Elizabeth! Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special. We loved the way you brought our family together and the way you are so real and approachable. We were nervous about vow writing but you helped us work through that process with a lot of comfort and ease. Thanks again Elizabeth and best of luck.
~ Mary and Franco
Ministry Services and Wedding Ceremonies
Elizabeth Moriarty carries a spiritual leadership that is grounded in many years of facilitation in an array of settings- from weddings, community ceremonies, large group events, performances and in small circles. She has a big heart, a strong voice and a depth of presence that often provides people with comfort and ease, despite the high intensity of the wedding setting.
The design of a wedding event is a lot like planning a festival. There are many aspects to the production that Elizabeth has decades of experience with, She brings a grounded and experienced presence to the highly charged climate of the wedding. Designing Thematic ceremonies and events are a gift and talent elizabeth brings to her many years in event production, performance, art and ceremonial design.
Full service wedding officiant offering
Ceremony design – With over 2 decades in ritual facilitation, Elizabeth has many creative and unique ceremonial practices to incorporate into the ceremony. The process can be simple or more complex depending on people’s faith, traditions and cultural sensibilities.
Vow writing – The process of writing vows is a personal and unique aspect of the process. Elizabeth provides a questionnaire which can assist and prompt the couple in the writing of the vows. She can work with the couples or simply offer officiant services using contemporary vows and traditional formats.
Wedding day design – The creative design of the entire day is something Elizabeth can advise on. Her many years in event design and production serve well in the context of wedding planning.
Destination weddings – We begin with Skype calls to meet and introduce ourselves. The process can be swift and streamlined or involve more direct skype or in person support from Elizabeth.
She offers several themes and loves to work with couples in the visioning of their personalized wedding ~
- The Indian Themed ~ Tantric Wedding
- Mediterranean themed wedding ~ Tuscan Nights
- The Burning man themed ~ High desert wedding
- American Heritage ~ Americana Hillbilly weddings
Spiritual and emotional counseling for couples
Many people have deeply held fears, stresses and triggers that come to surface during the process of getting married. It’s a good time for people to “clear the decks” both individually and as a couple. Elizabeth is uniquely skilled at coaching and counseling individuals and couples in both preparation and beyond the wedding day with personal rituals and special couples practices.. It’s important to begin with a strong foundation and a clear path for moving forward with clear intentions. The counseling can continue and be a resource for going forward, if needed.
Hey Elizabeth. I just wanted to thank you again for being the minister at our wedding. We were both so pleased with the job you did and the way the ceremony went. Thanks again Elizabeth. Take care…many blessings in the future!
~ Jessie and Kasey