Chaotic Good Weddings

A whimsically styled wedding altar composed of stacked vintage books, faceted glass terrariums, and a pair of mismatched geometric arches painted in pastel teal and coral, all adorned with wild, untamed flowers and trailing greenery. The altar stands in a cozy loft space with exposed brick walls and warm honey-toned wooden floors. Late afternoon golden-hour sunlight pours through large industrial windows, casting playful shadows and soft highlights on metallic accents. Captured at eye level in photographic realism, with a shallow depth of field that gently blurs string lights and colorful paper garlands in the background. The mood is joyful, offbeat, and deeply personal, suggesting a ceremony tailored perfectly to a quirky, unconventional couple—even without any people present.

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An overhead photographic view of a round table covered in a crisp white cloth, transformed into a “choose your own adventure” ceremony planning station. The table is scattered with illustrated ceremony cards labeled with headings like “Epic Entrance,” “Nerdy Vows,” and “Inside Jokes,” each in different colors and playful typography. Dice, enamel pins shaped like tiny lightning bolts, and a deck of tarot-style cards featuring symbolic wedding imagery add texture and whimsy. Soft studio lighting from above creates even illumination with subtle, inviting shadows at the edges of objects. The composition is tidy yet delightfully chaotic, with sharp focus across the entire scene, conveying a fun, game-like approach to building a unique wedding ceremony.

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A detailed flat lay of wedding ceremony keepsakes arranged on a weathered, midnight-blue velvet backdrop: a custom vow booklet with foil-stamped constellations, a wooden ring box shaped like a twenty-sided die, tiny glass vials labeled “laughter,” “loyalty,” and “adventure,” and a playful, oversized certificate titled “Achievement Unlocked: Married.” Small confetti stars and pressed wildflowers are scattered organically between items. Side lighting from the right creates rich, dimensional shadows in the velvet and subtle reflections in the glass vials. Photographic realism, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the keepsakes sharp while softening the edges of the composition. The atmosphere feels magical, intimate, and delightfully nerdy, celebrating the story of a couple whose ceremony was clearly custom-crafted just for them.

Do you only do elopements and micro‑weddings?

Nope. I happily officiate everything from tiny “just us and two witnesses” elopements to full‑size weddings with a big, noisy guest list. My sweet spot is helping you keep the ceremony itself creative, personal, and not‑boring—no matter how many humans (or other creatures) are in the chairs.

Where do you officiate?

I’m ordained and legally able to officiate in Oregon and Washington, and I typically work in the Portland metro area and southwest Washington.

Travel beyond my usual range is totally possible and is billed at $0.50 per mile (round trip). If you’re outside the area or dreaming up something unusual, ask anyway—we’ll look at the logistics together. Price increases due to rentals/hotels may occur.

Are you LGBTQIA+ / trans / non‑binary / polyam friendly?

Yes. Fully, enthusiastically, non‑negotiably yes.

I write ceremonies for all kinds of relationships and all kinds of genders. Your pronouns, titles, and labels will be used correctly, or not at all if you’d rather skip them. I’m not here to straighten you up for Grandma; I’m here to help you feel like yourselves in front of your favorite humans.

Do you do religious ceremonies?

No. I don’t perform religious or faith‑based ceremonies.

I’m legally ordained in Oregon and Washington, but not within any particular religion or denomination, so I focus on secular and personally meaningful ceremonies. If you’d like to honor your culture or family with non‑doctrinal readings, symbols, or rituals, we can absolutely weave those in—as long as it doesn’t require me to act as clergy for a specific faith.

What does working with you look like?

Typically, it looks like this:

  1. Inquiry & vibes check – You email me at jaimie.lynne.tucker@gmail.com with your date, location, and rough vision.
  2. Consult call – We hop on a call or video chat to make sure our energies match and talk through logistics, accessibility, and any hard boundaries.
  3. Questionnaire & story‑gathering – You’ll fill out some questions so I can get your story, your “absolutely nots,” and the tone you want (from “chill and simple” to “borderline goblin chaos”).
  4. Custom script – I draft a ceremony that fits your people and your chaos level, and you get a chance to review and request edits.
  5. Wedding day – I show up early, coordinate briefly with the key humans, and run the ceremony so you can focus on actually getting married. I’ll be on-hand at whatever level you need from me.

You will not be handed a generic template and told to “just pick one.” In fact, I’ll even give you a choice of pens, though I’m partial to the wobbly rubber dino pen.

What are your prices?

My baseline ceremony rates range from $475 to $675, depending on:

  • Type of ceremony (elopement, micro‑wedding, larger wedding)
  • Location and travel time
  • Level of customization and add‑ons you choose

Travel is billed at $0.50 per mile (round trip) beyond my immediate area, plus hotel if necessary.

Once I know your date, location, and what you’re dreaming up, I’ll send a clear proposal with:

  • The exact fee for your ceremony
  • Any travel charges
  • Optional extras you can add on

No surprise line items, no mystery “admin” fees hidden in the fine print.

What’s included in your “extras” like the Emergency Kit and Glow Kit?

Emergency Kit

A discreet day‑of bag with first‑aid basics, sewing bits, safety pins, stain help, and snacks—ready to rescue whoever needs rescuing, not just “the bride.” I won’t be able to magic up a wedding ring (unless provided with a roll of duct tape and about three minutes), but other than that, with the Emergency Kit I can get us out of most major train wrecks, up to and including “please can you fix the fact that my sister’s 3yo toddler Brynnleigh ruined the bottom three inches of cake”

Comfort / Touch‑Ups Support

This is an ambiguous category, encompassing a light-level of beauty support and emotional support. Think of it as an “enhanced emergency kit” – if you think you’re going to need some support with your wedding, we’ll figure out how to do it. My emotional support dingo, Audrey, LOVES weddings and would be happy to crash yours to provide calm.

Glow Kit (Product Coming Soon)

A miniature‑but‑mighty makeup kit with professional‑grade products, sized just for your wedding day. Perfect for humans who don’t want to buy a whole drawer of products but still want to feel polished in photos. Designed for any partner, any gender—if you want to look good and still feel like yourself, this is for you. Pricing and final details to come.

You can mix and match these depending on what will actually make the day feel calmer and kinder for you.

How far in advance should we book you?

If your date is during peak wedding season reach out as soon as you’re serious about having me—popular weekends go quickly.

For weekdays, off‑season dates, or last‑minute “we’re doing this in three weeks” plans, I may still have room, so it’s always worth asking.

What is your booking, payment, and cancellation policy?

Here’s the straightforward version:

Deposit: A $100 non‑refundable deposit and signed contract are required to hold your date. I’ll go over contract points in our first discussion.

Final payment: The remaining balance is due within five days of the wedding.

Cancellations:

If you cancel up to the day before the wedding, I will refund half of your deposit.

If you simply disappear, run off, or decide not to get married and don’t tell me until after the fact, I keep the full deposit, and reserve the right to charge mileage and hotel fees.

Rescheduling & location changes:

Rescheduling and location changes are absolutely possible, but may come with an increase in fees as outlined in the contract (especially if it changes travel time, mileage, or moves you into a higher‑demand date).

We’ll look at the calendar, adjust the quote if needed, and confirm everything in writing so there are no surprises.