Officiant

You and your partner are about to commit the remainder of your days to each other. I would be honored to assist in this important occasion. I became a licensed officiant in 2014. It has become a special part of the work I do. I feel it is such an intimate role to play in a couples life and take it very seriously. Marriage and commitment can be celebrated so many ways from the more basic, secular vows that can happen anywhere to more elaborate vows with music, readings, testimonials or hand-fasting ceremonies.
Life is a beautiful evolving process.
Let me use my creative training and life experience to help make your ceremony unique to you both.
Breathe, it is your time to celebrate and be celebrated! 
It is my goal to take care of the ceremony so the couple is able to be present, grounded and able to experience every aspect of their special day.
Types of Services
  • Weddings/Vow Renewal/Commitment Ceremony
  • Interfaith/Non-denominational
  • Religious/Spiritual
  • Non-religious/Secular
  • Inspirational/Meaningful
  • Traditional/Non-traditional
  • Formal/Large/Elaborate
  • Casual/Small/Simple
  • Outside Natural Setting
  • Same-sex/LGBT2-S
  • Packages range from $165-$385
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All initial consultations are complimentary. I want to ensure that I am the right fit for you. In our consultation we will define your expectations, needs and requirements. We will look at details including date, location, who else might be involved.
Included in all wedding packages:
  • Meetings: As needed after initial consultation to review script, vows and/or share ideas.
  • My time: Writing/composing your individualized ceremony scrip, vows, reading (approx. 5-8 hours)
  • Take Away: Wedding packet of information that includes vow and reading samples.
  • No Charge: Emails, calls or text as we plan your special day.​
Couples will complete a questionnaire, so I can create a personalized ceremony.
I also do premarital support and work with combining modern families.
Questions or ready to schedule? Contact me!

Premarital Couple Support: Art Workshop
Try a unique approach to pre-marital counseling.
You and your partner are about to commit the remainder of your days to each other. Life is a beautiful evolving process.  This five-part workshop is designed for couples to creatively explore the path while honoring how couples “fit” together and build on each person’s strengths and history.  This workshop will also address finding balance and working together as life events happen. Topics will address family of origin, expectations, patterns and practical matters.  Unlike other pre-marital support, this workshop uses art and the process of creating as a safe holding space or a “transitional object.”
Try a creative a approach to premarital support!
Contact me for more information.
Art materials included.
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Acknowledgements: It is with deep respect and gratitude that I acknowledge that I reside and work on the traditional homelands of the Cowlitz and Clackamas tribes. I acknowledge and honor with reverence those who have stewarded this land, through colonization, systemic racism, structural racism, and genocidal policies. Additionally, I hold in the highest esteem those who have been historically enslaved upon this land, as well as those who may have been excluded to this land due to race, national origin, citizenship, and ethnicity. I offer some of my art therapy services at no charge to those who's homelands I occupy. If this applies to you or someone you know and you'd like to find out more please contact me.

Beth Ann Short LLC