Custom Ceremony Writing for Weddings and Funerals — Available Nationwide
​At Heartfelt Custom Ceremonies, I specialize in crafting deeply personal, meaningful ceremonies. Whether you’re planning a joyful wedding or honoring the life of someone you love, the words spoken at your ceremony matter. They should reflect your story, your values, and your voice. That’s where I come in.
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Why Hire a Professional Ceremony Writer?
You may want to consider asking a friend or family member to write your wedding or memorial ceremony. That can sound appealing until they realize how overwhelming it is to get the tone right, structure it well, and speak on such a meaningful occasion.
Hiring a professional like me takes that pressure off and ensures your ceremony is:
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Thoughtfully written and fully customized to your unique story
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Engaging, creative, meaningful, and memorable
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Well-paced, emotionally balanced, and easy to follow for guests
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Clear for the officiant or celebrant to read whether it’s me or someone else
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I work closely with each client to create ceremonies that perfectly capture the tone, emotions, and essence of their love story or life story. Each script is custom-built from scratch after I get to know you through a personal conversation or a short questionnaire, so it feels authentic to your voice.
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How I Make the Process Easy (Even If You’re Across the Country)
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You don’t need to be local to work with me. In fact, I write ceremonies for clients all over the country.
Here’s how the process works:
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We meet online so I can learn your story, your tone, and what’s most important to you.
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I write your custom ceremony — whether it’s a wedding, funeral, vow renewal, or memorial.
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I include stage directions, timing cues, and speaking tips to guide whoever officiates, even if they’ve never done it before.
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We review and revise together so the final script feels completely natural and right for you.
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Optional online rehearsal: I’ll walk you or your officiant through the ceremony live on Zoom or FaceTime, so you feel confident and prepared.
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Flexible turnaround: Do you need it in a few weeks or a few days? I’ll work with your timeline.
What Makes My Ceremonies Different
Not all ceremonies are created equal. A well-written ceremony brings people into the moment, honors the emotions of the day, and leaves a lasting impression. That’s what I aim for every single time.
When you work with me, you’ll get a ceremony that is:
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Custom-written —I carefully craft the words to feel personal, natural, and authentic to you.
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Inclusive of your beliefs, values, and traditions — whether spiritual, secular, or somewhere in between
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Clear and accessible for all, including printed versions if needed for accessibility
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Memorable — because your ceremony should be one of the most meaningful parts of the day, not just something to “get through.”
Whether you’re having a professional officiant, a pastor, or your best friend lead the ceremony, I’ll make sure their words feel personal, polished, and easy to deliver.

Services I Offer
Wedding Ceremony Writing – For couples who want a ceremony that truly reflects them
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Funeral, Celebration-of-Life, & Memorial Writing – For families who wish to honor their loved one’s life with grace and dignity
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Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies – To celebrate lasting love in a way that feels fresh and meaningful
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Script Coaching & Online Rehearsals – For officiants who want help delivering the words with confidence
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Nationwide and Remote-Friendly
Although I’m based in Southwest Florida and Chicago, I work with clients nationwide. Because ceremony writing is a remote-friendly service, you can be anywhere in the U.S. and still get a fully custom script written just for you. With online meetings and email collaboration, the process is flexible and straightforward.
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Ready to Get Started?
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If you’re looking for someone to help you craft a personal, warm, and professionally written wedding ceremony or memorial, I’d love to talk with you.
Reach out, and let’s create something beautiful together.
Contact Joan at Heartfelt Custom Ceremonies
heartfeltcustomceremonies@gmail.com
(708) 275-7948
heartfeltcustomceremonies.com
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