Wedding & Elopement Ceremonies
Intentional beginnings, held with care.
Weddings and elopements are not performances.
They are moments of meaning, commitment, and transition.
Our role is to create a calm, grounded space where your vows can be spoken honestly and your ceremony unfolds with care — without rush, pressure, or uncertainty.
What Couples Can Expect
Couples often tell us the same thing — that the ceremony felt calm, grounded, and truly theirs.
Our role is not to rush moments or perform for attention, but to create space where couples feel supported, present, and confident as they begin their marriage.
The Lasting Memories Promise™
The Lasting Memories Promise™ reflects our dedication to creating wedding ceremonies that are meaningful, thoughtfully guided, and remembered with warmth, clarity, and care long after the day has passed.
The Calm Presence Promise™
The Calm Presence Promise™ is our commitment to showing up prepared, steady, and fully present — allowing couples to feel supported, grounded, and at ease throughout one of life’s most meaningful moments.
We proudly officiate and affirm all couples, all identities, and all love.
Elopement Ceremonies
For couples choosing intimacy, simplicity, and intention.
Some couples choose to add photography or behind-the-scenes coverage to preserve the quiet moments surrounding their ceremony.
These options are shared once we understand what kind of day you’re creating.
Full Wedding Ceremonies
For couples planning a traditional or larger wedding day.
Full wedding ceremonies involve more moving parts, more people, and more emotion — which is why steady guidance matters.
These offerings provide expanded preparation, ceremony leadership, and legal care so your wedding day feels supported, not overwhelming.
Ceremony Styles We Honor
Love, commitment, and faith are deeply personal.
Our ceremony experiences are designed to honor who you are, how you love, and what you believe — without assumption or judgment.
Ceremony style is chosen together during planning and is included within all elopement and wedding offerings.
🌈 Inclusive & Affirming Ceremonies
We proudly officiate and affirm LGBTQ+ couples and all identities.
Your ceremony will:
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Use language that reflects your relationship and identities
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Be intentionally affirming, respectful, and safe
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Include gender-neutral or gender-specific wording based on your preference
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Center your love without explanation, justification, or labelsAll love is welcome here.
✝️ Faith-Centered Ceremonies
For couples who wish to include faith or spiritual grounding in their ceremony.
These ceremonies may include:
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Christian traditions (traditional or modern)
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Scripture readings or prayer (optional)
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Faith-forward language tailored to your beliefs
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Respect for denominational, interfaith, or personal boundaries
Faith is included by intention, never by assumption.
🤍 Spiritual or Meaning-Centered Ceremonies
For couples who value intention, reflection, and connection without formal religion.
These ceremonies may include:
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Non-religious or lightly spiritual tone
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Readings, symbolism, or moments of reflection
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Language centered on shared values, commitment, and presence.
Ceremony style does not affect pricing and is thoughtfully integrated into every offering.
Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies
Rehearsal Add-On
➕ Ceremony Walkthrough & Rehearsal Guidance — $75
In-person or virtual rehearsal support to ensure clarity, confidence, and calm before the wedding day.
Available as an add-on to full wedding ceremonies only.
➕ Vow Writing Assistance — $50
or $25 when added to any ceremony package
Writing your vows can feel deeply meaningful — and surprisingly overwhelming. I offer calm, thoughtful guidance to help you express your words clearly, honestly, and in a way that feels true to you.
Whether you’re starting from a blank page or refining what you’ve already written, this service provides structure, reassurance, and gentle coaching so your vows feel authentic, balanced, and confident when spoken aloud.
This service may be booked on its own or added to any wedding ceremony package.
Guidance focuses on helping you find your own words — final vows are always written and approved by you.
What Sets Us Apart
The Calm Presence Seal™
Every ceremony officiated by Lasting Memories by Tom LLC includes a private ceremonial element prepared exclusively for our couples. The Calm Presence Seal™ reflects our commitment to intention, presence, and care — honoring every ceremony equally, from intimate elopements to full wedding celebrations.
The Calm Presence Seal™ is a proprietary ceremonial element of Lasting Memories by Tom LLC and may not be replicated, reproduced, or offered outside of our services.
If this feels like the way you want to begin, we’d be honored to connect.
There’s no pressure — just space to explore what feels right.
Disclaimer
The officiant will make reasonable efforts to return the completed marriage certificate in person. If in-person delivery is not possible, the officiant may submit the certificate via courier or mail at the officiants discretion. Once the certificate has been submitted, the officiant is not responsible for processing times or delay caused by third party delivery services or issuing municipality.
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