Heartfelt, welcoming ceremonies for adventurous souls, growing families, timeless love stories, and couples who want their wedding day to feel honest, relaxed, and entirely their own.
Your adventure officiant, storyteller, and steady presence.
Born and raised in Washington, I’m the heart behind Rain & Vows NW, a mom of five, a lover of hiking, snowboarding, travel, new places, and the kind of meaningful moments that stay with us long after they happen.
My love of bringing people together, exploring new places, and celebrating the moments that matter most all shape the way I serve couples. I became an officiant after the pandemic reminded me that even when big celebrations paused, love kept moving forward.
Rain & Vows NW is dedicated to love without bounds. Respect is essential, every couple deserves to feel welcomed, and celebrating alongside people on one of the best days of their lives is a blessing I never take lightly.
I want you to leave your ceremony feeling the way we feel when a rainbow appears after the rain: happy, full of joy, and completely present in the moment.
♡ Alexis
The Rain & Vows Experience
Adventurous. Heartfelt. Welcoming.
Adventure rooted
From Mount Rainier to a quiet backyard, meaningful ceremonies can happen anywhere love feels at home.
Romantic and intentional
Candlelight warmth, personal storytelling, and thoughtful details help your ceremony feel deeply yours.
Welcoming to every love
Religious, spiritual, secular, blended, traditional, unconventional, and always centered on who you are.
Ceremony Experiences
Every kind of “I do.”
From a simple legal signing to a fully customized adventure ceremony, there is room here for your love story, your family, and your vision.
Raindrop Signing
$150
A brief legal ceremony for couples who want the paperwork handled simply, warmly, and with care.
Simple · Sweet · Meaningful
Light Rain Elopement
$200
A beautiful pre-written ceremony with personal name swaps, perfect for an intimate elopement.
Simple · Heartfelt · Beautiful
Full Vows Ceremony
$300
A fully customized ceremony built around your unique love story, including custom storytelling or a unity ritual.
Personal · Storytelling · Yours
Wild Hearts Adventure
$500+
Planning support, adventure-friendly location recommendations, travel up to two hours, a sweetheart cake, customized flutes, and champagne or sparkling cider.
Curated · Adventurous · Unforgettable
Evergreen Family Vows
$275+
A family-centered ceremony with children’s vows, blended-family recognition, and an optional unity moment.
Because sometimes a family says “I do”
Sacred Ties Handfasting
$350+
A personalized ceremony featuring a handfasting ritual, cord blessing, spiritual wording, optional family participation, and an included cord.
Ancient tradition · Modern love
Ever After Commitment
$150
A meaningful symbolic ceremony for couples honoring their love without legal paperwork.
Honor · Celebrate · Your journey
Wandering Vows Travel
$250 base
Add travel service to any package for locations beyond the included distance. Mileage is $0.80 per mile after 75 miles.
Wherever love and adventure call
Personalize Your Ceremony
Add-ons and thoughtful extras
$50Mini rehearsal or day-of walkthrough
$50Unity ceremony
$25Pet participant
$50Additional 30 minutes
$50Keepsake ceremony script PDF
$25Children-inclusive vows
$50 eachWitnesses
$0.80/miAdditional mileage after included travel
Love Stories
Love looks different every time.
Real ceremonies, real emotions, and meaningful moments from celebrations I have been honored to share.
Peaceful vows beside the waterThat just-married feelingA family-centered unity ritualBecause sometimes the whole family says “I do”An intimate garden celebrationWild hearts beneath autumn leavesThe moment the rings find their homeVows above the clouds at Mount Rainier
Where Love Leads
Favorite places and future adventures.
Washington is home, and these are places that hold beautiful views, meaningful memories, or a sense of adventure that feels unmistakably Pacific Northwest.
Mount Rainier / TahomaAlpine views, wildflowers, mist, and sunrise
La PushMoody coastline, sea stacks, and ocean air
Space NeedleIconic Seattle views
Crystal MountainMountain scenery and winter romance
Snoqualmie FallsWaterfall energy and cinematic PNW atmosphere
Seattle Great WheelCity lights and waterfront charm
Owens BeachSunset, shoreline, and local memories
Point Defiance ParkFavorite views and childhood connection
Hot Air BalloonA tiny gold dream currently at the top of the list
Wherever love callsTravel welcomed throughout the PNW and beyond
Officiant Bucket List
25% off
Choose one of my dream ceremony settings
If your wedding or elopement checks off one of the locations or experiences below, you’ll receive 25% off your ceremony package.
Discount applies to the ceremony package only. Travel, lodging, permits, admission, and third-party vendor costs are separate. Subject to availability and cannot be combined with another promotion.
Adventure Awaits
Maybe your love story will help check one off.
I love meaningful, unusual, adventurous ceremonies. These are some of the places and experiences I’m still dreaming of officiating.
Beachfront Wedding — Owens Beach
Olympic Mountains
Concert Wedding
Festival or Rave Wedding
Ceremony on a Boat
Washington State Ferry
Redwood Forest
Sedona, Arizona
Glacier National Park
Hawaii
New York City Rooftop
White Sands National Park
Canoe Ceremony
Full Moon Ceremony
Meteor Shower Ceremony
Lavender Farm
Christmas Tree Farm
Sunflower Field Wedding
Waterfall Elopement
Dog-Friendly Wedding
Stargazing Ceremony
Wine Country Wedding
Art Museum Ceremony
Coffee Shop Ceremony
Camping Weekend Wedding
Enchanted Forest Wedding
Hot Air Balloon Ceremony
Mount St. Helens
Hoh Rain Forest
Deception Pass
Cape Flattery
San Juan Islands
Helicopter Elopement
Vintage Train Ceremony
Apple Orchard
Washington State Fair
Ski Resort Wedding
Sunrise Ceremony
Sunset Cliffside Ceremony
Dog as Ring Bearer
Horseback Ceremony
Museum Wedding
Bookstore Ceremony
Butterfly Garden
Joshua Tree National Park
Saguaro National Park
Banff, Canada
Iceland Waterfall Elopement
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
New Zealand Mountains
Northern Lights in Alaska
Trusted Friends of Rain & Vows NW
People who help bring beautiful days to life.
A growing collection of wedding professionals and small businesses I enjoy recommending or hope to collaborate with.
Photography
Rebecca Jane Photography
Photography
Devan Whitney Photography
Photography
Tony Leonhardt Photography
Photography
Alexandra Butler Photography
Photography
Ashley D Scheider Photography
Photography
Sight N Sounds Events
Micro weddings & elopements — digital, film, and Polaroid
Hair & Makeup
Ashlee Mohammed
Baker
Maggie Magee’s Bake Shop
Baker
Sweet D’s — Diana Rincon
Venue
Beloved Wedding Estate
Olympia, Washington
Rentals
Styled Event Rentals
Coordination
Emerald Events LLC
Coordination
Rooted in Love Wedding Coordinating
Food & Experience
Seashucked
Charcuterie
Divine Charcuterie by Angelica Yim
Dessert Experience
My Treat Bar & Co
Decor & Videography
MokPix Creative
Event decor, photo booth & videography
Planning Together
The little details matter too.
A few answers to help couples feel prepared, welcomed, and confident before the ceremony begins.
Can we write our own vows?
Absolutely. You may write personal vows, repeat vows after me, choose traditional wording, or combine several approaches.
Can our children be included?
Yes. Children’s vows, family promises, blended-family recognition, unity rituals, and family hugs can all be included.
Can our dog participate?
Yes, when the location allows pets. We can choose a role that feels natural and keeps the ceremony relaxed.
Do you help us choose a location?
Location recommendations and planning support are included with the Wild Hearts Adventure Elopement package.
Can our ceremony be religious, spiritual, or secular?
Yes. Ceremonies may be religious, spiritual, secular, blended, or culturally respectful based on what matters to you.
Do you provide witnesses?
Witnesses may be added for $50 per witness when arranged in advance.
How do we reserve our date?
Begin with the inquiry form. Once your package, contract, and retainer are completed, your date is officially reserved.
Your Next Chapter
Let’s make it official.
Every love story starts with a conversation.
Tell me your date, your vision, who will be standing beside you, and whether your ceremony belongs in a venue, a backyard, a forest, beside the water, or somewhere completely unexpected.
