Conscious Ceremonies

Conscious Ceremonies is a wedding planning, coordination and officiation team based in Austin, Texas. It is run by two co-founders, Crystal Morris and Katie Marie Coulter, and it builds each wedding around the ceremony itself.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

They suit couples who want a ceremony that reflects who they are rather than a template. Their website has an FAQ that answers the question of working with same-sex couples directly, and it describes honoring many forms of committed partnership, including same-sex and non-binary couples. They also write ceremonies from scratch, which gives you room to choose the words, rituals and roles that fit you both.

What they offer

• Full planning, partial planning and day-of coordination
• Ceremony design and officiation as an add-on or a stand-alone service
• Custom rituals and guest experience design
• Commitment ceremonies and vow renewals
• Celebrations before the wedding, such as cacao ceremonies and bachelor or bachelorette events

How they work

They take on a small number of full-scale ceremonies each year, so each couple gets close attention. The first step is a complimentary consultation call, after which you choose the level of support that suits you. Their signature service, Conscious Matrimony, joins planning, ceremony facilitation and spiritual design into one process, so a single team looks after the day from first idea to final blessing.

Where they cover

They are based in Austin, Texas, and also work from Chicago, Illinois. They welcome destination weddings across the United States and abroad. Travel fees apply beyond a set distance from either base, so ask about this early if your wedding is outside those areas.