Celebrant Michele Rose

About

Congratulations - You Found Your Soulmate!
 

Now you want a ceremony to celebrate your special relationship, but you are of different faiths / cultures / races, no religious preference or observance, or the same gender.

Whether spiritual or secular, formal or informal, traditional or non-traditional, a custom-created ceremony reflects your personal values, beliefs, and personalities. In collaboration with you, I create ceremonies affirming your love, while acknowledging, honoring, and respecting different religions (or none), cultures, customs, and traditions as you wish. I also create contemporary and relevant interpretations for traditional rituals. Living in the greater Chicagoland area, I am willing to travel within the Midwest.

I create and officiate ceremonies that are non-religious / secular, non-denominational, interfaith, Jewish, vow renewals, civil unions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Officiant

What officiant services do you provide?

Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic, Christian (no denomination), Jewish

Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?

No

Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?

Yes

What is your attire for the ceremony?

I dress appropriately for the occasion, whether formal or casual, to blend in with the wedding's tone and theme.

Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?

Yes, I collaborate with you to create a personalized ceremony that is as unique as you are. No Cookie-cutter ceremonies!

Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?

Absolutely! I encourage it and can help you if you want.

Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?

I have a list of readings that you MAY choose from, but nothing in my ceremonies is anything you must do.

How long are your ceremonies?

Depending on what you want, usually anywhere from 15-30 minutes.

Do you require that premarital counseling be done?

No, but that's not a bad idea.

Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?

Yes, I feel that rehearsals are very important to ensuring your special day fulfills your vision.

Do you supply a sound system?

If necessary, I can provide a portable microphone.