Ceremony Package, Pricing Philosophy & Fees
Marriage is a threshold—one that deserves to be crossed with passionate engagement and crystal clear intent. A rite of passage, when treated with reverence and respect, helps couples step into a new state of being with power and heart. I offer a fully custom process—built through real conversation, careful listening and deliberate construction. This approach is suited to couples who want a high-touch, participatory process to support them as they step into married life.
The Rite of Matrimony
Premarital Reflection + Discovery Process
A deeply intentional process where I get to know you—your story, vision and values, and you get to reflect on your relationship, your future, and the ceremony we're co-creating. Think of this as a “rite of preparation” before the actual rite of matrimony.
• In-depth discovery and reflection questionnaire
• Logistics and timeline questionnaire
• Ceremony design consultation (Zoom or in person)
• Additional meetings available upon request
“Working with Naomi provided the emotional "homework" I knew I needed to do – but previously didn't know how – as I stepped into married life.”
“Thank you for giving us this opportunity to reflect on our relationship, contemplate our future, and think so deeply and intentionally about our wedding ceremony. Thank you for helping us enter into marriage in such a poignant, joyful, and clear-eyed way. We'd do it all again in a heartbeat!”
Vow Support
Your vows are the words that frame your commitment, unite you in marriage, and inspire you to keep showing up and moving forward together—I’ll help you make them unforgettable.
• A signature vow-writing guide designed to help you express your commitment with clarity and authenticity
• Unlimited 1:1 vow support with expert feedback and fine-tuning
• If you're not writing your own vows you'll receive a thoughtfully curated selection of meaningful, modern, and nontraditional vow options
“I was feeling challenged with having to translate such big feelings into adequate words. I really wanted to express my love and my commitment to him and to us fully and deeply. Your vow tutorial and one on one guidance helped me do that.”
Ceremony Curation + Guidance
Targeted guidance to ensure every element of your ceremony is intentional, coherent, and aligned.
• Deliberate design choices to shape the tone, flow, and feel of the ceremony
• Guidance on integrating personal or cultural rituals into the ceremony
• Thoughtful inclusion of children, blended families, and remembrance of loved ones
Wedding Program
Nowadays most couples choose to forgo a printed wedding program—and in truth, it’s rarely necessary. That said, for those who do want one, I’m happy to help you write an overview of what guests can expect during the ceremony.
Marriage License
• Clear, concise guidance on obtaining your marriage license
• Day-of: I’ll sign and oversee witness signatures, and submit your license to the County Recorder’s Office on the next business day
Custom Ceremony Creation
I will create a real ceremony for you that balances reverence with realness and levity, that honors your vision and vibe, affirms your commitment, animates your future, and leaves a lasting imprint on you and your guests. This is not a plug and play template. It is a living, breathing ceremony—born of deep listening and emotional attunement, infused with intention, and designed to exalt and empower you.
“We wanted to thank you again for breathing life into our wedding celebration. The ceremony was such a powerful, once in a lifetime experience. You gave us so much that we did not know even to ask for, but really wanted. We left feeling connected with each other, with our community, and with the world. From our parents to family friends to peers and young guests, you crafted a ceremony that felt so authentically ours while resonating with everyone. Over the last week, we have talked about the ceremony every day. For both of us it was such a powerful experience and a feeling of rebirth and ancestral connection, thanks to all the meaning that you imbued. The ceremony was truly an act of creation which has left us with new traditions and new symbols which we are excited to take with us. We feel so lucky that our path crossed yours. We will carry what you made for the rest of our lives.”
Rehearsal
(Available unless I’m contracted for another wedding that day)
• I’ll lead a brief welcome circle with your wedding party to ground, connect, and set the tone
• I’ll walk you through ceremony transitions so you can be fully present, rather than caught up in the details
• If I’m unable to attend, I’ll prepare you in advance via email or Zoom, and/or coordinate with your planner
Wedding Day
• I’ll arrive early to connect with you and your team and ensure everything is in place
• I’ll create a real sense of occasion for you and help you stay grounded, present and in the moment
• I’ll deliver your ceremony like a total pro and handle any hiccups with grace
First Look >>> Mindful Moment
I’ll help transform your first look from a photo op into a mindful moment by sending you a personalized “first look letter” to read together. It’s an invitation to step out of the mental swirl and frenzied getting-ready energy, and into the moment—a chance to pause, center yourselves, and truly arrive. Completely optional, and only if it resonates.
Keepsake Copy
Within 2–4 weeks after your wedding, you’ll receive a digital keepsake copy of your ceremony—something to revisit on anniversaries or anytime you want to anchor your love and reaffirm your commitment.
Post Wedding Integration Call
Crossing a threshold can be renewing and transformative, and for some, the transition brings unexpected emotions, insights, or questions. If it feels supportive, you’re welcome to book a 60-minute integration call in the weeks following your ceremony. This is a space to reflect, share, and ground into this new chapter. No pressure—simply an offering if it feels right.
Pricing Philosophy & Fees
Traditional clergy receive small donations for officiating, supported by a community that tithes over time. As an independent ceremony professional with no institutional backing, I charge the way other professional wedding vendors do: based on time, skill, and the depth of what I offer.
In a culture where value is often assigned to what can be posted, purchased, or pinned, it can be difficult to convey the worth of something intangible but essential. A ceremony isn’t something you can frame on a wall or wear on your finger, yet it holds real power to shape the landscape of your wedding day, affirm your relationship, and ripple forward into your future.
Because of this, I build each ceremony from the ground up, crafting it with mastery, artistry, and care so it functions as a true rite of matrimony. If you want your ceremony to be the spiritual, emotional, and communal heartbeat of your wedding day, this approach is for you.
Bridal Reflection
Naomi is not cheap and weddings are expensive. It can be hard on the budget to go from planning to have a friend officiate your wedding or from hiring somebody who will read their usual “wedding ceremony” document on your day to hiring a true ceremony professional. Choosing Naomi meant that we cut some other things out of our wedding budget and DIY’d some of what we were originally planning on hiring for. Having made those choices, I would, without a doubt, hire her again. Naomi is redefining what an officiant can and should be and she is worth every penny that she charges. Whether you make your budget bigger to accommodate her or cut costs elsewhere to prioritize your ceremony, you will not regret it. I am so glad we made the choices that we did and I would unequivocally recommend the same choice to anybody who wants a meaningful ceremony.
About the Investment
Many couples expect to spend a few hundred dollars on an officiant, but my work is priced differently because it operates differently: rather than being short-lived, generic, or transactional, it is immersive, emotionally attuned, built to have lasting impact, and requires a level of time and sustained involvement that cannot be rushed or mass-produced.
My fee for the custom ceremony package is $4,200.
Limited flexibility may be available when finances are the only barrier.
I know this level of investment may require some couples to meaningfully shift their wedding budget, and I don’t take lightly the trust that represents.
A deposit secures your date, and the remaining balance is due two months before the ceremony. Beyond that, payment plans are available.
As you consider this investment, here are a few things to reflect on:
Does this amount reflect the role we want the ceremony to play in our wedding day?
Are we spending freely elsewhere but hesitating here? Why?
What would it mean to honor the ceremony not just in words, but in how we assign value?