I create deeply personal wedding ceremonies for thoughtful, adventurous couples who want more than someone to pronounce them married. My role is to help you begin your marriage with intention, warmth, and a ceremony that feels unmistakably like you—and to continue celebrating your story long after your wedding day.
You are the sweetest person ever! Thank you so much for the card!
You’ve sent one every year and we love them. Love you guys! ”
– Brenda and Jason W (married in 2021)
Hugs and kisses from beautiful Brittany for Chanelle after Brittany and Dave’s gorgeous backyard celebration in Dallas, Texas. Photo courtesy of Carmen Washam Photography
Discover What It Means to Have a Celebrant for Life
Your wedding ceremony is more than the moment you exchange vows. It is the beginning of your marriage—the first chapter in a lifetime of shared adventures, quiet moments, celebrations, and growth. I believe that beginning deserves care, intention, and a ceremony that reflects who you truly are.
If you’re looking for someone to simply perform a legal ceremony, there are many wonderful officiants who can help. However, if you’re looking for someone who wants to know your story, guide you through the process, and continue celebrating your marriage in the years ahead, welcome. You’re in the right place.
Your Wedding Day Is Only the Beginning
One of the greatest joys of my work isn’t simply standing with couples on their wedding day. It’s celebrating the marriage they build afterward. That’s why I became a Celebrant for LifeTM.
Meet Chanelle Carlin, Your Celebrant for Life
Hi, I’m Chanelle. I believe marriage deserves to be celebrated long after the wedding day. I’ve had the privilege of celebrating more than 200 marriages throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, but what matters most to me isn’t the number of ceremonies I’ve written or officiated. What matters most is the relationships I’ve built with the couples who invited me into one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
If This Sounds Like the Kind of Beginning You’re Looking For
I’d love to hear your story. Let’s begin with a conversation and discover whether we’re the right fit for one another. If we are, it would be an honor to officiate your intimate wedding or elopement in the Pacific Northwest and become your Celebrant for LifeTM.
