Reception Entertainment Director

One of our favorite officiants is Mary Coburn.  We recently provided sound reinforcement for a classic duo and microphones for the ceremony of Emily and David at the Deep River Landing.  Mary did an outstanding service that was not only personalized but uplifting to all the guests attending….not to mention she’s great on the microphone and wonderfully well organized! If your looking for an officiant for your wedding ceremony we would highly recommend Mary Coburn, who is a professionally trained Lifecycle Celebrant ™, having studied the art of ceremony and ritual through the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. Here are some tips for couples when thinking about their wedding ceremony: Realize that the ceremony is the heart of the wedding day, therefore, it is worth your effort to find an officiant who will provide a personalized ceremony that celebrates you and your story! The tone of your wedding ceremony sets the tone for your entire wedding day, so ch...

Here are the Top 10 Questions that Mary Coburn suggests that you ask your Officiant or Celebrant. 1. How are you authorized to perform weddings? Are you a Justice of the Peace? A minister? And if a minister, what kind of minister?  And whom do you serve? Secular couples? Non-denominational? Religious? Same sex? Spiritual-oriented? Interfaith or intercultural couples? 2. Do you have any professional training in creating and delivering ceremonies? 3. We come from different faith traditions (or different cultural traditions) and would like both traditions honored. Is this something you can do? 4. Do you use a template ceremony or do you tailor the ceremony to fit each couple? 5. How much input will we have in the creation of our ceremony? Will you help us with our vows? 6. Do you attend and/or lead our rehearsal? 7. Will you guide us in the marriage license process and file the license in a timely manner? 8. Can you provide testimonials from couples with whom you ...

McKenzie and Jeff's wedding was just after Hurricane Sandy.  It was touch and go, if everything would come together.  Other than the cold, there was no worries - The Candlewood Inn did an amazing job making sure everything was just perfect for McKenzie and Jeff's wedding. Atmosphere Productions provided Ceremony sound and microphones with Mary Coburn officiating. Our Full Custom Lighting package was deployed to add ambience, which enhanced and accentuated the room decor - it looked amazing from outside! McKenzie and Jeff picked some incredible music which was mixed perfectly to get everyone on the dance floor - which is exactly what they wanted! McKenzie and Jeff's First Dance: Love You The Most - Eric Church Bride and Bride's Father Dance: Father's and Daughter's - Paul Simon Groom and Groom's Mother Dance: My Wish - Rascal Flatts Cake Cutting Song: Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself Last Dance: The Time - Black Eyed...

Autumn in New England is beauty.  An Autumn wedding at one of our favorite facilities,  St. Clements Castle , in Portland, is always spectacular. From our first meeting with Chris & Jessica we understood their concept and worked together to bring all those elements together for a fun, elegant event.  It was a pleasure working with Chris & Jessica to create a specific playlist from Ceremony music right through to Reception dance music. Atmosphere Productions provided Ceremony music with our classical string trio.  The Ceremony was officiated by the very talented Mary Coburn , who made the Ceremony a fun, joyous occasion.  Adding to the personal touch was Chris & Jessica reciting their own wedding vows.  We highly recommend Mary, who contacted us prior and helped us work out wireless microphone arrangements, since we also provided sound for the Ceremony. Cocktail Hour followed immediately, with Atmosphere Productions Jazz Combo featuring R...