About Mary Gehr- Founder, Author & Officiant

 Love has a language all its own, and for more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of helping couples speak it through the ceremonies that begin their lives together. Since being ordained as a Lay Minister in 2001, I have officiated more than 5,000 weddings and vow renewals around the world - each one a unique celebration of love, connection, joy, and commitment.

I believe your ceremony should reflect who you are, what you believe, and the life you are choosing to build together. Whether your ceremony is deeply rooted in faith, spiritual in nature, completely secular, or somewhere beautifully in between, I create ceremonies that feel authentic, meaningful, and personal to you.

As an author and public speaker, I am passionate about the art of meaningful ceremony and the importance of beginning a marriage or committed partnership with intention. My background in marriage ministry and years of experience working with couples allow me to bring both depth and understanding to every ceremony, while honoring the beliefs, traditions, cultures, identities, and values that make each couple unique.

Beyond officiating, I have guided countless couples through pre-marital preparation and mentorship programs, including connecting couples with mentor couples who have shared decades of life and marriage together. These relationships offer wisdom, encouragement, and perspective as couples prepare not simply for a wedding day, but for the life they are creating together.

I also provide formal training for those who wish to become wedding officiants—whether as a lifelong calling or as a one-time honor for someone dear to them. My goal is to help new officiants approach every ceremony with confidence, authenticity, and a genuine respect for the trust placed in them.

There is no one right way to celebrate love. There is only the way that is right for you.