Adventures in Matrimony

There is much more involved in our roles as Wedding Officiants than what people assume. The post The Wedding: The Back End of ‘I Do’ appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

There is much more involved in our roles as Wedding Officiants than what people assume. The post The Wedding: The Back End of ‘I Do' appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Are you looking at the option of becoming a Wedding Officiant? Are you currently an Officiant or member of Clergy already performing ceremonies and want to brush up on your Officiant skills? I now offer One-on-One ONLINE Wedding Officiant consultation … Continue reading → The post Offering Wedding Officiant Consultations appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Are you looking at the option of becoming a Wedding Officiant? Are you currently an Officiant or member of Clergy already performing ceremonies and want to brush up on your Officiant skills? I now offer One-on-One ONLINE Wedding Officiant consultation … Continue reading → The post Offering Wedding Officiant Consultations appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

(or any other holiday.) Communication is key to any ceremony planning.  Whether your ceremony is just the two of you or a wedding that includes 100 or more guests, your communication with any potential or actual booked couples is of … Continue reading → The post The Wedding |Advertising your Officiant & Notary Business for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

(or any other holiday.) Communication is key to any ceremony planning.  Whether your ceremony is just the two of you or a wedding that includes 100 or more guests, your communication with any potential or actual booked couples is of … Continue reading → The post The Wedding |Advertising your Officiant & Notary Business for Valentine's Day appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Many businesses fail because they do not have a concrete plan on how they’re going to keep business.  Yes, it’s great to market and advertise… AFTER you seal the deal is equally important. Communication is key in ours and really … Continue reading → The post The Wedding | Scheduling 101 – Ways to Stay on Top appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Many businesses fail because they do not have a concrete plan on how they're going to keep business.  Yes, it's great to market and advertise… AFTER you seal the deal is equally important. Communication is key in ours and really … Continue reading → The post The Wedding | Scheduling 101 – Ways to Stay on Top appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

In this workshop, you will: Learn the role of an officiant in legal ceremonies. Understand the process to become an officiant in your state. Hear tips on growing your new officiant business. Continue reading → The post Add Wedding Officiant to your Notary Resume appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

In this workshop, you will: Learn the role of an officiant in legal ceremonies. Understand the process to become an officiant in your state. Hear tips on growing your new officiant business. Continue reading → The post Add Wedding Officiant to your Notary Resume appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Marriage Behind a Mask” Pt 2Audio Podcast Recorded at Starbucks Five ForksGreenville, South Carolina on October 20, 2020 With Coronavirus still raging, those who produce multiple-attendee events have had to change up their way of doing business.  You see in … Continue reading → The post The Wedding | “Marriage Behind a Mask” Part 2 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Marriage Behind a Mask” Pt 2Audio Podcast Recorded at Starbucks Five ForksGreenville, South Carolina on October 20, 2020 With Coronavirus still raging, those who produce multiple-attendee events have had to change up their way of doing business.  You see in … Continue reading → The post The Wedding | “Marriage Behind a Mask” Part 2 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

In this workshop, you will: Learn the role of an officiant in legal ceremonies. Understand the process to become an officiant in your state. Hear tips on growing your new officiant business. Continue reading → The post Add Wedding Officiant to your Notary Resume appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

In this workshop, you will: Learn the role of an officiant in legal ceremonies. Understand the process to become an officiant in your state. Hear tips on growing your new officiant business. Continue reading → The post Add Wedding Officiant to your Notary Resume appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Today is Friday, October 16, 2020 and I’m excited because not only has the weekend begun, but because it also NATIONAL BOSS DAY! I like this day in particular because it reminds me of just how far I’ve come in … Continue reading → The post Happy National Boss Day From the Marriage Notary appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Today is Friday, October 16, 2020 and I'm excited because not only has the weekend begun, but because it also NATIONAL BOSS DAY! I like this day in particular because it reminds me of just how far I've come in … Continue reading → The post Happy National Boss Day From the Marriage Notary appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

**CAUTION: Steamy Renaissance Alert!** Say Congratulations to Al & Kim Rogers, married on October 10, 2020 in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina….. The couple was prepared; as announced in the daily forecast, rain was present, but that did NOT count our … Continue reading → The post The Wedding: Alphonso and Kimberly Rogers | 10.10.2020 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

**CAUTION: Steamy Renaissance Alert!** Say Congratulations to Al & Kim Rogers, married on October 10, 2020 in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina….. The couple was prepared; as announced in the daily forecast, rain was present, but that did NOT count our … Continue reading → The post The Wedding: Alphonso and Kimberly Rogers | 10.10.2020 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

You can invite anyone you want to your ceremony with the LoveCast Live Streaming Option through Weddings by Sonita. Many of you have asked how the Lovecast Wedding Livestream option works. This is an explanation and visual tour. ——————————————————————– The … Continue reading → The post LoveCast Live Stream Now an Option for your Wedding | Weddings by Sonita appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

You can invite anyone you want to your ceremony with the LoveCast Live Streaming Option through Weddings by Sonita. Many of you have asked how the Lovecast Wedding Livestream option works. This is an explanation and visual tour. ——————————————————————– The … Continue reading → The post LoveCast Live Stream Now an Option for your Wedding | Weddings by Sonita appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

August 22, 2020 The scene: Early Afternoon at Bonjour Crêpe located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Those present: Craig Mackenzie and the former Ashley Fentzlaff, family traveling from the State of New York and the State of … Continue reading → The post Congratulations to Craig & Ashley Mackenzie | Weddings by Sonita appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

August 22, 2020 The scene: Early Afternoon at Bonjour Crêpe located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Those present: Craig Mackenzie and the former Ashley Fentzlaff, family traveling from the State of New York and the State of … Continue reading → The post Congratulations to Craig & Ashley Mackenzie | Weddings by Sonita appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Comfortable Setting ✔️Good Food ✔️Fairly Private ✔️Memories for Time to Come ✔️ Introducing the Marriage with a Meal with LoveCast Option for your nuptials at Bonjour Crêpe in Downtown, Greenville, South Carolina. Located at 20 South Main Street in the … Continue reading → The post Add a Crêpe or Two to your Ceremony | Get Married at Bonjour Crêpe appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Comfortable Setting ✔️Good Food ✔️Fairly Private ✔️Memories for Time to Come ✔️ Introducing the Marriage with a Meal with LoveCast Option for your nuptials at Bonjour Crêpe in Downtown, Greenville, South Carolina. Located at 20 South Main Street in the … Continue reading → The post Add a Crêpe or Two to your Ceremony | Get Married at Bonjour Crêpe appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Anniversary things are in order to Michele and Stanley who were married in Columbia, South Carolina on this 17th day of July in 2016. Travel to Columbia was traffic-intense, but it was worth the time for these two who were … Continue reading → The post Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley and Michele Harris | Married July 17, 2016 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Anniversary things are in order to Michele and Stanley who were married in Columbia, South Carolina on this 17th day of July in 2016. Travel to Columbia was traffic-intense, but it was worth the time for these two who were … Continue reading → The post Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley and Michele Harris | Married July 17, 2016 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Isaac and Jessica joined together in Holy Matrimony on the 11th day of July in 2015. Let’s celebrate them in love on their Wedding Anniversary today. With a beautiful nuptials ceremony in Tindal Park, Greenville, South Carolina, their love was … Continue reading → The post Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Isaac and Jessica Hernandez appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Isaac and Jessica joined together in Holy Matrimony on the 11th day of July in 2015. Let's celebrate them in love on their Wedding Anniversary today. With a beautiful nuptials ceremony in Tindal Park, Greenville, South Carolina, their love was … Continue reading → The post Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Isaac and Jessica Hernandez appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

This past few months, multiple couples have inquired about how to apply for their marriage license. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic and changes to administrative processes, please follow the link below to find out the requirements for obtaining your … Continue reading → The post Obtaining your Marriage License in Greenville County, South Carolina appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

This past few months, multiple couples have inquired about how to apply for their marriage license. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic and changes to administrative processes, please follow the link below to find out the requirements for obtaining your … Continue reading → The post Obtaining your Marriage License in Greenville County, South Carolina appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Congratulations to the Helms! Devan & D’nazia were married in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Photography courtesy of Kimmy Cruz of Kimberly Cruz Photography. Photos of their nuptials below. The post Congratulations to Devan & D’nazia Helm | Married May 17, 2020 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Congratulations to the Helms! Devan & D'nazia were married in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Photography courtesy of Kimmy Cruz of Kimberly Cruz Photography. Photos of their nuptials below. The post Congratulations to Devan & D'nazia Helm | Married May 17, 2020 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

The World, the Weddings Industry and our Way of Life has changed… FOREVER. Continue reading → The post New Podcast Release | Marriage Behind a Mask: Coronavirus' Effect on Our Industry appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

The World, the Weddings Industry and our Way of Life has changed… FOREVER.

  Ioannis and Terri were married at the Hyatt Regency of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina on the evening of Sunday, February 23, 2020. February 24, 2020 – “A couple called me at 6:34pm on last night and inquired about getting … Continue reading → The post Congratulations are in Order for Ioannis & Terri, Married at the Spur of the Moment appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

  Ioannis and Terri were married at the Hyatt Regency of Downtown Greenville, South Carolina on the evening of Sunday, February 23, 2020. February 24, 2020 – “A couple called me at 6:34pm on last night and inquired about getting … Continue reading → The post Congratulations are in Order for Ioannis & Terri, Married at the Spur of the Moment appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Tia Hensley says: “Let's take a breather in between Bridal Shows and busy event season and get together! This event is open to ALL wedding and event professionals. This will take place Wednesday February 26th from 6-9pm at our studio … Continue reading → The post Complete Weddings + Events of the Carolinas hosts Vendor Appreciation Event – Feb. 26, 2020 appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Tia Hensley says: "Let's take a breather in between Bridal Shows and busy event season and get together! This event is open to ALL wedding and event professionals. This will take place Wednesday February 26th from 6-9pm at our studio at 600 Laurens Rd Suite C Greenville, SC 29607 (Right near Willy Taco). We will have light bites, drinks, music, FREE head shots, and a time to just be together and support each other. We want to celebrate each other and say thank you for what you do all year long." We could not do what we do without each other. ♥ #BetterTogether Complete Weddings + Events of Greenville played an integral part in the nuptials of my June 23, 2018 couple, Valencia and Demetrius Graves.You're planning your wedding and you start to dig into the process. A few weeks in, you find yourself in a deeper hole than you thought with the planning process. You find yourself needing photography and want a photo booth at the venue you've selected. Uh oh, you forgot that you needed music and a quasi-MC.Well, Complete Weddings + Events can take care of your need for you.Are you a photographer or DJ affiliated with Complete Weddings + Events? Reach out to me for any couples you have in search for an officiant for their day of.You can check out Complete Wedding + Event Greenville's Facebook Business Page by CLICKING HERE.

As per the Marriage License Division, if either party is a Greenville County resident, the application fee will be $45.00. If both parties live outside of Greenville County, yet one resides in South Carolina, the fee will be... Continue reading → The post The Marriage Application Process in Greenville County, South Carolina appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

As per the Marriage License Division, if either party is a Greenville County resident, the application fee will be $45.00. If both parties live outside of Greenville County, yet one resides in South Carolina, the fee will be...

Are you planning your Special Day?  Take the ease off of finding a Wedding Officiant, book with me today.  With an easily navigable website and seamless integration for contact and booking, you can’t go wrong! I conduct the initial consultation … Continue reading → The post The Marriage Notary is At Your Service | I Will Marry you! appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

Are you planning your Special Day?  Take the ease off of finding a Wedding Officiant, book with me today.  With an easily navigable website and seamless integration for contact and booking, you can't go wrong! I conduct the initial consultation … Continue reading → The post The Marriage Notary is At Your Service | I Will Marry you! appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

As per the Marriage License Division, if either party is a Greenville County resident, the application fee will be $45.00. If both parties live outside of Greenville County, yet one resides in South Carolina, the fee will be... Continue reading → The post The Marriage Application Process in Greenville County, South Carolina appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

As per the Marriage License Division, if either party is a Greenville County resident, the application fee will be $45.00. If both parties live outside of Greenville County, yet one resides in South Carolina, the fee will be...

I saw the connection almost right away. They had eyes for each other, but not just eyes, good conversation and a deep appreciation for one another. Continue reading → The post 23 Years of Transformation and Triumph | The Anniversary Edition appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

I saw the connection almost right away. They had eyes for each other, but not just eyes, good conversation and a deep appreciation for one another.

What a pleasure to do what I do for a living. When I became a Notary Public in April of 2010, I would have never imagined that I would be in the position I am today when it comes to my wedding ceremonies. It wasn't until two years into my tenure that I even thought about performing a marriage. Continue reading → The post My Wedding Beginnings | Stepping into the Unknown appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

What a pleasure to do what I do for a living. When I became a Notary Public in April of 2010, I would have never imagined that I would be in the position I am today when it comes to my wedding ceremonies. It wasn't until two years into my tenure that I even thought about performing a marriage.

From the ‘Adventures in Matrimony' Audio Podcast Greenville, South Carolina I can't tell you how many people call me and say, “We had everything set up, and we're supposed to get married today at (whatever time it may be), but … Continue reading → The post Blog & Podcast | I Wanna Get Married but my Wedding Officiant Isn't Here! appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.

From the 'Adventures in Matrimony' Audio Podcast Greenville, South Carolina I can't tell you how many people call me and say, “We had everything set up, and we're supposed to get married today at (whatever time it may be), but the officiant that was supposed to marry us isn't here. We've been trying to get in contact with them, but they won't call us back." It's crazy that this happens. One particular case occurred on July 11, 2015. I was having a fairly leisurely day, enjoying time spent with my children out and about and NOT at home. Around NOON one particular Sunny day, I received a phone call from a very terrified wedding participant, “We need someone to marry my friends within the next 15 minutes!” My though, “What the...?” “What do you mean you need someone to marry your friends in 15 minutes?” "Yes, that's right, how soon can you be here?" "Ok, first of all, how soon can I be where?" "Tindal Park here in Greenville, 15 minutes." So, I look down at what I'm wearing. A t-shirt and blue jeans. Yes, a t-shirt and blue jeans. “Um, sir, I'm wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans.” “We really don't care what you're wearing as long as you can get here in 15 minutes.” So I say, "Okay then."  As I'm about to speed away down to Tindal Park, I get to thinking, "Hmmmm, maybe I have something I could slap on in the trunk of my car." Lo and behold, I did. Was it marrying material? A maxi dress was gonna have to do. Change and dress slap-on took all of 2 minutes. Travel to Tindal Park from my location, about 10 minutes and NO I DIDN'T speed.  When I arrived, I was greeted by about 50 guests, family and friends all standing on pins and needles.  Oooooh Weeeeee! So, the couple was married RIGHT ON TIME and the day was saved. I sort of felt like Wonder Woman. Again Congratulations to the Bride and Groom, your marriage better last because I went through a lot to get there on time. Your local Greenville and Upstate, South Carolina Marriage Notary Sonita M. Leak.

Featured photo of Tia by That Girl Amy Mack Introducing the new ownership of Complete Weddings + Events of Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina. A large Congratulations is in order to Tia McAlister, the new Owner of Complete Weddings + … Continue reading → The post An Honor and a Pleasure to Introduce to You the New Owner of Complete Weddings + Events, Ms. Tia McAlister appeared first on Wedding Officiant Sonita M. Leak.