Wedding Officiant • Brown County, Indiana

Your story.
Your ceremony.

Personal, meaningful wedding ceremonies created for couples getting married among the hills, forests and gathering places of Brown County and Southern Indiana.

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All couples welcome

Every Couple Is Welcome Here

Brown County Ceremonies proudly serves all couples. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religious or non-religious background, race, ethnicity, or cultural tradition, you will be treated with respect and your ceremony will be created to reflect you.

A ceremony that sounds like you

The most important part of the wedding deserves to feel personal.

Brown County Ceremonies was created for couples who want more than a generic script. Your ceremony should reflect your relationship, your values and the promises you are making to one another.

Whether you're planning a full wedding at a local venue, an intimate ceremony in the woods, or a simple elopement with just a few people you love, the process should feel comfortable and uncomplicated.

Tell Me About Your Wedding

Brown County Ceremonies officiant with a newly married couple and wedding guests — Celebrating with couples in beautiful, personal settings throughout Brown County and Southern Indiana.

Services & pricing

Choose the ceremony that fits your day.

Simple pricing gives you a clear place to start. Final pricing can vary for travel, unusually long ceremonies or special requests.

01 • SIMPLE

Just the Two of You

For couples who want a short, meaningful ceremony or intimate elopement.

Brief consultation
Classic ceremony
Vows & ring exchange
Marriage license signing
Brown County location
Decorative marriage certificate

$150

02 • MOST POPULAR

Personal Ceremony

A thoughtfully personalized ceremony built around the two of you.

Planning consultation
Personalized ceremony script
Choice of readings / traditions
Coordination with your venue
Marriage license signing
Decorative marriage certificate

$300

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03 • FULL EXPERIENCE

Wedding + Rehearsal

For couples who want ceremony preparation plus guidance at the rehearsal.

Everything in Personal Ceremony
On-site rehearsal
Wedding-party walk-through
Ceremony timing & cues
Vendor coordination as needed
Decorative marriage certificate

$400

Also available: vow renewals $200 • license-signing appointments from $100 • travel outside Brown County quoted by location.

Simple from the start

Getting married shouldn't require another complicated process.

I’ll guide the ceremony side so you can focus on the rest of your wedding.

Tell me about your day

Send your date, venue and the kind of ceremony you're imagining.

We talk

We’ll discuss your story, tone, traditions, vows and anything you definitely do—or don’t—want included.

We build your ceremony

I will send you an example wedding script based off our discussions. This document will have numerous options for you to choose, allowing you to easily build the ideal wedding script that matches you and your partner.

You get married

I arrive prepared, help settle the moment, perform your ceremony and complete the officiant portion of your marriage license.

Local matters

Made for weddings in Brown County.

Brown County draws couples for wooded hills, intimate cabins, scenic overlooks, barns, inns and destination wedding weekends. Brown County Ceremonies is designed around that experience.

Primary service area

NashvilleBrown CountyBrown County State ParkBloomingtonColumbusMartinsvilleSouthern Indiana

Getting married somewhere else nearby? Ask. Travel is available depending on the date and location.

Check availability

Planning your ceremony? Start by checking the calendar.

Use the calendar to get a quick idea of my current availability. Dates or times marked Unavailable are already booked or otherwise blocked. If your date does not show an unavailable block, I may still be available for your ceremony.

How to use the calendar
Navigate to your wedding date and look for an Unavailable event. If one appears, that date or time has already been blocked.
An open calendar date is not a reservation.
Availability can change, travel time between ceremonies can matter, and some dates may have inquiries in progress that are not yet shown on the calendar.
Ready to book?
If your date looks open, please send an inquiry below. I will personally confirm your date, ceremony time, location, and package before your wedding is considered booked.
Popular dates fill early.
Brown County Saturdays—especially during the fall wedding season—can book well in advance.

My Date Looks Open — Send an Inquiry

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Please use the inquiry form below and I will confirm your date directly.

Please note: The calendar is provided as a planning tool only. A date that appears open is not guaranteed or reserved until Brown County Ceremonies has personally confirmed your booking.

Questions

Before you say “I do.”

Can we write our own vows?

Absolutely. You can write private vows, speak them during the ceremony, use traditional vows, or combine approaches. The ceremony can be built around what feels right to you.

Do you perform religious and non-religious ceremonies?

Ceremonies can be secular, spiritual, traditional, or include faith elements requested by the couple. The goal is to reflect your values rather than force you into a preset format.

Do you welcome LGBTQ+ couples and couples of all backgrounds?

Yes. Brown County Ceremonies proudly welcomes every couple. Sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, non-religious background, race, ethnicity, and cultural tradition are all respected. Your ceremony will be centered on the two of you and the values you want represented.

Can you officiate an elopement in Brown County?

Yes. Intimate weddings and elopements are a natural fit for Brown County, including approved parks, cabins, venues and other private locations.

What about the Indiana marriage license?

You are responsible for obtaining a valid Indiana marriage license. I complete the officiant portion associated with your ceremony. Indiana residents generally obtain the license in a county where one applicant resides; out-of-state couples marrying in Brown County apply in Brown County.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have your venue and date. Popular Saturdays—especially during Brown County's fall season—can book well in advance.

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Let's make your ceremony yours.

Tell me a little about your wedding. I’ll follow up about availability and the best ceremony option for your plans.

Brown County Ceremonies
Nashville, Indiana
Serving Brown County & Southern Indiana