Minister Toya

Minister Toya is a wedding officiant and celebrant based in New Orleans. She leads ceremonies across southeast Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, and describes her approach as personal attention and a genuine connection with each couple.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends Minister Toya for couples who want a ceremony shaped around their own story. She presents herself as an LGBTQ+ wedding officiant, offers same sex premarital counseling, and also works with multicultural and alternative weddings. That range suggests a celebrant who is comfortable with ceremonies that do not follow a standard script, and who can help you write something that sounds like the two of you.

What they offer

• Wedding officiating and personalized ceremonies
• A vow writing guide with templates
• A book on writing meaningful ceremonies, written for couples and professionals
• Premarital counseling and marriage coaching
• Private New Orleans tours and tarot readings for events
• Information on marriage licenses and name changes

How they work

Couples start with the online inquiry form. She works with each couple on their story and the tone of the ceremony. Some of her additional services, such as tours and tarot, can be combined with a wedding.

Where they cover

She is based in New Orleans and serves southeast Louisiana, including the Northshore, Lafayette and Baton Rouge. She also covers the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and 30A. Travel to some areas may involve mileage costs.