Rituals with Vanessa
Vanessa comes from a long lineage of pastors, missionaries and religious teachers. She grew up watching her father, a United Methodist Minister, regularly perform weddings, funerals, baptisms, house blessings and the like and be called on to hold space during people's most joyful and painful moments.
Vanessa stood in awe of this role and ended up coming to it organically in her own life, first through providing music for friends and family weddings and funerals. Later clients began asking Vanessa to conduct space clearings and house blessings in their homes or places of business. Eventually Vanessa became non-denominationally ordained, allowing her to legally officiate these ceremonies, along with the other gifts she'd been offering.
Although Vanessa no longer personally aligns with any one religious tradition, she feels closely threaded to her lineage and values and honors the importance of holding sacred space at these pivotal moments. She sees herself as a Spiritual Midwife, guiding and supporting people with lightness, humor, depth and an unconditionally loving presence as they travel through life's most important portals.
As an seasoned performer, speaker, writer and musician, Vanessa will work with you to create a unique experience that beautifully resonates with the tone you desire. She is available to write the content of the messages, design and officiate the service and/or provide music during the event if desired.
She also offers packages that include Soul Oriented Somatic Coaching sessions before and/or after the ritual, to support a whole body integration of this crossroads in life.
Contact Vanessa for more information, pricing and/or to create a custom package that meets the needs you and your loved ones have at this important moment.
Vanessa stood in awe of this role and ended up coming to it organically in her own life, first through providing music for friends and family weddings and funerals. Later clients began asking Vanessa to conduct space clearings and house blessings in their homes or places of business. Eventually Vanessa became non-denominationally ordained, allowing her to legally officiate these ceremonies, along with the other gifts she'd been offering.
Although Vanessa no longer personally aligns with any one religious tradition, she feels closely threaded to her lineage and values and honors the importance of holding sacred space at these pivotal moments. She sees herself as a Spiritual Midwife, guiding and supporting people with lightness, humor, depth and an unconditionally loving presence as they travel through life's most important portals.
As an seasoned performer, speaker, writer and musician, Vanessa will work with you to create a unique experience that beautifully resonates with the tone you desire. She is available to write the content of the messages, design and officiate the service and/or provide music during the event if desired.
She also offers packages that include Soul Oriented Somatic Coaching sessions before and/or after the ritual, to support a whole body integration of this crossroads in life.
Contact Vanessa for more information, pricing and/or to create a custom package that meets the needs you and your loved ones have at this important moment.
Ritual Testimonials
"As my Husband and I began visualizing our wedding day, we knew we wanted to create a unique and authentic representation of our love. We wanted someone to officiant our ceremony who would hold the space for laughter, tears, and everything in between. As we got clear on our vision, we knew Vanessa was the perfect person. Her ability to bring lightness, humor, and heart into everything she does is a true gift.
Working with Vanessa to create the ceremony of our dreams was effortless and fun. She came to our house and we shared stories, ideas, and concerns. Every step of the way we felt held and supported.
Looking back and reflecting on our ceremony, I am in awe of how perfect it was. Vanessa wrote words to the guests sharing stories of our love that brought everyone to tears and laughing out loud…sometimes at the same time! She shared intimate words with Bryan and I about her experience of our love and the impact it has made on her life and our community. I am so grateful to have Vanessa interwoven into our union and memories we will have for a lifetime."
-Shea Osuna, Redwood City, CA
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When my partner of 19 years unexpectedly died, I was not only overwhelmed with grief but also with the task of planning a meaningful memorial service. One thing was certain- I wanted Vanessa to play music at the service. It was an unquestioned absolute and I knew it was backed up from the other side. I was honored when she agreed.
The memorial service was a very stressful day for me, filled with unexpected mishaps. But when Vanessa started to play all my anguish melted and her music brought the disjointed group together in remembrance for the beautiful reason why we were there to begin with- to celebrate a life.
Vanessa was truly godsend and she brought love into the room in an instant. She made everything come together that difficult day with her music. And she was extremely generous along the way, offering me counsel in planning, coming early to ensure things went smoothly and even helping out with some of the unexpected mishaps.
Vanessa was able to bring together a heartbroken group to a place of loving honor with her talent and beautiful spirit. I can only imagine how much she could add to an already joyous celebration. Vanessa VerLee is a pure blessing.
-Melissa Brinkhoff, San Bernardino, CA
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"As my Husband and I began visualizing our wedding day, we knew we wanted to create a unique and authentic representation of our love. We wanted someone to officiant our ceremony who would hold the space for laughter, tears, and everything in between. As we got clear on our vision, we knew Vanessa was the perfect person. Her ability to bring lightness, humor, and heart into everything she does is a true gift.
Working with Vanessa to create the ceremony of our dreams was effortless and fun. She came to our house and we shared stories, ideas, and concerns. Every step of the way we felt held and supported.
Looking back and reflecting on our ceremony, I am in awe of how perfect it was. Vanessa wrote words to the guests sharing stories of our love that brought everyone to tears and laughing out loud…sometimes at the same time! She shared intimate words with Bryan and I about her experience of our love and the impact it has made on her life and our community. I am so grateful to have Vanessa interwoven into our union and memories we will have for a lifetime."
-Shea Osuna, Redwood City, CA
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When my partner of 19 years unexpectedly died, I was not only overwhelmed with grief but also with the task of planning a meaningful memorial service. One thing was certain- I wanted Vanessa to play music at the service. It was an unquestioned absolute and I knew it was backed up from the other side. I was honored when she agreed.
The memorial service was a very stressful day for me, filled with unexpected mishaps. But when Vanessa started to play all my anguish melted and her music brought the disjointed group together in remembrance for the beautiful reason why we were there to begin with- to celebrate a life.
Vanessa was truly godsend and she brought love into the room in an instant. She made everything come together that difficult day with her music. And she was extremely generous along the way, offering me counsel in planning, coming early to ensure things went smoothly and even helping out with some of the unexpected mishaps.
Vanessa was able to bring together a heartbroken group to a place of loving honor with her talent and beautiful spirit. I can only imagine how much she could add to an already joyous celebration. Vanessa VerLee is a pure blessing.
-Melissa Brinkhoff, San Bernardino, CA
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Vanessa ("Rev. Ness") is available for:
Weddings
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Vow Renewals
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Memorial Services
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Space Clearings
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Home Blessings
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Milestone Birthdays
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Other rites of passage
or portals you'd like her
unique support moving through
Weddings
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Vow Renewals
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Memorial Services
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Space Clearings
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Home Blessings
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Milestone Birthdays
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Other rites of passage
or portals you'd like her
unique support moving through