About Vows to Cherish LLC
Welcome to Vows to Cherish LLC, where love takes center stage, and your special moments are crafted with care. Founded in 2023 by Mary Barneby, a seasoned professional with a heart dedicated to celebrating love, our mission is to be your premier choice for wedding officiant services in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Our Founder's Journey
Mary's vision was clear: to create a space where couples could embark on their marital journey with a ceremony that truly reflects their unique love story. Her wealth of experience in leadership, coupled with a passion for love and celebration, sets the tone for the personalized and inclusive services that define Vows to Cherish.
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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.