My Philosophy and a Personal Note...

From Annemarie...

I am a non-denominational Wedding Celebrant and Officiant registered in the State of Washington. My work life is dedicated full-time to creating personalized, heart-centered and memorable wedding ceremonies for couples throughout the Greater Seattle, Tacoma and Puget Sound area and throughout Washington State.

My Heart and Spiritual Background...

My life philosophy is spiritual in nature with love and kindness at its center. As an ordained, non-denominational minister, I honor and respect all beliefs and traditions, whether religious, spiritual or secular. I do not use a ceremony as a platform to promote my personal beliefs but to assist you in celebrating yours. Honesty, integrity and fairness are a part of my life in everything that I do. I was raised Christian and appreciate the tenets and rituals of all of the world's religions and faiths. I pursue a personal spiritual path, am a voracious reader and life-long learner and am working on a Master’s of Divinity Degree. I am a Certified Celebrant and have earned a Diploma in Marriage Celebrancy through the Celebrant USA Foundation.

My Uniqueness...

As a Wedding Celebrant & Officiant, I am the co-creator, consultant, resource person, encourager, advisor and the Officiant of your wedding ceremony. I orchestrate each ceremony with professionalism and heart, and always keep the focus on the couple. The underlying principle of Celebrancy is that you, the client, own the ceremony. I put dedicated time, energy and effort into officiating each wedding ceremony and offer valuable benefits to my clients that are unique, including a custom written ceremony, an assistant at all ceremonies (when necessary), "ceremony design and planning," and unlimited phone and email access before your big day. More questions? Please go to FAQ's for Weddings.

My Personal Life and Passions...

I come to this work with a big heart, a happy life and marriage, great friends, an abiding love for animals and a commitment to lifelong learning. I spent 15 years in the corporate world, building and selling two successful event planning companies in the late 90's. Prior to this, I worked on-air in broadcast journalism for 5 years and hold a B.A. in Journalism from Syracuse University. My husband, Greg, is the love of my life and to me, the most wonderful man in the world (You absolutely are, Honey!). We live on Bainbridge Island and our family consists of four furry canines who were all rescued from abuse and neglect. My volunteer time is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating the most abused companion animals and care-taking special needs dogs.

Fees and Services...

Quality is the cornerstone of my work. Most of the couples interested in my level of services are unique in that they recognize the quality/content of a ceremony is the "heart and soul" of a their very special day. They pay a little more for the comfort and assurance of knowing they are contracting with a first-class Celebrant who comes with professional experience, impeccable references, a gentle and enthusiastic spirit, and some spunk, too!

I put dedicated time and effort into each ceremony that I co-create and officiate and do not operate a "run of a mill" or "cookie cutter" ceremony outfit. For more detailed information, please go to Services & Fees.

And Just For Fun...

I do not sacrifice anything. I do not jump out of anything. I do not wear scuba gear and I do not do any ceremony naked. Other than that, I'm open!

If you would like more specifics than what is outlined here, please feel free to email or call me at 425.922.1325. Or to make things extra easy, please complete this form for an immediate reply.