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Rooted in Service Weddings

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Wedding Ceremony Services:

Wedding Officiant| Justice of the Peace | Ordained Minister

I proudly officiate modern, inclusive wedding ceremonies in Connecticut and Massachusetts as a Justice of the Peace and Ordained Minister. From simple elopments to fully personalized celebrations, I create space for civil, spiritual, and custom ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique love story, Values and vision. All couples are welcome, including same-sex and LGBTQIA+ unions.

Rooted Beginnings- Elopement/Weekday Ceremony

Simple, intimate, and stress-free

$125

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What’s Included:

  • Short, meaningful ceremony

  • Up to 6 guests

  • Weekday availability only

  • Standard script

  • Officiating services in Middletown

  • Out-of-area weekday elopements may be available by request; travel fees start at $50

Perfect for courthouse style/city hall, elopements, or quick, simple weddings.

Rooted Promises-

Simple Signature Ceremony

Classic, heartfelt, and beautifully delivered

$200

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What’s Included:

  • 30-45 minute ceremony

  • Personalized names + brief script

  • Up to 15 guests

  • Flexible weekday or select weekend availability

  • Officiating services in Middletown

Ideal for couples who want a meaningful ceremony without the complexity

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Personalized Wedding Ceremony

Thoughtfully crafted to reflect your story

$400

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What’s Included:

  • 15-minute complimentary discovery call

  • One 60-minute consultation to learn your story, preferences, and ceremony vision.

  • Custom ceremony script written specifically for your wedding

  • One coordination call or email with your planner or designated point of contact.

  • Rehearsal support (if needed)

  • Up to 50 guests

  • Local travel included (within 25 miles of Middletown, CT.

  • Special ceremony enhancements available as add-ons

For couples who want their ceremony to feel personal, intentional, and unforgettable.

Rooted Signature Ceremony Experience

Fully customized, elevated, and unforgettable

$750

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What’s Included:

  • 15- minute discovery call

  • One 90-minute ceremony design consultation

  • One ceremony enhancement included (handfasting, sand ceremony, candle ceremony, etc.)

  • Fully personalized and curated ceremony script

  • Up to three rounds of revisions to ensure it feels perfect for you

  • One planner coordination meeting (up to 30 minutes)

  • One rehearsal (up to hour)

  • Up to 100 guests

  • Priority email communication throughout the planning process

  • Travel included within 50 miles

    *Additional mileage billed at $1.00 per mile beyond 50 miles

For couples who want a luxury, once-in-a-lifetime ceremony experience.

Handfasting Ceremony

A timeless Celtic tradition symbolizing the joining of two lives into one. During the ceremony, your hands are gently bound together with ceremonial cords, representing your commitment, unity, and lifelong partnership.

Roots Planting Ceremony

Celebrate the roots of your relationship by planting seeds together during your ceremony. As you combine soil and plant new life, you’ll create a living reminder that a strong marriage grows through love, intention, patience, and care.

Includes:

  • Keepsake planter

  • Soil

  • Optional opportunity to incorporate meaningful soil brought by the couple

  • Seeds provided by the couple or officiant (depending on selected option)

Signature Rooted Rituals

Unity Candle Ceremony

Light a shared flame as a symbol of two lives becoming one. Together, you’ll ignite a single candle from your individual candles, representing the love, hope, and future you are creating together.

Family Unity Ceremony

Perfect for blended families, this ceremony intentionally welcomes children and loved ones into the new family unit. Together, you’ll participate in a meaningful unity ritual celebrating the love, commitment, and foundation you’re building as one family.

This can be customized to include:

  • Children

  • Parents

  • Grandparents

  • Anyone the couple wishes to honor

Sand Ceremony

Blend individual colors of sand into a single keepsake vessel, symbolizing two unique lives becoming beautifully intertwined while honoring the individuality each person brings to the marriage.

Memorial Tribute Ceremony

Honor the memory of loved ones who are no longer physically present but remain forever part of your journey. This personalized tribute may include a special reading, moment of reflection, candle lighting, or acknowledgment during your ceremony.

Broom Jumping Ceremony

Honor a cherished tradition symbolizing the beginning of a new life together. As you jump the broom side by side, you celebrate leaving the past behind and stepping forward into your marriage with hope, unity, and purpose. This ritual can also pay tribute to family heritage and the generations who came before you.

Includes:

  • Personalized introduction to the tradition during the ceremony

  • Opportunity to use your own family broom or an officiant-provided ceremonial broom

  • Optional customization with ribbons, florals, or meaningful colors

Schedule Your Ceremony

Booking your ceremony is simple and I am here to provide the are, presence, and attention your special day deserves.

Select your preferred ceremony type and choose a time that works best for you.

I look forward to creating a meaningful, personalized experience for your special day.

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