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ABOUT ME

Ellen M. Scher

Hi, I'm Ellen Scher and I'm a romantic at heart who promises to make sure the new chapter of your love starts off perfectly.

I am proud to be featured in the forthcoming National Geographic book, OUT IN THE WORLD, as an LGBTQIA+ inclusive officiant who celebrates all love.

My favorite thing is helping couples with planning to make sure their wedding script and vows are perfect and the experience is as they envisioned. I can ‘hand hold’ as much as is wanted or not all all - it’s your call. Each couple is different and I am sensitive and respectful of that.

I'm a New York native who traveled to California in a VW bus with my husband and daughter in 1976 ... and never left. I love living in Monterey Bay—although I still prefer east coast bagels and pizza.

I love all things glitter, family, gardening, relaxing on the beach, and exploring the world.

As a full-time wedding officiant, you're my priority and I'm always here to help.

That's it about me. now I hope to get to know you more, too!

Wedding Officiant Services

As a full-time wedding officiant, you're my priority and I'm always here to help.

PLAN

Planning for your special day? I'll help make sure your new chapter starts off with all the warmth and care you both deserve.

My officiant fees include all communications plus the day-of ceremony.

For an extra fee, I offer my concierge services which include: location scouting to help you pick the perfect spot and/or flower and champagne set-up after your ceremony.

CHOOSE

With several ceremony scripts to choose from (including from my own wedding), we'll pick the perfect words for your day.

I also customize ceremonies with:
Sand Ceremony
Ring Warming
Breaking of glass and Hebrew Prayer
Knot tying
Whatever else makes your day special!

CONNECT

My passion is celebrating LOVE of every kind and I'd love to celebrate with YOU.

I am a full-time officiant and you are always my first priority.

Contact me below and I'll get back to you right away to answer all of your questions and set up a chat.

I hope I get to be a part of your special day!

Services start at $300, depending on location
(discounts for military and first responders)

Char

"Best officiant ever!! Ellen was amazing. She's warm, professional, and goes above and beyond. She worked with us on the ceremony and helped us achieve what we wanted - something heartfelt and personal but also short and sweet. She even pitched in to help decorate our tiny venue (a courtyard) with flowers right before the wedding. It was the most special day!"

Mandy

"Ellen is a delight and we're so glad our photographer Tatiana Scher pointed her our way!! Ellen gave us ceremony scripts to choose from and was also super amenable to all the edits we wanted to make. On the day, she held us with great care and sweetness and we couldn't have been happier. We are so grateful. My wife and I are queer/I'm nonbinary. Ellen is an LGBTQIA+ ally."

Zach

"Ellen has such a peaceful and elegant aura that made me and my wife feels so at ease before, during, and after our ceremony.
She gave us many options for scripts and let us have creative control. During the ceremony, she spoke with such grace and emotion that there wasn't a dry eye to be found. We are so lucky and highly recommend Ellen to anyone getting married."

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Nena

"Ellen made our wedding perfect. She was exactly the officiant we needed! She took all the stress out of our vows and made the whole process a breeze. It was so easy to work with her and she provided us with the guidance we needed to ensure the ceremony was as perfect as possible. Our wedding ceremony was so special and tailored to us- we will remember it forever! We're so grateful to have had her as our officiant and wouldn't have it any other way. Highly recommend her services – she's a pro!"

Jennifer

"Wonderful Officiant!

I really cannot say enough good things about Ellen. She’s easily one of the most kind and gentle souls I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her experience, guidance, and expertise made our ceremony a dream come true. I wouldn’t change a thing! I would highly recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking for an officiant."

Emi

"Ellen did an amazing job officiating our wedding. She listened well to our needs, helping us craft a ceremony that was representative of both of us. She had several scripts pre-written that she was happy to help us personalize in any way we wanted and. She also found for us a beautiful Hebrew prayer to read during the ceremony and helped us prepare for the breaking of the glass. We were honored to have her there with us on the wonderful day, and would 100% recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking for a beautiful and loving ceremony!"