Rev. Cassandra Kottman

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I'm Cassandra Kottman. I'm an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church and certified through American Marriage Ministries to perform a wide range of ceremonies. I’m also a proud member of the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants. But beyond weddings, I also serve as a facilitator for relaxation and healing—offering sound baths, guided meditations, and stress-relief-focused art sessions and life coaching.

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a minor in Religious Studies, and my path has always centered around creativity, connection, and care. Through both ceremony and stillness, I help people create meaningful moments—whether that’s a wedding day or a quiet pause in their week.

When it comes to weddings, I help couples simplify the planning process so they can focus on what truly matters: Their love, and creating a ceremony that reflects them as a couple. I love working closely with people to design something meaningful, beautiful, and stress-free amid what can often feel like chaos.

I originally became an officiant to perform my brother’s wedding ceremony. While I was honored to be there for him, the experience was far more powerful than I ever expected. That day showed me how meaningful it is to guide people through such a joyful and sacred moment.

Before this chapter of my life, I spent 17 years in customer service and communication management. Helping people has always brought me joy, but there’s something deeply rewarding, even magical, about uniting individuals and sending them off into a new life together. There are few life-changing moments that are planned and joyous, and being part of those moments is an incredible gift.