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   'We' create Your Ceremony
                   YOUR WAY !
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'We' create Your Marriage Ceremony
to be personal & Unique... just like you:) 
Your marriage Ceremony ~ ​Your Way !
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"CLICK HERE TO read Notes from My Couples"  

  I Help 
- 17 years of experience helping over 300 couples who wanted to Celebrate Love & Happiness
​ and over 300 couples who loved their ceremonies!

- Couples hire me because they want a professional wedding officiant they can trust. 

  I Listen
  I take the time to get to know them and listen to what they want. I see their little things that make a big difference.
Many of my couples are referred by other wedding vendors and planners. I enjoy and value being on a professional team that really cares about their couples and making their wedding day as special as possible.

 
​  - Why Hire Me?    
   I Care

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​Couples say - "We don't know where to Begin" My response is "tell me what you like and don't like."  Then... I do the rest. I give you ideas, I share my collections of vows, readings, and unity ceremonies over my past 17 years. Then 'we' create your personalized ceremony. I'm always share in every couple's excitement!  
During our time together in our planning meetings You will see your unique personal marriage ceremony come to life:)  
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After our first meeting... what do I hear most?  "I'm really excited about our ceremony now !"
This is what my couples have to say after their wedding ...
TY's from Happy Couples!!💞Notes from My Couples💞

You, Your Family & Your Friends enjoy and love your Unique Marriage Ceremony that we create with your Hearts & Personalities.


How this works 

Just the way you hoped it would be and more... is my goal. Your Marriage Ceremony is a day that lasts forever in your memories!
It has to be right... I listen so Your Marriage Ceremony is Your Way & Personal.
 Your time with Celebrating your Love & Happiness with your Family & Friends to Celebrate their Love & Happiness. 

I help YOU put YOUR heart of hearts love into YOUR ceremony. 'We' create Your Amazing Personalized Marriage Ceremony    
 while having fun, too:) !  

 I focus and listen to the little things that makes Your Ceremony Special and Amazing. I have no limits to how much time You need . Some couples make quick decisions… some want more time and help with readings, vows and/or Unity Ceremony. We Discuss everything until it is right.
               I ask couples to Always..   “Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!”

If you like what you have read so far…. the FIRST STEP is to click here:  💌 Contact & Connect!
You can ask questions and/or we schedule a meeting. This first meeting is to make sure you feel I am a good fit to what you are looking for and is No Charge/No Obligation.  I share many ideas for YOUR ceremony by listening to what YOU want.  By the end of this meeting YOU will have a good feel and a clear vision..  of how YOUR Marriage Ceremony could be.

We meet in my home/office.Fa
ceTime.Zoom.Skype or phone call.  It is Ok to email questions before committing to a meeting. Meetings usually take 30-60 minutes.

Personalized Marriage ​Ceremony  

  Personalized Marriage Ceremony- $550  
             4-5  meetings and pre-ceremony facilitation.
  
        Your Ceremony will include:
         Love & Marriage Readings
         Your Love Story
         Vows
          Ring Exchange Vows
          Unity Ceremony
          Pronouncement.

 Your ceremony turns out beautiful and unique because we create and plan together. You tell me what you want, like & love.. I do the rest. Your Personalized Marriage Ceremony will be Unique and One of a Kind! Just Like You :)
 I always pay attention to the details, the little things, special situations and your traditions.

Typically  there are 4-5 meetings. If more are needed that is OK.
I always understand busy schedules and I always try to be flexible.

Pre-ceremony facilitation is: 
I arrive 60-90 early to make sure everything for and in your ceremony is ready. I check in with your musicians or DJ.
 I help seat your guests with your Ushers.  We start on time! I understand how important it is to you and your parents  that your guests are taken care of ! And it is important  so you can focus on getting ready and enjoying your day with out stress and worry of what is happening with your guests.
                                                                                                                                                        
Rehearsal is  an additional fee  - $100  

 There is a traveling fee for Wedding Day and again for Rehearsal. Outside of Iowa City area.
   I have a limit of how many miles from my home I travel.                                                                                                                    Please email me with the location of your Wedding Venue and I will get right back to you.

   
 * * Rehearsal is an option.  I do recommend couples have a rehearsal.  Everyone will know just what to do in your ceremony. This will Prevent unneeded stress on Wedding Day. Also, This gives me a chance to meet your parents, family and your wedding party before Wedding Day. Having a rehearsal helps  Your Wedding Ceremony flow with ease. no stress.  perfectly. 
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On Your Wedding Day!  ​

I arrive on time. I pay attention to the details while Listening and paying attention to the details and little things.   I do my best to make pre-ceremony, ceremony and the transition to the reception go smoothly and as stress free as possible. After the Ceremony, I mail your marriage certificate on my way home. It is on the way to the County Recorder's office the next business day.  

My Goal is for you and your family to be at ease. I am with your Ushers and Greeters, so your guests and all details with your ceremony are being taken care of before, during and until your recessional is done.

Over the past 17 years, I have officiated in many venues in the Iowa City & Cedar Rapids area.   Little Lights on the Lane which is in my home town and I am so proud of them!  Old Brick, Marriott/Hyatt, Brown Deer Golf Course, Hotel Vetro, Bella Sala, Celebration Farms, Rapid Creek Cidery, Cedar Ridge Winery, Amana, 
Koru Berry Farm, and more.
 The point is, there really aren't many venues and situations I haven't been in.  

The next step  

​ Email me at scheriegates@icloud.com  or click here> 💌 Contact & Connect  to schedule  a no charge/no obligation meeting. This meeting is for you to meet me. In this meeting I share how 'we' would create your Personalized Marriage Ceremony. I share my ideas so you can have a glimpse of your Marriage Ceremony.  You can ask me any questions that are on your mind!  
 
After our meeting If you decide Yes... you can mail me a check, Venmo or Paypal your 1st payment. This payment is subtracted from your Total fees. This is NOT a separate fee. My mailing address and Venmo & Paypal  ID are  on the last page of your new couple meeting folder I will  email you or give you for this meeting.

I require a  1st payment of $125 to reserve your date on my calendar
​ This payment is non-refundable and Is subtracted from the total.
 The Balance is due at Rehearsal or before.​
  
After I receive your 1st payment:
  • I email you documents with lots of ideas for readings, vows and unity ceremonies
  • I email you a receipt for your payment on your statement of fees and services we agreed on
  • I explain When our next meeting will be and what information I need from you for that meeting.

               To schedule a meeting and/or if you have any questions, email me at scheriegates@icloud.com 
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💌 Contact & Connect .
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   happy love Notes  
​click here >" Notes from My Couples"  
 
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a few Pictures of My Happy Couples :) !!!
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