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the Linden Grove Occasions team

Our couples describe us at the Dynamic Duo. We're calm, prepared and professional. We are genuinely invested in creating a ceremony for every couple that they say feels like 'us'.


Tracy Schottenstein

Senior Officiant & Storyteller


Tracy earned a master's degree in Biblical studies and was ordained in 2010. After serving in Christian ministry for 14 years, she left the church to celebrate life with others. Over the years, she has served as a board member for various organizations addressing mental health and poverty. She loves the Cincinnati Reds and anything that sparkles.


Samuel Schottenstein

Vision Strategist


Sam worked in education for more than 20 years as an educational consultant and professor/teacher. Sam has served on various foundation boards throughout Southwest Ohio focused on creating a better world through philanthropic work with children and families.  Sam loves using his creativity to design unique unity ceremonies for couples. 

linden grove occasions' values

The Heart Behind Linden Grove Occasions

Linden Grove Occasions was born from a simple belief:
Your wedding ceremony should sound like your love story—not like everyone else’s.


We’ve seen ceremonies that felt stiff, rushed, or generic. We wanted something different for our couples:

  • Words that feel lived-in, not memorized
  • A tone that’s romantic but relaxed
  • Space for laughter, tears, and real emotion

We’re here to make the moment you say “I do” feel like the truest reflection of who you are together.

What We Believe About Wedding Ceremonies

We believe:

  • The ceremony is the heart of the day, not the intermission before the party.
  • Your story deserves to be told with care, respect, and joy.
  • Families (biological, blended, chosen) matter—and they deserve to feel seen.
  • Love shows up in many forms, and our favorite kind is yours.


We’re comfortable with:

  • Religious, spiritual, or secular ceremonies
  • Interfaith and intercultural weddings
  • Blended families, kids in the ceremony, and non-traditional roles
  • LGBTQ+ weddings and celebrations of all identities
  • Honoring traditions in an authentic way

How We Work With You

We want the ceremony to feel natural, not like a performance. Our process keeps things thoughtful and simple:

  1. Connection - We get to know you as people, not just as “the couple at 4 PM on Saturday.”
  2. Story - We ask good questions and listen for details that make your story feel      real and specific.
  3. Collaboration - You’ll see multiple drafts of your ceremony and have space to revise, add, or remove anything.
  4. Presence - On your wedding day, we bring warmth, calm, and clear direction so      everyone knows what’s happening, and you can just soak it in.

Inclusivity and Belonging

At Linden Grove Occasions, all love stories are welcome.
Love is love. Families are families.


We honor:

  • All orientations and gender identities
  • All faith backgrounds and those with none
  • All kinds of families: blended, chosen, big, small, and everything in between


Our promise: whoever you are, you will be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Full of pawsibility

Mo Mo Schottenstein

Pawject Leader


Mo Mo is always ready to help however she can. She loves to supervise, but she's more of a micro-manager. Mo Mo prefers to be paid in treats and belly scratches.

a note from Tracy & Sam

Congratulations, Nearlyweds! However you've found us - Google, The Knot, your venue, your planner or a friend - we're glad you found us.




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