Ceremonies That Honor ALL of Who You Are
Your love story doesn't fit a traditional mold - why should your ceremony?
Wedding Officiant Services
Serving LGBTQ+ couples, interfaith, and interracial partnerships - radically inclusive ceremonies in Chicago's western suburbs
Every love story deserves a ceremony as unique as the couple" 💕
Your love story doesn't fit a traditional mold - why should your ceremony?
Whether you're bringing together multiple spiritual traditions, creating something entirely your own, or simply want a wedding that honors your love without religious baggage, I'm here to help you craft a ceremony as unique as your relationship.
LGBTQ+ affirming. Interfaith, interracial - welcoming. Radically inclusive. Deeply meaningful.
Nature is our first teacher, showing us that unity was never something to create - only to remember.
About Your Officiant:
I'm Sarah Woodard - Kabbalist, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and ordained minister. I guide people who are spiritually hungry but religiously burned out to reconnect with the Divine on their own terms.
My approach to weddings is the same: honoring the sacred without the dogma.
Drawing from wisdom across spiritual traditions - from Christianity to Buddhism, Indigenous practices to Kabbalah - I help you weave together a ceremony that reflects YOUR truth, YOUR love, YOUR path.
I walked into my first Pride meeting in college thinking it was about school spirit. They welcomed me anyway, and it turned out to be exactly where I needed to be. Years later, I finally felt safe enough to attend Pride as my full self. Now I create ceremonies where everyone is welcomed exactly as they are.
Your love is sacred. Your ceremony should reflect that.
What Makes These Ceremonies Different:
Scholarly Depth, Accessible Delivery
I do more than read pretty words - I understand the spiritual frameworks behind them. With expertise in comparative mysticism and the Tree of Life as a universal map, I blend and honor both your traditions without appropriation, creating ceremonies that are authentic to YOU.
Nature-Centered Spirituality
Nature is our first teacher. Whether your ceremony takes place in a forest, garden, or city venue, we weave in the wisdom of natural cycles, seasonal energy, and the sacred connection between human love and the living world.
Radical Inclusion
LGBTQ+ couples. Interfaith partnerships. Mixed-faith families. Interracial couples. Chosen family structures. Neurodivergent needs. Physical accessibility. If your love exists, your ceremony belongs here.
Collaborative Creation
This is YOUR ceremony, co-created together - not mine with your names inserted. We'll explore what matters most to you, what traditions you want to honor, and what new rituals want to take shape.
Unity Revealed, Not Imposed
I don't create unity between you - I help you show off what's already there. Your ceremony becomes a mirror showing you the sacred connection you've been building all along.
Three Service Packages:
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Essentials Package - $600
Simple, meaningful, yours
Perfect for couples who know what they want and need minimal guidance for a beautiful, straightforward ceremony.
What's Included:
Initial consultation (60 minutes)
One ceremony planning call (60 minutes)
Custom ceremony script
Wedding day officiation (up to 30-minute ceremony)
Marriage license filing assistance
Legal in Illinois
Investment: $600
$300 non-refundable deposit to secure your date
$300 balance due two weeks before wedding
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Collaborative Package - $850 ⭐ Most Popular
Co-creating something beautiful
For couples who want a collaborative process integrating multiple traditions, deeper spiritual meaning, and thoughtful ceremony design.
What's Included:
Initial consultation (90 minutes)
Three ceremony planning calls (60 minutes each)
Unlimited email revisions between calls
Custom ceremony script with Tree of Life framework integration
Assistance with custom vows (if desired)
Nature-centered elements woven throughout
Rehearsal attendance
Wedding day officiation (up to 45-minute ceremony)
Beautiful keepsake ceremony script
Marriage license filing assistance
Legal in Illinois
Investment: $850
$425 non-refundable deposit to secure your date
$425 balance due two weeks before wedding
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Sacred Union Package - $1,200
The full transformative experience
For couples seeking a deeply transformative spiritual experience, honoring complex traditions, and creating ceremony as sacred practice.
What's Included:
Initial consultation (2 hours)
Five ceremony planning calls (as long as needed)
Unlimited revisions throughout the process
Deep Tree of Life framework integration
Custom vows co-creation
Blending multiple spiritual traditions with scholarly depth
Nature-centered spiritual elements woven throughout
Private blessing & meditation session (30 minutes, day before or morning of wedding)
Rehearsal attendance (required)
Wedding day officiation (up to 60-minute ceremony)
Post-wedding follow-up blessing (30-minute call within one week)
Beautiful keepsake ceremony script + Tree of Life blessing card
Marriage license filing assistance
Priority scheduling
Legal in Illinois
Investment: $1,200
$600 non-refundable deposit to secure your date
$600 balance due two weeks before wedding
Serving:
Western Chicago suburbs - approximately 30 minutes from Downers Grove, IL
Includes: Downers Grove, Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Oak Brook, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont, and surrounding DuPage County areas
Legal to officiate in Illinois only
Ready to Begin?
Let's talk about your vision for your ceremony.
First step: Free 30-minute consultation call where we'll discuss your wedding, answer your questions, and see if we're a good fit.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about creating a ceremony that honors your love.
Please complete this form to the best of your ability. I will be in touch within two business days to schedule your free 30-minute consultation call.
