Many of today's couples are looking for a meaningful ceremony to mark the beginning of their married life together. If you want something more personal than a Justice of the Peace but do not feel that a church leader is the right match either, then you have come to the right place.
Click here to see photos of some of my favorite weddings!I will help you will design a ceremony that is perfect for the two of you! Music, poetry, readings, and other tools can be utilized to create something that represents who you are as a couple. Writing your own vows is a powerful experience that is not to be missed. Don't worry, there are lots of examples to draw from and I will help you if you get stuck. In fact you can get some ideas at the above link.
I have been performing weddings in the Portland/Vancouver area since 1997 and have lots of happy couples that will be glad to talk with you. Let me know if you would like to contact them directly. I like marrying couples for the first time and especially enjoy working with couples who have been married previously. Because I have been a couples counselor for 21 years, I also have some suggestions for letting go of old marriages in order to focus on the new. It takes courage to marry for the second (or more) time around. I believe that each marriage deserves to be honored and celebrated.
Investment:
In order to serve a wide range of couples and situations, I have put together the following packages. As we talk about your wants and desires in the initial meeting, you can choose the package that best fits your needs. +One half of the total cost is due when your wedding is confirmed in my calendar. This fee is nonrefundable as I will be turning down all other requests for ceremonies for that particular date and time.
Package # 1 "We Need a Ceremony that is Meaningful and Simple" $195.00
Perfect for the couple that wants something more than the Justice of the Peace but who are not as concerned about the details. After our initial phone consultation, I will show up for your wedding at the appointed place and time. You will receive a warm wedding ceremony that is non-denominational and spiritual rather than religious.
Package #2 "We Want our Wedding to Reflect Who We Really Are" $395.00
This package includes:
*One or two sessions for us to create the ceremony together.
*Unlimited phone & email consultations.
*One hour for the wedding rehearsal.
*The wedding.
*One spiral bound copy of the ceremony for you to keep.
Package #3 "Ongoing Support for Wedding Couples" $595.00
This package includes:
*1-2 sessions for us to create the ceremony together.
*Unlimited phone & email consultations.
*One hour for the wedding rehearsal.
*The wedding.
*One spiral bound copy of the ceremony for you to keep.
*Four counseling sessions to be used within a year of the
wedding date. (these can be pre-marital sessions,
used by the bride or groom individually or couple
sessions.) (Usual fee for 4 sessions = $320.00)
+Please note that these prices include travel times within 30 miles of Vancouver, WA.
Additional travel will include additional travel fees.
"Everyone loves a good wedding ceremony, otherwise we'd all go to the courthouse to get married. But my husband, Wayne, and I didn't want a cookie-cutter wedding. We didn't want any part of it to exist because it was "supposed to be that way." Kathryn King and East Wind Ceremonies made our wedding more perfect than we had even imagined. Kathryn took the time to find out who we were and what our lives were like. She talked with us at length about our expectations and what we wanted our wedding to communicate to each other and to our guests. As a result, our ceremony was equal parts Wayne and Kristen. It was full of life, love, music and laughter, while still capturing the solemnity of the vows we made. Kathryn helped make our guests part of the ceremony from the beginning and because everyone was so engaged, it made the setting so much more intimate. Every bride (and a few grooms!) will always remember their wedding down to the tiniest detail. But how many guests keep those memories as well? Most can't wait to get the ceremony over with and get on to the reception. Years later, I still have people who were guests at our wedding tell me how different and special it was. It is so wonderful to hear them share their memories of what for me, was one of the best days of my life. That is due, in large part, to Kathryn King and East Wind Ceremonies, without whom it would have been just another wedding. "
- Kristen (and Wayne) Thompson
"Thank you for the wonderful ceremony and for making the day about "us". You played an important part and had such a calming influence. We were also happy that you made the booklet with the ceremony in it for us to have. I am saving it in our little keepsake box."
-Vanessa and James Scales Portland, OR
"My husband and I come from very different backgrounds. Kathryn was so good at taking multiple belief systems into account when helping us plan for our wedding. We felt like everyone, even our Mormon relatives, were honored and a part of our unique ceremony. She really worked with us to help us make our ceremony special and meaningful."
-A. and T. Vancouver, WA
Mother of the Bride, Barb R. Writes Kathryn offered my daughter and her husband a process that helped them develop their wedding into a creative personal expression of who they uniquely are. The wedding was so moving and personal and reflected both of their personalities and values. Kleenex had to be passed around in the audience. People are still commenting after a decade about what a beautiful ceremony it was. We have Kathryn to thank for that."
