Premarriage Counseling + Wedding Officiating in Minnesota

photo courtesy Becky Ankrum Photography

Hi, I’m Maggie. I provide support for life’s marking moments, including your Big Day and all the ones leading up to it. I can’t wait to meet you.

I’m already cheering you on.

About Maggie

I’ve always been a wordsmith and a people person. This led me to a degree in writing followed by ten years in nonprofit communications. But my most life-giving moments have been sitting knee to knee with someone—not fixing anything, just offering compassion and bearing witness.

In order to do more of that work and do it better, I am attending seminary and considering a future in either chaplaincy or pastoral ministry. I get lots of practice between my church work and my work with couples.

I spend a lot of time speaking in to congregations and I am quite at home in front of a crowd. Planning a bilingual wedding? I officiated my very first wedding in both English and Spanish!

What is Prepare/Enrich?

More in-depth than a Seventeen magazine quiz, less intense than a personality test. :) It’s designed to help couples in committed relationships define their strengths and growth areas. I’ll send you and your partner a link to the online inventory, you complete it separately and then we get together to discuss the findings.

The good gift of Prepare/Enrich is the space it carves out for you and your partner to have important conversations and build skills that will serve your relationship.

P.S. Ask me how I can get you a discount on your marriage license!

FAQs

  • I am, yes, but if you’re not, that’s okay. Regardless of the faith you practice, we’ll work together to create a wedding ceremony that is a true representation of your relationship, not my beliefs. Prepare/Enrich is not religious in nature, although spirituality is a topic of discussion as it pertains to your relationship.

    I am also LGBTQIA+ affirming. Full stop.

  • Absolutely! Maybe you’ve been referred to me by the person officiating your wedding, or you’re already married and looking for a relationship check-up. We’ll discuss your inventory responses over a series of 4 sessions. Scroll down to Services to learn more.

  • You bet—no AI or ChatGPT here! I’ll work with you to write a unique ceremony based on what matters most to you and your partner. I can share examples of readings and vows for inspiration, but we’ll customize it just for you.

  • Scroll down to Services for my offerings and fees. I’m also willing to work with you if there are budget constraints.

  • I’m always working toward fluency, but my very first wedding was in both English and Spanish. If you're having a bilingual wedding, I can help!

Services

Wedding Officiating

Plan for your marriage just like you plan for your wedding. I can walk you through premarriage counseling and officiate your wedding. This includes access to the Prepare/Enrich inventory, all workbooks and resources, five sessions total (four for premarriage counseling and one to plan the ceremony), a wedding ceremony written just for you, plus the rehearsal, ceremony, and the filing of your marriage certificate with the state.

Cost: $900

Premarriage Counseling

Whether your wedding is next year or in the next few months, premarriage counseling provides benefits to your relationship right away. As a licensed facilitator, I can take you through the Prepare/Enrich model. This includes access to the Prepare/Enrich assessment, all workbooks and resources, and four one-hour discussion sessions.

Cost: $500

Relationship Checkup

Even couples who’ve been together forever can benefit from a check-in. As a licensed facilitator, I can walk you through the Prepare/Enrich model specifically for married couples. This includes access to the Prepare/Enrich assessment, all workbooks and resources, and four one-hour discussion sessions.

Cost: $500

Toast Coaching

Maggie holds microphone for a bride while she reads her vows.

Does the best man hate public speaking? Is the father of the bride feeling nervous? I offer coaching sessions (in person or over Zoom) to help your loved ones feel more confident toasting to your future.

Cost: $50/hour

Kind words from others

  • What an honor to have Maggie officiate our day in both English and Spanish. She wrote a beautiful, intentionally crafted ceremony script. On the day of the wedding, Maggie was incredible. Her warm, encouraging presence was comforting; we were in good hands. She clearly embodied the emotion of each word she spoke. We are so grateful we had Maggie by our side, guiding us through the day. - Sarah & José

  • Maggie was the perfect officiant for us! She’s warm, welcoming, well spoken, and a very genuine person. She helped us communicate effectively, and also helped us create the perfect ceremony. We will always refer her to anyone and everyone looking for an officiant! - Rachel & Dan

  • "This was a gift to ourselves and the future of our relationship. Maggie is compassionate and direct while easily guiding conversations in a constructive direction. We strengthened our relationship, bridged differences, and had fun doing it!" - Jaclyn & Jason

  • “We had the pleasure of working with Maggie and we’re so glad we did. We enhanced our communication, and it definitely helped us strengthen our relationship before the big day. Maggie is encouraging and brings a great perspective to the entire experience. We wholeheartedly recommend it!” - Tyler & Autumn

  • "We loved working with Maggie. She brought a warm, inviting, and natural energy to each session, making it easy to reflect on our relationship. Each session typically led us to further conversation afterward. Maggie gave us the space to share and grow together—we wish we could have scheduled more sessions!" - Sarah & José

  • "Supportive but challenging. Energetic but never out of focus. Maggie led with balance and helped us get the most out of premarital counseling." - Jack & Ashley

  • "Maggie made a huge difference for us. She challenged us and asked the tough questions that strengthened our relationship. Her attitude and energy was easy to connect with. We had so much fun and will value our conversations with her forever." - Britt & Blake

Get in touch

Tell me more about you & your partner and what you’re looking for, and then we can get a meet-and-greet on the books to make sure we’re a good fit.