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Whether it’s just the two of you in a quiet, intimate moment, or a fully customized ceremony shared with all your loved ones — or something beautifully in between—I’m here to create a ceremony that feels true to your love and your story.
KNOT QUITE TRADITIONAL
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Personalized handcrafted “Love Story” ceremony
1 round of edits
45-minute virtual “rehearsal” during wedding week
Travel up to 35 miles included
Optional in-person rehearsal ($75) Highly recommend!
$400-$450 - For elopements, intimate weddings, and vow renewals
tied and true
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Fully personalized and handcrafted ceremony
Includes 2 rounds of edits
In person rehearsal included
Keepsake copy of the ceremony by email
Travel up to 35 miles is included
starting at $650
THE WHOLE KNOT
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Fully customized ceremony including rituals, cultural blending, and/or family involvement
Up to 5 rounds of edits
In-person rehearsal included
Keepsake copy of your ceremony script
Coordination documents for your vendor team
Marriage License Hand delivery to Sarasota Clerk of Court for notarization (Sarasota Marriage Licenses only)
Travel up to 75 miles included
starting at $750 - Full, bespoke celebration
Elopements typically offered Monday–Thursday (weekends by request)
If you'd rather have a loved one lead your ceremony, I can support you and your Officiant in writing and prepping for the ceremony!
KNOTABLY YOURS
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Custom-written ceremony for your chosen friend or family Officiant
30-minute intro call with you and your Officiant to make sure it’s the right fit
Personalized script that reflects your unique love story
Includes 1 round of edits
Full access to the ceremony for your Officiant
45-minute Zoom or FaceTime call with everyone to review and prep
$375
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Full, bespoke celebration for large weddings (80+ guests)
● 30-minute planning call
● Fully customized ceremony including rituals, cultural blending, and/or family involvement
● Up to 5 rounds of edits
● In-person rehearsal included
● Keepsake copy of your ceremony script
● Coordination documents for your vendor team
● Marriage License Hand delivery to Sarasota Clerk of Court for notarization (Sarasota Marriage Licenses only)
● Travel up to 75 miles included
starting at $750
THE WHOLE KNOT
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YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY SHOULD
BE AS UNIQUE AS YOUR LOVE.
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LOVE NOTES
We truly cannot imagine our wedding without Laurie. She was one of the most important parts of our day, and we are still overwhelmed with gratitude that we had her by our side. Every single person mentioned how touching, emotional, and beautiful our ceremony was — people could feel the love and intention in every word she spoke. It wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a moment that felt sacred, real, and completely us.
From the very beginning, Laurie made it a point to genuinely connect with us, to understand our story, and to bring out the heart of who we are as a couple. She didn’t just stop with us either — she made sure our bridal party felt comfortable, included, and completely at ease. She’s truly one of the most magnetic, joyous, and loving people we’ve ever met — an absolute angel on earth.
Laurie radiates magic. Her presence is calming, uplifting, and unforgettable. Choosing her as our officiant was one of the best and most meaningful decisions we made. We will cherish the ceremony she created with us for the rest of our lives. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, know that your day will be filled with more love, light, and magic than you could have ever imagined.
- Andriana , Married on 04/25/2025
An angel on earth!!!!!
LOVE NOTES
Amidst all of the planning, invites, vendors, colors, flowers, family and all manner of wedding chaos, Laurie was our rock. The personification of love and sincerity, it's quite possible that she was more excited for our marriage than even Mary and I were (...only slight hyperbole).
From the ease of the pre-ceremony planning, the sheer joy of the ceremony itself, and her proactive direction with all of the resulting name-change and marriage license details, Laurie was a joy to work with. A new friend for life!
- Maxwell, Married on 06/04/2025
Unforgettable!
LOVE NOTES
I knew from my first call with Laurie that she was the one! Laurie recommended us having calls with a few different officiants before making our decision to make sure we were making the absolute best decision for us, and if that doesn't show how much Laurie cares about each couple she comes across, I'm not sure what would!
Laurie was amazing through the entire process from getting to know us as a couple, putting energy and love into telling our story, and ensuring our wedding guests felt the love on our special day. We were a destination wedding and it was important for us to keep our ceremony outside (rain or shine) and Laurie was EXTREMELY flexible when we were given news that there was a good chance of rain during our outdoor ceremony. She adapted and still was able to convey our entire ceremony seamlessly and beautifully as the rain came down during our vows and last few minutes of ceremony. Our family, wedding party, and guests had nothing but amazing things to say about Laurie and my husband and l are so happy everyone else saw what we saw in Laurie from day 1. Not only was she apart of the biggest day of our lives, but we know that Laurie will always be apart of our lives and our story in the future.
- Gracie, Married on 06/22/2025
We truly, from the bottom of our hearts could not recommend Laurie more.
LOVE NOTES
If you are looking for a heartfelt, personable & one-of-a-kind officiant, then look no further!
Laurie Chandler is truly the best in Tampa Bay. From our very first phone call, we knew she was the officiant for us. She took the time to get to know us & our love story & crafted the perfect ceremony that encompassed our love & personal experiences. We received RAVE reviews from our family & friends - both saying that she was the absolute PERFECT fit for us (which we 100% agree with).
She made the process easy, fun & even guided me through the name change process following the wedding. We are truly so grateful to have met & worked with Laurie. She is an incredible officiant & above all else a wonderful human being. Thank you, Laurie, for helping to make our wedding day one that we will never forget!
- Stef & Justin
Shell Yeah! Laurie Chandler is the Best in the Bay!
LOVE NOTES
From the very first meeting, she made us feel like we were the only couple that mattered. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in our story set the tone for a ceremony that was both beautiful and deeply personal.
Throughout the planning process, Laurie was incredibly helpful and accommodating. She guided us through every step, offering thoughtful suggestions and ensuring that our ceremony reflected our unique bond. She helped us run through the wedding rehearsal so we would know exactly what to expect on the wedding day. On the day of the wedding she went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly for us!
The ceremony itself was nothing short of magical. Laurie delivered our vows with such grace and sincerity that we, along with our guests, were moved to tears. It was clear that Laurie poured her heart into making our day special! We will forever cherish the memories of our wedding, and a huge part of that is thanks to Laurie Chandler.
- Jess, Married on 04/12/2025
A Truly Unforgettable Ceremony!
LOVE NOTES
Siesta Key Surprise Elopement!
I lucked out finding Laurie by a simple google search. My husband and I decided to tweak our initial Pennsylvania wedding plan to a simple, intimate Siesta Key elopement with just our two children.
Laurie was immediately responsive to my request and to our absolute joy, available to do our sunset ceremony! She then continued to guide and support us through the whole process. From getting to know us more personally with questionnaires, providing steps and links for obtaining our marriage license, to meeting us in person before the big day, Laurie was the very best! I can not recommend her enough.
- Liz
Everything was seamless and magical!
LOVE NOTES
Laurie was such a dream to work with. From our first phone call, my fiancé and I locked eyes in a way that nodded to 'yes'. We knew right away she was going to officiate our wedding.
You can simply hear the passion in her voice, that she officiates and does this because she LOVES love. From the very first connection to the actual wedding day, Laurie was ON it. Not a detail was missed, and come the ceremony, not a dry eye was in sight. She truly captured our friends and family, showcased our love story in the most perfect sense, and made a true mark on our day.
We heard from countless guests how beautiful the scripture was, thrilled by the mix of raw emotion, and religious aspects while respecting our asks, and the perfect bit of humor. I couldn't imagine having had anyone else perform such a special part of such a special day.
- Nicole
BEYOND PERFECT.
LOVE NOTES
We loved working with Laurie as our officiant! Laurie was very detailed as far as every aspect of our ceremony. She provided a questionnaire to both my husband and I to complete to assist her in writing our ceremony. She handled all of the details from there, including adding some religious aspects. Additionally, Laurie gave guidance on how to write our own personal vows which was incredibly helpful. We honestly couldn’t imagine our day without Laurie.
All of our guests commented on how beautiful our ceremony was and how great of a speaker Laurie was. If you are considering booking her, do it.
- Jasmine
a dream come true ceremony.
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those who handcraft ceremonies) book up quickly. Booking early gives us more time to collaborate, ensures you get your first choice, and locks in current pricing. Spring and fall weekends in Florida are especially popular, so don’t wait! Once your Officiant is secured, you can relax and move on to the next exciting part of planning. Ideally a couple months in advance.....but don’t worry if you don’t have that much time...reach out today!
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We got so lucky when we found Laurie!
My new husband and I are pretty quiet people who mostly keep to ourselves. We are not public speakers. When we got engaged, the one part of getting married that we were worried about was our ceremony. We got so lucky when we found Laurie.
She somehow managed to take a few very non-descriptive sentences and turn them into an absolutely beautiful love story. I don’t know how she was able to write a ceremony that spoke so perfectly to us, but she did it. I’ve been to a few weddings before, and I know a lot of guests are usually just waiting for the ceremony to end to get on to the party, but not this time. After the ceremony, my guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was and how Laurie had managed to find so many perfect details to put into the ceremony that fit our specific story.
I am so grateful to Laurie for being a part of our wedding. It wouldn’t have been the same without her. Her process to tailor a wedding to the couple and her way with words when writing a ceremony are simply unbeatable. Thank you Laurie!
I believe every love story is a work of art— one-of-a-kind, rich with meaning, and worthy of being told with heart.
My mission is to craft personalized wedding ceremonies that celebrate that story-woven with care, spoken with warmth, and grounded in truth.For all couples, in all walks of life, I create ceremonies that don't just mark a moment, but breathe life into the beginning of your forever-beautiful, meaningful, and deeply connected.
My mission
I am so looking forward to connecting.
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