Meet Our Members

Name:  Kathryn Blume

Business:  Kathryn Blume Officiant

Specialty:  Custom ceremonies for creative couples

Location:  Chittenden County (but will travel)

What is your background?
I am an actor, writer, yoga teacher, and life coach. I'm also an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church - a 60s era hippie church out of Modesto, California which believes in democratizing the marital process. I got ordained for my birthday many years ago because had many friends heading to the altar who were spiritual but not religious, and I figured there had to be a non-denominational way of infusing their ceremonies with heart, spirit, and meaning.

How long have you been working in Vermont?
My husband and I moved here in 1994 specifically to take over his childhood home in Charlotte. We're both in theater, and believe that at core, all our work is about cultivating authenticity, compassion, and conscious communication.

Favorite downtime activity:
Potlucks with friends

What do you enjoy about the Vermont wedding industry?
Vermont is synonymous with community, integrity, and deeply personal interaction. People have their weddings here because they believe Vermont is a special place - perhaps even a little magical - and they want to infuse their marriage with those qualities. The Vermont Wedding Industry reflects and embodies those values beautifully.