Planning a Mackinac Island elopement or intimate wedding along the Straits of Mackinac? Judy has officiated over 600 ceremonies in Northern Michigan for more than 30 years, serving couples at Grand Hotel, Mission Point Resort, Island House Hotel, Stonecliffe Estate, and beyond. Choose the package that fits your vision. Available year-round, including winter elopements!
Deluxe Full Ceremony
Judy’s most complete wedding experience, perfect for couples who want every detail handled with care. Available for weddings and elopements on Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and throughout the Straits of Mackinac.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE includes:
- Licensed wedding officiant authorized to legally marry you in Michigan.
- No limit on the number of guests.
- In-person one-hour wedding workshop to craft every detail of your ceremony together.
- Your complete ceremony script will be shared with you in advance, giving you peace of mind knowing word-for-word what I’m going to say on your special day. No surprises.
- Continuous phone and email contact throughout your planning process.
- A ceremony experience that will wow you both and thrill your guests!
- Your love story written and told as part of your ceremony.
- Unlimited revisions until every word feels exactly right.
- Performance and orchestration of your ceremony.
- Full rehearsal at your venue or nearby location of your choice.
- Arrival at least 30 minutes before your ceremony.
- Legal handling and registration of your Michigan marriage license.
- Backup officiant on standby should an emergency arise.
- Photographer and videographer are available upon request for an additional fee.
CLASSIC TRADITIONAl Ceremony
A beautifully crafted traditional ceremony for couples who know what they want. Available for weddings and elopements on Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and throughout the Straits of Mackinac.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE includes:
- Licensed wedding officiant authorized to legally marry you in Michigan
- No limit on the number of guests.
- Phone and email contact with the officiant to discuss details of your Ceremony.
- Unlimited and continuous phone/email contact with me.
- A copy of your classic ceremony script is sent to you before your wedding, giving you peace of mind knowing word-for-word what I’m going to say.
- Arrival at least 30 minutes before your ceremony.
- Fuel/travel to your ceremony within the region.
- Legal handling and registration of your Michigan marriage license.
- Performance and orchestration of your ceremony.
- Backup officiant on standby should an emergency arise
- Photography and videography are available upon request for an additional fee
Simple Elopement ceremony
Just the two of you and the people who matter most. Judy’s elopement package is designed for couples who want an intimate, stress-free ceremony on Mackinac Island or anywhere along the Straits of Mackinac.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE includes:
- Licensed wedding officiant authorized to legally marry you in Michigan
- You may invite up to six guests, including your two witnesses.
- Phone and email contact to discuss details of your ceremony.
- Your classic ceremony script shared with you in advance
- Fuel/travel to your ceremony within the region.
- Legal handling and registration of your Michigan marriage license.
- Personal, unhurried attention from an officiant who has guided hundreds of couples through intimate ceremonies
- Photographer or videographer available upon request for an additional fee.
Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement on Mackinac Island, a waterfront ceremony in St. Ignace, or a small gathering in Mackinaw City, Judy brings warmth, experience, and peace of mind to every ceremony along the Straits of Mackinac.