"We can't thank Carol enough for the beautiful service she performed for us. She is a kind and thoughtful lifecycle celebrant. She was very attentive to our needs leading up to the day of the ceremony and really took her time to make sure that our day was special. Communication with her was a breeze and she made us feel very comfortable opening up to her so that she could share our love story with our friends and family."
Sandra and Julia
"We were so happy to find Carol to be our officiant! She did an amazing job incorporating our love story, giving us ideas of different things we could do in the ceremony to make it special, and most importantly just capturing us as a couple. She was a pleasure to work with, and we can't wait to work with her again once we welcome a second dog to our family!"
Katie and John
"I reached out to Carol to assist with planning a celebration of life for my aunt who had passed away after a short illness. I was impressed with her from the moment we started to talk. Carol asked numerous questions of me and other family members to get to know my aunt and be able to provide our family a ceremony that was personal and uplifting for all of us. Although these events can be sad, Carol created an atmosphere of support and love which emanated from the readings, to the music and to the family participation at the event. It was exactly what my aunt would have wanted. I can't thank her enough for making a difficult day one that left us all with beautiful memories and happy recollections of my aunt."
Patty
"Carol was absolutely perfect and everything we could've wanted for our wedding ceremony. She listened to what type of ceremony we wanted and catered it to our needs. I would highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for a fresh take on a ceremony."
Ashley
"I thoroughly enjoyed being part of Carol's Mother Remembrance Celebration in May 2018. It was lovely to bring a special dish and pictures that reminded us of our mothers and to share those among the group. Carol did an excellent job of guiding us throughout the discussion and giving us a chance to share our individual stories. I felt like my mom was truly "honored" throughout the celebration in a way that was unique and memorable. The conversations also opened up a dialogue about what our moms went through living in their generation and the sacrifices they made. Although we came to the gathering with our own stories it felt like we had a collective bond at the end. Carol exceeded my expectations and excels at her role. I would participate in another celebration of hers without hesitation!"
Mary Beth
"When my mother passed away in November 2019, I knew there could be no one better to handle the commemoration and celebration of my mom’s life than Carol. The ‘interview process’ was handled with great empathy and she provided a completely safe space for me to tease out all kinds of recollections of my mother (sometimes humorous, sometimes painful). She was organized and paid great attention to detail. I was amazed at the wonderful ‘Story of Mom’ that she was able to weave together as a result of our meeting!
As well, the tone that Carol worked hard to set for the occasion was perfect. It was just as my mom would have wanted. A small, intimate affair…music that she loved to listen and dance to….a lusty menu of her favorite food and drink….and, topping it off, the beautiful and thoughtful readings that Carol and others provided. It was a wonderfully spirited - and spiritual -celebration of my mom’s full and adventurous life… I would highly recommend Carol Ludwick to anyone that wants to hold a unique and loving celebration of any kind. She brings a very wide set of skills to her work as a celebrant….and, can help facilitate just the right occasion that fits with each individual's vision."
Linda
"Losing Dawson – my lovely old cat - was more difficult than I was prepared for. We had been together for about 14 years. It seemed like she would always be there – until she
wasn’t. I felt I wanted to give her a proper send off, but I didn’t really know how .
The tribute was beautiful. The mood – the reading – the inclusion of the others in attendance made this one of the most touching "memorials" I have attended. It was honest and relaxed . Anyone can read from a book and try to create an atmosphere, Carol invests her spirit and her passion. It was tough to say good-bye to Dawson. Carol allowed me to say good-bye with grace and dignity."
Paul
Sandra and Julia
"We were so happy to find Carol to be our officiant! She did an amazing job incorporating our love story, giving us ideas of different things we could do in the ceremony to make it special, and most importantly just capturing us as a couple. She was a pleasure to work with, and we can't wait to work with her again once we welcome a second dog to our family!"
Katie and John
"I reached out to Carol to assist with planning a celebration of life for my aunt who had passed away after a short illness. I was impressed with her from the moment we started to talk. Carol asked numerous questions of me and other family members to get to know my aunt and be able to provide our family a ceremony that was personal and uplifting for all of us. Although these events can be sad, Carol created an atmosphere of support and love which emanated from the readings, to the music and to the family participation at the event. It was exactly what my aunt would have wanted. I can't thank her enough for making a difficult day one that left us all with beautiful memories and happy recollections of my aunt."
Patty
"Carol was absolutely perfect and everything we could've wanted for our wedding ceremony. She listened to what type of ceremony we wanted and catered it to our needs. I would highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for a fresh take on a ceremony."
Ashley
"I thoroughly enjoyed being part of Carol's Mother Remembrance Celebration in May 2018. It was lovely to bring a special dish and pictures that reminded us of our mothers and to share those among the group. Carol did an excellent job of guiding us throughout the discussion and giving us a chance to share our individual stories. I felt like my mom was truly "honored" throughout the celebration in a way that was unique and memorable. The conversations also opened up a dialogue about what our moms went through living in their generation and the sacrifices they made. Although we came to the gathering with our own stories it felt like we had a collective bond at the end. Carol exceeded my expectations and excels at her role. I would participate in another celebration of hers without hesitation!"
Mary Beth
"When my mother passed away in November 2019, I knew there could be no one better to handle the commemoration and celebration of my mom’s life than Carol. The ‘interview process’ was handled with great empathy and she provided a completely safe space for me to tease out all kinds of recollections of my mother (sometimes humorous, sometimes painful). She was organized and paid great attention to detail. I was amazed at the wonderful ‘Story of Mom’ that she was able to weave together as a result of our meeting!
As well, the tone that Carol worked hard to set for the occasion was perfect. It was just as my mom would have wanted. A small, intimate affair…music that she loved to listen and dance to….a lusty menu of her favorite food and drink….and, topping it off, the beautiful and thoughtful readings that Carol and others provided. It was a wonderfully spirited - and spiritual -celebration of my mom’s full and adventurous life… I would highly recommend Carol Ludwick to anyone that wants to hold a unique and loving celebration of any kind. She brings a very wide set of skills to her work as a celebrant….and, can help facilitate just the right occasion that fits with each individual's vision."
Linda
"Losing Dawson – my lovely old cat - was more difficult than I was prepared for. We had been together for about 14 years. It seemed like she would always be there – until she
wasn’t. I felt I wanted to give her a proper send off, but I didn’t really know how .
The tribute was beautiful. The mood – the reading – the inclusion of the others in attendance made this one of the most touching "memorials" I have attended. It was honest and relaxed . Anyone can read from a book and try to create an atmosphere, Carol invests her spirit and her passion. It was tough to say good-bye to Dawson. Carol allowed me to say good-bye with grace and dignity."
Paul