Intentional Celebrations (Wedding Officiant)

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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It’s free, with no obligation to book

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It brings me great joy to curate personalized ceremonies that honor and celebrate Love unions! My attention to detail and gift of attuned listening allows me to create memorable experiences that feel authentic, special, and enjoyable. I take care to ensure couples feel seen and their community included (if desired) as they celebrate this momentous occasion.

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Serves Oakland, CA

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2 years in business

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Aida M.

1 day ago

We feel so lucky to have had Ebony as the officiant to our ceremony. In the lead up to the ceremony itself, Ebony took time to ask us intentional questions and to gather information about all the things that matter to my husband and I in our love for each other, in our partnership, and in our communities. Ebony is truly an active listener and really made us feel seen and heard in all our wishes and desires for what our ceremony could be. She beautifully incorporated the important elements we brought up in our conversations, and customized the ceremony based on things like our values, commitments, dreams, and the energy we hoped for in our ceremony. She also took on the challenge to incorporate my husband and I’s different cultural traditions into the ceremony, which was something really important to us as we both come from vastly different parts of the world (the Middle East and Latin America). Ebony infused the ceremony itself with so much spirit and passion. As a speaker, she is truly compelling and has a gift for bringing together the room. She stirred up our beloved guests by including them in the ceremony and giving them space to participate as we had hoped for (for example with a call and response). We heard from so many loved ones afterwards that they had expected a standard, run of the mill kind of ceremony, but found themselves instead moved to tears of joy and grateful to be a part of our moment. We credit Ebony for creating the space in our ceremony for our loved ones to witness and accompany us in the journey, the blooming, and the union of our love in such an unforgettable way. My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Ebony to serve as the officiant for your special day.

Christian H.

1 day ago

Ebony was a critical part of our wedding several years ago and was just awesome in general. Specifically, she wrote and facilitated a jumping-the-broom ceremony for my wife and me that included a beautiful speech highlighting the significance of the ceremony and what it meant to us as a couple. It was one of the highlights of an amazing day, and I even had attendants asking for a copy of her speech afterward. She has a calm and steadying presence that really helped on the day that could have been stressful and also helped out with some parts of our wedding that she didn't have to! 5 stars aren't enough; she's a great speaker, extremely professional, and I highly recommend!

Intentional Celebrations (Wedding Officiant)'s reply

Thank you for sharing! The experience was my honor and pleasure!

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Ebony Sinnamon-Johnson

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Cost begins at $150, but may increase depending on services requested. It's important for me to prioritize both the value of my offerings and service affordability. I am happy to discuss further if needed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like for those requesting services to submit a brief intake form sharing some basic information such as dates, location, times, services requested. Next, I like to hold an initial meeting (in person or virtually) to learn in more detail what is desired and needed, learn your story, share my approach, and answer any questions. I will then develop a draft of what I understand is being requested, get confirmation this is correct or make edits accordingly, and create an agreement including all the details and respective costs to be signed by myself and the requestor/s. I make myself available during standard business hours via text, phone, email to address needs, concerns, shifts, questions, etc. in the time frame leading up to the event. I also ask for clients to be available to respond to my questions, concerns related to delivering the services they requested to fidelity.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified and ordained by the accredited American Marriage Ministries Wedding Officiant association to officiate weddings in California and beyond. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology and have trained and practiced as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Additionally, I am a facilitator of Transformative Mediation (conflict mediation that centers addressing and transforming the root causes of harm, engaging interpersonal and communal resources to support repairing, nurturing, and sustaining healthy relationships without engaging coercive institutions of punishment). I offer this service to couples, families, and community based groups and organizations. I am a Healing Centered Life Coach providing compassionate guidance towards inner strength and healing to improve overall quality of life and well being.

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