A New Kind of Wedding Celebration
Ken Kato Photography
Ceremonies That Make Sense
When meeting with couples for wedding entertainment, they often already have an idea of what they want. First and foremost, it’s got to be FUN. Next, they want it to be about them. No “cookie-cutter” wedding timelines, playlists, or routine events – it’s all about creativity. Yet, when it comes to the wedding ceremony, many still approach it as traditional as possible. That’s okay, but the ceremony is truly the first chance to set the tone for the rest of the day and the reception that will follow, and it’s safe to have fun with it.
Customized Wedding Celebrations
I have been a wedding master of ceremonies since 1995 and I have been ordained as a non-denomination minister since 2006. During that time I’ve been witness to hundreds of wedding ceremonies. Despite that, I’ve still only managed to pin down a handful of wedding officiants that I would highly recommend. In summer 2012, I was working with a photographer that made a comment on how I could probably do better than most of the ones she’s worked with. That’s it. That’s really how it all began.
This also meant that I couldn’t approach ceremonies like the others out there. We won’t just piece together a bunch of random poems and readings. Instead, we’ll incorporate parts of your Love Story, something that I have been doing as part of my wedding entertainment packages for years – and one of the most memorable experiences according to my clients. It’s fairly easy on your end, and we’ll do it together through our planning stages.
Ceremony Officiant Investment
Day of Celebration: $497
• Includes a highly personalized wedding ceremony based on your Love Story
• Face-to-face planning meeting session as a couple
• Unlimited support via phone and online
• Any special rituals (i.e. sand ceremony, unity candle, rose exchange…)
• Signing of your marriage license, filed with the county
• Up to 1 hour of travel time roundtrip (additional time billed at $75/half-hour)
Rehearsal Direction: $400
• Guarantees my presence at your rehearsal the day before, upon availability
• I will gladly conduct the formalities of a wedding rehearsal if needed
• Up to 1 hour of travel time roundtrip (additional time billed at $75/half-hour)
Full Entertainment Packages Available
The above can be added to other wedding ceremony and reception entertainment services for a discounted total of $847. I also have a Master of Ceremonies (only) package, which is designed for couples that already have a DJ but want a trained storyteller entertaining their guests from the ceremony through to the last dance. Contact me for more details on this package.
