Minnesota Wedding
Officiant Information
 Jim
Albani, MN Wedding Officiant
**MN Bride 2011 Officiant of the year finalist!**
I have the best job in the world. I am a wedding officiant and am honored and humbled to be able to work with brides and grooms ushering them over the threshold to become husband and wife.
Your wedding can be small or large,
indoors or outdoors, religious or non-religious; the important thing is that it is your wedding and should reflect the love you have for each other.
As your wedding officiant, my job is to listen to your hearts and help you
design a ceremony that really fits your personalities, your values, your dreams and your expectations.
I have authored a book, “Your Complete Wedding Ceremony e-book,” which you will receive and will help us create a ceremony unique to you. The love and friendship you both share is and will be the heart of your relationship and marriage. My goal is to celebrate this love and friendship and make your wedding a wedding celebration.
At your wedding you may be nervous, you may be emotional or you may be totally relaxed. Know, I will be there with you, with years of experience to guide and support you.
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I am a licensed, ordained, non-denominational /inter-faith minister in the State of Minnesota. In addition to officiating weddings in Minnesota, I have participated in ceremonies in Wisconsin and Colorado.
The types of weddings I facilitate are:
- First weddings
- Second marriages ceremonies
- Multi-cultural ceremonies
- Inter-denominational weddings
- Secular ceremonies
- Symbolic rituals
- Small or large gatherings
- Formal to informal weddings
- Renewal ceremonies/anniversaries
- Same day weddings or last minute weddings
- Surprise weddings
Notes:
- Finalist (one of three) for MN Bride’s Officiant of the Year
- Winner Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011
- Member National Campus Ministry Association
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Cris Anderson, MN Wedding Officiant
 I want couples to start or renew their lives together with joy, heart, enthusiasm and optimism, and with the good and ample blessings of families and friends.
It is an honor to be present with the love that two people have for each other, and to be asked to hold that love, protect it, and to witness, welcome and celebrate it. It is a joy to work with two people who love each other to help design and participate in a day together, based on their wishes, that can be a deeply meaningful peak life experience.
I’ve pursued lifetime interests in sociology, psychology, spirituality and emotional health. I’m a writer, poet, musician and national award-winning documentary filmmaker, with background in theater and personal growth work. I’ve worked with individuals and groups of all ages and with diverse backgrounds. I admit I’m a softie. I’m deeply in love with my wife, and two lovely and fierce adult daughters.
I hope you will experience a day you will remember with fondness and warmth for the rest of your lives. I want you to have a wedding or commitment ceremony, based on your wishes, that is beautiful and meaningful. And, that happens with ease, grace, tenderness of heart, enthusiasm and joy.
In addition, I want the young to be welcomed into the world with tender feeling and anticipation of their gifts, and with their major life milestones celebrated. And, I want the lives and legacies of those who have transitioned from this life to be acknowledged and celebrated. It’s an honor to serve people with open hearts at moments of major life transition. I’m licensed as a wedding officiant in Minnesota, registered as a Universal Life Minister, and I’m involving myself in this work because of my own enthusiasm and the urging of family and friends
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 Jill Englund, MN Wedding Officiant
Congratulations on your love, commitment, and decision
to marry!
As a non-denominational interfaith minister, I honor all religions
and beliefs with an open and welcoming spirituality. Your ceremony
can be exactly as you envision it. I will assist you in creating
a ceremony that’s simple or sublime, lighthearted and casual,
or traditional and reverent.
I understand some couples want help with suggested readings
and vows, while other couples wish to write their own vows. Either
way, I can offer as much or as little assistance as you desire,
resulting in a ceremony that’s personal, beautiful and
memorable. What’s important is that your ceremony reflects
the unique spirit of your relationship, and the declaration of
your Love.
Please feel free to contact me if you’d like more information,
or to see if I am the right person to officiate your ceremony.
I look forward to hearing from you and would be honored to be
a part of your special day.
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 Kate
Gregory, MN Wedding Officiant
I have been honored to officiate at
numerous weddings and other ceremonies for over 20 years. As
an ordained minister, former family social worker, and spiritual
coach, I believe I bring a unique perspective plus new and timeless
ideas into the entire process.
I see each ceremony as a beautiful reflection of the couple’s
wishes and desires and of their own special connection. I feel
privileged to participate in bringing people together in ways
that highlight not only the legal, but also the spiritual commitment
they are making to each other.
Contributing positive energy and warmth, a sense of humor and
laughter, excitement and enthusiasm to such a special day is
always my intention and goal. Inspirational and creative ceremonies
will affect not only the couple, but the extended family, and
the guests as well.
I officiate at all types of ceremonies – traditional or
contemporary, spiritual or secular, legal or symbolic - for couples
desiring to make an initial commitment or renewal of vows to
each other.
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 Cindy Heimerl, MN Wedding Officiant
I love that people still believe in marriage and want to embrace their beliefs and make a commitment in partnership. I couldn't think of a better opportunity to be a part of people's lives than through helping them create a beautiful wedding.
I believe in helping you find what fits best for you and what you want to achieve in your wedding plans. Remember, it is your wedding and no one else's! Do what you want because this will be a lasting memory for the rest of your life.
I also have the opportunity to share my farm that I call Marion's Place, in Belle Plaine, MN, that is an affordable and a very unique wedding venue for up to 50 people.
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 Jason
Jorgensen, MN Wedding Officiant
Personal connections make life interesting and
enjoyable. Love connections make life worth living.
Without love, life seems void of potential. With love we shine,
have purpose and completeness. For this reason, I love weddings.
Weddings are the outward celebration of the inward feelings and
commitment a couple has toward each other and wishes to share
with their loved ones.
As an ordained and licensed minister/officiant, my only desire
is to make a contribution to your union in as sacred, secular
or completely original manner that you believe best reflects
your personalities and ideals. I approach each wedding as unique
as the couple choosing to wed, with a goal of making the experience
as enjoyable and memorable as possible. I would consider it an
honor to be a part of your wedding.
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 Nancy
Lindgren, MN Wedding Officiant
I am a nondenominational & interfaith minister
who will assist you in creating the ceremony that best fits
your needs. I have been ordained through the Universal Life Church
since 1996. I have performed many weddings, church services,
funerals and baptisms through out the years. I love being a
part of peoples lives at these important times.
Weddings: Whether you’re having a formal wedding or something
more simple, traditional or nontraditional, I would be happy
to help you plan the perfect ceremony to express your special
occasion. I like to meet with the you and listen to what it is
that is important to you to have in your ceremony. As an interfaith
minister, I am open to all faiths. I also do civil ceremonies.
You may choose special readings from sacred texts, poetry, music
or readings from favorite books. This is your day and I want
to assist you in having a personalized wedding that fits your
needs & expresses what you want.
I will travel to where ever you need me to go as my schedule
permits. Most of the weddings are performed here in the Mpls.
St. Paul area but I have gone as far as Mexico!
Baptism or Christenings & naming ceremonies: It is my belief
that we are born pure. The baptism ceremony is a time where we
honor the child as a powerful being of light & love. It is
a time to affirm the things that we want for your child. I use
holy water to do a blessing for guidance and protection. This
is also a ceremony that we create together to give your child
the honor and blessing that they deserve.
Funerals or memorials: In this tender time of one’s life
I can create a ceremony that expresses respect, dignity and gratitude
for your loved one. A final blessing, favorite memories, music
or prayers can be included in this important ceremony. I also
go to the grave site for an internment ceremony.
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 Mark T Scannell, MN Wedding Officiant
I am a licensed, non-denominational and interfaith minister
in the State of Minnesota. As part of the background that
I bring in officiating at ceremonies is my experience as
an ordained Roman Catholic priest. I enjoy working with people
in creating the ceremonies and rituals that “YOU” want.
Weddings:
I have officiated at many weddings, and I strongly
believe that you – the couple - know what you want
by way of a ceremony. I want to meet with you to hear what
you are considering. I usually begin by inviting you to talk
about weddings you have attended and to name what you liked
and what you didn’t like. This usually begins to help
you move toward deciding what you want in your ceremony.
My role is to assist you both in saying what you want and
in creating the ceremony that fits with your hopes and desires.
In my experiences, these meetings begin to crystallize what
you want. I am open to the music, readings and rituals you
want. I am also open to the place you choose, whether it
be a church, outdoors, a home or a hall. I believe the wedding
is your special day, and I am along to help you make this
day be a very special one.
Funerals:
The death of a significant person in your life
is often a very important moment for family members and friends.
We look to create a ceremony which honors the person as well
as gives people a chance to grieve and say farewell. I have
found it very important to spend time with family and friends,
listening to the stories of the person’s life. From
there, I work with family and friends to create a memorial
service which gives expression to the person’s life
as well as the feelings of family and friends. I am willing
to go the gravesite for the interment ritual.
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 Cara Tollefson, MN Wedding Officiant
You’ve found your perfect partner, now let’s plan your perfect celebration! Your wedding is a celebration of your love and commitment to share hearts and join lives. Let your wedding be the most wonderful day ever!
As an ordained, licensed, interfaith Minister I celebrate all walks of life and perform many types of ceremonies including traditional, non-traditional, civil wedding ceremonies, and more.
Once we’ve decided to work together, we’ll create a personalized ceremony.
You may wish to write your own vows and design your own ceremony, or you may prefer my guidance, suggestions, and feedback. Either way, it is important that your ceremony reflects your personal preferences, your spiritual values, and your heart-felt sentiments, and is perfect for you.
My desire to become a wedding officiant was inspired by my own romanticism! One of the first films ever shown at my Jr. High School was Romeo and Juliet. In the auditorium theatre, of all the kids in my class, I ended up sitting next to the one boy I had the biggest crush on, ever. I could hardly breathe through the whole movie! The many tales of romance since, whether of family or friends, in books or movies, or of couples I’ve married, have touched me and delighted me. Each couple I meet has a unique tale of romance and I am continuously inspired by the love they have for one another!
I hope to meet you soon, and if you choose, I’d like to help you celebrate your lasting love story!
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