REV. MARSHA THOMAS is an ordained minister, Wedding Officiant and Pre-Marriage Coach based out of the south suburbs of Chicago. Rev. Marsha wants your ceremony to completely reflect who you are as a couple, and to make it one that will inspire your guests and create memories that you will cherish for many years to come.

Services Offered

***GREAT NEWS!***

In addition to my popular Wedding Ceremony Packages, I am beyond excited to offer two new services:

1) same-day and next-day appointments for LICENSE SIGNINGS; and

2) VIRTUAL PRE-MARRIAGE AND MARRIAGE COACHING SESSIONS!

Hi, I'm Rev. Marsha Thomas, an ordained United Church of Christ minister. I am a Wedding Officiant, Pre-Marriage Coach, and a Wedding Script Writer performing ceremonies in person in the south and western suburbs of Chicago, as well as providing pre-marriage coaching sessions virtually from - ANYWHERE!

My WEDDING SCRIPT WRITING service is offered remotely for couples who want a special relative, friend, or even another officiant to perform their ceremony. And, if you are a pastor with a very busy schedule, I am happy to write a fresh and inspiring ceremony script for any wedding that you plan to perform.

I love working with couples to create the ceremony of their dreams. I have performed hundreds of weddings, including same-gender loving ceremonies, in a variety of settings including churches, private homes, restaurants, country clubs, mansions, banquet halls, a train station, and on Lake Michigan at the Taste of Chicago.

According to the wishes of the couple, the ceremony I create can be described as non-denominational, religious, spiritual, traditional, or non-traditional, casual, or fun! I also perform multi-cultural and interfaith ceremonies and marriage vow renewals. All the ceremonies I create are personalized, unique, inspiring, and are sure to "touch hearts and change lives!" I offer all my couples a 1/2-hour, no-obligation get-to-know-you meeting because I think it's important that I like them and they like me before we agree to work together!

Throughout the process of planning a ceremony, I value and offer an open mind, great communication, excellent customer service, timely follow up, ideas and suggestions, flexibility, an easy going personality, and a sense of humor. The couples I have most enjoyed working with have shared these values and even though what we were doing was serious, we also had fun along the way.

Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life and I want to help make the planning process and your wedding day as enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. This is YOUR wedding and every aspect of your ceremony should reflect who you are as a couple and should be just as YOU want it to be! It is truly an honor when couples select me as their Wedding Officiant; and such a pleasure when I can share in their excitement and be a part of their Special Day!

CEREMONY PACKAGES: (Free initial 1-hour consultation included with all packages.)

LET'S JUST DO IT! - $150

• License signing with the I'Do's
• Please invite 2 guests as witnesses (18 or older)
• On-the-spot photos taken with your phone or camera
• Prompt filing of your Marriage License
• Same-day appointments available

BRONZE CEREMONY- $300

• Elopement Ceremony
• 6 Guests including your two witnesses
• Short, generic ceremony script (religious or non-religious)
• On-the-spot photos taken with your phone or camera
• Prompt filing of your Marriage License
• Same-day appointments available

SILVER CEREMONY - $450

• Simple, intimate ceremony with exchange of wedding vows and rings.
• 50+ guests
• Ceremony at a park, restaurant, or backyard
• Couple joined by a small gathering of family and friends (limit 20 guests including your two witnesses)
• Choice of your written vows, repeated vows, or just the "I do's"
• Choice of religious or non-religious wording
• Choice of one unity ritual
• Prompt filing of your Marriage License
• Length of ceremony approx. 10-15 minutes

GOLD CEREMONY - $550

• A more elaborate ceremony package that includes two options for vows, ring exchange, prayers or readings, and rituals
• Unlimited guests
• Choice of religious or non-religious wording
• Includes two edits
• Prompt filing of your Marriage License
• Length of ceremony approx. 15-20 minutes

PLATINUM CEREMONY- $650 (BEST VALUE & MOST POPULAR)

• If you want a truly personalized, beautiful, and memorable ceremony that you and your guests will remember for years to come, this package is for you!
• Unlimited guests
• I will write a completely customized script for you to review that includes several options for all of your special elements.
• Choice of all aspects of your ceremony - religious or non-religious wording, traditional or casual, serious or fun, acknowledgment of special people, inclusion of pets, and more!
• You have unlimited ceremony edits and email communication; and you can share the final script with your coordinator, musician, photographers, and videographer so they will be comfortable with the flow of the ceremony.
• Length of ceremony approx 20-35 minutes
• Prompt filing of your Marriage License

VOW RENEWALS follow the fee structure outlined above.

PRE-MARRIAGE COACHING - $125/HOUR (Minimum of two 1-hour sessions)

• Sessions are based on a coaching rather than a therapeutic model; i.e.; forward movement rather than continually rehashing the past; and supporting the couple's agenda
• Coaching sessions are personalized and based on issues and challenges that you and your partner have identified
• After the initial 2 sessions, coach and couple can agree to additional sessions, if needed.

Attendance at your rehearsal is an additional $100.

Please call me at 708.466.9106 or email me at marshathomasweddings@gmail.com to schedule a complimentary consultation. I will provide more detail about all of my services; and will be delighted to answer any questions you have. I can't wait to start working with you to plan your very Special Day!❤️