 453-9663
Email: herself@machanightmare.com Website: http://www.machanightmare.com
Location: P. O. Box 150694, San Rafael, CA 94915-0694
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Blessings and Namings, Commitment Ceremonies,

Marriage Vow Renewals, Funerals and Memorials, Rites of Passage, First Bloods, Cronings/Sagings, and Divorces/Partings/Leavetakings.
I will travel: Northern California, within reasonable driving distance of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cost of Services: $200-500 sliding scale, plus expenses (mileage, hotel if needed, meals)

(depends on the lavishness of the wedding and the amount of pre-wedding counseling and planning).

 

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Name: Tamanava Eden-McLintock

Affiliation: Freelance Wiccan Clergy and High Priestess

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Wiccan

Ordained: Yes, through the Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA

Performs legally recognized handfastings: yes

Performing weddings since: 2001

Phone: 619-997-1753

Email: madamerune@hotmail.com

Location: San Diego, CA

I perform: Legal and non-legal Handfastings/Weddings, Wiccanings, Commitment Ceremonies, Unfastings (non-legal Annulment Rites), Vow Renewals and Funerals

I will travel: I tend to stay local, but please call or email to discuss

Cost of services:  Weddings/Handfastings start at $100.00.  All other services start at $50.00.

 

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Name: Belisama Fire; I work with my mate of 22 years: Manannan MacLlyr
Path or Religion
: Wiccan/Pagan Witch, Initiated in 1972

Affiliation: Elder -- Great Fyre Tradition
U.S. State
registered with: California
Legally ordained
through Universal Life Church since 1995

Email: belisama@bonbon.net
Website
: http://www.freewebs.com/sacredfire/

Location: Sacramento, California
Types of ceremonies
I perform: Marriages, Handfastings, Baby Blessings/Naming Ceremonies, Divorces/Partings/Leave-takings, Requiems/Funerals. I will also perform Ceremonies for Same-Sex Couples and Multiple Partners.

I will travel: Negotiable
Cost of services
: I do not charge for my services, however food and/or gifts are always accepted. 

 

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Name: Urania Tami Griffith

Affiliation: The Interfaith Circle, Reclaiming Tradition Witchcraft

U.S. State registered with: I live in

California. In California, to know knowledge, one does not have to register to perform legal wedding services.*

Path or Religion: Reclaiming Tradition Witchcraft with a heavy dose of Hinduism and Taoism.

Legally ordained: Yes

Performing weddings since: 1998

Email: uraniawitch@yahoo.com

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, etc.

I will travel: Outside of Marin County (county just north of San Francisco) I charge a travel fee.

Cost of services: For a simple wedding service I charge $150, my fees increase from there, depending on the desires of the clients.

 

*please check with the State of California to verify this information.

 

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Name: Szmeralda Shanel
Affiliation: Temple of Isis
Registered with U.S. State: California
Path or Religion: Fellowship of Isis, Goddess, Shamanic
Legally ordained: Yes
Performing weddings since: 2004
Email: Szmeralda@yahoo.com 
Website: n/a
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, 
coming of age etc.
I will travel: San Francisco Bay area
Cost of services: sliding scale depends on service
 
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Name: Rev. Mother Barbara Benjamin

Affiliation: Ordained Independent Catholic Priest

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Kitchen/Hedge Witch

Legally ordained: Yes, I am a fully ordained Independent Catholic Priest.

Phone: 714-721-5281

Email: theDovesBeloved@yahoo.com

Website: http://onepotwitchery.webs.com/

Location: Orange County, CA; another woman Priest is available in a sister church in Las Vegas.

I perform: Marriage Vow Renewals, Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Secular Weddings, Civil Ceremonies, Second marriage/Family Vows, Pet Weddings, and more (see additional services below).

I will travel: in and around the Orange County area. I have another woman Priest in a sister church in Las Vegas (please inquire).

Cost of services: $175 plus expenses ($60 deposit) - Please note that cost of services is listed for anything in types of ceremonies alone - Anything listed in additional services is all done by donation alone.

Additional services: Baby Naming Ceremonies, Baby Welcoming Ceremonies, Home Blessing, Home Clearings, Interfaith and Memorials, Passing Over, Croning, and Coming of Age.  Rites for those who have passed on, including lost of pets, and Memorials. Handparting, House Blessings, Spiritual Cleansing, Clearings and Banishings, Spiritual Counseling, Funerals and Memorials, Rites of Passage, First Bloods, Cronings/Sagings, and Divorces/Partings/Leavetakings.

 

Note from the Reverend Mother: I am available as a counselor, catechist of many religions, religious minister or a consultant.  Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions.  I love to help people in any way that I can, even if it is just to answer your questions.

 

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Name: Rev. Joel Schonbrunn

Affiliation: FoDLA Grove of the Bay (a chapter of FoDLA Fellowship of Druidism for the Latter Age) 

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Druidism, Celtic Reconstructionism & Neo-Paganism

Received Ordination from: FoDLA Mother Grove

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2007

Phone: 650-438-4181

Email: joel@schonbrunn.com

Website: www.groveofthebay.org

Location: Redwood City (Greater San Francisco Bay Region)

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, and Marriage Vow Renewals

I will travel: within California

Cost of services: Negotiable $100 base

 

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Names: Reverends Christine and Porter

Affiliation: Universal Life Church 

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path: Gwddonic - We are Third Degree Wiccan.

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church in 1992

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes.

Performing weddings since 1992

Email: revsdandc@gmail.com

Location: Chico, CA; Northern California area

We perform: handfastings, weddings, commitment ceremonies, Wiccanings, funerals, and general counseling in the Chico area

We will travel up to a 100 mile distance.

Cost of services: Fees are $150.00, but we do have a sliding scale and specials. 

 

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Name: Melissa Vennel

Affiliation: No affiliation

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Pagan Mystic

Received Ordination from: New Wiccan Church and Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2007

Phone: 916-607-4182

Email:  melissa@itisallwithin.us

Website: www.itisallwithin.us

Location: Sacramento, CA

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Blessingways, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Handpartings/Divorce Rituals, Marriage Vow Renewals, Funeral Rites, Coming of age for girls/women, other rites of passage

I will travel: up to 100 miles around Sacramento

Cost of services: base price is $150.00, more depending upon my involvement and travel.  I offer a free initial consult and quote.

Additional services: I am also a "pastoral" counselor (working on MFT license).  I do intuitive Tarot Readings at $40 per reading.

 

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Name: Kathy Miller

AffiliationChurch of Mind, Body and Spirit 

Registered with U.S. StateCalifornia

Path or Religion: Spiritual

Received Ordination from: Church of Mind, Body, and Spirit

Performs legally recognized handfastings: yes

Performing weddings since: 2005

Phone: 661-816-1265

Email: churchofspiritualconnection@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.churchofspiritualconnection.com

LocationSouthern California

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals

I will travel: 85 miles

Cost of services: $125 to $200

 

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Name: Colleen Lemons, aka Cisis

Affiliation: Freelance Wiccan, High Priestess Clergy, Initiated Feb. 2, 1994

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Wiccan/Pagan

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church of Modesto, CA

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since February 23, 2002

Phone: 559-303-4966 or 559-688-6306

Fax: 559-688-8948

Email: colleen@withini.com

Website: www.withini.com

Location: Central California - Tulare, California

I perform: Legal & Non-legal Handfasting, Weddings, Vow renewals, Same-sex ceremonies

I will travel: 100 Miles

Cost of services: Ceremonies start at $100.00 (rates depend on if I write the ceremony)

 

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Name: Stacy Everett

Affiliation: Not affiliated with any particular temple or church.

Registered with U.S. State: California does not require registrations. Looking into registering with other states as well.

Path or Religion: Wiccan

Received Ordination from: Universal Ministries

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2004

Phone: 310-938-6117

Email: sylverweddings@gmail.com

Website: www.sylverweddings.com

Location: southern California

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, etc.

I will travel: as far as needed.  Outside of 75 miles from zip code 92544 I require travel reimbursement.

Cost of services: $150 and up.   “Ask about our LGBT couples special”

Additional services: Wedding/Event Planning/Design, Beauty Services, Dress Rental

 

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Name: Mama Fortuna (dba "Mama Fortuna" - ordained under my legal name; either can appear on the documents)
Affiliation: Temple of Fortuna dot com, sole proprietor business with application under consideration as 501 (c) 3 church
Registered with U.S. State: California, no registration required
Path or Religion: Pagan
Received Ordination from: Church of Spiritual Humanism, a 501 (c) 3 Church headquartered in Pennsylvania
Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes
Performing weddings since: New to wedding services, I will work with you!
Email: MamaFortuna@TempleofFortuna.com
Website: http://www.TempleofFortuna.com
Location: Four counties – Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Riverside
I perform: I will consider working with you on any type of legal, religious ceremony 
I will travel: Negotiable, depending on the contract.
Cost of services: Negotiable, must include compensation for mileage and drivetime unless the ceremony is held in my home.
Additional services: Bartending for legal age adult ceremonies, design of ceremonies, use of a 500 square foot, water-view room in my home for ceremonies. These services are free, if negotiated in advance, with your paid contract.

 

 

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Name:  Minister Connie Jones-Steward

Affiliation: Covenant of The Goddess, Fellowship of Isis

Registered with U.S. State: California does not require registration of clergy

Path or Religion:  New Thought, Goddess Spirituality, African Inspired Spirituality

Received Ordination from: Covenant of The Goddess, Fellowship of Isis, Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2003

Phone: 310-738-0541

Fax: 323-375-1691

Email: connie.jonessteward@gmail.com  

Website: www.aritetocelebrate.com

Location: Los Angeles, CA

I perform:  Weddings, Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies, Coming of Age Ceremonies for Girls

I will travel: flexible

Cost of services: varies

 

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Name:  Cynthia Gregory, Priestess

Affiliation Compost Coven, Inc.

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Wiccan

Received Ordination from: Compost Coven, Inc., and Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1995

Phone: 415-648-8454

Email: cynthia_gregory@comcast.net 

Website: www.cynthiaegregory.com 

Location: San Francisco, California

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Home Blessings, Rituals of Transformation

I will travel: within 30 miles of San Francisco

Cost of services:  Minimum rate $150 for simple ceremony with no travel outside San Francisco.

 

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Name: Reverend Sandra Palmer

Affiliation: Celtic Pagan/Witch/Solo Practitioner

Registered with U.S. State: You don't need to be registered in California, just ordained.

Ordained by Universal Life Church since 1998

Path or Religion: Eclectic Pagan

Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1998

Phone: 707-542-0886

Email: Sandrapalmer@paganweddings.co.cc

Website: http://www.Paganweddings.co.cc

Location: Sonoma County, California

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, funerals, memorials, collarings, etc.

I will travel: The greater San Francisco Bay area.

Cost of services: varies

 

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Name: Crystal Blanton, HPs

Affiliation: Covenant of the Goddess, Family of the Rising Phoenix, Dance of the Spiritmoon

Registered with U.S. State: n/a

Path or Religion: Wiccan, Pagan, Interfaith

Received Ordination from: Covenant of the Goddess

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2003

Phone: 925-567-3302

Email: crystal@crystalblanton.com

Website: www.touchofamethyst.com or www.crystalblanton.com

Location: Bay Area, California

I perform: All ceremonies including weddings, handfastings, Wiccanings, baby blessings, commitment ceremonies, renewals, memorials, etc.

I will travel: Northern California

Cost of services: open for discussion

Additional services: readings, spiritual counseling, cleansings

 

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Name: Reverend Steve Whitters, D.D.

Affiliation: International Chaplain Association; World Christianship International Association of Clergy; God’s Living Words Ministries; New Horizon Ministries; Universal Life Monastery;  Gospel Truth Ministries.

Registered with U.S. State: California

Path or Religion: Christian, Pagan, Buddhism, Shinto, Tao, Sikhism; Native American; Mormonism, Wicca; Unitarian-Universalism, Judaism; Islam; Hinduism; Gnosticism; Enlightenment; Druze; Celtic Druidism.

Received Ordination from: International Chaplain Association; World Christianship International Association of Clergy; God’s Living Words Ministries; New Horizon Ministries; Universal Life Monastery.

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 1990

Phone: (916) 214-3980

Email: whitters9570@yahoo.com

Websites: www.whitters.org

Location: In Northern California: Contra Costa County, El Dorado County, Napa County, Nevada County, Placer County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Solano County, Yolo County, and Yuba Counties.

I perform: All types of weddings and much, much more...to include any unity ceremony such as Hand-fasting, Roses, Sand, Candles, Wine, etc.  

I will travel: 50 miles from Sacramento

Cost of services: $150.00 to no more than $300.00

Additional services: Please see my list of other services here: http://www.whitters.org/services.php Contact me for more information.

 

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Name: Reverend Edward A. Sawyer, Ph.D., Th.D.

Affiliation: Temple of the Creation

Registered with U.S. State: Arizona and California (registration not required)

Path or Religion: Interfaith

Received Ordination from: Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2010

Phone: 661-645-6903

Fax: None

Email: Rev_Sawyer@templeofcreation.org

Website: www.templeofcreation.org

Location: Phoenix area, Arizona (will travel to Southern California)

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies, Commitment and Marriage Vow Renewals (sexual orientation not relevant)

I will travel: Arizona and Southern California

Cost of services start at:

Initial Consultation: Free

Ceremony Design: $25.00

Rehearsal: $25.00

Handfastings, Commitment Ceremonies and Renewals: $30.00

Wedding: $50.00

Additional services: Doctor of Theology - Design and officiating (if desired) of special ceremonies for most faiths including ancient rights; Home Blessings and Cleansings, and others on request.

 

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Name: Reverend Eileen Maki-Gober

Affiliation: Universal Life Church

Registered with U.S. State: Oregon (Registration not required.)

Path or Religion: Non-Denominational

Received Ordainment from: Universal Life Church

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since: 2011

Phone: 503.974.HOPE (4673)

Email: info@OregonMinisters.com 

Website: www.OregonMinisters.com

Location: Based in Salem, OR

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, House Blessings, Counseling, and any other Ceremonies.

I will travel: 100 miles from Salem, OR (also available to perform weddings in California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada)

Cost of services: Ceremonies with 10 people or less at the gathering are just $50.  For all others, the fee is $100.  If you would like to add any extras (Unity Candle, Sand Ceremony, Memorial Candle, etc.), extra ceremonies are $25 each.

Additional services: Photography, Custom Jewelry, Invitations and Announcements, and other gifts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLORADO

 

 

Name:  Rev. Dr. Sherry Dell

Affiliation Colorado Ecospiritual Center

Registered with U.S. State: Oregon, Minnesota, Colorado, Hawaii

Path or Religion:  I am an interfaith minister and work with all faiths; my own practice is nature-based

Legally ordained: yes

Performing weddings since 2002

Phone: 719-423-4306

Fax:  719-423-4307

Emailsherry@sherrydell.com                     

Websitewww.sherrydell.com        

LocationHood River, Oregon & Colorado Springs, CO

Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Welcoming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Home Blessing, Home Clearings, Funerals.

I will travel: 50 miles with travel fee

Cost of services:  varies according to service; $350 for custom-designed wedding

Additional services: see my website

 

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Name: Joy Burton
Affiliation
: I am ordained with Universal Life Church and am currently with Living Earth, an open neo-Pagan circle and church.
Registered with U.S. State: Colorado
Path or Religion: Wicca. I work with all Nature-based and alternative spiritual paths, interfaith couples, and those who consider themselves atheist, pantheist, Universalist, Goddess-centered, or simply spiritual without being religious.
Legally ordained: Yes
Performing weddings since 1998
Phone: 720-344-1744
Email: hjburton@comcast.net
Website: www.livingearthcolorado.org and www.meetup.com/livingearth
Location: Littleton, CO (South Denver Area)
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Requiem/Memorial/Funeral Services. Every ceremony I perform is customized and unique.
I will travel: 50 miles
Cost of services: $250 for weddings and funerals. Sliding scale available. Includes preparation of ritual, keepsake book of ceremony, two meetings, and rehearsal in addition to the day of the service.

 

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Name: Kelly R. McCarthy

Affiliation: Sacred Well Congregation and Universal Life Church, I am the Air Force Advisor to the Military Pagan Network and co-lead an earth-centered cadet study group at the Air Force Academy.

Registered with U.S. State: Colorado

Path or Religion: Earth-based but work with all faiths, spiritualities, and skeptics to provide a clear intention and beauty to whatever event is being performed

Ordained: Yes

Performs legally recognized handfastings: yes

Performing weddings since 2005

Phone: 719-325-6261

Email: psychkelly@gmail.com

Location: Colorado Springs

I perform: weddings, handfastings, commitment ceremonies, invocations, clearings

I will travel: anywhere if you cover the fees outside a 60 mile radius

Cost of services: depends on the event and its complexity, most expensive would run $500 and cheapest is $50 (varies with time, travel, preparation, etc.)

Additional services: education to public or families about earth-centered and pagan lifestyles, counseling, rite of passage ceremonies and military ceremony invocations

 

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Name: Jim White aka Phoenix Morningstar
Affiliation
: Universal Life church
Registered with U.S. State: Colorado
Path or Religion: Wicca
Received Ordination from: Universal Life Church
Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes
Performing weddings since 2007
Email: jawhitesensei@bresnan.net
Location: Southern CO
I perform: Handfastings, Wiccanings, Commitment Ceremonies, Home Blessings
I will travel: 50 miles
Cost of services: Varies, usually donation plus travel expenses if any

 

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Name: Reverend Kim Tavendale

Affiliation: Independent Officiant

Registered with U.S. State: Colorado & Minnesota

Path or Religion: Spiritual, non-denominational, interfaith, and secular services performed

Received Ordination from: ULC (Universal Life Church)

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2009

Phone: 561-306-4382

Email: kim@reverendkimtavendale.com

Website: www.reverendkimtavendale.com

Location: Denver/Boulder metro area, Colorado

Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Marriages, Elopements, Handfastings, Baby blessings, Same-sex weddings/Commitment ceremonies, Marriage vow renewals, House blessings & Remembrance services.

I will travel: Throughout the Boulder/Denver metro area, outside the service area (travel charges may apply) in Colorado, and out of state by special arrangement.

Cost of services: $200 - $750: Costs are based on the complexity of the ceremony and include a keepsake certificate and copy of the ceremony. Please note that travel & accommodation charges may also apply if the ceremony is some distance.

Additional services: I am available to craft a special ceremony for any and all celebrations and occasions.

 

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Name:  Rev. Dale Angelee Bowman

Affiliation: Colorado Ecospiritual Center

Registered with U.S. State: Colorado

Path or Religion: Interfaith

Received Ordination from: Colorado Interfaith Seminary

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since:  1999 (full-time since 2008)

Phone:  719-660-8585

Email:  dangelee@comcast.net

Website:  www.revdalebowman.com

Location:  Colorado Springs, CO

I perform:  Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, House and Land Blessings

I will travel: Within Colorado Springs, Black Forest and Monument

Cost of services: $300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTICUT

 

Name: Shira G. Tarantino, HPS; Magickal Name: Lady Artemisia Cybele

Affiliations: Church of Spiritual Humanism (ordination); Circle of the Crescent Moon (Initiation and Dedication); Perfect Love Handfastings

Registered in: New York City (all five boroughs)

Spiritual Path: Gardnerian/Minoan Wiccan

Legally ordained: Ordained by the Church of Spiritual Humanism and licensed by the Office of the City Clerk of New York [license #75926].

Performing weddings since: 2007; Priestess of the Goddess since 2002

Email: shira@handfastings.org

Website: www.handfastings.org/perfectlove.htm

Locations: New York City, Westchester, NY and Stamford, CT.

Types of ceremonies I perform: Handfastings, Weddings, Same Sex Handfastings and Unions, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, Rites of Passage.

I will travel: within the five boroughs of NYC; Westchester, NY and Southern Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Cost of services: Negotiable plus travel expenses

Additional services available: House Clearing & Blessing

 

Shira is the founder of Handfastings.org, est. Beltaine 2004.

 

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Name: The Honorable Steven R. Mullins
Affiliation: State of Connecticut
U. S. State Registered in: Connecticut
Path: Anglican / Episcopalian
Legally Ordained: No (but legally able to perform weddings)
Performing Weddings since: 1999
Phone:  203-824-4262
Email: SMullinsJPWH@aol.com
Website: http://www.whjp.net
Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Types of Ceremonies: Civil Marriage Ceremonies
I will travel: Services provided throughout the State of Connecticut.  Travel in excess of 25 miles to and from .41 per mile.
Cost of services: $150.00 for ceremony.  $50.00 for rehearsal.

 

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Name: Robert Waldo

Affiliation: Church of Seven Planes; Correllian Nativist Tradition; American Fellowship Church

Registered with U.S. State: Connecticut

Path or Religion: Interfaith; Correllian Nativist Tradition

Legally ordained: Yes

Performing weddings since 1973 (young at heart)

Email: RevRob@gmx.com

Website: http://www.ctclergy.com

Location: Connecticut

Types of ceremonies I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, and Celebrations of Life.

I will travel: Western CT, SE NY (Outside NY City). Just about anywhere for a good reason.

Cost of services: Competitive for industry.  Weddings/Handfastings $200-$500+, depending on services, time, travel, and personal consultation time performed. Very willing to talk.

Additional services: Can provide assistant to work at ceremony, freeing up family and friends.

 

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Name: Maureen A Davis

Affiliation: Justice of the Peace

Registered with U.S. State: Connecticut

Path or Religion: unaffiliated

Received Ordination from: State of Connecticut

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Not on its own; however, I add the handfasting to the regular [legal] ceremony - handfastings are not recognized in CT [as a separate legal service without a religious officiant].

Performing weddings since Jan 2009

Phone: 203-826-7121

Email: madavis126@yahoo.com 

Website: http://www.maureendavisctjustice.com

Location: Fairfield County

I perform: Weddings, Vow renewals, handfastings as part of regular ceremony

I will travel: 50 miles

Cost of services: $100

 

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Name: Suzanne A Rosenberg

Affiliation: No formal affiliation

Registered with U.S. State: Justice of the Peace, Connecticut

Path or Religion: Eclectic Pagan

Received Ordination from: n/a

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2008

Phone: 203 912-8632

Email: suzamy@gmail.com

Location: Woodbridge, CT
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Funerals, memorial/remembrance services

I will travel: Eastern Fairfield County, New Haven County, Western Middlesex County, CT

Cost of services: $100 (reduced fee for special circumstances)

Additional services: Premarital counseling (licensed clinical social worker)

 

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Name: Wanda L. De Coteau
Affiliation
: Nova Castria Interfaith Outreach Ministries & CT Justice of the Peace (Member: Connecticut Wiccan and Pagan Network [CWPN],

Foundation for Shamanic Studies, American Association of Wedding Officiants, Justice of the Peace Association)
Registered with U.S. State: Connecticut
Path or Religion: Pagan/Animist & Shamanic Practitioner
Received Ordination from: Nova Castria Interfaith Outreach Ministries
Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes
Performing weddings since January 2009
Phone: 860-448-6714
Email: atink@tvcconnect.net
Website: www.ATinker.info  (a bulletin board site)
Location: Groton, CT
I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Baby Naming
Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals,
I will travel: in Connecticut
Cost of services: Base Rate for simple ceremonies $75 (travel, rehearsals, & more complex ceremonies may have an additional charge)
Additional services: Life Transition Ceremonies, House & Business Blessings & Cleansings, various Spiritual Healing Techniques, & Civil Ceremonies

 

 

 

 

DELAWARE

 

Name: Rev. Kenneth Karpinski Sr.

Affiliation: Universal Life Church

Registered: Pa, NJ, Del

Path: Non-denominational

Legally ordained: yes

Performing Weddings Since: 2007

Phone 267-474-3575

Fax: 215-281-3027

Email: karpinski4137@verizon.net 

Location: Philadelphia, Pa.

Types of Ceremonies: Weddings, civil unions, marriage vow renewals, commitment ceremonies

I Will Travel: yes, but within reasonable distance.

Cost: $300 (plus expenses over 25 miles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Washington DC)

 

Name: Rev. Judith L. Guasch, M.Div., Wedding Officiant

Affiliation: Unitarian Universalist

Registered with U.S. State: None required in PA or MD, but am registered in DC

Path or Religion: Unitarian Universalist

Received Ordination from: Church of Spiritual Humanism

Performs legally recognized handfastings: Yes

Performing weddings since 2000

Phone: 717-222-9173

Email: LovelyWeddings@aol.com

Website: www.lovely-uniqueweddings.com

Location: S. Central PA, MD and DC

I perform: Weddings, Handfastings, Wiccanings, Commitment Ceremonies, Marriage Vow Renewals, etc.

I will travel: Unlimited - Travel Costs May Apply

Cost of services: Starting at $349.00

Additional services: Baby Namings, Funerals, Civil Unions, Customized Certificate with every Ceremony.

 

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