REV CARLA

OFFICIANT

Rev. Carla joined the Elope to Chicago team in 2020 in the midst of pandemic madness! 

She started her career in the wedding world as an officiant in Florida and spent many years in Chicago as a wedding photographer before coming full circle back to officiating. 

Her years of experience in different roles comes in incredibily handy for elopements. Not only is a ceremony expert, but her photography experience is a huge bonus! 

And if that's not enough, she was also recently married and first hand experienced the many set backs, changes and postponements that came along with getting married during a pandemic. So when she says "I understand" she really does! 

Her ceremonies are thoughtful, personal and unique. You know you're in good hands and will have a ceremony that you can remember for many years to come. 

Ceremony tips from Carla

  • Start with an overall feeling that you want for your ceremony.  Short and simple? Very personalized? Do you want to include a favorite reading or any of your guests? These things will serve as a starting point for your script.

  • Don't be afraid to make the ceremony about you. Tell me what you're into. Tell me your favorite books and movies and quotes. Tell me how you met and your favorite thing about your partner. 

  • Laugh. Or cry. Or laugh so hard you cry. Yes getting married is a big deal. But it doesn't have to be so serious. It should be fun. It should be happy. The joy of eloping is that you don't have to worry about what anyone else thinks and just do it your way! 
  • Don't forget the legal part! Make sure to get the marriage license ahead of time and bring it to the ceremony so I can fill it out for you. 

     
     


     

     

CARLA

Officiant

Rev. Carla is one of the amazing officiants on our team. As a recent newlywed herself she can truly understand all that goes into the big day! 

CARLA