About
Jun 29th, 2011 by andnowforthevows
AND NOW FOR THE VOWS…
If his wife, Joy, makes weddings beautiful, then Tyler makes them official. A trained civil celebrant and an ordained non-denominational minister, Tyler Thigpen officiates weddings for couples who value personality, originality, and meaning. Tyler officiates both civil and spiritual weddings, specializing in crafting and performing customized wedding 
ceremonies with each couple in mind. Before the event, he prefers to meet once with couples to discuss details and, in particular, to explore the couple’s wishes for the ceremony. A pure enthusiast and admirer of marriage, Tyler affords his clients an unwavering willingness to promote their individual needs and desires, working with them to create a meaningful service that they and their guests will not forget.
Tyler’s fees vary for each event and begin at $350. He structures his fees to support the time he devotes to writing and designing your ceremony, while simultaneously striving to work within your budget. Other factors include travel, date, rehearsal, and location.
A fluent Spanish speaker, Tyler also performs ceremonies in Spanish.
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ABOUT TYLER
Tyler has worked in community development via nonprofits, for-profits, and public, private and charter schools. He is the Head of Upper School at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School (focused on innovative 21st century design), co-founder of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School (a school that integrates agriculture, the environment, and the arts), and founder of And Now For The Vows. Earlier, Tyler taught Spanish, coached volleyball, worked as a minister at a local church, and founded Summer Peru Project and Winder Camp. Tyler resides with his wife (Joy Thigpen) and two children (River & Oswin Thigpen) in Atlanta, GA.
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LINKS TO TYLER
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EDUCATION
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, Mid-career Masters of Public Administration (2011)
Regent College, Vancouver, BC, Masters of Christian Studies in Applied Theology (2007)
Furman University, Greenville, SC, B.A. in Spanish (2000)
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain, undergraduate coursework (1998)
ORDINATION
Grace Fellowship Church, Snellville, GA (2001)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, Chattahoochee Hills, GA (2010)
YMCA, Winder, GA (2010)
Key Club (Mill Creek Chapter), Hoschton, GA (2009-2010)
Yungay City Schools, Yungay, Peru (summer 2009)
Frazee Center for Underprivileged Youth, Greenville, SC (summer 2009)
Winder Camp, Winder, GA (summer 2008)
Vida Nueva Orphanage, Cieneguilla, Peru (2003-2007)
La Red de Amigos Internacional, Lima, Peru (2003-2004)
YMCA, Greenville, SC (1997-2000)
Young Life, Gwinnett County, GA (2000-present)