My Story

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I officiated my first wedding in 2005 when two of my closest friends asked me to lead their ceremony. I was a nervous wreck, but it turned out to be an incredible privilege. Watching their joy ripple through everyone in the room was unforgettable, and that feeling stuck with me. That day lit a spark I didn’t see coming.

I used to think weddings were inherently lame. Turns out, they don’t have to be. With the right words and a little creativity, a ceremony can be anything but boring. I love blending old traditions with modern touches to make each celebration feel timeless and personal. Every ceremony is a chance to tell a love story out loud, and I still get misty-eyed when everything falls into place.

By 2015, I’d left hospice nursing to become a full-time celebrant, and I’ve never looked back. Since then, I’ve had the honor of leading hundreds of weddings, vow renewals, and memorials, and I’m grateful every time someone trusts me to mark their moment.

I moved to Colorado from Iowa in 2006 for the mountains and stayed for the people. In 2009 I married my sugarbutt, Tim, with twinkle lights, lightsabers, and Tom Waits lyrics. Today we live in Fort Collins with our son and a small herd of pets.

I’m a history buff, fascinated by the stories of Fort Collins and Colorado. My other interests include the traditions surrounding wedding and funeral customs, architecture, literature, and etymology.

I collect cookbooks and spices and have been trying to get better at Spanish for 15 years.

My guilty pleasure is garbage reality TV. My husband insists that every time I watch one of those shows, a book dies. He’s probably right, but I don’t care. Case in point: I once led a wedding on Married at First Sight (Season 17, Lifetime).

Whether your vision is romantic, nerdy, traditional, or completely offbeat, I’d love to help bring it to life and celebrate what makes your story one of a kind.