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, MDiv
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 focused on mission work addressing food and housing insecurity. She has served as a board member for various organizations addressing mental health, poverty, education, anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She loves the Cincinnati Reds and anything that sparkles.
Samuel Schottenstein
Vision Strategist & Creative Design Lead
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. Sam loves hot dogs and popcorn, especially while watching the Cincinnati reds play.

The Heart of Linden Grove Occasions
Linden Grove Occasions was founded on a simple conviction: your wedding ceremony should be as extraordinary and distinctive as the relationship it celebrates.
We believe the moments that matter most are never created from a template. They emerge from thoughtful storytelling, genuine connection, and a deep understanding of the people at the center of the celebration.
Too often, wedding ceremonies feel predictable—words spoken out of obligation rather than intention. We believe your ceremony deserves more. It should feel personal without being performative, elegant without being formal, and meaningful without losing the joy of the occasion.
Our purpose is to create a ceremony that feels unmistakably yours—one that allows your guests to understand not only that you are getting married, but why.
What We Believe
At Linden Grove Occasions, we believe the ceremony is not simply the beginning of the wedding day—it is the reason for it.
We believe:
• Your story deserves to be told with care, artistry, and authenticity.
• The most memorable ceremonies are those that reflect the couple, not tradition for tradition's sake.
• Love is worthy of celebration in all its forms.
• Family—whether biological, blended, or chosen—plays an important role in the stories we tell.
• Moments of laughter belong alongside moments of reverence.
• A beautifully crafted ceremony creates connection, not only between two people, but among everyone gathered to witness their commitment.
Our Approach
Every Linden Grove ceremony begins with listening.
We take the time to understand your relationship, your values, your family dynamics, and the experiences that have shaped your journey together. Through thoughtful conversation and collaborative design, we transform those details into a ceremony that feels deeply personal and effortlessly natural.
Our process is guided by four principles:
Connection
We get to know you as individuals and as partners, creating the foundation for a ceremony that feels genuine and meaningful.
Discovery
We ask thoughtful questions, uncover meaningful stories, and identify the details that make your relationship uniquely yours.
Collaboration
Your ceremony evolves through an intentional, guided process that includes review, refinement, and unlimited opportunities for feedback.
Presence
On your wedding day, we provide calm leadership, professional guidance, and a reassuring presence, allowing you to be fully immersed in the moment.
A Celebration for Every Love Story
Linden Grove Occasions proudly serves couples from all backgrounds, traditions, cultures, faiths, and identities.
We create ceremonies that are religious, spiritual, secular, interfaith, intercultural, traditional, contemporary, and everything in between. What matters most is not fitting within a particular framework—it is creating a ceremony that reflects who you are and what you believe.
Whoever you are, however your story unfolds, you will be welcomed with warmth, treated with dignity, and celebrated with genuine respect.
That is not simply our policy. It is the foundation of everything we do.
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