Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Ann Arbor Wedding Officiant for Personalized Ceremonies
Since 2009, A Simple Ceremony has been dedicated to crafting personalized, meaningful wedding experiences for couples in Ann Arbor and beyond. With over 500 ceremonies officiated, our founder Stacey Swickerath specializes in non-religious and LGBTQ+ inclusive ceremonies that reflect each couple's unique story. We prioritize emotional authenticity, offering customizable vows, readings, and ceremony structures to create intimate moments that resonate deeply. Our expertise extends to elopements and pop-up weddings, combining flexibility with professional execution.As a trusted local provider, we emphasize transparency in pricing and communication, ensuring couples feel supported throughout their planning journey. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through decades of client testimonials and partnerships with Michigan venues. By focusing on the human connection at the heart of every union, we help couples transform their special day into a lasting memory that truly represents their relationship.
Services
Wedding Officiant
Elopement Services
Ceremony Customization
LGBTQ+ Weddings
Pop-Up Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 2009-established officiant with 500+ ceremonies experience
- Specialize in customizable non-religious and LGBTQ+ ceremonies
- Offer weekday elopement discounts and flexible scheduling
- Provide complete ceremony planning resources online
- Serve Chelsea, Ann Arbor, and surrounding Michigan areas
What people say
Perfect personalized ceremony
Exceptional officiant
Stress-free planning
Beautifully unique vows
Professional execution
Services
Wedding Officiant
Professional officiant services for custom weddings. Our experienced officiant guides couples through creating personalized ceremonies that reflect their unique relationship. We specialize in non-religious and LGBTQ+ inclusive services with flexible scheduling options. Clients receive comprehensive planning resources including sample ceremonies and vow templates.
Elopement Services
Streamlined elopement packages for small weddings. We provide officiant services, location coordination, and basic photography for weekday elopements at reduced rates. Packages include one-hour time slots with customizable ceremony elements. Ideal for couples seeking private, meaningful celebrations without traditional wedding logistics.
Ceremony Customization
Tailored ceremony design services. We help couples create unique wedding scripts using curated readings, vows, and ritual options. Our customization process includes collaborative planning tools and the 'Telling Your Story' questionnaire to ensure every element reflects the couple's relationship narrative.
LGBTQ+ Weddings
Specialized services for LGBTQ+ weddings. Our officiant creates affirming, representative ceremonies that honor diverse relationships. We offer gender-neutral language options and ceremony structures that celebrate individual love stories while maintaining legal compliance for same-sex marriages.
Pop-Up Weddings
Flexible pop-up wedding coordination. We facilitate surprise or last-minute weddings at public venues with minimal setup requirements. Services include officiant presence, legal documentation processing, and basic photography in accessible Michigan locations like parks and cultural centers.
People
Stacey Swickerath
Wedding Officiant
Rev. Stacey Swickerath has officiated over 500 weddings since 2009, specializing in personalized non-religious ceremonies. Based in Chelsea, Michigan, they bring creative expertise to LGBTQ+ weddings and elopements. Their approach emphasizes emotional authenticity and client-centered storytelling.
Questions
What types of weddings do you officiate?
We specialize in non-religious, LGBTQ+, and elopement weddings with customizable elements. Our services accommodate both traditional and unconventional ceremony styles.
Do you offer weekday discounts?
Yes, our elopement packages cost $1000 on weekdays versus $1500 on weekends, with flexible scheduling options available.
Can we personalize our ceremony?
Absolutely. We provide sample ceremonies, readings, and vow templates that couples can customize using our collaborative planning tools.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chelsea, Ann Arbor, Dexter, Pinckney, Manchester, Grass Lake, Jackson, Saline, Ypsilanti, and Brighton in Michigan.
How do we start the booking process?
Contact us via email to discuss availability, then complete our online booking form with payment details to secure your ceremony date.
Do you provide photography services?
Yes, our elopement packages include basic photography with digital photo delivery as part of the service offering.
