Sam Z

I became ordained to officiate a close friend’s wedding and help create a ceremony that feels personal, grounded, and meaningful to the couple.

I live with my spouse and our two cats + two dogs in south-central WI.

My goal is to help couples mark an important commitment in a way that feels sincere, respectful, and true to them. I’m especially interested in creating ceremonies that are warm, thoughtful, and centered on the couple’s relationship rather than overly formal or generic.

I was raised Catholic and am ordained through the Universal Life Church. My approach is inclusive and couple-centered, and I’m comfortable supporting ceremonies that are secular, spiritual, interfaith, nontraditional, or lightly religious depending on what feels meaningful to the couple.

I focus on creating ceremonies that feel personal, grounded, and true to the couple. My style is warm, thoughtful, and straightforward, with room for humor, sincerity, and whatever traditions or personal touches matter most to the people getting married.

I’m based in south-central Wisconsin and am open to officiating ceremonies in the Madison area and nearby communities. I’m also available for select ceremonies elsewhere in Wisconsin, including outdoor, park, and family-centered weddings.

I can officiate wedding ceremonies and help shape a simple, meaningful ceremony script. I’m happy to work with couples who want something nontraditional, lightly spiritual, secular, interfaith, or personalized around their relationship rather than a generic template.