A Seattle Wedding Officiant

Category: How To Get Married

  • Love is Love 24/7

    It’s a hot day today where I am. It’s definitely summer! Weddings happen year round, but it’s not a secret that summer time is the busiest part of “wedding season.” Whether you plan years in advance, or it’s a last minute decision, it is a day you will always remember. You are unique and so…

  • I’m a Wedding Planner Too

    After over twenty years of officiating weddings I have learned a thing or a thousand about weddings. The thought of becoming a wedding planner and/or a day of coordinator has entered my mind many times. In addition to being able to make it legal for couples wanting to get married, I enjoy helping with planning,…

  • Lessen Your Wedding Stress

    As a wedding officiant in Seattle I have the joy of helping engaged couples throughout Washington State take their next relationship step together. Whether they are residents, or will be eloping and planning a destination wedding. Each person is unique, so each couple is also going to be unique. Each duo creates a lovely blend…

  • Getting Married in 2024

    We are now in April of this new year, 2024, which is also the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar, and Chinese New Year. The closer we get to “wedding season” the more I am being contacted to officiate weddings. It’s exciting and an honor to be asked to officiate, and trusted to…

  • Happy December!

    Hard to believe that we are nearing the end of another year. However, I don’t know about you, but it seems like a lot happened this year! December means different things to different people. For some, it is a time for festive parties, and perhaps the exchanging of gifts. For others, a religious or spiritual…

  • Don’t Forget!

    With so much to do in life, and then plan a wedding on top of that, it’s a lot to handle! It can be easy to forget some of the crucial last minute details. I’m hoping this post will help you lessen the load of your overflowing plate. So, that is it! You may choose…

  • To Change, or Not To Change… Your Name!

    While some couples opt to both keep their original surnames, from my experience as an officiant, a lot of couples still implement some type of name change when getting married. However, as we all know, times have changed! Pun, not necessarily intended. In addition to our country’s prominently adopted tradition of one person, historically the…

  • The Magic of Elopement

    Many couples contact me to assist with intimate weddings. Some may be considered last minute, while others took more time to plan. Either way, they won’t be as work intensive as a large, detailed, extravagant affair. The beauty of a smaller, less elaborate wedding is less stress, less time needed, and less money spent. Lots…

  • Holiday Weddings

    Happy Holidays! Whether you celebrate a particular holiday or not, this time of year can be a time of gatherings. Perhaps people you see often, or those you haven’t seen all year, or for years! These special group festivities can allow for an easy addition of a wedding. Have you considered that? Everyone is already…

  • A Seattle Wedding Officiant

    My name is Sindi Somers and I am a wedding officiant. Believe it or not, I performed my first wedding over twenty years ago, and I still love doing it! I love my couples, and enjoy helping them to have less stressful, more joyous experiences with their wedding day, and the planning process. I am…