We recently connected with Jenn Brook Wilde and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Jenn Brook, thanks for joining us today. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I became a wedding officiant to help people have a wedding ceremony that is reflective of their love story and to provide couples that are non-religious a wedding day that is meaningful and in alignment with their spiritual beliefs. When I first started this journey, I thought it would just be a side gig… turns out it is a calling, something that is my passion.

So when you ask what I think people will say after I am gone; most of the couples I have worked with will say after their wedding day, we became lifelong friends, because connection is one of the most important values in my business and life.

My business is not about making money, so I know I likely will not be remembered for the massive financial legacy left behind. Instead, I hope to be remembered for a few things, that are also my core values: Compassion, courage, and love!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am the owner of a business called, Wilde Heart Weddings which is part of a larger parent company, called The Wilde Collective partnering with my Husband, Garrett Wilde. My business has grown from a simple wedding officiant service, where I was the sole employee, to now a Wedding Management (Logistics and Coordination) as well as the officiant side of weddings, and a sister company, specializing in wedding photography and videography.

In the beginning, I had no idea that I wanted to, or would even be good at being a wedding officiant. it was not something I always thought I would be! Actually, when I was young, I always wanted to be an archeologist!

I have a very spiritual background, which is what led me to be a wedding officiant. In 2017, I pursued my interest in energy healing (along with other New Age, spiritual, and somewhat mystical practices) and became a Reiki Master. During my classes, I learned that in order to do this work, in the state of Utah you must either be an ordained minister, or a massage therapist. So I signed up with Universal Life Church and became a minister.

Right away, I had the realization that I could also marry people. It felt like something that might be fun to do on the side, and I knew that since I was “different” spiritually, there would be people that would like my vibe and what I have to offer. When I got married in 2002, in Ogden, Utah there were not a lot of options outside of the bishop of the local ward, or someone with the name “Reverend” before the rest of their name.

The other alternatives were Judges etc, and that did not feel right either. We (my husband and I) Interviewed a lot of people, we even considered having Buddhist Monks marry us! In the end, I wrote the entire ceremony myself, and we hired the mayor to perform the ceremony. It was good enough, but nothing spectacular.

When I became ordained, along with the realization that I could perform ceremonies, I realized that I might just be good at it, because I wanted the ceremony to be focused on the couple and their love story, rather than God, or religion. I also knew firsthand the importance of having a ceremony that uses phrases and verbiage that the couple is comfortable and wants! I am known for providing spiritual or non-denominational wedding ceremonies that are unique and fun and centered on the couple and their love story!

I am incredibly proud of the growth that we have had since 2017, and looking forward to 7 more years doing what I love.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Connection and communication are what my reputation is built on.

My clients know I am invested in them, and their experience, because I foster a connection that lasts long after the wedding vows are made. I make sure to have open communication because I care about my couples, I want to help them create the wedding they have always dreamed of!

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Hearing a couple’s love story and being able to share that as part of their ceremony, is one of my favorite parts of being a wedding officiant. The most rewarding moments are when the wedding guests think I am one of the couple’s best friends or a family member (not a paid professional), because that is when I know I have fostered a connection.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.wildeheartweddinsg.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildeheartweddings
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/WildeCollective
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-brook-wilde-543b6357/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/WildeCollective
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildeheartweddings

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