Asked to officiate a loved one's wedding?
With a thoughtfully designed course that turns your natural talent into ceremonial artistry.
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You're the friend who makes everything look effortless.
From crushing quarterly reports for work to curating the perfect playlist.
Now your friends have asked you to officiate their wedding, and while you're deeply honored, you want this to be more than just another achievement or item on your to-do list.
You want IT to be extraordinarY
Whether you're:
But finding yourself lost in a sea of generic scripts and guidance that doesn't capture your artistic direction.
And your standards are high. You don't have time to waste on resources that give you another listicle full of boilerplate advice that still leaves you feeling anxious and uncertain.
But can't help thinking to yourself, "people officiate weddings all the time, shouldn't this be easier?" (Spoiler: it should.)
I'd love to offer you a leg up.
i can help because i've been there:
I know how it feels to be trusted with a best friend's most precious moment.
Four years ago, I stood where you are now—honored, excited, and determined to create something extraordinary. Despite my background as a writer, I spent countless hours piecing together the basics when I should have been crafting their perfect story. Though I landed on my feet, and my first ceremony was "good," I knew it could have been so much better.
Fast forward to today: I'm a program manager, essayist and professional officiant who's here to tell you that you shouldn't have to feel the way I felt (or the way you might be feeling now). You deserve to feel confident, in control, and beyond proud to deliver you're friends' perfect ceremony.
And that's exactly how I can help.
HOW IT WORKS
Build Your Foundation
Begin with carefully curated templates—your artistic springboard. These aren't just scripts; they're narrative frameworks waiting for your personal touch.
Craft Their Story
With the template established, focus on what you do best: capturing the heart of their journey. Transform their story into ceremony moments that feel both timeless and intimately personal.
Lead With Confidence
Lead with natural grace: from directing the rehearsal with finesse to delivering their ceremony with the poise it deserves. Every detail, every moment, is orchestrated beautifully.
i can help because i've been there
Your Three-step process to officiating with confidence
"I am forever grateful for Katie and the fantastic service Something Borrowed provides – it made me the officiant I always aspired to be."
— Maraya K.
SO LET ME INTRODUCE:
more than Words
Create an unforgettable ceremony with clarity and confidence.
Navigate every step of your officiant journey with purpose, poise, and a structured course that transforms uncertainty into confidence. This course will guide you, step-by-step to deliver a ceremony your friends will cherish forever.
Course MODULE breakdown:
Set your Foundation
In Module 1, we'll focus on getting organized and set up for success. In this lesson we walk through your Officiant Roadmap and talk through all the steps you take until the big day, so you know what's expected of you, every step of the way.
Craft your
Template
In Module 02 you'll start with proven ceremony templates designed for customization so you can use trusted narrative frameworks as your starting point. Don't worry, we'll customize this template and make it sparkle in Step 04.
Master the
Essentials
In Module 3 we focus on some of the more administrative and logistical action items that are required to officiate. We talk through getting ordained or a business license, and a few other tasks you'll need to complete before you start writing the couple's love story.
Illuminate their Story
In Module 4 we'll turn our attention to writing the couple's love story. I'll provide creative writing and narrative nonfiction best practices so your words can shine. This module includes advanced storytelling techniques that elevate personal narratives into memorable ceremonial elements.
Deliver with Grace.
Module 05 focuses on how to command every moment of wedding weekend with natural grace. Perfect your ceremony rehearsal leadership, coordinate seamlessly with planners, and deliver their ceremony with poised confidence.
Course Bonuses: You'll also get
A curated collection of tools designed for excellence
01
The Officiant Roadmap. Your strategic guide from start to finish, ensuring every step is clear, purposeful, and perfectly-timed.
02
The Ceremony Collection. Sophisticated, customizable ceremony scripts that serve as your creative foundation—thoughtfully crafted to inspire, not constrain.
03
Day-of Blueprint. A meticulously detailed checklist ensuring your delivery is as polished as your preparation.
04
Connection & Coordination Toolkit. A curated set of communication templates that help you navigate every conversation, from collecting love story research to coordinating ceremony details.
05
Creative Catalyst Prompts. Sophisticated AI prompts that help you overcome creative obstacles while maintaining your authentic voice—perfect for those moments when you need a spark of inspiration.
“Katie provides an incredible depth of knowledge, structure, and inspiration."
From thought-provoking questions to logistical guidance and template scripts for heartfelt opening remarks, Officiate with Style gave me the foundation I needed to support my friend and express my love and care in a way that truly mattered.
— Maraya K.
“These resources would have been a godsend to have as I was preparing for my first ceremony.”
Going into my friends' wedding. I thought that Google searches and watching YouTube videos would educate me enough on how to officiate. There wasn't a single source of information I could rely on. I got the most help from you when we zoomed! The world definitely needs this "
— John O.
"Katie is exceptionally organized and thorough, and made our dream ceremony come to life."
Her thoughtful approach ensured that our love story and personalities shined, and her warm presence made us feel completely at ease during such a big moment. Months later, we are still receiving compliments about our beautiful ceremony. I would recommend Katie to anyone in a heartbeat. She is professional, reliable, and above all, a natural.”
Anna O.
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I'll let you know when it's time to join and will send curated insights about officiating, writing and public speaking. The course will be ready soon!
"Katie is an abundant source of knowledge, exceptionally personable, kind, compassionate, and profoundly caring."
She seamlessly combines honesty, wisdom, and a touch of humor in every interaction, making her the ideal mentor for those learning to become officiants. She is undeniably a treasure, and her resources are outstanding!
— Chera J.
“I didn't realize now how much time a could have saved….”
While I’m creative, think on my feet, and am comfortable with public speaking, the amount of details an officiant has to keep in mind leading up to the wedding day, as well as the things I only thought of on the day of the ceremony—all detracted from my ability to be fully engaged on my friend’s big day. Seeing all that Officiate with Style offers, from the Logistics Tracker to templates and scripting preparation-- I realize now how much time I could have saved in making the ceremony all that I had hoped, instead of learning as I went. I’ll be much better prepared for my next officiating opportunity!
— Michael K.
“Katie orchestrated the perfect ceremony for our wedding. I was blown away by all the touches she put into her speech.”
She is organized, thorough and professional. She took a very thoughtful approach to preparing the ceremony and started the planning process well in advance of the big day. The end result was a beautiful ceremony that my wife and I will never forget. I would highly recommend that anyone learn from her.
— John O.
You need:
Templates and tools designed for those who appreciate both efficiency and excellence.
Learn the art of weaving personal stories with ceremonial tradition—creating moments that resonate.
Self-paced modules that respect your time while delivering comprehensive guidance.
Your best friend's wedding is too important to leave up to chance.
Imagine standing before their friends and loved ones (perhaps they're yours too), as your carefully written notes suddenly feel woefully inadequate. That flutter of uncertainty in your voice. The missed moments, the awkward pauses. Don't let your friends' most treasured day become a source of anxiety – or worse, a ceremony that fades into forgettable.
You're brilliant and capable - and this moment deserves more than Google searches.
I get it – you're the friend who always figures things out. But this isn't just another project to master. It's a profound moment of transition, a story that deserves to be told with artistry and grace.
Your friends chose you because they trust your voice, your spirit, and your understanding of their love. Let me give you the framework, tools, and confidence to transform that trust into a ceremony that feels like magic – where every word lands exactly as you imagined, and every moment flows seamlessly into the next. I'm here for you.
This is for you if:
You have high standards
You don't have time to waste
You don't settle for less than perfect
It's probably not for you if...
You want a generic ceremony
You'll settle for a B+
You're not willing to do the work
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Ready to transform nerves into finesse?
Navigate every step of officiating with purpose, poise, and a structured course that transforms uncertainty into confidence. This course will guide you, step-by-step to deliver a ceremony your friends will cherish forever.
READY TO GET STARTED?
JOIN the WAITLIST
I'll let you know when it's time to join and will send curated insights about officiating, writing and public speaking. The course will be ready soon!
MEET Your
INSTRUCTOR
Hi, I'm Katie
I believe that great writing happens off the page: when you're sitting with a feeling, reflecting on a moment, or asking yourself what's important. As an officiant and a educator of first-time officiants, my method focuses on identifying themes within a couple's life and evoking them throughout the script. Only by focusing on excellent storytelling and expert writing can officiants and writers of any stripes create something truly one-of-a-kind.
BEHIND
the COURSE
With gentle encouragement and an art director's eye, I collaborate with my couples to create effortlessly editorial images full of pure love, stunning backdrops, and natural moments (with just enough guidance!)
Light is my biggest inspiration, and I find weddings to be complex, joyous, fashion-filled, emotional, utterly beautiful celebrations that I can't get enough of.
ENNEAGRAM 8, CREATIVE TO MY CORE, ARTIST, ROMANTIC, JANE AUSTIN STAN
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