Promised and Pronounced
New Beginnings | Timeless Traditions
Kate Holt Photography
Meet Chenin West
As an Interfaith Minister, I embrace all belief systems, keeping each and every wedding ceremony sacred and true. As a seasoned officiant, I work to elevate your entire experience. I approach officiating as an art form. A perfect balance of intentional writing and seamless coordination, effortlessly weaving spiritual, cultural, and creative elements throughout. Writing your ceremony is about more than just telling your love story; it's about capturing the essence of your emotional connection. A chance to deeply engage what your love is and leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. It is a feeling after all, and that which has kept me tying knots for three decades.
Services
It has been said that the most valuable things we will make in our lives are our memories. Together, you hold countless memories. Designed to capture essence of your romance, our in-depth consultation and questionnaire bring your dreams to light. After, I will transform them into a heartfelt ceremony, celebrating the most valuable moments of your love story.
Wedding Ceremonies
Your custom ceremony will be preformed at the venue of your choice. I will be available for unlimited questions or changes
-ph/facetime or in person consultation
-ceremony writing servicewriting to weaving in spiritual, cultural, or creative elements.
-two witnesses required 18+
- unlimited guests
-couples are required to provide a valid marriage license
-legal paperwork/explanation of name change
Base fee 300
Destination accomodations and/or mileage fee may occur
Elopement Ceremonies
Preformed at the venue of your choice. Your prewritten script will be offered as religious or non-religious. I will be available for questions or changes.
-consultation ph/facetime or in person valid marriage license
-two witnesses required
writing service to weaving in spiritual, cultural, or creative elements.
-up to 10 quests
-valid marriage license (required)
-legal paperwork/explanation of name change
Base fee 275
Destination accomodations and/or mileage fee may occur
Simple Signing Ceremonies
Romantic simple signings are
offered at the location of your choice as religious or non-religious ceremonies.
pre-written short ceremony
no guests - witnesses only
vows and pronounced (required)
two witnesses 18 + (required)
valid marriage license (required)
rings (optional)
legal paperwork/explanation of name change
Base fee 125
See elopement for guests
mileage fee may occur
Vow Renewal
"I still do."
Preformed at the location of your choice. Your romantic renewal will be a heartfelt reflection of the life you two have built together. Blending religious or nonreligious meaningful traditions, personal touches, and perhaps a few surprises from your beloved. Before our consultation, couples complete a thoughtfully crafted questionnaire that invites them to reconnect with their romance. These insights help to inspire a deeply personal ceremony that will celebrate your enduring bond. After I will be available for unlimited questions or changes.
ph/facetime or in person consultation
ceremony writing service
ceremony officiation (including rings and vows)
unlimited guests
Base fee 300
Mileage fee may occur
Wedding Rehearsal
Your officiant led rehearsal will reduce stress and enhanced confidence toward a stress-free polished ceremony.
event planner coordination
seating parents
wedding party line up
body positioning
pseudo ceremony/no music
processional/recessional
vows/rings
cues: spiritual/cultural/traditional moments
arbor/microphone placement
pet/baby wrangler coordination
And so much more
Rehearsal 1 hour
Base fee 100.
Additional hours 75.
Mileage fee may occur
Retainer and Refunds
A $100 retainer secures your date and is applied to your balance. The remaining ceremony balance is due 30 days before your event (or in full at booking if within 30 days). The retainer is non-refundable. If I cancel, you’ll receive a full refund
Marriage License
All persons to be married in Oregon are required to apply for a marriage license in Oregon regardless of what state they live in.
https://clerk.deschutes.org/Marriage/
Testimonials
"Our elopement ceremony at Sparks Lake was a dream come true. Rev. West was an excellent choice. She made things easy. Her attention to detail and support were outstanding. We couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Shar and David
Bend Oregon
"We called Chenin from Taos New Mexico and asked if we could be married at the foot of a waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge. But we didn't know the area. Chenin was not only a professional officiant but an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge and know how were impeccable. Look no further, you have found your officiant."
Brett and Kat
Taos New Mexico
"Chenin is a true wedding whisperer. We had our wedding at my grandparents farm in Rosburg WA. On our wedding day there was a tragic accident on the freeway. Because of this, many our vendors and guests couldn't attend. Including our DJ. Chenin suggested we play our music on bluetooth through my car. Genius! She made adjustment, after adjustment. Constantly reassuring us along the way. Her delivery of our ceremony was enchanting. She truly captured our love story in her writing. There was not a dry eye in the lot. We were so thankful we chose Promised and Pronounced and you will be too!"
Sara
Vancouver WA
