Choosing to have a loved one perform your wedding ceremony is a trend that’s here to stay. It adds genuine depth and meaning to your memory and wedding experience. And it’s a great honor for your friend or family member.
But officiating a wedding is also a lot of work!
Choosing to have a loved one perform your wedding ceremony is a trend that’s here to stay. It adds genuine depth and meaning to your memory and wedding experience. And it’s a great honor for your friend or family member. But officiating a wedding is also a lot of work!
Wedding Ceremony Writing
Signature service
You didn't settle for your partner
Your don't have to settle for your ceremony either.
At Swoon Union, I believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between the comfort of a loved one AND the ease of a professional. Swoon Union’s Wedding Ceremony Writing service is everything but the officiant. It’s professionally written, pressure-free, and personally delivered.
It’s a custom, personalized wedding ceremony script written and designed by me, with your participation and voice, to be delivered by your loved one. It’s designed for your friend or family member to marry you with confidence, ease, and a joy – creating a ceremony and atmosphere that feels like YOU - not just a formality.
Everything but the officiant
You need help writing and organizing a custom ceremony that’s as real and unique as your love story
You have an idea about what you do and don’t want, but aren’t sure how to accomplish it
You and your soon-to-be spouse have a friend or family member in mind to perform your marriage ceremony, but you don’t want your ceremony to become a burden for your loved one
You want a personalized wedding ceremony that’s: Lighthearted yet Reverent, Personalized AND Relatable, Non-religious yet spiritual, Warm AND Inclusive
Is this you?
What's included in the Wedding Ceremony Writing service
What Your Experience Will Look Like
from Start to Finish
How it works
FAQs
I take the stress and guesswork out of what makes a ceremony unique, personal and loved-up. When we work together, I’m your ceremony hype girl. My motivation? YOU. I want you to feel supported and seen.
You walk away with a custom wedding ceremony script that’s “turn key” for your chosen officiant.
Our work is done virtually over Zoom and via email, which allows us to connect from anywhere. I’ve successfully worked with couples from coast-to-coast and everywhere in between.
A general rule of thumb: the sooner the better. Due to the personalized nature of this service, I require at least three months for wedding ceremony writing. That said, I always do my best to accommodate clients wherever they are on their wedding planning journey. On a tight schedule? Please reach out.
Nope! Thanks to modern technology we’re able to connect from anywhere.
But I do encourage you to learn about the marriage laws in the state where you’re getting hitched
so your marriage is legal in the eyes of the law.
A custom, personalized ceremony that’s unique to you and your love story.
Like everything worthwhile in life, the more you put into it, the more you’re going to get out of it. That said, I’m looking for quality, not quantity!
Your ceremony can and should feel good.
Swoon Union ceremonies are typically 20-30 minutes. AKA short, but not too short-and-sweet-and-long enough to be substantial and memorable.
I’m not a gambling woman, but if I had to guess, your wedding is the single most expensive thing you’ve ever done. Besides maybe college. From your dress to your bouquet, you’re spending big bucks for your wedding to LOOK amazing. Swoon Union helps you FEEL as good -- or even better-- than everything looks.
Think of it this way: Swoon Union is to feelings as a wedding planner is to the logistics, a floral designer is to the flowers, and a photographer is to the photos.
I’m open, accessible, honest, and real. My style is warm, genuine, and inclusive. Your Swoon Union ceremony will feel more like a story than a stuffy ceremony. It’ll reflect your values and feel like “you.”
In other words, if you want a spiritual and non-religious ceremony, an interfaith ceremony that balances and honors your shared and individual histories and beliefs, or one that’s totally unconventional then that’s what you’ll get.
My process is collaborative. You and your partner are the foundation of the ceremony.
– Darcy & Gunnar
“We both cherished that our families got to hear about the deepest parts of our relationship, in a way they never would have been able to without Swoon Union. So many ceremonies scratch the surface of a couple, but ours was personal in a way that felt really special to us. We also loved that our beloved cousin was the one to be the bearer of something so special!”
– Courtney & Kat
“Michelle was the perfect person to help us navigate the scary task of writing our own ceremony for our friend to perform. As an event planner, I can vouch for her professionalism and experience with crafting unique and intimate ceremonies. I highly recommend her to all people who are looking for genuine advice on how to connect with your partner during the stressful wedding process! Absolutely amazing experience with her.”
– Guy & Molly
“We can’t say enough good things about Michelle! We would not have gotten through our wedding without her. She talked us through every step of the way and really made us feel comfortable and confident with every decision we made. Not only did she make us feel good on our wedding day but helped us connect with each other throughout the whole process which is priceless. Thanks, Michelle. We love you!”
– Jenna & Michael
“We dreamed of a meaningful, genuine, sentimental ceremony. Michelle helped us and my brother bring it to life. Working with her put us completely at ease because we knew the ceremony was going to be so unique, full of love, and special. We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Michelle and highly recommend her!”
– Colleen & Patrick
“What can I say about Michelle except how amazing she is?! My husband and I were married in Scotland. While Michelle wasn’t able to marry us there, her magic ceremony writing was felt that day. Never before had I thought that we could have such a beautiful, meaningful ceremony! From the beginning she asked meaningful questions, all of which made the process enjoyable and easy. Thank you for everything, Michelle!”
– Lexi & Randy
“We worked with Michelle to write our ceremony for my sister to perform as our officiant. She wrote the most heartful, thoughtful and beautiful ceremony for us. She managed to show our individuality in the ceremony, while also showing our partnership. She weaved in our families and friends and she told our love-story in a way that allowed everyone else to step into it for a day. We could not have asked for anything more in a ceremony.”
