Raleigh Wedding Officiant
I am a Raleigh, NC native. I have been involved in the Spiritual Community in this area since 1987 when I began studying the Course in Miracles and became a Reiki I practitioner. My life changed suddenly a few years ago when I lost my husband of 17 years. I knew my seven-year-old son and I needed a new direction in our lives. Before coming out of the spiritual closet, I worked in biochemistry and public health labs. After a 35 year career, I knew I was longing to do more and serve my Raleigh community further.
I became a Trinity Energy Progression Practitioner, Reiki Master, and an Ordained Minister several years ago. I found that officiating weddings was a true joy to me and it became my passion. I enjoy working with all types of couples and all types of ceremonies – one of my favourites was being a Medieval Friar officiating a Medieval Wedding in a castle!
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We will take Ali & Brandon’s sunny September ceremony over this cold, rainy Monday any day! 🌧
J.B. Haygood Photography
Expressions of Love Florist
Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
We welcomed 2022 in style, with a beautiful New Year’s Day celebration for the Allens! ❤️
Complete with a full flip for 250 guests from ceremony to reception while guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio! 🥂
Coordinator: Alyson Jean Events
Venue & Bar: The Pavilion at Carriage Farm
Florist: Expressions of Love Florist
Rentals: CE Rental
Lighting: Get Lit Special Event Lighting
catering: Rocky Top Catering
Cake: Ashley Cakes
DJ: Bunn DJ Company
Photographer: Ali Bonomo Photography
Videographer: Luminous Event Films
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Hair & Makeup: Wedded Kiss
Shuttle: The Great Raleigh Trolley
Harpist: Chelsie Rose
Champagne Girl: Elevate
Live Painter: Tesh's LIVE Wedding and Event Paintings
Bride's Dress: Lana Addison Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses: David's Bridal
Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
Rings: Bailey's Fine Jewelry
Invitations/Signage: Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique
An absolutely ✨magical✨ New Years Day wedding for Jordan & Nathan! 🤩
Congratulations to the Allens! 🥂
January 1, 2022 💍
Venue & Bar: The Pavilion at Carriage Farm
Florist: Expressions of Love Florist
Rentals: CE Rental
Lighting: Get Lit Special Event Lighting
catering: Rocky Top Catering
Cake: Ashley Cakes
DJ: Bunn DJ Company
Photographer: Ali Bonomo Photography
Videographer: Luminous Event Films
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Hair & Makeup: Wedded Kiss
Shuttle: The Great Raleigh Trolley
Harpist: Chelsie Rose
Champagne Girl: Elevate
Live Painter: Tesh's LIVE Wedding and Event Paintings
Bride's Dress: Lana Addison Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses: David's Bridal
Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
Rings: Bailey's Fine Jewelry
Invitations/Signage: Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique
The weather was absolutely perfect for Amy and Edward's May 2021 wedding at the Old Lystra Inn.
Surrounded by good friends, family, and a classically beautiful venue out in the rolling hills of Chapel Hill, Amy and Edward tied the knot in a sweet ceremony unique to them. We loved their creative touches, like their bird and fossil decorations and a traditional Slovakian plate-breaking. As you'll see, Amy and Edward's love and respect for each other really shows.
Read more and watch the video in high quality on our website:
https://bit.ly/3gt13qR
We also really enjoyed working with the other vendors, who each played a role in making this day fun, easygoing, and beautiful. These included:
Venue: Old Lystra Inn
Coordinator: Emily Katherine Events
Photography: Stephen Thrift Photography
Music: GrassStreet
Catering & Bar: CateringWorks
Florist: Folie à Deux Events
Rentals: CE Rental
Hair & Makeup: Jessica Vargas Hairmua
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Gown: Gilded Bridal
Groom's Attire: Kannon's Clothing
Invitations: Minted Weddings
Rings: J.M. Edwards Jewelry
WEDDING VENDOR TIPS...and some fun😀
Thank you, Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies for sending us this fun photo of a recent wedding during these crazy times we are in. As with many others, who have had to change their plans for their wedding, the wedding in this photo persevered through inclement weather outdoors!
They are all laughing because it is hailing so loud, they could not hear Ann, even with two microphones! Looks like they took it in stride though...
Ann McKenzie with Joy-Filled Ceremonies has a Tip for COVID Nuptials:
"Apply early for a marriage license - it is good for 60 days. It can take up to 30 days in Wake County. You can obtain a marriage license from any county and be married in any other county in NC. Smaller counties have less waiting time."
Our Florist Tip of the Week for ever-changing plans:
Talk to your Florist about what can be re-purposed for different scenarios if you find yourself having to make last-minute changes with outdoor weddings, venue changes, or anything else affecting your original floral plan. Most floral decor can be planned for different purposes for your event.
For example:
-Arbor decor can be easily transformed into tablescapes or vice versa;
-Table Garlands can be used as aisle decor or vice versa;
-Bouquets (as always), can be designed so they work as centerpieces
and so much more...
Plan ahead for changes, and let the experts help you protect your budget AND your sanity!
Just email us at:
[email protected]
To view our gallery, click here:
https://northraleighfloristinc.weddingflorals.net/
From making sure the ceremony runs smoothly, to selecting the perfect songs - your officiants and Dj’s are two crucial vendors to make sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch! 💍 🎶
Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies , Perry Hardison Weddings , Bunn DJ Company , and SPIN look forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! 🎉
✨ The Pavilion at Carriage Farm, located south of downtown Raleigh, NC, is a stunning venue for your elegant, country wedding. Whether you dream of a small outdoor ceremony or a large family celebration, you will find it at The Pavilion!
✨ The Pavilion at Carriage Farm’s 10,000-square-foot space combines the rustic beauty of countryside living with modern convenience, setting the scene for a wedding everyone will remember!
✨ Come and join us on November 1st from 2-5 PM to tour the venue up close and personal, while mingling with some of our favorite wedding industry professionals!
💕 Participating Vendors:
Wedding Planners:
Alyson Jean Events
Shawn Schindler Events
Florists:
Expressions of Love Florist
Fresh Affairs
DJ/Lighting:
Bunn DJ Company
SPIN
Rentals:
CE Rental
Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Photographers:
KStar's Photography
Videographers:
SK Films
Photobooth:
Raleigh Photobooth Pros
Food:
Cook Shack Catering
Catering By Design
Desert:
Maryanne Harris Cakes
Mama Bird's Ice Cream
Hair & Makeup:
Silverceiling Beauty Consulting
Officiants:
Perry Hardison Weddings
Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Shuttles:
The Great Raleigh Trolley
Hotels:
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
💕 Facebook event page:
https://fb.me/e/f3ilDiWkX
💕 Eventbrite registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-open-house-tickets-125357643085
Shout-out to some local vendors who are ready to work with you! Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies if you need an officiant for your ceremony, Poetry Fox for custom poems for ANY occasion or event, Beauty & the Budget Events, LLC, creating beautiful moments on your budget, and Paramount Event Venue, a fully-customizable venue in Morrisville, NC, and of course North Raleigh Florist, and Cary Florist, full-service Florists providing Florals Decor and Rentals for ANY event occasion.
To discuss Florals or Rentals, email us at:
[email protected] or
[email protected], or click here to view our galleries:
https://northraleighfloristinc.weddingflorals.net/
https://caryflorist.weddingflorals.net/
Here is the first wedding video I shot and edited. Many thanks to Clay Souza and Dani Saldanha Souza for making me part of this wonderfully organized styled shoot. 🤝🤝 So happy to know all the amazingly talented artists who were part of this :) Look forward to work with you all soon.
Photos by Clay
Caterer: Fords Fluent N' Food Catering
Venue: Chandelier Event Venue
Event Planner: Creativity Plus Events
DJ: Tu-Can Jamz Mobile Productions
Hair: The Aura Galleria
Makeup: Debora Baccarelli
Suits: bernard's formalwear
Florist: Petals and Twist
Cake: Ambrosia Cake Creations
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Bride: Courtney Nicole Reyes
Groom: Eric Reyes
https://youtu.be/cIyICyicjD8
Well, with our first Virtual Wedding Show attempt, we had some technical difficulties streaming from Zoom to Facebook Live 🤷♀️ So, here is our audio-cast of over 30 local wedding professionals. Hear their STORIES and their AMAZING OFFERS. Listen for the MENTIONS so you can grab the deals. 🙌
https://soundcloud.com/user-613940264/spring-wedding-show-2020-audio
Venue : Weldon Mills
Florist: Thymeless Blooms
Catering: Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
Planning: BrideGenie, I Do Weddings by Michele, Thymeless Blooms, Heart of NC Weddings
Photography: Photos by Clay, Ben Belt Photography, Azul Photography
Hair and Makeup: Pinup Studio
DJ: Ultra Mix Events, Island Sound & Video, K2Productions Weddings, Stylus S.E. LLC, SPIN
Health: Define You: Health & Wellness Coaching, Cristabel Spa & Wellness, Aradia Fitness Cary, Camp Gladiator Northeast Raleigh
Rentals: CE Rental, A Special Event
Cake: Confectionate Cakes
Formalwear: SF Tailors, Savvi Tuxedos and Bridal Gowns
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies, Personal Weddings of North Carolina
Jewelry: Something New -
www.myjewelrycleaner.com
Travel: Trip and Sip, Raleigh's Full Service Travel Agency
Specialty: Your CenterPeace Inc.
We are excited to announce the wedding pros that will be joining us for our first ever Virtual Wedding Show. Join us on Sunday, March 29th at 11 am! 💜
Venue : Weldon Mills, The Inn at Elon
Florist: Thymeless Blooms
Catering: Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering
Planning: BrideGenie, I Do Weddings by Michele, Thymeless Blooms
Photography: Photos by Clay, Ben Belt Photography, Azul Photography
Hair and Makeup: Pinup Studio
DJ: Ultra Mix Events, Island Sound & Video, K2Productions Weddings, Stylus, SPIN
Health: Define You: Health & Wellness Coaching, Cristabel Spa & Wellness, Aradia Fitness Cary, Camp Gladiator Northeast Raleigh
Rentals: CE Rental
Cake: Confectionate Cakes
Formalwear: SF Tailors, Savvi Tuxedos and Bridal Gowns
Officiant: Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies, Personal Weddings of North Carolina
Jewelry: Something New -
www.myjewelrycleaner.com
Travel: Trip and Sip, Raleigh's Full Service Travel Agency
Specialty: Your CenterPeace Inc.
The Finalists of the Wedding DJ of the Year are 🎊😀
Carolina Wedding DJ
Bunn DJ Company
All Around Raleigh DJ
Bunn DJ Company of Charlotte
BreakOut DJ Services- Fuquay-Varina
Stylus S.E. LLC
Sound Extreme Entertainment
LoSo Sound DJs- Charlotte
OT Mills Music
The Finalists of Wedding Band of the Year are 🎊😀
NC Wedding Music- Clayton
Irresistible Groove
Melonbelly Music
Souljam
Rubberband- Greensboro
The ShakeDown
Melonbelly Acoustic- Raleigh
EastCoast Entertainment
The Throw Back Experience- Charlotte
Duke Ladd - Pianist / Musician
The Finalists Of Outstanding Supplier of the Year are 🎊😀
Hayes Jewelers of Lexington
The English Garden Florist of Raleigh
Together As One Bridal
Bridal & Formal Center- Fayetteville
Nieto Photography
Urban Bloom Photography
The Joyner Company - Photography & Videography
Corey Cagle Photography- Hendersonville
Perfectly Pretty Sweets- Asheville
Just Bloom Together
The Finalists of the Wedding Officiant of the Year are 🎊😀
Celebrant Gwen Downs
Destination Elopements WNC
Ann McKenzie, Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Reverend Kayelily Middleton
Heart 2 Heart Ceremonies
Asheville Marriages
Randy Taylor Weddings
Your Wedding Minister
Last Minute Wedding Officiant
BeLoved Ceremony
Congratulations to all Finalist who have been shortlisted under the above categories 🥂🎊 If you have not received a call from our team yet , please PM this page with your email address & full business name so we can send the details ASAP 🙂
Email
[email protected] for further info.