Rev. DiAnna Ritola

Rev. DiAnna Ritola is an interfaith minister and wedding officiant based in Northampton in Western Massachusetts. She holds a 5.0 rating from 60 reviews.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned, and Reverend DiAnna says she celebrates love for all people, including LGBTQ+ couples, straight couples, faith-based and interfaith couples and those who are spiritual but not religious. If you want your ceremony to reflect your relationship, she is a good candidate to interview.

Ceremony options

• Secular ceremonies
• Faith-based and interfaith ceremonies
• Ceremonies that reflect different cultural backgrounds
• Rituals, poems, readings or songs that you choose

How a ceremony comes together

She crafts each ceremony around the two of you and says she will include any ritual, reading or song you want. That makes the first conversation important.

When you choose an officiant, ask to see a sample script, how many meetings are included and how she handles legal paperwork. In Massachusetts, couples file a marriage intention with the town clerk and receive a license, so ask what the officiant needs from you and when. Bring ideas for vows, names of loved ones you want to honor and a clear sense of the length you prefer. Share any family sensitivities in advance.

Location

She is based in Northampton, in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Ask about travel if your ceremony is outside the Pioneer Valley.