Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Inclusive Wedding Ceremony Starts Here
Taylored 2 U Weddings was founded in 2019 by Leslie Taylor, an ordained minister with over 30 years of experience in pastoral care and ceremonial leadership. Our mission is to create inclusive, personalized wedding ceremonies for couples who may not feel represented by traditional religious institutions, including LGBTQ+ and interfaith couples. We specialize in designing ceremonies that reflect each couple's unique values, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs, whether religious, secular, or blended. With a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership, Leslie brings deep expertise in crafting meaningful rituals that honor relationships, families, and personal journeys. We offer flexible services ranging from intimate vow renewals to elaborate interfaith weddings, ensuring every couple feels respected and celebrated.Our commitment to accessibility includes travel within 70 miles of Concord, CA, and adaptable pricing for smaller ceremonies. By prioritizing open communication and collaborative planning, we help couples navigate the emotional and logistical aspects of their special day with confidence and joy. Our approach eliminates shame and anxiety, focusing instead on creating a joyful, stress-free experience that reflects the couple's authentic selves. With a track record of successful ceremonies since 2019, we continue to build a reputation as a trusted partner for couples seeking meaningful, inclusive celebrations.
Services
Same Gender Weddings
Interfaith Ceremonies
Vow Renewals
Secular Weddings
Spiritual Ceremonies
Notary Services
Couples Counseling
Cultural Blending
Child Inclusion
Custom Rituals
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of pastoral experience in personalized ceremony design
- Specialize in inclusive services for LGBTQ+ and interfaith couples
- Provide flexible pricing for intimate weddings with fewer than 10 guests
- Travel within 70 miles of Concord, CA for your convenience
- Combine ordination in the United Church of Christ with Notary Public credentials
What people say
Loving ceremonies
Dedicated officiant
Memorable day
Inclusive environment
Personalized experience
Services
Same Gender Weddings
Customized wedding ceremonies for same-gender couples seeking inclusive, meaningful celebrations. Our ordained officiant specializes in creating non-judgmental environments that honor diverse relationships through personalized rituals, cultural integration, and spiritual elements. Services include pre-ceremony consultations and venue coordination.
Interfaith Ceremonies
Ceremonies combining multiple religious or cultural traditions. We help couples navigate the complexities of interfaith unions through thoughtful dialogue and ritual blending. Our approach respects both partners' backgrounds while creating unified celebrations that honor shared values and unique heritages.
Vow Renewals
Memorable vow renewal ceremonies for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries. We craft personalized services that reflect the couple's journey, incorporating meaningful traditions and contemporary elements. Services include ceremony design, rehearsal coordination, and keepsake documentation.
Secular Weddings
Non-religious wedding celebrations focused on personal values and human connections. Our officiant creates meaningful, customized ceremonies without religious elements, emphasizing the couple's unique story through personalized vows, symbolic rituals, and celebratory elements.
Couples Counseling
Optional pre-marital counseling sessions addressing relationship foundations. We provide structured guidance on communication, conflict resolution, and shared values through evidence-based frameworks. Sessions help couples build strong foundations while preparing for their ceremonial commitments.
People
Leslie Taylor
Wedding Officiant
Ordained minister since 1988 with Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Specializes in inclusive ceremonies for diverse couples, combining pastoral care expertise with Notary Public credentials to create meaningful wedding experiences.
Questions
What types of wedding ceremonies do you officiate?
We specialize in same-gender, interfaith, secular, spiritual, vow renewals, and blended family ceremonies that honor diverse relationships and cultural traditions.
Are you available for destination weddings?
We travel within 70 miles of Concord, CA. For locations beyond this range, we can discuss special arrangements.
Can we include cultural traditions in our ceremony?
Absolutely! We help incorporate meaningful cultural elements from both partners' backgrounds into personalized, cohesive ceremonies.
Do you offer pre-marital counseling?
Yes, we provide optional pre-marital counseling sessions addressing communication, conflict resolution, and shared values.
How are your prices structured?
Our all-inclusive wedding package costs $400, with rehearsal services at $100. We offer flexible pricing for smaller ceremonies.
What qualifications do you have?
We are an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ with 30+ years of experience, plus Notary Public credentials.
