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Sherri Crawford

Minister Sherri Crawford is a professional wedding officiant (OfficiantSherri.com), event emcee, and entertainment/ lifestyle writer, based along the North Carolina coast. Sherri began officiating weddings in 2018 and is an ordained member of the Universal Brotherhood Movement, and American Marriage Ministries. A former rock radio personality and news radio announcer, her personable and professional style has made her a favorite choice among regional and destination wedding couples. Sherri specializes in creating custom wedding ceremonies and encourages couples to, “celebrate your love your way.” She officiates weddings of all sizes and styles, as well as vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, and celebrations of life, for all. She owns and operates Officiant Sherri, serving NC, SC, and beyond.

5 Scripts by Sherri Crawford

Check out these 5 scripts written by Sherri Crawford, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. We offer free wedding ceremony scripts, handfasting scripts, and more!



A groom and bride face each other and touch noses in a cutesy funny lighthearted wedding photo. They are wearing formal wedding clothes and posing outside after the ceremony.

Lighthearted Wedding Ceremony Script with Funny Reading on Marriage

This lighthearted wedding ceremony script includes a fun wedding reading about marriage and the nature of lasting love, funny marriage vows, insights from Wilferd Arlan Peterson's “The Art of a Good Marriage," a humorous 'unplugged' wedding announcement, and much more! An original wedding script written by ordained AMM Minister Sherri Crawford.

A bride and groom embrace in an autumn forest, surrounded by red and orange leaves.

Fall Wedding Ceremony Script with Reading From "Harvest Moon"

This autumn inspired Fall wedding ceremony script contains a quote from Neil Young's song Harvest Moon, reflections on the changing color of the leaves, a moment of mindfulness, a simple exchange of vows and rings, a sweet blessing from the wedding officiant, and much more. This non-religious wedding script is perfect for outdoor weddings and elopements, and any casual seasonal ceremony. Written by ordained AMM Minister Sherri Crawford.

Two flutes of champagne sit on a table, with a strand of shiny golden ribbon curled and resting on the glasses. There is golden glitter on the table and falling all around in celebration.

New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony Script with Wine Box & Love Letters

Celebrate the start of a new year & new life together with this New Year's Eve wedding ceremony script! A wine box & love letter ceremony, resolutions, & fun reading of Rachel Bright's poem "You Are the Bubbles" bring the fireworks in this original script by ordained AMM Minister and pro wedding officiant Sherri Crawford.

Photo shows a large pirate ship sailing at sunset, pink and red hearts have been super-imposed over the photo giving it a dreamy, romantic feel.

Pirate Themed Wedding Ceremony Script with Reading & Rum Toast

Ahoy, mateys! This pirate wedding script is fun from bow to stern, from the officiant’s welcome speech to the pronouncement of the newlyweds. Filled with seafaring slang, nautical imagery, and meaningful rituals, including a reading of Ben Harper's 'Gold to Me', a hand blessing ceremony, and a rum unity toast. Written by professional officiant and ordained AMM Minister Sherri Crawford.

Un novio y una novia se miran de frente y se tocan las narices en una foto de boda tierna, divertida y alegre. Llevan ropa formal de boda y posan al aire libre después de la ceremonia.

Guión de ceremonia de boda alegre con lecturas divertidas sobre el matrimonio

Este alegre guión para la ceremonia de boda incluye una lectura divertida sobre el matrimonio y la naturaleza del amor duradero, divertidos votos matrimoniales, reflexiones de "El arte de un buen matrimonio" de Wilferd Arlan Peterson, un anuncio de boda humorístico y mucho más. Un guión original escrito por la ministra ordenada de AMM, Sherri Crawford.

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