In this heartfelt episode of Friendors, host Shawn Miller sits down with Lauren Kirkey of Young Hip & Married to explore what it truly means to create inclusive, meaningful, and deeply personal wedding ceremonies.

Lauren opens up about her journey as a queer officiant, the importance of representation, and why there are truly no wasted experiences when it comes to building a career centered on connection and storytelling. From officiating Vancouver's unforgettable 150-wedding mass celebration in Robson Square to guiding couples through intimate elopements, Lauren shares how purpose, identity, and lived experience all shape the way she holds space for love.

Whether you're a wedding vendor, officiant, planner, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation offers inspiring insight into authenticity, allyship, and elevating the wedding experience for every couple.

• How Lauren Kirkey found her calling as a professional wedding officiant

• Why inclusive language and representation matter in modern weddings

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Vancouver's 150-wedding mass ceremony

• How to bring purpose and identity into your creative work

• What Young Hip & Married is doing to make weddings more accessible and authentic

Young Hip & Married is a Vancouver-born collective of professional officiants creating personalized wedding ceremonies with heart, humor, inclusivity, and intention.

Instagram: @younghipandmarried
Website: younghipandmarried.com

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