Celebrating love in all its forms with personalized ceremonies that reflect your story.
Every love story is unique, and your wedding ceremony should be too. I create personalized, heartfelt and fun ceremonies for every couple whether your day is intimate, grand, traditional, or completely unconventional. I help craft meaningful ceremonies and guide the flow of your celebration to make it joyful, memorable, and truly your own.
Together, we’ll honor your love in a way that feels authentic, inclusive, unforgettable with a little laugh.
Ceremony Experiences
Wedding Ceremonies
Celebrate your love with a ceremony that’s truly you. Whether you envision a traditional vow exchange or a modern, personalized ritual, I will craft a tailored ceremony that honors your unique journey together.
My comprehensive package includes:
Initial intake call to get to know your story
Brainstorming session to capture your vision
Custom creation of a ceremony reflecting your style and values
Ceremony review to ensure every word resonates perfectly
Performance of the ceremony with warmth and sincerity
Handling all necessary paperwork to make it official
No matter your style or setting, we’ll create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the love you share—your day, your way.
Vow Renewals
Celebrate the love you’ve nurtured with a personalized vow renewal ceremony. Whether it’s a quiet moment for just the two of you or a joyful gathering with family and friends, your ceremony can reflect your journey, milestones, and shared memories. From heartfelt vows to meaningful rituals, I’ll help you create a day that honors your love and reignites the magic you’ve built together.
Elopements
Elopements are all about intimacy, freedom, and celebrating your love in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether in a scenic outdoor setting, a charming local venue, or a spot that’s meaningful to your story, we’ll craft a simple yet memorable ceremony. Together, we’ll make your special day stress-free, heartfelt, and unforgettable—focused entirely on your love.
Who
is Kathryn Ryder?
Helping couples celebrate their love is my passion. As an experienced wedding officiant, I create personalized, heartfelt ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique story, values, and style. Whether your wedding is intimate or grand, traditional or unconventional, my goal is to make your ceremony memorable, joyful, and authentically you.
I believe every couple deserves a ceremony that honors their love, celebrates their journey, and feels truly inclusive. From crafting meaningful vows to guiding the flow of your special day—whether it’s a wedding, vow renewal, or elopement—I’m here to ensure it’s a moment you’ll cherish forever, all while having a little fun!
When I’m not officiating weddings, I work in corporate America as a nurse and spend time with my two children and my husband. Our family is active in our community. I love connecting with couples from all walks of life and helping them start this exciting chapter together with warmth, joy, and a little sparkle.
What are people saying?
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Kathryn is the JP of your dreams! She is extremely thorough and really takes the time to get to know you and your partner and create a ceremony that feels special and personalized. Kathryn took the time to ensure we loved every aspect of our ceremony and answered all of our questions along the way. If you are looking for a JP who really knows how to create a special ceremony you have found her! I can’t say enough positive things about Kathryn!
Recent Couple from Hyla Brook Estates
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Kathryn recently officiated our wedding ceremony and it could not have been more perfect. She is genuine, kind and truly cares about those she works with. Our guests were raving about how beautiful our ceremony was, so much so that they thought she was a close friend. That was in large part to the time and commitment she dedicates to getting to know you and your story to be able to prepare such a wonderfully written, personalized ceremony. We felt so supported by her during the rehearsal and the day of our wedding. Our wedding ceremony was a dream and we could not have done it without her!
Recent Couple from Waterfront Elks
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We LOVED having Kathryn Ryder as our wedding officiant! She was well spoken, professional, creative and responsive when we had questions! I can’t recommend Kathryn enough. If we were planning our wedding again from scratch, Kathryn would be our first call!
Recent Couple from Acton Lights
Your Ceremony, Your Way
Let’s Chat
Tell me a bit about your plans, and I’ll connect with you shortly. Looking forward to celebrating your love!