Wedding Officiant & Vow Renewal Services
Your story. Your promises. A ceremony that feels like you.
Your ceremony is the heart of your celebration a moment to pause, connect, and honor the commitment you are making to one another.
At A. Marie Events & Design, we bring warmth, thoughtful preparation, and a personal touch to wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. Whether you are exchanging vows for the first time, celebrating decades together, or planning an intimate gathering by the ocean, we help create a ceremony that reflects your relationship.
Based in Fort Lauderdale and serving couples throughout South Florida, with travel available to the Florida Keys and other destinations by arrangement.
A Meaningful Beginning
You deserve to feel comfortable with the person standing beside you during one of life’s most meaningful moments.
Anita Craine, owner of A. Marie Events & Design, approaches each ceremony with the hospitality, care, and professionalism that guide every celebration we serve. From your initial conversation to the moment you exchange your promises, the focus is on helping you feel prepared, supported, and present.
We welcome couples of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Your ceremony should honor who you are and the life you are building together.
Wedding Officiant Services
A ceremony created around your connection.
Whether your celebration is intimate or surrounded by family and friends, we work with you to shape a ceremony that feels natural, thoughtful, and personal.
Your ceremony may include:
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Your ceremony may include:
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A welcome and introduction reflecting your relationship.
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Personalized ceremony wording.
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Traditional vows or incorporation of your own written vows.
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Ring exchange wording.
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Meaningful readings, acknowledgments, or moments of remembrance.
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Cultural, spiritual, or symbolic elements discussed during your consultation.
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Ceremony delivery with a warm, professional presence.
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Ceremony content and service details are confirmed in your proposal.
Ceremony content and service details are confirmed in your proposal.
Wedding Officiant & Vow Renewal Investment
Simply Wed
Starting at $350
A warm, thoughtfully delivered ceremony for couples seeking a simple exchange of vows.
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One telephone or virtual consultation.
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A prewritten ceremony with light personalization.
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Traditional vows or incorporation of your own vows.
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Ring exchange.
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Ceremony lasting up to 15 minutes.
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Arrival 20 minutes before the scheduled ceremony.
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Up to one hour on-site.
The Signature Ceremony
Starting at $550
A personalized wedding ceremony that celebrates your story and the promises you are making.
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Up to two planning calls.
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A couple’s questionnaire.
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A personalized ceremony script.
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One round of script revisions.
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Guidance incorporating personal vows.
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One reading or symbolic ritual, if desired.
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Ceremony lasting up to 30 minutes.
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Arrival 30 minutes before the scheduled ceremony.
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Up to 90 minutes on-site.
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A digital keepsake copy of your ceremony script.
Ritual supplies are purchased separately.
A Love Renewed
Starting at $450
A meaningful vow renewal honoring your shared history and the chapters still ahead.
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One planning consultation.
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A relationship questionnaire.
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Personalized vow renewal wording.
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One round of script revisions.
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Renewed vows and an optional ring exchange.
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Optional acknowledgment of children or family.
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Ceremony lasting up to 25 minutes.
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Arrival 30 minutes before the scheduled ceremony.
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Up to 90 minutes on-site.
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A digital keepsake copy of your ceremony script.
Surprise vow renewals are welcome. Additional planning and coordination are quoted separately.
Optional Enhancements
EnhancementInvestment
Rehearsal attendance and officiant participation, up to one hourFrom $175
Additional planning call, up to 30 minutes $75
Additional script revision beyond the included round $75
Additional on-site time, subject to availability$75 per 30 minutes
Rehearsal attendance covers practicing the officiant’s portions of the ceremony. Directing the wedding party and managing the full rehearsal require separate coordination services.
Service Area & Travel
Starting prices include travel to ceremony locations within 20 driving miles of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Locations beyond this area are quoted individually. Florida Keys and Key West ceremonies require a custom travel quote that accounts for transportation, travel time, and overnight accommodations when needed.
Parking, tolls, venue access fees, and permits are additional when applicable. All applicable charges are disclosed in your proposal.
Booking Your Ceremony
A 50% booking payment and signed agreement reserve your date. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your ceremony. Bookings made within 14 days require payment in full.
Holiday dates and bookings requested fewer than seven days before the ceremony may carry an additional fee, disclosed before booking.
Officiant packages cover ceremony preparation and delivery. Venue sourcing, vendor coordination, guest seating, processional management, décor, setup, and breakdown are available only through a separate planning or event service proposal.