Kimberly Vaughan, Ordained Minister Kimberly Vaughan, a Yosemite local, ordained minister, has been in the wedding industry for more than 15 years, providing services to couples near and far. Having been married herself in the beautiful chapel in Yosemite Valley, she has experienced the beauty of Yosemite Weddings. "I cannot imagine a more beautiful place to marry," Kimberly Vaughan, Ordained Minister. As your wedding officiant, I will... Write & prepare your custom wedding ceremony Assist you with writing your wedding vows Assist you in obtaining your marriage license Perform a wedding rehearsal (live or on zoom, optional) Perform your ceremony Record your wedding at the County Clerk's Office Provide a keepsake copy of your wedding ceremony Wedding ceremonies are meant to be personal, symbolic, and as unique as the two individuals participating in the ceremony. It is a great time of celebration, recognition of a union, and honoring of two souls. It is also a time to witness and recognize love in its truest form. Your ceremony should be exactly as you want it to be, reflecting you both, honoring your beliefs and creating the foundation of your lives together as a married couple. Symbolic traditions in a ceremony play a significant role in your ceremony. We will discuss the many options you might consider when planning your ceremony. Some suggestions might be: Unity candle lighting ceremony Sage smudge ceremony Sand ceremony Broom jumping ceremony Celestial ceremonies You may decide that you would like a more religious, traditional ceremony, spiritual, or alternative ceremony. What is important is that your ceremony reflects the two of you, your unity, your commitment to one another, and that is what we will create together.