Meet Sabra
Officiating ceremonies is what I was meant to do.
I used to lay in bed at night and think about what type of job I could find that would give me joy, something that was fun and positive and I could do forever.
I considered becoming ordained, and let it go - Until two of my closest friends decided to get married in 2017.
I took the leap and became an Ordained Minister thru the Universal Life Church. We had an amazing surprise backyard wedding, and after some prodding from the universe, I realized that I had found my calling. I was hooked and there was no looking back.
In 2019 I left my day job and became a full time Michigan wedding officiant.
Officiating weddings is amazing, but I wanted to learn more, to be better at what I did and make more of an impact on the lives of my couples while creating an experience they’d remember.
I took a class with Mark Allan Groleau, the Unboring Officiant and loved his technique of creating a love story instead of a ceremony body filled with thoughts from the minister….
Right around that same time, I attended a funeral- And I thought, “I could do better than this.” I could tell this man’s story and deliver a meaningful end of life ceremony that would remind everyone of who this man really was.
I became fascinated with the idea of working with people during all of life’s special moments, helping them with not just weddings, but baby welcoming’s, transgender naming’s, house blessings and funerals or end of life. I wanted to become a Family Celebrant.
So, I enrolled in the Six-Month masterclass program at the Celebrant Academy. I was trained in writing and ritual and public speaking. During the Business Class I doubled up and took End of Life with Beth Stokes.
In January I decided I need something more to help me with my Celebration of Life services, and completed training with InSight Certified Celebrants.
My clients have said that I am attentive, joyful, fun, and the perfect fit for their ceremony. I am passionate about creating a unique, beautiful, non-traditional service for whatever one of life’s ceremonies you need.
I am a secular celebrant, based in Southeast Michigan. I am also an equality enthusiast, and happily work with and marry LGBTQIA+ couples looking for an LGBTQ Wedding Officiant or Funeral Celebrant.
I work with clients in Bloomfield, Clarkston, Goodrich, Rochester Hills, Brighton, Holly, Lapeer, Frankenmuth, Grand Blanc, Romeo and surrounding areas. Basically, I love to travel throughout Michigan making memories with my clients that will last both our lifetimes!
“SABRA’S ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND KIND DEMEANOR SET US AT EASE FOR OUR WEDDING CEREMONY.”
She is absolutely amazing and truly gave us the ceremony we had always dreamed of. She gave us all the tools we needed to be prepared and even gave us guides to help us write our own vows etc. Our ceremony was so special to us and she helped us incorporate our Scottish and Viking heritage into the most beautiful ways with an oathing stone and hand fasting ceremony. She mentioned little details throughout our ceremony that meant the absolute world to us (when you mentioned our fur babies I was so excited thank you so much for that!) she truly was the absolute best and we are so thankful to have had her perform our marriage ceremony. Thank you times a million Sabra!!!
— Elle H, The Holly Hotel, Holly MI