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Rev. Marty Younkin, Executive Director of LoveNotes~DFW Clergy Services, is nationally recognized as ‘Pastor to America’s Brides.’ Locally, he is affectionately known as ‘Minister Marty, the Marryin’ Man.’ Serving Dallas / Ft. Worth brides for more than 47 years, Rev. Marty has tied the knot for thousands of couples from all walks of life–sports personalities, celebrities, talk show hosts, a Middle Eastern princess, national and international, famous and unknown, white collar and blue collar, city folk and country folk alike. Marty recognizes that 2 people just fell in love and want to get married, so he gives ALL his couples the same care, attention, and respect they deserve as they prepare for the most important day in their lives. His best selling book, A Wedding Ceremony to Remember ~ Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding, has helped couples personalize and design the wedding ceremony of their dreams and is used by Ministers and Officiants all across America. Click below to see what other Officiants have to say about Rev. Younkin's book:

Everybody loves Marty! Why? Because he has dedicated his life to making happy memories for couples in love. He genuinely cares for each couple as though they were his family. As one mother of the bride wrote, ‘He was like an old family friend in our midst.’ Marty is just a simple preacher who loves what he does – tying the knot for people who fall in love.

There’s a reason Marty Younkin has received the ‘Favorite Minister’ award 9 years in a row from the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners. They know he will take care of their brides as well as their vendors. And they trust him to ‘always give the bride a day to remember, not a nightmare to forget.’

Rev. Marty Younkin and the LoveNotes Associates are dedicated to making your ‘happily ever after’ chapter come true with these 3 little words… ‘As you wish!’

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$50

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

TX

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

Reviews of LoveNotes

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Multiple couples praised LoveNotes officiants for being professional, communicative, and deeply personal in both planning and delivery. They provided premarital sessions, rehearsals, customizable ceremonies, bilingual and flexible options, and balanced humor with heartfelt moments. Guests raved about the memorable, seamless ceremonies and strongly recommend LoveNotes.

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Multiple couples praised LoveNotes officiants for being professional, communicative, and deeply personal in both planning and delivery. They provided premarital sessions, rehearsals, customizable ceremonies, bilingual and flexible options, and balanced humor with heartfelt moments. Guests raved about the memorable, seamless ceremonies and strongly recommend LoveNotes.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with LoveNotes

Rev. Marty Younkin was our officiant for our wedding and I was able to find him through my wedding vendor and WeddingWire. He is so professional yet personable, you really feel like you have known him for years! He is passionate about his work and it shows, which is so important because we did not want to our ceremony to come across as it being led by a stranger but from someone who cares and knows what they are doing. Rev Marty embodied all of that and more! He took the time to chat with our family and guests as well which I loved, he wasn't only there to do a job, he really is invested in his couples and that made us feel so loved. Thank you Marty for making our day so special, we could not ask for a more lovely ceremony!
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Atistarn Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ceremony ever!

Choosing Charley as our officiant was a great decision. Charley was very helpful during our wedding planning process. And he took some time to get to know us so our ceremony was personalized to capture our hearts felt wedding moment. We had so many compliments from our guests on our ceremony. We are so grateful to have Charley with us on our special day. Thank you Charley!!
John
John Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Marty made our day beyond special

Marty was so kind and listened to us. He made sure to keep it fun and enjoyable for everyone. We would strongly recommend him for anyone who's getting married. We can not thank him enough for making our day incredible.
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David Sent on 05/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect ceremony

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Pastor Chris officiate our wedding. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond, meeting with us for three pre-marital sessions where he truly took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. Those conversations gave us meaningful insights into ourselves and each other that we know will continue to strengthen our marriage for years to come.

Leading up to the wedding, he made everything feel easy and intentional. The rehearsal was smooth, well-organized, and incredibly helpful. We all walked away knowing exactly what to expect, which made the big day feel calm and stress-free.

The ceremony itself was everything we hoped for and more. Pastor Chris took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in a way that felt deeply personal and authentic. He beautifully wove together tradition, thoughtful lessons (we’ll never forget the “5 Ls”), and just the right touches of humor. It struck the perfect balance - heartfelt, meaningful, and engaging.

We’ve had countless guests tell us how much they loved the ceremony and how special it felt, which is a true testament to Pastor Chris. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.
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Christina Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Review for Love Notes & Marty Younkin

We are so grateful to have had Marty Younkin with Love Notes as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, Marty was professional, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony special.

On our wedding day, Marty struck the perfect balance between heartfelt and light‑hearted. His warm personality and sense of humor kept the ceremony relaxed and engaging, which truly made it a hit with our guests. The ceremony felt personal, meaningful, and joyful—not stiff or overly formal—and we received so many compliments on how much everyone enjoyed it.

Marty’s calm, confident presence helped set the tone for the entire day, and his ability to keep things light while still honoring the significance of the moment made our ceremony unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and highly recommend Marty Younkin and Love Notes to any couple looking for a ceremony that is both meaningful and memorable.
Kate
Kate Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Charley!!! :)

Charley was everything we could’ve hoped for and more as our wedding officiant. He’s very knowledgeable on the entire process and very caring, ensuring the couple is getting exactly what they’re looking for. Charley can do it all and provides endless options - making him a great fit for everyone. Besides that, it’s clear that Charley truly loves what he does, which ultimatelyu is what every couple is looking for. He personalizes what he says, making the ceremony very unique, and is very responsive to any and all questions. Charley was a major factor in us having the wedding of our dreams, and we highly recommend him!
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Jeanette Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Genuine & personalized

Charley was great! From our first FaceTime call with him till wedding day. He was clear about the services offered. We got a discount for only needing him for an elopement ceremony. Which we were grateful for. There was no issues with him reading a ceremony script we put together ourselves. And no push to include religion which we appreciated. Charley had asked a both a few question about each other privately to make it feel more personal. We felt reassured that we had picked the right person to officiate our wedding. We could tell by the way he took the time to get to know us to make our day feel even more special and not like a complete stranger was marrying us. He was well dressed and well spoken. You won’t go wrong with hiring Charley!!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Charley the Officiant

Charley was absolutely amazing as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, he took the time to truly get to know us, our story, personalities, and what mattered most for our ceremony. On our wedding day, he made everything feel so personal, heartfelt, and genuine. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautifully he captured who we are as a couple. We’re so grateful to Charley for making our ceremony so special and unforgettable.
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Emily Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Chuck from LoveNotes

We are so grateful to Pastor Chuck for officiating our wedding! From start to finish, he was incredibly patient, taking the time to answer all of our questions and guide us through the planning process without ever feeling rushed. His warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made the ceremony feel personal and meaningful.

Pastor Chuck has a wonderful balance of sincerity and lightheartedness, making both us and our guests feel comfortable and engaged. Our ceremony truly reflected who we are as a couple, and we received so many compliments on how heartfelt and beautiful it was. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant—his patience and dedication made our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend Pastor Chuck and LoveNotes to any couple looking for someone who will make their wedding ceremony unforgettable.

LoveNotes made the process of planning our ceremony so easy. It was so nice being able to build our ceremony just the way we wanted and also highlighting what was important to us as a couple. We were able to choose the vibe we wanted for each portion of our ceremony. The entire process from start to finish was incredibly smooth.

We are forever grateful to Pastor Chuck and LoveNotes for being such a big part of our special day!

-The Wallaces 10.24.25
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Tiffany Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & Seamless Experience

I had a great experience throughout the entire process with love notes and a big shout out to our amazing officiant, Charley! He was kind and patient with the many questions we had. Our ceremony was truly an unforgettable and special moment for us. Highly recommend to anyone who’s looking in the Dfw area.
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78 Endorsements
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By far the best staff of officiants. All of these are a class act!

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Marty is awesome!!

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Awesome!

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