Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates
Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates

Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates

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Introduction
Our motto: We will perform personalized, unique (or short and sweet!) marriages for any couple consisting of 2 consenting adults entering into a lawful union. Our services are very affordable and all prices are given up front. As ministers, we will not turn away any clients experiencing difficult financial situations (if this is your situation, please contact us for a no cost, no obligation consultation where we can work out specifics). We do not discriminate based upon race, nationality, age, nationality, sexual orientation/preference, religious preferences (including none at all), gender identification, disability, sociology economic status, etc. Hello! I'm Kristi, an Ordained Universalist/Humanist Minister, licensed & qualified to perform most pastoral duties. I am the Founder of Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates as well as a certified wedding coordinator, consultant, planner and decorator. We offer those services as well (inquire if interested). In addition, we offer professional decorating services for weddings, corporate events, parties, etc. Several of our officiants are decorators, Planners, Day of Coordinators, We offer generous discounts for clients who use more than 1 of our services. How are we different? 1) A. When the COVID-19 crisis started to slow down, demand for officiants went way UP. Wanting to continue personalized service, I limited myself to 1 ceremony per day and 3 per week. I ended up turning down many potential clients, most of whom were in desperate situations (for example, last minute cancellations & so many who could not afford the available officiants). B. Because of these factors, I personally chose 7 professional, experienced, highly rated officiants to work with me so that we could fill the need in our area. Also, we all cover each other, in case of emergency. When you choose us, there will be at least 1 officiant on stand by, in case of emergency. I purposefully chose a diverse group with different talents. This model also gives clients more choice. Yes, if your officiant has an emergency and cannot make it to your wedding, you will have a different officiant who is certified, experienced, and highly rated. A change maybe jarring for some, but we believe it is better than a last minute cancellation without a back up or a no-show. 2.) We don't pull ceremonies off of the internet 5 minutes before your ceremony. We almost never get "overloaded.” We make sure we have plenty of time time to spend with our clients, especially as their ceremonies come closer….then craft unique, highly personalized ceremonies that are about YOU and YOUR unique relationship. If you are not absolutely thrilled and comfortable with your officiant (whether you chose them or we assigned), you can request an officiant change at any time. No hurt feelings, we are professionals, period! I've had many guests ask me how many years the bride or groom and I had known each other. That is an amazing complement. Clients are also free to choose more traditional ceremonies. 3.) We don't "nickel and dime" our clients...charging for every little thing. You will never receive surprise charges. We will give you all fees up front. If you require services where it is near impossible to make a “one price fits all,” we will work with you to create the day you want, at an affordable price. We will work carefully with you and your loved ones to exceed your expectations. We happily celebrate LGBTQIA+ clients. Likewise, clients can expect that we will treat their LGBTQIA+ guests with dignity and respect. Many of our officiants are members of the LGBTQIA+ community (if you are more comfortable with an officiant within the community, let us know and we will match you appropriately). I am a retired RN and current anthropologist/archaeologist. I am familiar and comfortable with incorporating traditions from any religion, time period, etc into YOUR ceremony. Our other officiants are familiar with many of these traditions and rituals, and I work with them regularly to be prepared for any request. We have 2 officiants who are fluent in Spanish. Interpreting services do not cost extra….we consider this a basic human right. I speak/read/write passable French and German. We also offer any unity ceremony in existence (and can assist you in choosing one….or creating your very own from scratch!) Our group has quite a bit of experience with children of all ages. For couples with children, if you wish, we can write beautiful ceremonies that include the children in ways that are age appropriate and relaxed. Of course, you can make the day all about the 2 of you. We offer free, no obligation consultations to assist you in making the right choice. If you choose us to officiate for you, you will have unlimited free consultations. Once you have chosen us, we can help you find that perfect spot to hold your ceremony (we know many places that are free!) I, Kristi, do premarital counseling if the couple desires....at no additional charge. What type of ceremony fits your personalities as a couple? Serious and Spiritual? Entirely secular yet deeply meaningful? Humorous?Write your own vows? Allow family members (including children) to take active roles in the ceremony? The possibilities are endless. Whatever you want, we will do everything in our power to make it happen. You may take as much or as little control as you wish. The sky is the limit. After all, it is YOUR day! Our primary job is to ensure that your wedding….no matter how big or small….is beautiful and memorable. If a client desires a covenant marriage, we are happy to oblige but have to charge extra because of the significant amount of time and extra work that is involved (but our cost is still much less than if you engaged therapists and attorneys). We can do the premarital counseling, give you the state mandated reading materials, prepare the legal paperwork, and testify that you have met the requirements. For this, we charge an extra $200. When everything is ready, we then engage a notary, which will be an additional charge (typically $20-50). We are aware of some of the controversies surrounding covenant marriages. In our group, we have agreed to never allow any personal opinions to be a hinderance to the wishes of consenting adults, when those wishes are perfectly legal and within our scope of practice. Bottom line…we are not here to judge. We hope to meet you soon! *As a side note, we are FULLY vaccinated against COVID-19. Regardless, we promise to respect and abide by the rules that you have set for your wedding day, and can help your guests remain conscious of your guidelines.
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Hired 216 times

Serves Mandeville, LA

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4 years in business

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Shankelle S.
Dec 21, 2023
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Brandon and Adam were such a pleasure to work with! From start to finish! The communication was great throughout the entire process. Frequent check ins to see if they could further assist. I needed help executing my ideas, literally, and I was so happy to have found Brandon and his husband. They were very supportive even through the many obstacles we faced, internet connection, transportation, opposite work schedules. My wedding day was a dream come true and I literally could not have done it without them! Looking forward to working with them on other projects!

Details: Wedding ceremony / reception • 76 - 100 guests • Decor setup • Decor teardown and disposal

Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates's reply
Congratulations Shankelle! I’m so pleased to see that Brandon and Adam went above and beyond and helped make your day extra special. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. And here’s to a long, happy marriage! Best, Kristi
Wedding and Event Decorating
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Khadija C.
Feb 16, 2023
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Brandon was an amazing day of coordinator and planner. He helped us with everything and went above and beyond to make our day special. Hiring Brandon was the best decision we made for our wedding night. I will always recommend him to anyone who is getting married! He was an absolute blast to have

Details: 51 - 100 guests • Photographer • Videographer • Makeup artist / hair stylist • Musician

Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates's reply
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of Brandon. He’s a hard worker, an all around great guy, and we are so lucky to have him on our team. Congratulations on your marriage. If there’s anything you need from us, don’t hesitate to get in touch. All the Best, Kristi
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Twila B.
May 9, 2024
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Jordan was a lovely officiant and the script by Kristi was great! Jordan was on top and very responsive and super helpful!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Selena C.
Jul 30, 2023
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We wanted our wedding to be private and intimate. Brandon went above and beyond to make sure we were able to have the witnesses needed to complete the paperwork. His husband came as well, who was wonderful to be around. He took the pictures for us and videoed the event. They worked together as a team. We wanted sweet and simple, that’s what was provided. His words for the vows were thoughtful and sincere. He was very easy to work with, responsive, and respectful of our wishes. 100% would recommend to anyone that wants the job done with love!!

Details: Elopement • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Ceremonies By Kristi & Associates's reply
Hi Selena! Thank you so much for your lovely review. Brandon & Adam are truly a dream team and I’m so glad they were able to make your big day extra special! Here’s to a long and happy marriage! Best, Kristi Jarrett
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Chris A.
Mar 27, 2024
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Brandon and Adam were both great! Starting from about six months out we started having video calls and exchanging plans. Once we got closer to the event they both would meet us at the venue for walkthroughs, giving valuable suggestions for the final setup. Brandon went out of his way on more than one occasion setting up specifics or reaching out to certain vendors on our behalf. We also had him officiate for us and he did a great job. He was able to cater to the style of ceremony we wanted and had a fantastic script written up.

Details: 50 guests or fewer • Caterer • Venue • Florist • Decorator • Photographer • Makeup artist / hair stylist • Bartender • Guest accomodation coordination

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