Katherine Hunter Celebrant

Katherine Hunter Celebrant is a wedding officiant based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She writes personal, non-religious ceremonies and also officiates elopements. She works with couples across the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and the Poconos, and travels beyond those areas.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

Her website states that she welcomes and celebrates LGBTQ+ couples. Its blog also features a queer couple who adapted Korean wedding traditions for their ceremony, which shows how she approaches culture and identity in a ceremony. She writes each ceremony from scratch rather than from a template. It is a strong fit for couples who want a ceremony script built around their own story and traditions.

What they offer

• A signature ceremony service with a custom, personal script
• An elopement service
• A free virtual discovery consultation
• Planning support, including a materials library and questionnaires
• A virtual rehearsal and an in-person rehearsal
• Filing of the marriage license with the courthouse after the wedding

How they work

The process has five steps. First, you meet virtually to see whether you are a good match. Next, she shares planning materials and questionnaires and supports you as you decide what to include. She then writes a first draft for you to review and revise. Closer to the date, she tracks deadlines and runs a virtual rehearsal. On the wedding day, she officiates the ceremony and files the license.

Where they work

She is based in Allentown and covers the Lehigh Valley, including Bethlehem and Easton, as well as Philadelphia and the Poconos. Her site also mentions New Jersey and Delaware.