Donna Rose Gardner (She-Her)

Since 2010, I’ve brought my heart and creative writing talent into designing wedding ceremonies as an ordained non-denominational multi cultural Officiant. I bring honey into the heart when I perform ceremonies with warmth, joy and a sprinkling of humor. Your love is unique because the two of you are. I love this about couples! They come together as two separate individuals that find each other, fall delightedly in love, and they decide to step into this deeper commitment. In doing this, they are open to all the possibilities that lay ahead of them being united in their strengths that they contribute to one another with a love that continues to deepen. I believe on the day that you join together more love is brought into the world. I’d be honored to help you the two of you! People from all beliefs, cultural/ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ are embraced.

Many couples have expressed appreciation for my calm presence, flexibility, and knowledge that I can share from my vast experience performing ceremonies that have incorporated differed cultural influences and components that make their ceremonies have more meaning than the typical ones that they’ve experienced going to in the past.

Do you want a Bespoke ceremony (custom designed) that has your love story written into it? Or, do you prefer a sweet and simple pre-written ceremony that reflects your beliefs and the love that you share? Want to write your own vows? I can help provide guidance if you need it and I’ll make keepsake vow booklets for you to read from. All of these options are offered through my services.

There are so many romantic venues that I’ve joined couples together at including Sand Rock Farm, Waterfall Lodge, Holman Ranch, Seascape Beach Resort, Glen Oaks, Shadowbrook Restaurant, Waterfall Lodge, Felton Grove and Chaminade to name a few.

If you want to Elope in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel or Big Sur- I can help with an Elopement Package that makes it easy! There are incredible spots where you can have an intimate ceremony in the Redwoods or you watch the sunset together while saying “I do” overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful view..

Let’s start with a chat or Zoom conversation together soon! Please send me an email. text or call me! I actually pick up the phone when I’m available :-).