Wild Washington Weddings
Wild Washington Weddings

Wild Washington Weddings

$200
estimated price


Scheduling

Responds within a day

Introduction
I specialize in outdoor weddings and elopements because they combine my favorite things - love, nature, and creating space for deep connection with a side of humor. Weddings don't have to be a big deal, especially if you all you really want is to disappear on an adventure or into the woods with the one you love. Let me make it easy for you! I'll work with you to create the ceremony that reflects your relationship and am happy to help with other logistics like writing vows or suggesting a location.
Overview

Hired 21 times

Serves Seattle, WA

Background checked

1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon4:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.

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Vipin J.
Sep 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

We were absolutely thrilled with Karen as our wedding officiant! She went above and beyond by driving down to Whidbey Island to be a part of our special day. Before the ceremony, she sent us the script incorporating all the personal details we provided—it was perfect just the way it was. On the day, she arrived right on time, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to lead us through such an important moment. Thank you, Karen, for making our wedding truly memorable!

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Briana A.
Dec 26, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen was the absolute best!! I would 1000% recommend her for your wedding experience. My husband & I are from out of state, & we were looking to book an officiant for a super simple & sweet wedding/elopement. & she simply helped us do just that! She was really good at communicating efficiently & very knowledgeable about the areas within Seattle. We weren’t quite sure where we wanted to have our wedding, but I did give her some guidelines such as; we wanted in Seattle, a view of the city in the background, avoid city permits, etc. Karen quickly got back with us with a ton of recommendations & we picked the one that suited us best. We enjoyed getting to meet her & she made the process such a breeze. Because we are out of state, we did discuss with her about a few weeks in advance & she helped us make sure we had all the paperwork in line for our marriage license. I am so grateful for her because she was overall an amazing individual/officiant- the ceremony itself, giving us a moment with our family after the ceremony, completing paperwork with us shortly after & communicating any needs/concerns after the ceremony for paperwork. Very professional & prompt, which we appreciated! Thank you Karen for being a part of our special day! 🤍

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Davey M.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Brilliant officiant - flexible to your needs and tailors the ceremony of your dreams by listening to what makes you and your partner unique, suggesting creative ideas, and finally bringing the perfect energy to the ceremony itself. Couldn't recommend highly enough for handling an outdoor ceremony !

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible

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Madeliene b.
May 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen made our day! she was right on time, helped us pick the perfect spot and gave us multiple ideas for the layout of our elopement. Was able to adapt and adjust to our needs, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect officiant and I would recommend her to anyone.

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Misty D.
Apr 29, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Can't recommend enough - this vendor is helpful, kind, punctual, friendly - just 10/10. They were very knowledgeable and made this entire process a breeze. I am so grateful to Wild Washington Weddings. ❤️❤️❤️

Details: Elopement • 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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Credentials
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Karen Ravano Lauer

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Custom ceremonies scripts are a flat $100 fee; coaching services are billed at $50 per 30 minute session. Onsite ceremonies and elopements start at $250 and are priced based on a variety of factors including travel distance from Seattle. For wilderness elopements, additional permit and travel fees may be added. Here are a few examples: -Seattle city core: $250 -Olympic National Park (Lake Crescent, Mt Storm King, Hurricane Hill) starting at $450 -North Cascades: starting at $375 -Mt Rainer area: starting at $350 -Steven’s Pass / Highway 2: starting at $350 -Snoqualmie Pass (Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, Mt. Si area): starting at $300 -Whidbey Island: starting at $350 -Overnights: starting at $500

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    While I'm happy to hop on a call for customers who have lots of questions, I tend to correspond via email, text, or the Thumbtack app to settle logistics. I'll have a few questions to get to know you better and help customize your ceremony. I'm also happy to advise on venues, questions about how to obtain a wedding license in WA state, or any other ceremony questions you have. Once we've settled on a date, time, and ceremony type, I'll send you a draft of the full ceremony and give you time to make changes. Multiple edit rounds are possible if time allows, though most couples only need one. Day of, I'll be there bright and early and ready to handle the final paperwork after the ceremony.