happy couples

"Connie, you had a very loving way about your presence and you made both of us feel very comfortable throughout this emotionally charged journey."

Stephanie Crantz & Brad Parker
Allen Centennial Gardens, 8/2/07

"Connie and Jim, we wanted to especially thank you again for the guidance in planning our special day, and for helping make it more wonderful that we could have ever imagined – it really was our dream come true."

Emily Flood & Jerry Koss
Morel’s

"Dear Jim, because of you, we were able to have the wedding celebration that we'd dreamed for ourselves."

Jennifer Numelin & Mark Garthwaite
Chalet St. Moritz

"Dear Rev. Connie, you radiate such kindness and as soon as we met you, we knew you had to marry us."

Rebecca Thieme & Zachary Baeseman
Olin Turnville Park

Our creative process

Madison Weddings

What makes a great ceremony?

  1. A meaningful ceremony presents your guests with the opportunity to reflect upon their relationship with you as well as their own marriages.
  2. A personally tailored ceremony inspires your family and friends to tell you that you both were reflected in the ceremony you choose: that it fit you beautifully.
  3. A thoughtful ceremony reflects your emotions, your personality and your wishes.
  4. A ceremony with enough words so your family and friends feel you are securely married (without being so long that they need a restroom!)

We would be pleased to schedule a complimentary meeting to discuss your vision of the day. Very few couples know specifically what they want in a ceremony. Some are nervous, not knowing what is expected of them. Our initial conversation helps us get to know each other. It focuses on the big picture of your love story and preferences for your wedding ceremony. RELAX! The process will be fun!

Getting Started

We begin by asking questions, lots of them! This helps us to know you better and for you to learn more about each other in the process of making your dreams a reality. Sample questions may include:

Madison Wedding Officiants
  • How did you meet and when did you know you
    were in love?
  • Is your style more traditional or contemporary?
  • What feeling do you want your ceremony to express?
  • Are there any religious or spiritual elements you
    want to incorporate?
  • How can we honor your story, your family,
    your history?

During a second meeting we will put it all together - your story within the format you choose. We will also discuss how you want the processional, recessional, ushers seating, music, readings and other elements that make your ceremony unique. Don’t worry! If you don’t have a clear vision of what you want, we will be happy to offer suggestions. Once we form a partnership to work together, we are always available to you for questions and consultation.

The ceremony that joins two lives together is one of the most important events in life. We will work with you to design a ceremony which beautifully expresses the uniqueness of the partnership you are creating.