OBX Ceremonies of Marriage

After owning a vacation home on the Outer Banks for 23 years, Gwen Taylor of OBX Ceremonies of Marriage made OBX her permanent home in 2010.  As a wedding officiant, the beauty and natural spirituality of the area inspire Gwen and she truly enjoys the special role she plays in every couples’ ceremony.

The ability to work with so many different couples, from different backgrounds and experiences brings a richness to her profession.  Her experience with individualizing the marriage ceremony for couples has allowed her to compile a catalog and workbook that walks the couple through the process of selecting the elements that will be perfect for their exchange of vows and love.  From standard ceremonies to an individualized ceremony that incorporates alternative elements, Gwen is available to help the couple express their love in a variety of styles; the best one to express the spirit of their moment.

Sound Advice: Gwen believes that during the planning stage of the wedding, the couple should plan a conversation with the officiant, either in person or by phone.  Gwen enjoys meeting the couple and discussing their wishes for the ceremony, which allows her to script the words and actions that truly reflects the spirit and love of each couple.  During this conversation the couple will be able to determine their own comfort level, allowing them to focus on one another during the ceremony.

With a front row seat during the ceremony, Gwen stresses that the beauty of the day for the couple is being in the moment and enjoying their friends, family and most of all each other.  After spending months dealing with all of the choices and decisions surrounding the day, once it arrives, Gwen advises that they relax and stay present in the moment, the beautiful spirit of their wedding day.

Wedding photos by Kristi Midgette Photography