Nona Barnett

I originally became ordained when my daughter was preparing for her wedding during COVID. She had a beautiful plan, but when everything shut down, life changed, plans changed, and our family had to find a new normal. Love and commitment became more complicated to celebrate, but no less meaningful. I was honored to be asked to officiate her ceremony, and becoming ordained allowed me to support her and her spouse in a deeply personal way during an important moment in their lives.

I am originally from Oregon, though my life has taken me to several places, including Florida, Nevada, California, and Guam. I served in the Navy and am married to a Navy veteran, so I understand how life can take unexpected turns and how important love, commitment, and family can be through every season.

Through my ordination, I hope to provide meaningful, respectful, and heartfelt services for people who are ready to commit their lives, dreams, and futures to one another. I value the opportunity to help create ceremonies that reflect love, commitment, and the unique story of each couple.

I am ordained through Universal Life Church. Personally, my faith is rooted in God. I am guided by Jesus, love, compassion, service, and the sacred value of human connection. I also believe there is healing and peace to be found in nature, family, and the meaningful moments we share with one another. While I respect that each person’s beliefs and traditions may be different, I approach ministry with humility, sincerity, and a desire to honor love, commitment, and the couples and families I am trusted to support.

I believe every ceremony should feel personal, heartfelt, and meaningful to the couple being honored. My goal is to create a warm and respectful space where love, commitment, family, faith, and personal values can be reflected in a way that feels authentic. I take time to understand the couple’s story and hopes for their ceremony so their day feels sincere, memorable, and centered on the commitment they are making to one another.

I am especially comfortable with small, meaningful, family-centered ceremonies and couples who want a heartfelt, respectful, and personal experience. I became ordained in 2021 to officiate my daughter’s wedding during COVID, and I will also be officiating my sister’s wedding. My background as a Registered Nurse and Navy veteran has given me experience supporting people through meaningful life moments with compassion, professionalism, and presence. I am open to local travel depending on scheduling, location, and ceremony needs.

I approach this role with care, respect, and a sincere desire to serve others during meaningful life moments. I understand that marriage is both a personal commitment and a shared celebration with family and loved ones. My intention is to provide services that are inclusive, thoughtful, and professional while honoring the beliefs, wishes, and traditions of those I serve.