“After the ceremony, our guests were wondering how many years we have been friends with Rachael! This is how incredibly well and personal she was able to narrate our story through the ceremony. ”
Rachael A. Tanner
Officiant, Founder, and CEO
Dominique + Marquis, December 2018
Kellyne + Jose, 2018
PASSION + TALENT
I officiated my first wedding in July of 2016, for 2 dear friends—Dan and Melissa. I enjoyed working alongside them to create a ceremony that reflected their relationship. I enjoyed the ceremony and received such encouraging feedback, I knew I’d love to offer this service to others.
This creative and spiritual endeavor combines my love of public speaking, strong writing skills, and my love of love! I love to celebrate with my couples and honor the joy of the wedding day.
SECULAR OR SACRED, WEDDINGS ARE DIVINE
I firmly believe that each person can marry who they want, when they want, in the way that they want. Full stop. I am here to help couples have a wedding ceremony that fits them. For some couples that’s a secular ceremony, for others an interfaith and/or intercultural ceremony, and for some a fully spiritual experience.
Whatever path you take, I am here to help you make this transition from singledom to marriage meaningful. I’d love to meet you and learn what will make your marriage and wedding sacred to you!
RELATIONSHIP COACHING - Pre-marital coaching
The engagement period is a unique period for any couple. Consider using this time to invest in your relationship through pre-marital coaching. You can select a variety of topics to discuss. As your coach, I bring structure, accountability, skill building, and new resources to help you deepen your connection and strengthen your relationship. Consider a free Discover Session!
ORDINATION
I am ordained by American Marriage Ministries, a non-profit, interfaith and non-denominational church. American Marriage Ministries believes that the choice of wedding officiant belongs to the couple. Read more about this ordination here.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I am in my thirties. I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan—a small city in southwest Michigan. I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad, directed a faith-based non-profit in Kalamazoo, and then headed to pursue a graduate degree in City Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
After a few years in Long Beach, California, I settled here in San Francisco. I also work as a consultant and am active in the San Francisco community.
