I create personalized ceremonies rooted in your unique love story-designed to make your wedding day (or vow renewal day!) meaningful and to beautifully set the tone for the next intentional chapter of your life. Let me guide you not with rules and scripts, but with meaning and magic! Everything about your special day should be memorable and meaningful to you–let me curate a ceremony that tells YOUR story!
What We Love About Laurie Chandler Celebrant
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What We Offer
I offer handwritten ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals, and elopements. I also offer ceremony writing and guidance if you plan on having a family member/friend be your Officiant.
I am here to guide you on all things “ceremony.” Whether it’s how to write your own vows, ideas for a ritual, getting your marriage license or filing your marriage license after the ceremony- I’ll be there to hold your hand every step along the way. Consider me your “Wedding Ceremony Fairy”.
We Love Weddings Because…
I love weddings because they are such a joyful reminder of what life is all about-LOVE, connection, and the people who matter most. Every couple has their own unique story, and getting to be part of this moment where that story takes center stage is so special to me.
I love the happiness, the tears, and the way a wedding brings everyone together to celebrate love in it’s purest form. It is truly an honor for me to guide two people as they promise to walk through life side by side.
Our Wedding Style
I cater to ALL styles! My ceremonies are written to reflect YOUR style–what you value most and hold close to your heart. Everything about your day should be curated and feel good to you and the ceremony is no different. It’s the kickoff to your special day and it should set the tone for the rest of your wedding for your family, friends, AND YOU!
You want to add a ritual? Of course! Mixing religions? Absolutely! Not religious? I got you! Want your dog to be part of the ceremony? I love dogs! You’d love to write your own vows? I’ll help guide you in doing that.
What it boils down to…..my “style” is making the couple happy and in having your love story take center stage.
Our Personality
I’d describe my personality as authentic, warm, joyful, passionate, vibrant, grateful, and organized. I’m easy going to work with and open minded to your ideas and wishes for the ceremony. Ultimately, I want you to LOVE your ceremony.
What Inspired Us to Start Our Business
I traded my corporate heels for wedding bells in 2020 and I never looked back. I married a dear friend of mine and her now husband in their backyard and that did it! I was in love with love and I knew I had found my purpose.
I studied Weddings and Ceremony writing for 16 weeks at the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. Then in 2020 I launched my business. Nothing brings me more joy than bringing couples across the bridge from “engaged” to “married”!
What Makes Our Business Stand Out
My pursuit for writing a ceremony that is PERFECT for the couple in every way. I truly want each couple to FEEL something when I deliver their ceremony-because I am 100% vested in speaking from my heart.
I want you to feel as good choosing me as your Officiant as you do in choosing your dress, venue, planner, cake, etc.
I don’t take it lightly when you put your trust in me. I’m honored and excited to be part of your most memorable day!
Associations & Awards
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award 6x (2021-2026)
Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Vendor
Services & Pricing
I offer handwritten ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals, and elopements. I also offer ceremony writing and guidance if you plan on having a family member/friend be your Officiant.
I am here to guide you on all things “ceremony.” Whether it’s how to write your own vows, ideas for a ritual, getting your marriage license or filing your marriage license after the ceremony- I’ll be there to hold your hand every step along the way. Consider me your “Wedding Ceremony Fairy”.
I offer three different packages that start at $400 and go up to $750.00. If you need to have a “custom package”, I’m open to that too!
Exclusively for Marry Me Tampa Bay Readers
$50.00 off my Officiant services in 2026 for any Marry Me Tampa Bay readers getting married at:
Selby Gardens Sarasota
Ritz Carlton Sarasota
Florida Aquarium Tampa
Don Cesar Hotel. St. Petersburg
Vinoy Hotel St. Petersburg
Please use code: “MMTB” when reaching out!
I grew up in a small town in New Hampshire and was into health and fitness my whole life. It’s what I studied in college (Exercise Physiology) and it led me to a career with Reebok and Adidas. I was in sales for 30 years with those two companies and I LOVED it! My favorite part was always doing big presentations and I think it really has served me well in being a wedding Officiant. I don’t get nervous but I do get butterflies and I just invite them into my heart before I speak.
I retired early in 2020 to ONLY do things that make my heart happy. I told myself I would only say “YES” to what brings me joy. I started doing weddings in 2020 and immediately they brought me MORE JOY than I could have ever dreamed.
I also said “YES” to traveling and I’ve gone to SO many epic places and have many more to go. And…I use that love I have for fitness by teaching yoga at all inclusive resorts out of the country. It’s led me to some beautiful places (Maldives and Fiji!). I’ve created a life I LOVE…..and being an Officiant is at the center of it all. Grateful, so grateful!
One thing most couples would be surprised to know is:
I never knew what a “Celebrant” was until I became one!
I’m an Officiant of course, but a Celebrant is someone who conducts personalized ceremonies to help mark important occasions (like your wedding!)
Non-wedding Passions:
I’ve always been drawn to lighthouses—so much so that they inspired my logo. Wherever I travel, I seek them out, learning their history and climbing to the top whenever I can. Twice a year, I make a special trip to Ponce Inlet for the full moon climb, where the sunset and moonrise light the sky from the tower’s peak.
To me, lighthouses are more than beautiful landmarks; they’re symbols of guidance and light. Just as they help boat captains find their way, I see my role as guiding couples through their ceremony—shining a light on their unique love story.
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