Weddings
I'm ready to create a wonderfully crafted beautifully executed experience, balancing heartfelt with grounded and realistic. This requires an investment of time and openness to get a little vulnerable and listen with a willingness to possibly be changed by it. I NEVER stop learning and growing and my clients are a huge part of that. Every experience has something to offer those who look.
Ask any coordinator, planner or venue owner if typical officiants create the entire ceremony including entrances, exits, logistics and facilitating the rehearsal and you'll likely hear no. Ask if they know officiants who also DJ, host and emcee at the same wedding and you'll get a very surprised look. Booking Love's Events secures a passionate expert to run, direct and facilitate your rehearsal AND craft your unique ceremony and reception flow and content, not merely attend and recite them.
Duration is not a fee determinant. All great ceremonies are reasonably brief, (15-25 minutes). From an intimate elopement to the grandest affair, be it 4 or 400 , it's similar work for me. We've all experienced an hour that feels like minutes and minutes that feel like an eternity. It's about your best experience. Duration has little to do with that but there IS such a thing as too short, a lost opportunity. There are plenty of options for that like Vegas and judges.
I strive for the BEST which requires a great partnership. My commitment to you and your fiancé is communicative follow through, engagement in the process and responsiveness. I need much of the same from you.
We've got this!
Matthew was the Officiant and DJ /emcee for my daughters wedding in September and we were so happy she picked him. He is so organized and everything went so perfectly thanks to his attention to all the details!! But my favorite thing about Matthew is how much fun he is and how easy to work with. He really was a large part of her wedding being the fun and wonderful day that it was. He is worth every penny!! -Lise Buss
Platinum
Full Officiant, Day Coordination, Master of Ceremonies & DJ
Wedding Day Coordinator
Provider coordinates all vendor team communications such that the entire team is apprised, informed and tied in with one another. Provider is known to the venue as the primary point of contact representing all the facets necessary for a successful event. Provider remains on site and wholly present and accessible to coordinate and manage all vendors as necessary, see to the set up and cleaning of the ceremony and celebration space(s), be the primary agent creating, adhering to and executing in collaboration with all vendor partners the days schedule and ceremony timeline. Provider will tie in with the venue including a pre-wedding day visit and walk through to determine the best overall placement and execution logistics and see to any and all unforeseen details for a seamless, fun and memorable day for all, most especially, the couple. Provider is the chief vendor connector and will remain in close contact with each and every vendor on the day ensuring the best collaboration and execution possible. Provider is the responsible director of the day for complete peace of mind so clients may be fully present and enjoy their day. This fully satisfies any venue requirement for a private coordinator.
Planning Consultations
Meet couple or other wedding production agent (planner, venue representative, day of coordinator) THREE (3) separate occasions for a duration of no less than 90 minutes each to connect, bond, envision, collaborate and plan wedding details. The focus of the first consultation involves your ceremony style and content including promises and vows and execution logistics. The next consultation's focus will be all the reception facets including playlists, grand entrance and exit, special dances (first dance, father/daughter, mother/son), announcement placement, cutting of the cake, bouquet and/or garter toss and overall timing. Our third meeting should occur within two weeks of your wedding date to finalize ALL details and go over entire plan for all other intents and purposes so clients feel rock solid in comfort and confidence. Provider shall remain on retainer as consultant and available for ongoing planning via phone, emails and text as reasonably necessary until wedding date.
Rehearsal Coordination
Direct and facilitate the wedding rehearsal typically held within the week of the wedding date, most often at a time determined by the venue. This may or may not require venue access as we may run through at locations other than your venue. Facilitation of your entire ceremony includes all entrances, (commencement of processional, bridal party and bridal processional) and all exits (recessional) as well the structure, timing and logistics of ceremony. Hard copy ceremony plan (NOT your days timeline but rather exclusively your ceremony specifics), is provided to all participants. Provider shall attend rehearsal dinner or gathering to connect and bond with couple, wedding party and key guests. This is critical to creating trust, rapport and comfort which informs and flows into your ceremony and reception.
Ceremony Officiant
Perform your wedding ceremony on your chosen date, time and location. Provider shall be present 1.5 hours prior to ceremony commencement unless otherwise needed or specified. Provider shall file all required documents with the county of administration, typically the county of client’s residence. Provider is licensed to solemnize unions in accordance with the state laws of all fifty US states.
Dual Sound Systems Rental, Use and Management – Ceremony Space and Reception Area
Two Electro Voice ZLX-12 loudspeaker arrays, each with built in maximum 1100 watt amplifiers controlled by the Mackie ProFX 8 Channel Mixer and supported by Fender dual tripod speaker stands will be provided and managed including two long range wireless microphones. Management in this context refers to transport, set-up, active use, break down and removal. Dual laptops and back up device with numerous pre-selected music libraries as digital music sources are used for all music needs. These include but not limited to arrival background, ceremony music needs, post ceremony cocktail transitions, background dinner music, and reception dance and party music. This includes music responsibilities for two locations. A) weather dependent, the outdoor ceremony and B) the reception including the grand entrance, dinner, toasts and party to be executed in the barn.
A Fender Passport Deluxe PD-250 PA system controlled by its own 4 channel 2 line tower mixer and a second long range wireless microphone system will be utilized for dedicated use at the ceremony location for arrivals and ceremony music.
Master of Ceremonies
A very natural and yet unique extension of the officiating role, provider will direct, facilitate and manage all technical, timing, operational and logistical aspects of the reception as clock master, guest informer, and tone setter providing a warm welcoming presence in which all present feel valued and included and by which specific reception activities are executed.
DJ Service
Provide the appropriate and pre-selected music program for the evening’s needs including all processional/ceremony desires, transition cocktail and dining background music as well as your reception dancing or entertainment as deemed appropriate for event context and client’s intent and desires. There is non stop music each and every hour. Collaborated playlists are ONLY for low volume background needs. Everything else (ceremony and grand entrance forward) is live managed in real time.
Our Fullest Dance Floor Lighting with Additional Lighting Package
Platinum clients enjoy the use of absolutely every single lighting option we have for both full coverage of decor and dance floor needs including our four-in-one multi-functional effect light combining red and green laser effects, strobe light, rotating pattern lights and multi-colored sword butterfly light combined with two RGB color mixing 36 LED flat par can lighting arrays AND laser party light unit to decoratively illuminate your dance and party space in accordance with your theme or colors. We add to this six additional RGB 36 LED par can lighting arrays for decor embellishment and another wall wash lighting bar. We will coordinate with your venue and/or planner for the best overall approach. Often venues or others may offer some decorative lighting and this is a wonderful enrichment or great standing alone. Please see our DJ page.
Mon - Thurs $4000 Fri - Sun $4500
Rates Include Taxes - Fees Subject to Change
I can't say enough about Matthew Love. We met him at a wedding show and knew pretty instantly that we had to have him as our officiant and later decided to have him DJ/emcee too. He is not your average vendor. His passion and love for what he does comes through in every way. He spent many hours meeting with and customizing everything to us...which was enjoyable and a lot of fun. He also guided us in areas that I wouldn't have expected but was so right on. The decisions were always up to us but his advice was above and beyond and though we didn't always go with his sugestions, in hindsight, we probably should have, lol! Matthew is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. He did an incredible job with the music and emceeing. He kept the party going, got in all our music and even found a better version than I did for my bridal entrance and shared it at a meeting...his was just perfect. Just everything was amazing about working with him and we cannot recommend him enough. - Lindsey and Chip Frolich
Gold
Officiant, Ceremony Coordination, Master of Ceremonies and DJ
ALL DJ services within any package include the managed use of TWO independent PA systems.
Planning Consultations
Meet couple or other wedding production agent (planner, venue representative, day of coordinator) TWO (2) separate occasions for a duration of no less than 90 minutes each to connect, bond, envision, collaborate and plan wedding details. The focus of the first consultation is ceremony style and content including promises and vows and execution logistics. The focus of the second consultation is to finalize ALL details and go over entire plan for any and all other intents and purposes so clients are rock solid in comfort and confidence. This should ideally occur within two (2) weeks of ceremony date. Provider shall remain on retainer as consultant and available for ongoing planning via phone, emails and text as reasonably necessary until wedding date.
Rehearsal Coordination
Direct and facilitate the wedding rehearsal typically held within the week of the wedding date, most often at a time determined by the venue. Facilitation of your entire ceremony includes all entrances, (commencement of processional, bridal party and bridal processional) and all exits (recessional) as well the structure, timing and logistics of ceremony. Hard copy ceremony plan (NOT your days timeline but rather exclusively your ceremony specifics), is provided to all participants. Provider shall attend rehearsal dinner or gathering to connect and bond with couple, wedding party and key guests. This is critical to creating trust, rapport and comfort which informs and flows into your ceremony and reception.
Ceremony Officiant
Perform your wedding ceremony on the date, at the time and at your chosen location. Provider shall be present 1.5 hours prior to ceremony commencement unless otherwise needed or specified. Provider shall file all required documents with the county of administration, typically the county of client’s residence. Provider is licensed to solemnize unions in accordance with the state laws of all fifty US states.
Dual Sound Systems Rental, Use and Management – Ceremony Space and Reception Area
Two Electro Voice ZLX-12 loudspeaker arrays, each with built in maximum 1100 watt amplifiers controlled by the Mackie ProFX 8 Channel Mixer and supported by Fender dual tripod speaker stands will be provided and managed including two long range wireless microphones. Management in this context refers to transport, set-up, active use, break down and removal. Dual laptops and back up device with numerous pre-selected music libraries as digital music sources are used for all music needs. These include but not limited to arrival background, ceremony music needs, post ceremony cocktail transitions, background dinner music, and reception dance and party music. This includes music responsibilities for two locations. A) weather dependent, the outdoor ceremony and B) the reception including the grand entrance, dinner, toasts and party to be executed in the barn.
A Fender Passport Deluxe PD-250 PA system controlled by its own 4 channel 2 line tower mixer and a second long range wireless microphone system will be utilized for dedicated use at the ceremony location for arrivals and ceremony music.
Master of Ceremonies
A very natural and yet most unique extension of the officiating role, provider will direct, facilitate and manage all technical, timing, operational and logistical aspects of the reception as clock master, guest informer, and tone setter providing a warm welcoming presence in which all present feel included, valued and special and by which specific reception activities are executed.
DJ Service
Provide the appropriate and pre-selected music program for the evening’s needs including all processional/ceremony desires, transition cocktail and dining background music as well as, naturally, your reception dancing or entertainment as deemed appropriate for the event context and your intent and desires. Collaborated playlists are only used for low volume background needs. Everything else (ceremony then grand entrance forward) is live managed in real time.
Dance Floor Lighting
ALWAYS shifting as we add and expand our lighting options seasonally. We have Mixed Effect Sound Activated RGBW LED Pattern Lights, Strobe, Dual Lasers (red and green) and Sword Butterfly Lights Unit is provided and managed for dedicated use at the party dance floor. Additionally, the Suny D40 Pattern RG Laser Projector is provided and managed, directed down to the party dance floor OR above to the ceiling to create a theatrical dance floor lighting experience.
Additional Decorative Lighting
Six RGB color mixing 36 LED flat par can lighting arrays and two Telbum 36 LED Stage Lights RGB LED DJ Par Lights will be provided and managed to decoratively illuminate your reception space in accordance with your theme or colors. Provider will coordinate with your venue for the best overall approach. Often venues or others may offer some decorative lighting to which this may be added or stand alone. These are often placed strategically around the reception hall such as two behind the buffet line, one behind the desert table and others elsewhere. They may be set to chosen static colors and/or a mix of chosen rotating color changes.
Dance Floor Lighting AND Plenty of Additional Decorative Lighting
Provide two full RGB color mixing 36 led flat par can lighting arrays mounted on Chauvet light stand to LIGHT UP the dance floor!
Mon - Thurs $3000 Fri - Sun $3500
Rates Include Taxes - Fees Subject to Change
Emerald
Ceremony AND Day Coordinator, Officiant, Master of Ceremonies
This is nearly always in partnership with your DJ or live music. Very often large DJ providers send a very young person with whom you've had no contact OR couples hire a terrific DJ but do not feel they have the gravitas and best skills as an MC.
Planning Consultations
Meet couple or other wedding production agent (planner, venue representative, day of coordinator) THREE (3) separate occasions for a duration of no less than 90 minutes and up to whatever is reasonably necessary to connect, bond, envision, collaborate and plan wedding details. (Meeting with couple is preferred and recommended.) The focus of the first consultation is ceremony style and content and promises and vows including execution logistics. The focus of the second consultation are the reception details, music lists and choices as well as finalizing ALL details so the clients are rock solid in comfort and confidence. The second is to ideally occur within two weeks of the ceremony date. Provider shall remain on retainer as consultant and available for ongoing planning via phone, emails and text as reasonably necessary until the wedding date.
Wedding Day Coordinator
Provider coordinates all vendor team communications such that the entire team is apprised, informed and tied in with one another. Provider is known to the venue as the primary point of contact representing all the facets necessary for a successful event. Provider remains on site and wholly present and accessible to coordinate and manage all vendors as necessary, see to the set up and cleaning of the ceremony and celebration space(s), be the primary agent creating, adhering to and executing in collaboration with all vendor partners the full days schedule/timeline. Provider will tie in with the venue including a pre-wedding day visit and walk through to determine the best overall placement and execution logistics and see to any and all unforeseen details for a seamless, fun and memorable day for all, most especially, the couple. Provider is the chief vendor connector and will remain in close contact with each and every vendor on the day ensuring the best collaboration and execution possible. Provider is the responsible director of the day for complete peace of mind so clients may be fully present and enjoy their day. This fully satisfies any venue requirement for a private coordinator.
Decorative Lighting
This may be in partnership with your VENUE AND DJ. Six RGB color mixing 36 LED flat par can lighting arrays and two Telbum 36 LED Stage Lights RGB LED DJ Par Lights will be provided and managed to decoratively illuminate your reception space in accordance with your theme or colors. Provider will coordinate with your venue for the best overall approach. Often venues or others may offer some decorative lighting to which this may be added or stand alone. These are often placed strategically around the reception hall such as two behind the buffet line, one behind the desert table and others elsewhere. They may be set to chosen static colors and/or a mix of chosen rotating color changes.
Pre-Gathering Coordination
Direct and facilitate the wedding rehearsal/pre-gathering as outlined within this agreement . Provider will facilitate personal connection among all present in the co creation of the best possible group consciousness supporting the best day possible. Facilitation of the entire ceremony includes all entrances, (commencement of processional, bridal party and bridal processional), all exits (recessional) as well the structure, timing and logistics of ceremony. A hard copy ceremony and day plan including our timeline/schedule is provided to all participants.
Ceremony Officiant
Provider will perform your wedding ceremony on the date, at the time and at your chosen location as listed herein. Provider will stand with and be present to the groom and groomsmen and the bride and bridesmaids with or without the parents for centering and intention setting just prior to ceremony commencement, in almost all cases separately. Provider shall be present multiple hours prior to the scheduled ceremony commencement to coordinate with the venue and set up. Provider shall file all required documents with the county of administration, typically the county where the ceremony is performed or where the couple resides. Provider is licensed to solemnize unions in accordance with the state laws of all fifty US states.
Mon - Thurs $2000 Fri-Sun $2500
Rate Include Taxes - Fees Subject to Change
Silver
Officiant, Ceremony Coordinating Package
There are only twelve prime Saturdays in the Northwest market annually. I typically reserve those for fuller packages but please reach out. The value of conversation cannot be overstated. Exceptions are made for couples who confidently do just that.
Meet couple or other wedding production agent (planner, venue representative, day of coordinator) TWO (2) separate occasions for a duration of no less than 90 minutes each to connect, bond, envision, collaborate and plan wedding details. The focus of the first consultation is ceremony style and content and promises and vows including execution logistics. The focus of the second consultation is to finalize ALL details and go over entire plan for any and all other intents and purposes desired so clients are rock solid in comfort and confidence and should ideally occur within two (2) weeks of ceremony date. Provider shall remain on retainer as consultant and available for ongoing planning via phone, emails and text as reasonably necessary until wedding date.
Rehearsal Attendance and Coordination
Direct and facilitate the wedding rehearsal typically held within the week of the wedding date, most often at a time determined by the venue. Facilitation of your entire ceremony includes all entrances, (commencement of processional, bridal party and bridal processional) and all exits (recessional) as well the structure, timing and logistics of ceremony. Hard copy ceremony plan (NOT your days timeline but rather exclusively your ceremony specifics), is provided to all participants and relevant vendors. Provider shall attend rehearsal dinner or gathering to connect and bond with couple, wedding party and key guests. This is critical to learning about key relationships, creating trust, rapport and comfort which informs and flows into your ceremony and reception.
Ceremony Officiant
Perform your wedding ceremony on the date, at the time and at your chosen location. Provider shall be present 1.5 hours prior to ceremony commencement unless otherwise needed or specified. Provider shall file all required documents with the county of administration, typically the county of client’s residence. Provider is licensed to solemnize unions in accordance with the state laws of all fifty US states.
Mon - Thurs $900 Fri - Sun $1200
Rates Include Taxes - Fees Subject to Change
Continue Scrolling Down for DJ Only Pricing
Matthew officiated and DJ/MC’d our wedding at Hangar 30 and we honestly can’t say enough of ALL the good things about him. Matthew was a joy and a true partner in the process. He really took the time over several meetings to get to know us, learn about our families and our vision. The result of this collaboration really shows in a ceremony that is as unique as your relationship and promises that you can truly live by. As MC, Mathew is a true asset. One of the most important aspects of the day for us was that the flow of the reception felt natural but also engaging for our guests. Matthew helped us craft the timeline and on the day of worked with our vendors to execute while keeping guests engaged and informed. In the end, we laughed (so much), we cried (happy tears) and we wholeheartedly recommend hiring Matthew for your event. - Bethany and Marc Carvalho
We LOVE Matthew Love! Matthew, you were an amazing officiant, emcee, and day-of coordinator, and we couldn't have pulled off this wedding without your words of wisdom and enthusiastic support! And you really nailed your lines in our wedding video (you'll see...), just like the untrammeled professional that you are! We really appreciate how thoughtful, caring, and loving you have been as our love has grown over the years, and we can't wait to continue our adventures as (dancing) newlyweds! -Faraz and Laura Zarghami
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and DJ Service
We are results oriented and do not charge by the hour. Even the shortest service time involves hours before and after what you and your guests see. These jobs involve significant labor to load heavy equipment, unload, set everything up including lighting, tear down, load and unload again.
Meet couple or other production agent (planner, venue representative, etc.) TWO (2) separate occasions for a duration of no less than 90 minutes each to connect, bond, envision, collaborate and plan reception details. The focus of the first consultation involve all your event facets including playlists, activities, team building, announcement placement, overall timing etc. In our second consultation, ideally held within two weeks of your event, we’ll finalize ALL the details and go over your entire plan so you feel rock solid in comfort and confidence. Provider shall remain on retainer as consultant and available for ongoing planning via phone, emails and text as reasonably necessary until event date.
Dual Sound Systems Rental, Use and Management – Ceremony Space and Reception Area
Two Electro Voice ZLX-12 loudspeaker arrays, each with built in maximum 1100 watt amplifiers controlled by the Mackie ProFX 8 Channel Mixer and supported by Fender dual tripod speaker stands will be provided and managed including two long range wireless microphones. Management in this context refers to transport, set-up, active use, break down and removal. Dual laptops and back up device with numerous pre-selected music libraries as digital music sources are used for all music needs. These include but not limited to arrival background, ceremony music needs, post ceremony cocktail transitions, background dinner music, and reception dance and party music. This includes music responsibilities for two locations. A) weather dependent, the outdoor ceremony and B) the reception including the grand entrance, dinner, toasts and party to be executed in the barn.
A Fender Passport Deluxe PD-250 PA system controlled by its own 4 channel 2 line tower mixer and a second long range wireless microphone system will be utilized for dedicated use at the ceremony location for arrivals and ceremony music.
Master of Ceremonies
Provider will direct, facilitate and manage all technical, timing, operational and logistical aspects of the event as clock master, guest informer, and tone setter providing a warm welcoming presence in which all present feel included, valued and special and by which specific activities are executed.
DJ Service
Provide the appropriate and pre-selected music program for the evening’s needs including all main event desires, transition cocktail and dining background music as your dancing or entertainment as deemed appropriate for the event context and your desire and intent.
Dance Floor Lighting
Provide two full RGB color mixing 36 led flat par can lighting arrays to LIGHT UP the dance floor!
Additional Lighting Package
Provide six additional RGB color mixing 36 led flat par can lighting arrays to be used in any manner congruent to the event vision and intent. These may be added to your event/fundraiser reception hall or space to enhance as needed.
Mon - Thurs $1800 Fri - Sun $2150
Rates include Taxes - Fees Subject to Change
Travel
The Northwest Market
I'm located in the heart of urban Seattle. I'm happy to drive anywhere in the greater Seattle, Bellevue/Kirkland and Tacoma areas, and east on the I 90 corridor to North Bend, effectively a 40 mile radius from Seattle. My most common venue partners are within a mile or two, reflected in my pricing. For further locations, often requiring 2-4 hours travel time one way, I add a modest fee of $500 (always applicable to the Kitsap/Olympic Peninsula) for added time, fuel, and modest accommodations (Hilton Garden Inns etc.) the evening prior. This is the best way to support your most amazing wedding weekend, rehearsal to completion. The reduction of drive time lowers the risk of unforeseen problems and empowers me to be relaxed and present for you. Locations requiring special accommodation such as ferry trips or park entrances will be charged that cost. FERRY'S in high season are a BIG wildcard, increasing the risk for problems.
The US, Remote and Exotic Locales
I am delighted to travel anywhere for your destination wedding. My typical fee for domestic round trip flights, accommodations and auto rental average $2000, overseas will be more. This is covering costs only.
Given the huge difference between the Hawaiian Islands and the Maldives in the Indian Ocean for example, remote and exotic destinations are considered case by case. Your host hotel or resort often includes your vendor accommodations so be sure to check with them. The average cost for each location from Seattle is a reasonable expectation.
Other Considerations
Contracts may be drafted and presented remotely or in person during our first planning consultation. Your best service package may be determined prior to meeting live.
DATE and TIME Reservations Weekends during the wedding season, (May through September) book quickly, even two years out. Your date is locked down upon the execution of our contract meaning I have your signature and down payment, typically 50%. Careful consideration is important but we must keep moving forward. First contact to booking averages two weeks.
Gratuities After all is said and done, only then may the truest value be known. It's a very personal service and your choice will always be honored. Often, fees are agreed upon and clients add a thank-you bonus, always appreciatively received.
Speaking Engagements
These generally involve executive directors, corporate event planners, non profit board members and speaking bureaus. I specialize in personal growth, recovery and discovery, and how to live our most content and fulfilled lives with inner peace. Let's talk!