Weddings That Feel Like Home
Personalized, inclusive ceremonies that honor your story and feel just like you.
I’m Emily, founder of The Welcome Effect. I officiate weddings for couples who want a ceremony that feels meaningful, affirming, and true to their story.
Whether spiritual, secular, simple, or sacred, I create custom ceremonies rooted in joy and belonging. You don’t have to change who you are to be celebrated.
Love is personal. Your ceremony should be too.
Ceremonies Rooted in Love, Not Limits
Officiating a wedding isn’t about reciting words. It’s about creating a sacred moment that holds the weight of your love and the depth of your story.
Here’s what I offer:
Custom-written wedding ceremonies
Vow coaching or editing support
Elopements and destination weddings
Inclusive language and rituals that honor your identity
Rites of Welcome for other life transitions
(vow renewals, name-affirming ceremonies, baby blessings, and more)
I serve couples of all genders, backgrounds, and beliefs. All stories are welcome here.
Their Love Stories
Because every ceremony begins with a story.
Bailey & Colby
From a swipe right to a sacred yes.
What started with a few hesitant messages turned into a love marked by patience, boldness, and trust — the kind that grows deeper with time. Their ceremony wasn’t just beautiful, it was personal. And getting to stand with them as they said “yes” was something I won’t forget.
→ [Read their full story, see photos, and hear what they had to say about the experience]
Your Story Here
From whatever brought you together… to a ceremony that truly reflects you.
Whether your beginning was unexpected, unconventional, or quietly unfolding — your love is worthy of a ceremony that feels honest, sacred, and unmistakably yours. That’s where I come in.
→ [See how I help couples craft a ceremony that feels like them]
Still thinking about it? Let’s chat!
You deserve to have exactly what you want on your special day. Send a message to start a no pressure conversation on ways to make that happen.