They say that first impressions are usually true and with Katherine, the old cliche proved to be spot on. Within one minute of meeting her in person, I knew that I wanted her to be at the heart of our ceremony. Finding and then choosing Katherine to officiate our ceremony was one of the best decisions we made for the most important day in our lives as a couple.
Katherine is intuitive, caring, helpful, intelligent, and fun! She commands a natural, but strong presence, and her ceremony is unique and contains elements that were totally new to my ears (and I've been to a ton of weddings). Katherine provided us with her draft ceremony and was excited to work with us on some back-and-forth edits that would eventually create a ceremony that was absolutely perfect for us. Our wedding was last fall and to this day, I still receive compliments about how unique and sincere our vows were.
Katherine was also a wonderful mentor and coach, helping to keep us focused on the beauty of what our main intention was for the day. One night, I was feeling particularly overwhelmed with one planning aspect of the wedding and coincidentally, it was that very night that Katherine called just to check in and see how i was. After a 30 minute heart-to-heart conversation, I felt reassured and immensely better. She's soooooo good like that! And on the practical side, she helped to keep us on time with the development of our customized ceremony and reminded us of the importance of being punctual for our dress rehearsal. Because we had a decent-sized wedding with 150 guests, she even shared some practical advice that would ensure we got time in with all of our guests.
What really set Katherine apart from other officiants I've seen at other weddings is that despite not knowing us, she genuinely cared about us as a couple. She spent a lot of time simply getting to know us at our first meeting. She called to check in on me. She spent a lot of time with us during our "touch base" calls/meetings for the ceremony draft. And our calls weren't just about business, it was "how are you" and "how are you feeling" and "remember what this day is about..." It was so great talking to her because things just felt simpler and more in control afterwards. Katherine also cared about our community of friends and family. After both the dress rehearsal and wedding, she made the rounds and visited with our friends and family, confidently introducing herself and getting to know people. She made such a lasting impression on our loved ones!
A few last important words about Katherine that is especially meant for anyone considering hiring her for their wedding. Trust that with Katherine, you can achieve the style and mood that you so desire for your wedding ceremony. She is soooo unbelievably flexible and open-minded and I've known her to cater to anyone's lifestyle, faith, or culture. She comes with a spirit of collaboration, but she's experienced enough to take the lead so you will have no worries or surprises on how your ceremony will look and feel. Katherine is a beautiful woman both inside and out and you will be super proud to have her preside over the most important day of your life. read more