“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.”

~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Andrea Burkins is not just a wedding officiant but a multi-talented individual—a wife, mother to three, farmer, environmentalist, teacher, artist, and ceremonial expert. With over a decade of experience, she has wholeheartedly embraced the role of a wedding officiant and finds immense joy in her work. She also officiates end of life ceremonies, which is enormously gratifying for her in a different way.

“Our officiant, Andrea, was wonderful to work with. We received so many compliments on our ceremony, and it really was our favorite part of the whole day.” ~Aubrey H.

An Asheville native, Andrea’s approach to ceremonies is described as offbeat, reflecting her dedication to personalizing each ceremony to make it uniquely yours. Andrea takes great pride in maintaining an inclusive and supportive approach to her officiating services. Regardless of religion, gender, race, or the type of union desired, she is dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and respectful environment for all couples.

“Andrea was awesome and funny! She made the whole planning process very easy and we were super happy with the whole experience.” ~Andrew K.

Her commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting couples of all faiths, and she expressly advocates for and welcomes LGBTQ couples, fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and celebration for everyone she serves. For Andrea, as long as you are connected through love, she is honored to guide you through this incredibly important time in your lives. We are very fortunate to have Andrea as part of the Love & Wisdom team, and we are are eager for you to meet her!