Rev. Carrie MaKenna

Carrie is just absolutely amazing she is the best officiant hands down!

Lupe and Latoya - 2017, Bella Sera, Brighton CO

Hey Lupe and Latoya - I absolutely loved helping you create a unique and truly
beautiful ceremony that reflected your heritage with a 13 Coins and Lasso ceremony
and included your daughter with a Family Sand ceremony.

Carrie is great! She is easygoing and has a way of making you feel comfortable. My (now) husband and I both connected with her and felt she was really able to make our ceremony come to life and portray who we are as a couple and the love we share!

Carrie made our wedding absolutely perfect! She was very flexible with what we wanted and ensured everything went smoothly on the big day. We are very happy that she was able to be a part of our wedding.

Maren and Ryan - 2016, Centennial Gardens Park, Denver CO

Thanks Maren and Ryan - I sure loved working with you to make your ceremony just what you wanted. I'm so glad you felt I helped make your day run smoothly.

The day Chris and I met with Rev. Carrie she was so welcoming we both knew we wanted Rev. Carrie to officiate at our wedding. Carrie took the time to get to know us and that meant a lot to Chris and I. The words we chose for our ceremony, Carrie put together beautifully and that made our ceremony perfect. We will always remember your words of comfort that made our day more at ease. Thank you Rev. Carrie for making our day blessed and special to us.

Carrie wasn't only our wedding officiant she did a lot more for us on our special day then I expected! I would recommend Carrie for anything! She is a kind individual and cares about the people she meets a long her journey! I knew from the first time we met Carrie she would become more then our wedding officiant! I will recommend her to others!

Melissa and Patrick - 2016, Crystal Rose, Lookout Mtn, CO

Aww Missy and Patrick - Thank you so much. I loved including the Game of Thrones vows and bringing your son into the ceremony. Your family is a circle of strength and love.

Carrie was very flexible in helping plan our ceremony since my husband works long hours everyday. She worked with us over Skype to plan out the details since we live outside of the Denver area. We were very satisfied with her services and highly recommend her.

Laura and Pias - 2016, Denver Aquarium, Denver CO
Dear Laura and Pias - Thank you for your kind words. I loved having your ceremony in front of the shark tank at the Denver Aquarium. What a unique and wonderful space for the start of your marriage. You two are meant for each other.

Carrie was fantastic from beginning to end. We scheduled our first meet and instantly

she made us feel comfortable. We had a non denominational ceremony and felt her
picks were perfectly paired for us! I also really enjoyed that she made time to spend
with my family. Not to mention after the ceremony she had to help my maid of honor
figure out how to bustle my dress! (it wouldn't have happened with out her) I highly recommend her for anyone, especially those laid back and just looking for someone
who makes them feel comfortable!

Bianca and Alan - 2016, Villa Parker, Parker CO
Aww Bianca & Alan - Thank you so much. Loved helping you create a unique ceremony suited to you. And I've had a lot of experience bustling dresses! Just one of the perks of being a female officiant. I love helping brides any way I can.

Kristin and Barry - 2015, Home, Lookout Mtn, CO
Dear K & B - Thank you so much. I loved helping you create your Mountain/Cowboy/Irish inspired wedding ceremony complete with guests sitting on hay bales. It was truly my honor to help you two get hitched. Love you both.

Macy and Thomas - 2015, Crystal Rose, Lookout Mtn, CO
Dear Macy and Thomas - Thank you for your kind words. It so was perfect to include your son with a family unity sand ceremony. I loved every minute with you and your family!

Carrie was perfect for our ceremony. She customized it to our requests and was a pleasure to work with.

Renee and Rob - 2015, Private Home, Estes Park CO
Dear Renee and Rob - It was so delightful to create a Sottish/Celtic ceremony with a Native American Indian touch thrown in. Your home in Estes Park was a perfect location. It was my pleasure to help you and your family celebrate your wedding. Love to you all - Rev. Carrie MaKenna

Rebecca and TJ - 2015, Arrowhead GC, Roxborough Park CO
Oh my gosh Becca & TJ - Thank you for the kind words. It was entirely my pleasure to help you create a ceremony that reflected both your heritages without being religious. I love having the opportunity to be so creative and help my couples have a ceremony that is personal and memorable.

Carrie was amazing. She answered all of my emails fast, changed my plan around for me whenever I needed, did a fabulous rehearsal so that everyone knew what they were doing, and helped me not fall apart during my ceremony!! We just love her. She did a fantastic job and I would recommend her to anyone. Our ceremony was short and sweet just like I asked for. Just perfect!!!!

Taryn and Greg - 2015, Chattfield Botanic Gardens Barn, Littleton CO
Taryn and Greg - It was so lovely to share your day with your family and friends.
The Wine Box and Love Letter ceremony was especially sweet. My goal is to help you
have a ceremony that you'll cherish throughout your life together. Your vision for a
Boho Chic wedding came off beautifully at the Chattfield Botanic Gardens Barn.

A beautiful setting for a beautiful ceremony.

Carrie was awesome! I couldn't have asked for a better officiant!!

Natalie and Marty - 2015, Private Home, Lakewood CO
Dear Natalie and Marty - I'm so glad you chose me to create a unique ceremony to re-affirm your marriage at 10 years. It was truly my honor to walk you through the Six Blessings Ceremony and share your day with your family, friends and doggies. Love to you all on your continued journey of life.

Carrie was a wonderful officiant. She was courteous, listened to what we were wanting our wedding service to say, and helped crystallize that into a meaningful ceremony. She explained everything, was timely, and combined humor and heart with professionalism. She helped put the soul and heart in to a special day. We would definitely recommend her.

Sue and Ted - 2015, Private Home, Denver CO
Dear Sue and Ted - It was truly my pleasure to help you complete the circle your lives have taken back to each other. I loved helping you create a ceremony that reflected your lives and included your circle of friends and family. May you live long and happily in one another's arms.

Reverend Carrie MaKenna was really great! My husband and I decided last minute
(5 weeks) we were going to have a wedding ceremony. We contacted Carrie and within a few days we had already talked to her and told her what and how we wanted things go. She has her ceremony outlined, but is flexible and will work with you to make the ceremony yours. She has several different ideas that you can incorporate in your ceremony. We chose to give flowers to our mothers, unity sand, and a bowl of blessing using quilt pieces to be sewn together by a family member. She arrived early to the ceremony and came to talk with me before to make sure things were how I wanted. She stayed until after the ceremony to sign the license. It was my first time meeting her on the day of the wedding, but because of her kind, warm, friendly personality I felt as though I had known her for sometime.
I would definitely recommend her!!!

Brittney and Alex - 2015, Tallyn's Reach Clubhouse, Aurora CO
Thank you Brittney and Alex - It was my pleasure to help you create a unique ceremony that expressed your interests and personality. I can't wait to see the quilt.

Kristen and Brian - 2015, Lionscrest Manor, Lyons CO
It was so lovely to celebrate your day with a wedding tree ceremony at the amazing Lionscrest Manor. It was a beautiful day at a stunning location with a delightful couple. Thank you so much for having me as your wedding officiant.

Chante and Baran - 2015, Sanctuary Golf Club, Daniels Park CO
Dear Chante and Baran - It was entirely my pleasure to help you create a unique ceremony that incorporated traditions both new and ancient. I'm so glad that you, your families and guests were pleased with the ceremony.

Rev. Carrie MaKenna was great to work with. She did such a wonderful job for our wedding. She was so helpful before and after ceremony. We are so happy to have found her. I would highly recommend her for your wedding. Thank you so much Carrie.

Patricia and Robert - 2015, Christie's of Genessee, Genessee CO
Dear Patricia and Robert - It was just delightful to help you create a unique ceremony that included your family and a Unity Sand Ceremony. The rain at Christie's of Genesee was just a bonus so we could use my purple umbrella. Thanks for the kind words.

Carrie MaKenna is a wonderful person! She was so helpful to my wife and I. She officiated our wedding and it was so beautiful! Her words and her actions made us feel very special. You can tell she truly cares about people and their happiness. Thank you Carrie! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and caring ceremony!

Kellie and Debbie - 2015, Lookout Mountain Park, CO
Dear Kellie & Debbie - It was my honor to be your Wedding Officiant. I loved meeting your family. You found a beautiful spot at Lookout Mountain Park. It was so sweet for you to hold a Rose Quartz, symbolizing Universal Love, during the ceremony. 

We really enjoyed having Carrie as our wedding officiant. She did an amazing job with the service! Everyone enjoyed her too!!

Erin and Jarrett - 2015, Crystal Rose, Lookout Mtn. CO
Dear Erin and Jarrett - Your wedding may have been the best Mother's Day gift your mom's have ever gotten. I loved helping you have a unity sand ceremony and give roses to your mothers.

Carrie was wonderful. She was great to work with and gave us exactly what we wanted.

Siobhan and Michael - 2015, Boettcher Mansion, Lookot Mtn. CO
Thank you Siobhan and Michael - I'm so glad we could honor your loved ones with a Memorial Candle lighting. As always the Boettcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain is such a glorious setting.

Rev.Makenna gave my husband and I a wonderfully unique service specially created for our needs and personalities. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Amanda and Matt - 2015, Crystal Rose, Lookout Mtn. CO 

Thank you so much - I loved being able to customize your ceremony to include the reference to your relationship being like a Binary Star System. And I'm always
happy to throw in lines from my favorite movie The Princess Bride.
Mawwage is wot bwings us togeva today!

Carrie was flexible, helpful, and kind. We loved working with her and appreciated how she got on board with our unique wedding. She really tried to understand us and didn't put any of her own values on un. Thanks

Andrea and Javier - 2015, Lookout Mtn. Park, Lookoutout Mtn.CO
Dear Andrea & Javier - It was my great pleasure to be there for you and help you have a unique and special ceremony.

From the first meeting with Carrie we knew she was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. Carrie was well prepared for our wedding that included our 7 children with a sand ceremony.

Nicol and Mike - 2015, Crystal Rose, Highlands Ranch CO
Nicol and Mike - Your family is amazing. It was my honor to help celebrate you and your children with a Unity Sand Ceremony.

Carrie - Thank you for doing such a wonderful job conducting our wedding ceremony. You helped us design the perfect day with all the important aspects that Bob and I both value. You also kept me calm when I forgot the tux ... you're very comforting! We will be happy to recommend you to others!

Sharon and Bob - 2014, Crystal Rose, Lookout Mtn. CO

Dear Sharon and Bob - I was my pleasure to include your guests with the Ripples Intersecting ceremony, and have you share a cup in the Wine ceremony.

Carrie was amazing!! We loved that we were able to decide how we wanted our wedding ceremony to go, the prayers and passages that we loved were included. Carrie was so helpful and supportive with making sure the ceremony went off without a hitch. She knew exactly how to keep us calm when the emotions were taking over during the ceremony. We would recommend Carrie for any event, you wont be disappointed.
Thanks so much for everything Carrie!!
Kelly and Kellen - 2013, Crystal Rose, Highlands Ranch CO
Thank you Kelly and Kellen - It was so delightful to help you celebrate and bring a Celtic flare to your ceremony
with a hand-fasting.

Carrie was the absolute best wedding officiant we could've hoped for! Her ceremony was absolutely beautiful and she perfectly met our request for a ceremony that would be very neutral for our mixed religious and non-religious guests (and the fact that I am spiritual but not religious and my husband was raised Catholic). We also incorporated many special things, including wine sharing, a pebble blessing ceremony, a mother rose ceremony and Celtic hand-fasting that made our ceremony extra special and unique, and mixed very well with our Celtic ceremony music and the irish prayer quote in our programs. Carrie also had wonderful quote/ reading ideas that were incorporated into our ceremony and made it extra special. Last but not least, Carrie had a wonderful, warm presence during the ceremony and did an exceptional job performing the ceremony. Many, many guests complimented us on how wonderful, moving and unique the ceremony was. I could not have asked for a more perfect officiant for our special day. She made our day so special and she was absolutely perfect!!! We were married during a beautiful outdoor ceremony during the day in Golden, CO
Nancy & William - 2013, Mt. Vernon Country Club, Golden CO 

Dear Nancy and William - I'm so glad you found me and I was able to help you create a unique ceremony that reflected your values and interests while making your family and guests feel at ease.

When our wedding officiant cancelled on us three weeks before our wedding we were lucky to find Carrie. She was able to get everything written up for us quickly but still made sure that it completely fit us. Carrie was awesome before the wedding with helping us get everything together for the big day, she was amazing the day of and still continues to communicate with us even after the wedding.
Fawn & Luke - 2013, Crystal Rose Highlands Ranch CO 

Dear Fawn and Luke - I'm so glad I got to be your wedding officiant. It's always an honor to help families like yours unite with a Family Sand Ceremony. It was a real pleasure sharing your day with you.

Thank you so much for performing our wedding ceremony. It was so unique and personal.
All of our family and friends LOVED the ceremony. It was wonderful to make them par of our ceremony and very special to let them feel how important they are in our lives.
Your experience helped us create a perfect ceremony to reflect Ryan and my true emotions towards each other. We can't thank you enough for guiding us into our new life together.
You made us feel so comfortable and helped support us as we stood up there together.
Laurie & Ryan - 2012, Hudson Gardens, Centennial CO

Rev. Carrie made our wedding ceremony so special and made sure it was everything we had hoped for. She was very professional. Our guests were impressed with her and loved our ceremony. Thank you!!
Natalia & Chris - 2012, Stone Mt. Lodge, Lyons CO
Thank you Natalia and Chris - It was so great to create a unique ceremony for you that incorporated a Wine Ceremony, Bowl of Blessings and a Native American blessing. And The Stone Mtn. Lodge in Lyons was absolutely beautiful.

What a wonderful experience!!! Carrie gave us an absolutely wonderful experience for our special day. She was such a pleasure to work with!
Michelle & Travis - 2012, Crystal Rose, Denver CO
Hi Dear Travis and Michele - It was truly my pleasure to help you create a unique ceremony that included Calling the Directions and a special Vows Ceremony to include your children in the wedding.

The day went wonderful and I enjoyed every bit of it.  I'm happy to have found Josh and Shelby and to have found you to do my wedding.  I'll keep ya posted as we extend our family and all that good stuff.  Thanks again much love.
Monique & Josh - 2011, Ribbons&Bows, Platteville CO

We found Carrie by searching 'Spiritual Wedding Officiants in Denver'. She was the first and only officiant we met with! After meeting and discussing our ideas and options we knew Rev. Carrie would make our ceremony personal & unique. Our ceremony was by far our favorite, most memorable part of the entire celebration and we had several guests tell us the same!
Amy & Jake - 2011, Hudson Gardens, Centennial CO
Thank you Amy and Jake - Your ceremony was so unique and memorable. I loved doing the Buddhist Six Perfections Ceremony with you in Monet's Place at the Hudson Gardens.

Carrie was excellent and flexible with our ceremony. We thoroughly enjoyed her company at the reception and would recommend her to anyone. 
Tyra & Chris - 2011, Crystal Rose, Highlands Ranch CO
Dear Chris and Tyra - It was my pleasure to hope you create a unique wedding with a Sand Ceremony that reflected the deep connection in your relationship.

We wanted a short, simple and small private wedding. I was worried that because of that it would not be memorable, but thanks to Rev. Carrie, the ceremony was very memorable and very special.  Rev Carrie was organized, on time, and communicated often.  Working with her to choose from her many options which made our ceremony unique was great.
Her suggestion that we incorporate the sand unity vase since we were outdoors really tied our families together, gave everyone a part in the ceremony and made for great photos!  The flowers honoring parents who could not attend was touching to everyone. Rev. Carrie made us feel comfortable and calm so that we could really focus on the words being spoken.  She was clear, professional and sincere. All in all, it was perfect.  We highly recommend Rev. Carrie.
Bob & Shirley - 2011, Keystone CO

Carrie helped us plan a wedding perfect for us, with unique ideas that represented our love, our beliefs, and the blending of our families. She was wonderful at the wedding itself, facilitating and officiating in a supporting way without taking any of the limelight on to herself - giving it all to the ceremony - and to me and my husband.
Bonnie & John - 2011, At Home, Denver CO
Thank you Bonnie and John - It was such a pleasure to help you two celebrate your relationship with a ceremony suited to you. The Ripples Interconnecting ceremony allowed all your guests to drop a pebble in water and tell you their wishes and blessings for you. It was wonderful to be at your father's home in his beautiful back yard.

Rev. Carrie performed our wedding ceremony in August of 2007. We couldn't have asked for a better ceremony from beginning to end. Carrie was a huge help making our ceremony "ours". She listened to our request to make the day spiritual, but not religious. She also gave us many options to make our ceremony unique, from the new traditions we created (Sand Ceremony and Wine Ceremony), to the vows we spoke. Carrie really made our day special! Thanks!"
Randa & Ben - 2007, Mt. Vernon Country Club, Lookout Mtn. CO

Rev. Carrie - Thank you so much for helping Rob and I put together our wonderful wedding. Without you and your creative ideas we would not have been able to make our day as amazing as it was. We have received so many compliments on the ceremony. Also your flexibility with the weather changes we had to make was wonderful. We will be so happy to refer you to others. Much love and blessings.
Kirsten and Rob - 2007, Keystone CO

Rev. Carrie MaKenna performed our wedding ceremony in July 2005.
We were looking for a minister who could help us with a spiritual but non-denominational service. I found Rev. Carrie on the internet so was,
at first, concerned about individualized attention and quality of service. However, we were quickly put at ease. In our initial consultation,
Rev. Carrie offered many helpful ideas for making our ceremony unique without overwhelming us with options. The resulting ceremony turned out beautifully and included several aspects that I had never seen in a wedding ceremony before. Rev. Carrie helped us to create
a unique ceremony that fit perfectly with our beliefs.
I am so glad we chose Rev. Carrie for our special day! 

Michelle & John - 2005, Home, Evergreen CO

I can’t begin to say how wonderful it was to be married by you.
Thank you so very much!!! – Eric
Thanks so much for performing such a beautiful ceremony! People were so very
moved, and we thought it was perfect! Thank you , too, for the vows on the beautiful paper. I will add them to our scrapbook! – Brandy
Brandy and Eric - 2005, Arrowhead Golf Course, Roxborough Park CO

Thank you so much for performing our wedding ceremony. It was so beautiful and you were awesome! The printed ceremony is so appreciated and your sign in art is lovely! You were just the cool spiritual person we were hoping to find when we started our planning and we thoroughly enjoyed working with you! The day definitely exceeded our expectations and we felt so much love there!
Rich and Jenny - 2004, Meadows at Marshdale, Evergreen CO

Our wedding was very special and unique.  Carrie was very supportive in creating our vows as well as helping us get through the special event.  We liked the fact that we were able to use non-traditional blessings and arrange them in ways that personally reflected our love.  The ceremony was so beautiful, and we continue to receive comments from those who attended on how wonderful it was.
Angila and Brian - 2004, Bel-Mar Park, Lakewood CO

For only meeting Carrie one time prior to the ceremony for about 45 minutes, she made us feel like we had known her all of our lives. She is a highlight of our wonderful day.
Sandy and Collette - 2003, Home, Lakewood CO

Reverend Carrie - From the initial phone call to the completion of the wedding you were a pleasure to work with. The initial phone call is what hooked us. Even though your services were a little more expensive, you seemed to take a personal interest in helping us with our wedding. We loved the fact that you included our children in the vows and had a lot of suggestions. We were also very pleased that you took the time to initially meet us. Our families were very impressed that you took the time to meet them and talk to them before and after the wedding. Your services were outstanding and very professional. We will definitely recommend you to family and friends. Thanks again for everything!
Barry and Staci - 2003, Botanic Gardens, Denver CO

Rev. Carrie MaKenna, MA
Anam Cara Living Arts
Independent, Non-denominational Wedding Officiant
Distinctive Program and Ceremony Design and Facilitation for
Moments that Matter in Business, Social and Private Events

Denver Metro CO, Front Range, and Mountains
Call: 720 933-3813 or Email Rev. Carrie