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What do You Envision? The Heart of Your Day!

What Do You Envision?

The Heart of Your Day!

Award-Winning Wedding Officiant

Based in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA, we are a professional wedding officiant/event coordination company with 12 years of experience. We cover special occasions throughout Baton Rouge and areas throughout Louisiana. Your Baton Rouge and New Orleans Wedding Officiant!

Wedding Coordination

Rhonda and Arielle are also a certified wedding coordinators. As well as overseeing your ceremony, they can provide assistance when it comes to sourcing vendors and selecting venues.

AWARD-WINNING WEDDING OFFICIANT

 

Based in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA, we are a professional wedding officiant/event coordination company with 12 years of experience. We cover special occasions throughout Baton Rouge and areas throughout Louisiana. Your Baton Rouge and New Orleans Wedding Officiant

WEDDING COORDINATION

 

Rhonda and Arielle are also a certified wedding coordinators. As well as overseeing your ceremony, they can provide assistance when it comes to sourcing vendors and selecting venues.

Your Baton Rouge and New Orleans Wedding Officiant!

Top-Rated 5-Star Elite Wedding Officiant & Wedding Event Coordinator

 

Click here to read Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews that we’ve received during our 12+ years of pursuing our passion.

 

‘Magnolia Ceremonies’ is an elite top-rated wedding officiant and wedding event coordinator

service creating and conducting events in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Southeast Louisiana.

 

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Magnolia Ceremonies

Wedding Coordination and Elopement Officiant

Wedding and Elopement Officiant

 

Are you seeking an elite 5-star professional wedding officiant and/or event coordinator in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Southeast Louisiana?

 

Do you desire to work with a professional, top-rated wedding service?

 

If those answers are ‘YES!’ – then Magnolia Ceremonies is the perfect fit for your special day.

 

Working together, we will create a wedding ceremony as unique as the two of you!

 

As your wedding officiant or event planner, it is our goal to ensure that we craft an unforgettable experience that is conducted with sincere compassion and a personal touch.

 

Your ceremony will set the tone for the rest of your day, so let’s create a loving and heartfelt moment as you exchange your vows.

 

Consider ‘Magnolia Ceremonies’ as the first choice for your top-rated Baton Rouge and New Orleans wedding officiant and event planning service. Helping you make your perfect day into reality is our purpose – we’ll be there every step of the way.

A bride and groom in a garden kissing.
A bride and groom in a garden kissing.

Wedding & Elopement Officiant

 

Are you seeking an elite 5-star professional wedding officiant and/or event coordinator in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Southeast Louisiana?

 

Do you desire to work with a professional, top-rated wedding service?

 

If those answers are ‘YES!’ – then Magnolia Ceremonies is the perfect fit for your special day.

 

Working together, we will create a wedding ceremony as unique as the two of you!

 

As your wedding officiant or event planner, it is our goal to ensure that we craft an unforgettable experience that is conducted with sincere compassion and a personal touch.

 

Your ceremony will set the tone for the rest of your day, so let’s create a loving and heartfelt moment as you exchange your vows.

 

Consider ‘Magnolia Ceremonies’ as the first choice for your top-rated Baton Rouge and New Orleans wedding officiant and event planning service. Helping you make your perfect day into reality is our purpose – we’ll be there every step of the way.

Booking Your Ceremony

As a Louisiana wedding officiant offering elite professional services, it is highly recommended to book at least six months to a year in advance to save your date whether you are getting married in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or any other surrounding area in Louisiana.

A non-refundable deposit is required to save your date.

Wedding Coordination

We would be happy to help you coordinate your wedding day ceremony and reception.

As a certified wedding planner, we can assist you with event coordinating and refer you to other professional, reputable wedding vendors that we recommend.

Elopement Ceremony?

We have a venue for two that is available for an intimate elopement ceremony that is perfect for a quiet and personal exchanging of vows.

A non-refundable deposit is required to save your date.

Photography Services

In-house professional photography services are available.

For more information, visit: https://www.ariellenphotography.com/

Booking Your Ceremony

As a Louisiana wedding officiant offering elite professional services, it is highly recommended to book at least six months to a year in advance to save your date whether you are getting married in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or any other surrounding area in Louisiana.

A non-refundable deposit is required to save your date.

Wedding Coordination

We would be happy to help you coordinate your wedding day ceremony and reception.

As a certified wedding planner, we can assist you with event coordinating and refer you to other professional, reputable wedding vendors that we recommend.

Elopement Ceremony?

We have a venue for two that is available for an intimate elopement ceremony that is perfect for a quiet and personal exchanging of vows.

A non-refundable deposit is required to save your date.

Photography Services

In-house professional photography services are available.

For more information, visit: AriellenPhotography.com

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Experience Matters

 

Professional ceremonies of every type: we’ve conducted non-denominational, civil, spiritual, secular, non-secular, traditional, multi-faith, modern, romantic, witty and serious ceremonies.

 

We have also performed ceremonies with priests and rabbis for couples who come from different backgrounds that want to bring both faiths together.

 

It’s truly an honor and a privilege to specialize and present to you a memorable and perfect ceremony by one of our wedding officiants.

 

As a couple, both of you will feel confident and at ease; filled with happiness and love as you exchange vows with one another.

 

Our goal is for you to be happy so that as you exchange vows, you feel relaxed, prepared, and truly present in the moment to give your heart to each other.

 

It makes us happy to see you and your love as a dedicated couple entering into your life’s new journey – a commitment of love and faith to each other. This is a beautiful time in your life. Your wedding ceremony is the “heart of your day.”

 

If you want a professional, top-rated wedding officiant and wedding coordinator service for your special day in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Southeast Louisiana, please contact us today – it would be our pleasure to be of service.

A bride, groom & wedding officiant in a garden.

Meet Rhonda Our Wedding Officiant

 

Rhonda is the proud owner of Magnolia Ceremonies, where she serves as a professional wedding officiant and event coordinator.

 

Before embarking on her career in the wedding industry, Rhonda spent 12 years in the nursing field. Her background in nursing has instilled in her a deep sense of empathy and compassion that she brings to her work as an officiant.

 

She has a passion for creating memorable and unique wedding experiences for her clients. With her attention to detail, organizational skills, and compassionate demeanor, Rhonda ensures that every aspect of the wedding is executed flawlessly.

 

Rhonda has a soft-spoken and understanding nature, which allows her to connect with her clients on a personal level and create a ceremony that truly reflects their love story. Her clients often describe her as kind, personable, and a pleasure to work with.

 

In addition to her love for weddings, Rhonda is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new places and cultures. She has three grown children and now has 3 fur babies and wants more!

 

Overall, Rhonda’s dedication to her craft, along with her warm and compassionate personality, has made her a beloved wedding officiant and event coordinator in her community for over a decade.

A bride, groom & wedding officiant in a garden.

Meet Rhonda Our Wedding Officiant

 

Rhonda is the proud owner of Magnolia Ceremonies, where she serves as a professional wedding officiant and event coordinator.

 

Before embarking on her career in the wedding industry, Rhonda spent 12 years in the nursing field. Her background in nursing has instilled in her a deep sense of empathy and compassion that she brings to her work as an officiant.

 

She has a passion for creating memorable and unique wedding experiences for her clients. With her attention to detail, organizational skills, and compassionate demeanor, Rhonda ensures that every aspect of the wedding is executed flawlessly.

 

Rhonda has a soft-spoken and understanding nature, which allows her to connect with her clients on a personal level and create a ceremony that truly reflects their love story. Her clients often describe her as kind, personable, and a pleasure to work with.

 

In addition to her love for weddings, Rhonda is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new places and cultures. She has three grown children and now has 3 fur babies and wants more!

 

Overall, Rhonda’s dedication to her craft, along with her warm and compassionate personality, has made her a beloved wedding officiant and event coordinator in her community for over a decade.

Meet Arielle Our Wedding Coordinator & Professional Photographer

 

She is the lead day-of event coordinator and professional photographer for Magnolia Ceremonies. Visit her website here: ariellenphotography.com

 

With a business degree from LSU, Arielle combines her passion for event planning with her excellent organizational and communication skills to deliver memorable and stress-free events.

 

Arielle’s calming presence creates a warm and friendly environment that puts our clients at ease, knowing that their special day is in capable hands. Her attention to detail and ability to handle unexpected situations make her a trusted and reliable partner for any event. Arielle’s ultimate goal is to make the coordination process and the event day as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

 

In her free time, Arielle loves to indulge in her passion for reading, painting, traveling, and watching scary movies. She also enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. She also happens to be a huge Harry Potter fan!

 

Meet Samantha – Sub Photographer & Officiant

 

She is a self taught photographer, wife, and mama to the most perfect twin boys! She is a creative at heart; if you know her personally you know she is all about art, music, photography, content creation, and more. 

 

She is a lover of all things gardening and plants, you may notice this when viewing some of her work. She is truly a passionate girly. She knows what it’s like to want all of those tiny little moments captured before they fade away from your memory.

 

With her extensive background in the arts, she blends her artistic vision with documentary and cinematic styles into every session. Her goal is to have every gallery feeling like it came straight out a film, images that hold emotions.

 

Meet Kelsey – Sub Photographer 

 

Her photography journey started in 2019, but it wasn’t until 2024 that she truly decided to turn her passion into a business. After years of helping others chase their dreams, she realized it was time to finally follow hers. Photography has always been more than just pictures to her, it’s about capturing moments that make people feel seen, valued, and beautiful.

 

Whether it’s a glowing mama-to-be, a family making new memories, or someone seeing themselves in a new light, she loves being the one behind the camera, freezing those moments in time. Seeing the joy and confidence my photos bring to others is what drives her every day.

 

She can’t wait to capture your special moments and tell your story through her lens!

 

Meet Kayleigh – Sub Photographer 

 

She is a Baton Rouge-based photographer with a deep passion for capturing life’s most beautiful and meaningful moments. Whether it’s a family session, a fun mini holiday shoot, or the magic of a wedding or elopement, her goal is always the same: to freeze those fleeting moments in time, so you can relive them over and over again.

To her, photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s about preserving the emotions, the connections, and the stories that define each unique moment. She’s driven by the belief that every photo should tell a story, a story that you can look back on for years to come and feel the joy, love, and laughter all over again. It’s an honor to be entrusted with such an important role in your life, and she pours her heart into every session to make sure your memories are captured in the most authentic and beautiful way possible.

She approaches each session with a warm, vibrant style, editing with a bright and true-to-color touch that highlights the details and emotions that make each photo unique. 

She’s constantly inspired by the people and the stories she gets to work with, and she’s always excited for what the next session brings. Photography isn’t just her job—it’s her passion, and she’s excited to help tell your story through her lens.

 

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Meet Arielle Our Wedding Coordinator & Professional Photographer

 

She is the lead day-of event coordinator and professional photographer for Magnolia Ceremonies.

 

With a business degree from LSU, Arielle combines her passion for event planning with her excellent organizational and communication skills to deliver memorable and stress-free events.

 

Arielle’s calming presence creates a warm and friendly environment that puts our clients at ease, knowing that their special day is in capable hands. Her attention to detail and ability to handle unexpected situations make her a trusted and reliable partner for any event. Arielle’s ultimate goal is to make the coordination process and the event day as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

 

In her free time, Arielle loves to indulge in her passion for reading, painting, traveling, and watching scary movies. She also enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. She also happens to be a huge Harry Potter fan!

 

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Meet Samantha – Sub Photographer & Officiant 

 

She is a self taught photographer, wife, and mama to the most perfect twin boys! She is a creative at heart; if you know her personally you know she is all about art, music, photography, content creation, and more. 

 

She is a lover of all things gardening and plants, you may notice this when viewing some of her work. She is truly a passionate girly. She knows what it’s like to want all of those tiny little moments captured before they fade away from your memory.

 

With her extensive background in the arts, she blends her artistic vision with documentary and cinematic styles into every session. Her goal is to have every gallery feeling like it came straight out a film, images that hold emotions.

 

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Meet Kelsey – Sub Photographer

 

Her photography journey started in 2019, but it wasn’t until 2024 that she truly decided to turn her passion into a business. After years of helping others chase their dreams, she realized it was time to finally follow hers. Photography has always been more than just pictures to her, it’s about capturing moments that make people feel seen, valued, and beautiful.

 

Whether it’s a glowing mama-to-be, a family making new memories, or someone seeing themselves in a new light, she loves being the one behind the camera, freezing those moments in time. Seeing the joy and confidence my photos bring to others is what drives her every day.

 

She can’t wait to capture your special moments and tell your story through her lens!

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Meet Kaleigh – Sub Photographer

 

She is a Baton Rouge-based photographer with a deep passion for capturing life’s most beautiful and meaningful moments. Whether it’s a family session, a fun mini holiday shoot, or the magic of a wedding or elopement, her goal is always the same: to freeze those fleeting moments in time, so you can relive them over and over again.

To her, photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s about preserving the emotions, the connections, and the stories that define each unique moment. She’s driven by the belief that every photo should tell a story, a story that you can look back on for years to come and feel the joy, love, and laughter all over again. It’s an honor to be entrusted with such an important role in your life, and she pours her heart into every session to make sure your memories are captured in the most authentic and beautiful way possible.

She approaches each session with a warm, vibrant style, editing with a bright and true-to-color touch that highlights the details and emotions that make each photo unique. 

She’s constantly inspired by the people and the stories she gets to work with, and she’s always excited for what the next session brings. Photography isn’t just her job—it’s her passion, and she’s excited to help tell your story through her lens.