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Based in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants are a team of certified wedding officiants. Their mission is to work closely with clients to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that honors all aspects of a couple's relationship. They believe the wedding ceremony should be the highlight of the wedding day and the beginning of the celebration! Donna began this work in 2014 after the passing of the Marriage Equality Act, officiating for two men in their 70s. This principle of equality and exceptional ceremonies for all have remained at the core of all they do. Donna and her team are endorsed Humanist Celebrants and are all Masters Certified through Celebrant Academy.

Services Offered

Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants tailor their ceremonies to be deeply personal for their couples, whether they're creating and officiating an intimate elopement or a grand ceremony. A warm and inclusive environment is created so every guest feels like they're part of the celebration. With training in Rituals, Public Speaking, and Ceremony Writing, the Lehigh Valley Celebrants will craft a joyful, unforgettable ceremony with laughter and happy tears.

They have multilingual Celebrants who are able to officiate in Spanish, French, and Greek.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$975

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$375

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
French
Spanish
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Reviews of Donna Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Celebrants

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Laura, Kiera, Irene, and Donna from Lehigh Valley Celebrants are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional services as wedding celebrants. Reviewers mention that they were very attentive, organized, and helpful throughout the planning process, and created personalized and beautiful ceremonies that perfectly captured the couples' love stories. The celebrants were praised for their professionalism, communication, and ability to make the ceremonies unique and meaningful. Overall, reviewers highly recommend working with Lehigh Valley Celebrants for a special and personalized wedding ceremony.

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Laura, Kiera, Irene, and Donna from Lehigh Valley Celebrants are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional services as wedding celebrants. Reviewers mention that they were very attentive, organized, and helpful throughout the planning process, and created personalized and beautiful ceremonies that perfectly captured the couples' love stories. The celebrants were praised for their professionalism, communication, and ability to make the ceremonies unique and meaningful. Overall, reviewers highly recommend working with Lehigh Valley Celebrants for a special and personalized wedding ceremony.

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Cb Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony

We worked with Irene, who crafted a beautiful ceremony that made for a very touching day. We especially appreciated Irene's flexibility and dedication to crafting a ceremony that suited us as individuals.
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Emma V. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with Laura!

Laura did an amazing job on our special day. We were recommended Laura through Lehigh Valley Celebrants and she definitely did not disappoint. Within two minutes of ending our initial meeting, my husband and I knew Laura was the officiant for us. We connected very well. She then took all the little details and created a personalized ceremony just for us. She took the time to get to know us and our relationship, and also gave us flexibility in what we wanted or didn’t want in the ceremony. She made us feel comfortable at the altar on the day of the wedding, and prepared us beforehand for what we could expect. From a complete stranger to someone who was able to beautifully portray us as a couple, our guests kept asking us if we had known her a long time. Anyone who is looking for a great celebrant for their big day, Laura is the woman for you!
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/28/2024
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Warm, personal, thoughtful.

We were absolutely delighted with the services of Donna of Lehigh Valley Celebrants for our wedding on the 14th of October last year in Hawley, Pennsylvania. She was very warm, friendly, professional, and wrote a beautiful ceremony for us taking into consideration our personal story - fully customized to us. She was respectful of our opinions and changing things when we felt something didn't quite feel like us, and worked in a number of touches very specific to our interests. We live overseas and she was always responsive, no problems communicating internationally - plus she took the time to meet with us in person when we were visiting in the states before the wedding. That proved to be very helpful for mastering our handfasting knot-tying! It was wonderful to hear our 'love story' come to life through her words. Thank you, Donna, for your thoughtful and beautifully written work!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Armen Elliott Photography Armen Elliott Photography Wedding Photographers

Donna Forsythe is an articulate, sensitive wedding officiant whose understated, joyful presence makes a wedding ceremony so heartwarming for couples and guests. I highly recommend her services for your special event.

E. Ashley Photography E. Ashley Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked with Donna on a January 1st elopement this year and she was simply fantastic. Her ability to capture the core of a couple's love is just beautiful! I look forward to her officiating my own wedding this October!

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