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I explored heritage traditions in marriage ceremonies, but that’s just one way to make your wedding special! Today, we’re fortunate to live in an era overflowing with incredible art and …
Interfaith Minister | Joy-Filled Ceremonies
Ann McKenzie is an ordained wedding officiant & founder of Joy-Filled Ceremonies. Serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, & Central North Carolina with heartfelt, personalized, & joyful wedding ceremonies.
Celebrate your love with a wedding ceremony that’s uniquely yours. Ann McKenzie works closely with each couple to create a meaningful and heartfelt experience that reflects your journey together. From your first meeting to your walk down the aisle, Ann helps tell your love story in a way that resonates with your guests and brings your connection to life. Whether you envision a spiritual, secular, or religious ceremony, she ensures your day is joyful, inclusive, and truly unforgettable. With thoughtful touches like unity rituals, honoring loved ones, and personal traditions, Ann creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere so you can be fully present in the moment. Let her handle the details, from the ceremony creation to the legal paperwork, so you can focus on what matters most: each other.
With over 450 weddings officiated since 2015, Ann McKenzie brings heartfelt experience, deep compassion, and a personal touch to every ceremony. A Raleigh native and former clinical scientist, Ann followed her heart into a new chapter in her spiritual journey after the loss of her husband of 17 years, discovering unexpected joy and purpose in uniting couples in love. Whether she’s officiating a romantic castle wedding as a Medieval Friar or guiding a barefoot beach elopement, Ann pours her passion into making each ceremony unique. When she’s not celebrating love stories, she’s adventuring with her new husband, cherishing time with her kids and grandkids, and traveling her way around the world—just like she did in her days performing in European folk dance festivals.
My goal is for the couple to have a stress-free wedding that is truly joyful and fun, something they will always remember. I will help any couple create the wedding ceremony of their dreams. To ask a specific question about the ceremony you desire, get in touch!
Joy-Filled Weddings offers a non-denominational minister who officiates weddings of all types: religious, spiritual, and secular( non-religious). I work with all couples, traditional and LGBTQ+, and I encourage couples to …
As a Holistic Minister, in addition to weddings, I offer all types of spiritual ceremonies and blessings to enrich your life, home, and business. Here are some of the blessings and …
I explored heritage traditions in marriage ceremonies, but that’s just one way to make your wedding special! Today, we’re fortunate to live in an era overflowing with incredible art and …
As a wedding officiant in North Carolina, I’ve had the honor of standing where two people promise forever to one another. While traditional weddings are magical in their own right, …
Photos by Glynnis Christensen Photography If you live in North Carolina, it is important to hire a professional officiant. The North Carolina law reads: “Any ordained minister of any religious …