As a minister, it is my great joy and privilege to travel with people at all sorts of life stages. Service and ritual help us to mark important milestones in our lives, whether celebrating the passing of someone dear at a Celebration of Life or affirming the love and union of kindred souls in a Wedding or Commitment Ceremony.
I bring a warm, gentle, and curious presence to my ministry when planning ceremonies and services. I find that our working relationship together is one of the most important things in crafting a service; I take it seriously to get to know you a little bit more, to get a feel for your hopes or wishes for a service, and to co-create something meaningful. I bring an attention to detail that is valued in my preparation for services. In creating this service, I find that I’m given a beautiful opportunity to get to know your life and story more in the process. This is something I consider a great privilege and honor, to be asked to be a part of your life in this way.
I work with people of all religious backgrounds, faiths, spiritualities (& none!), gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. I conduct services and ceremonies for LGBTQ+ partners. As a pastor, I affirm that love is love––no exceptions.
Wedding Package
Standard Rate: $500
Includes:
- FREE 30-minute consultation (in-person or via Zoom)
- Officiating ceremony
- 2-3 planning meetings to prepare for ceremony (in-person or via Zoom)
- Rehearsal for ceremony (optional)
- 20-question counseling guide for couples
- Pastoral care and support the day of wedding
* Travel included in cost for Grand Traverse area; additional charge for longer distances
To give you an idea of how I work from people I’ve worked with, I’ve included a review below from a wedding I solemnized:
It was my honor to marry Lauren and Dustin Williams, as well as to perform their wedding that we kept having to push back the date for due to the pandemic. Lauren and Dustin had the following to say about working with me
“Alex did a wonderful job officiating our wedding and solemnizing our marriage on the steps of the First Parish in Wayland. Despite multiple changes in the ceremony’s date and logistics (due to a global pandemic!) Alex remained professional and flexible throughout, really putting us at ease during a difficult yet exciting time. The words that Alex prepared for our ceremony were perfect for us and our story, and we are so grateful that he was part of our special day.”
––Lauren & Dustin Williams
Interested in having me officiate your wedding?
Enjoy a FREE 30-minute consultation (in-person or via Zoom) to see if I’m the right fit for you!
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