EM Sanders
Ordained Minister in Salem, Oregon
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I've been a people person for as long as I can remember. I've always sought situations where I can work with people and relate to them. Being a Minister allows for me to have a chance to take those connections to help couples who want a wedding they can make their own and feel comfortable with. Seeing happy couples is something we all want and want to do my part to make that a feasible reality for any couple who wants to marry. I have married several couples at this point and really enjoy the whole process.
Where are you from?
I’ve lived in Oregon for almost 35 years. Before that I was an Army Brat and moved all of the country.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I want to help couples get married with as little stress as possible. Not every can offered huge weddings, but they also don’t want to just go to the court house. I offer the in between. I can dress up or be casual. Which ever works best for the couple.
Religious Affiliations
Atheism, Baptists, Buddhism, Catholicism, Christian Science, Christianity, Church of God, Church of God in Christ, New Age, Presbyterianism, Protestantism, Spiritualism, Tibetan Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, Universal Life Church, Wicca, Zen, Other, None
Additional Information
I am not religiously affiliated in any way, but that does not mean that I am not willing to officiate weddings of just about any kind.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Salem, OR wedding officiant?
I’m able to offer a light fun service that caters to whatever couples are looking for. I can bring my own pre-written ceremony or work with a couple to put together the ceremony they are looking for. Either way, I look to make sure that the couples are happy with the service I offer and that they get the wedding they are looking for.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
I would prefer doing wedding ceremonies within a half hour of Salem, Oregon.However, I’m more than happy to travel further for an extra fee.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Funerals
Additional Information
Not only do I provide wedding officiant services, I can also offer wedding party photography. While I can’t take pictures of the ceremony itself because I’ll be involved in the ceremony. I can take photos before and after and with posed photo. Photography, of course would be for an added fee, depending on the types and amount of wedding photos you were looking for.