Danielle M. Baker- Wedding Officiant & Minister

I have been a Notary Public for the State of South Carolina since 2009 and I am an Ordained Minister through Universal Life Church. As the wedding minister or wedding "officiant," I act as a director or choreographer of a wonderful, happy celebration of love and commitment. Since it is YOUR wedding, it should include all the aspects of ceremony and celebration that are meaningful to you.

As the wedding minister or wedding "officiant," I act as a director or choreographer of a wonderful, happy celebration of love and commitment. Since it is YOUR wedding, it should include all the aspects of ceremony and celebration that are meaningful to you. It can be as traditional or as personal and customized as you wish .

I consult with each couple ahead of time. Couples will choose the order of service and the various personal aspects of the ceremony they want included.

Most people who contact me today are interested in having their wedding ceremony in a location other than a church. Weddings can be performed in gardens, hotels, golf courses, private estates, beaches, and any other place you would like.

     I can help you create an unforgettable wedding ceremony including suggestions for vows, readings and music.   I custom write each ceremony for my couples therefore your ceremony is a unique ceremony just for you.  You can write the ceremony of your dreams yourselves or I can furnish sample ceremonies for you to choose or modify.

 Ceremonies available include:

Secular, civil, non-denominational, spiritual, traditional or contemporary.  If you don't see what you are looking for.... Just ask!

     You may create a theme wedding (Celtic, Renaissance, Victorian, Swing, Forties, Native American, etc.)

    You may also Include a parents blessing ceremony, family ceremony, sand ceremony, candle ceremony, rose ceremony or jumping the broom.  Many couples include a children's blessing in the ceremony.

    You may read each other a poem,  lyrics of a song, or anything that has special meaning to the both of  you.

     Couples in which the bride and groom come from different religious backgrounds may include traditions from each faith as part of the ceremony if desired.

    Here are a few more Ceremony ideas!

   *  Spiritual readings by loved ones.

    * Include pets.

    * Light a Unity Candle or stand in a Unity Circle.

    * Guests may participate in singing or saying a blessing for the couple.

    Let your ideas and heart be your guide!

Other services available: Renewal of vows, holy unions, commitment ceremonies, etc.

Choosing Your Officiant

   The person you choose to marry you is going to share a very intimate, personal, holy moment in your life. If you a member of a church, usually, you will choose your pastor to marry you. But if you do not go to church on a regular basis, or at all, then you will need to find a person who is approved by the state in which you are going to be married to legally marry you.

  Whether you know the Officiant beforehand or not, by the time the Officiant marries you, you will feel like you have known one another for all time! I always feel a very special bond with the couples I marry.

   Choose your Officiant by what you feel in your heart, as you will be sharing a very precious time together.


Creating Your Ceremony

   When we meet to discuss your wedding plans, I'll ask you about your relationship and your reasons for getting married.

   Well talk about what you've envisioned for the ceremony and whether you want to write it yourselves, have me write it, or create it collaboratively.

   Well incorporate all the readings, songs, and rituals you love the most, and include all the friends and family youd like to (or need to for the sake of family politics) have participate.

   The ceremony is all about your relationship as you define it, and what it means to you to publicly enter into a serious commitment, and I am here to support you in that process.

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