The Two of Us:Joanna Marie spent over 20 years working in the medical industry as a successful bookkeeper and Patient Accounts Manager. In 2007, when she, like so many others, suddenly and unexpectedly found herself back on the job market, she also found herself with unlimited free time. She decided to turn misfortune into opportunity by doing something she’d always wanted to do: help couples validate and celebrate their love by helping them create the wedding ceremony of their dreams!
David Cooper was a performing singer, songwriter and guitarist for over 45 years. During that time, he had the good fortune to work with some of the world’s most gifted musicians. He also provided computer and network support and training for some of Seattle’s most prominent corporations for over 30 years. When Joanne’s wedding calendar became so full that she was forced to turn loving couples away, David knew it was time to join the celebration!
Joanna and David were ordained by Rose Ministries, a non-denominational ministry committed to the rights of the individual to experience the divine according to their own personal beliefs.
David writes: During 35 wonderful years together, Joanne and I were blessed with an amazing son who currently lives in Edmonds and is successfully pursuing a career as a writer. We were also fortunate to be able to share our lives with countless fascinating felines, all rescued, and each of them endlessly amusing, uniquely fascinating, endearing and infuriating!
Forever Together has won numerous awards for the quality of service and professionalism including WeddingWire Couples Choice, Thumbtack Best of 2015, the King 5 Best of Western Washington, and Seattle Cityvoter A-List Competition.
When I lost my beloved Joanne just before the COVID-19 pandemic, I chose to carry on with Forever, Together in her honor, as I believe she would have wanted, and as my own loving testament to her memory.
In other words, your wedding should begin and end with you!
From Day One of our association, I will work with you to help you create your own ceremony, or guide you through our huge inventory of ceremonies and ideas that can be combined and incorporated into a uniquely personalized wedding ceremony.
Readings, poems, prayers and songs can be included. Anyone can participate: family members and friends – the more, the merrier! Different voices will enhance your wedding ceremony! Even your beloved pets are welcome! Ceremonies can be as long or short as you wish, and I can perform them virtually anywhere, on any day of the week, at any time of day.
Whether you’re looking for a casual event or an elegant black-tie affair, I offer choices that will fill the bill. You can select from dozens of “off the shelf” ceremonies – religious and secular, civil and spiritual, interfaith and multicultural – or create your perfect ceremony from scratch, one section at a time. I’m also one of the the few local Officiants to specialize in Spanish and bilingual weddings.
At the ceremony, I help calm frayed nerves and guide all of the different elements to a successful conclusion. I use humor, insight and flexibility, gained from years of experience, to tie up any loose ends, handle any unforeseen challenges…and settle any anxious tummies!
Throughout the process, my goal is to provide you with a unique and joyful experience created by, and for you, performed your way, at your location, for a reasonable cost, a wedding ceremony that will remain a cherished memory forever.
After performing weddings for 15 years, I’d like to think I’ve gotten reasonably good at what I do… but don’t take my word for it. Visit the Testimonials page and decide for yourselves!
Okay, enough About Us. It’s time to begin my relationship with you!
Thank you so much for considering Forever, Together.