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Wedding Officiant
Our Founder's Vision
Our Inclusive Values
Why Choose Us for Your Wedding or Vow Renewal
Personalized Approach for Couples
Your love is unique and our wedding officiant services reflect that. Mary takes the time to understand your vision, crafting a ceremony that resonates with the local culture and your personal story.
Local Inclusivity
Love knows no bounds. We proudly support and serve all couples in the region, making our wedding officiant services the ideal choice for a diverse tapestry of love stories.
Expert Guidance for Regional Couples
Mary Barneby, our experienced officiant, is here to guide you through every step, ensuring a stress-free and joyful experience for couples.
Founded on Love in 2023
Vows to Cherish LLC, founded in 2023, remains a trusted name in wedding officiant services in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the neighboring states.
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What our clients say
a very professional job….(she is) very nice to get along with….would not have wanted anyone else!
It was a joy to collaborate with Mary, creating a meaningful moment in time. Through her kindness and sincerity- her presence, a natural connection; our vows flowed beautifully. So grateful to have found Mary for our ceremony!
We loved having Mary as our officiant! She was offered so much support and was very flexible, even with some of our last minutes changes to the ceremony.
Professionalism, communication, level of service and value-those are just the nuts and bolts of what Mary provides. Her soft skills of emotional intelligence, sincerity, kindness and thoughtfulness are the ones that make working with her a pleasure and a joy.
Mary was amazing and honestly we now consider her a family friend. Our wedding day would not have been the same without her.
Mary was incredible and if you are looking for someone to officiate your ceremony, contact Mary. Our ceremony was exactly what we wanted and more.
Mary was absolutely wonderful and helpful every step of the way for our marriage renewal ceremony on the beach. She even brought flowers from her garden for me and my daughter!
Frequently Asked Questions
I generally work within a 200 mile radius of my home near the Delaware shore. However, I am willing to travel farther if travel and lodging reimbursement can be factored into our agreement.
I am open to being your officiant whether your ceremony is on the beach, in your backyard, on a boat or in a grand wedding venue.
Once I understand a couple’s vision, I will tailor the vows and ceremony to meet their goals. I can provide traditional, modern, short or longer programs and I can include additional parts to the program, if requested by the couple, such as readings by friends or family, candle lightings, hand fasting, etc. Ceremonies can refer to God or a religious deity, or be secular, with no religious reference.
I offer my services joyfully to all regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs, their sexual orientation, their race or ethnicity and am happy to work with interfaith couples.
My work with each couple is customized and unique to their wishes and goals. Here are the general areas I cover:
*Introductory conversation with the couple to understand their goals and details for the event.
*Helping them navigate the process for obtaining their license and filing their marriage certificate in the jurisdiction of the wedding.
*Preparing and receiving their feedback and input on the vows and the agenda for the ceremony. (The means including any specific ceremony additions such as readings, candle lightings, hand fasting, etc.)
*Being present at the rehearsal, if requested.
*Conducting the ceremony and filing the signed marriage license with the appropriate jurisdiction.
The couple can be as involved as they choose. Some couples prefer to write their own vows, while others prefer sharing their vision and having me draft vows that reflect their wishes. I do ask that each couple spend some “upfront” time with me via telephone, virtually or in person (if possible) to work together so I can gather the information necessary to create a customized plan.
The actual cost is based on the specific plan created for the couple. For example, a thirty minute ceremony within driving distance of my home generally costs about $250. Once I have a good sense of what a couple requires, I will provide a written proposal which will detail my services under an inclusive price.
