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Black-owned, Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

17 years in business

Both Michael and Larraine are Ordained Ministers who have been married for over 35 years. They're passionate about everything related to marriage.

When you select A.R.M., you can choose a male, a female, or a husband and wife team to officiate at your ceremony. With sincere hearts and a goal of excellence, the Forresters are sure to provide you with an enjoyable and personalized experience. Couples who select A.R.M. Officiants enjoy the flexibility of customizing their ceremony or going with a traditional format; either way, A.R.M. Officiants will make it a cherishable memory.

Clients often note that Michael & Larraine consistently provide guidance and support professionally and attentively. If, by chance, their calendar is filled or in case of emergency, A.R.M. has three additional ministers on their team who are committed and ready to step in when needed to provide quality service, the same as the Forresters.

Services Offered

As Licensed and Ordained Ministers, Michael & Larraine are available for:

  • Traditional Wedding Ceremonies
  • Cultural Wedding Ceremonies
  • Double Wedding Ceremonies
  • Rehearsals
  • Vow Renewals
  • Baby Christenings
  • House Blessings

Other Services

In addition to officiating services:

  • Pre-marital Counseling
  • Marriage Mediation
  • Wedding Planning Team: Full Wedding Planning, Partial Wedding Planning, Day of Wedding Coordination

What You'll Love About A.R.M. Weddings

Couples have praised the team for their passion and personal approach to their services. They also found them to be transparent and attentive. Check out the review section for more information about the team.

FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$60

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

$80

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of A.R.M. Weddings

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The Forrester's, Ministers Michael & Larraine, were highly praised for their exceptional services in premarital counseling and officiating weddings. Couples appreciated their guidance, personal connection, and professionalism during the ceremony. They were commended for their customer service, passion, and ability to make the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Reviewers recommended them for their innate gift, devotion, and uplifting presence, emphasizing their importance in creating a strong marriage foundation and a beautiful ceremony.

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The Forrester's, Ministers Michael & Larraine, were highly praised for their exceptional services in premarital counseling and officiating weddings. Couples appreciated their guidance, personal connection, and professionalism during the ceremony. They were commended for their customer service, passion, and ability to make the wedding day stress-free and memorable. Reviewers recommended them for their innate gift, devotion, and uplifting presence, emphasizing their importance in creating a strong marriage foundation and a beautiful ceremony.

Tiauna
Tiauna Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I Found A Gem For A Life Time

I want to give a huge shout-out! A huge praise, to Michael and Lorraine, for doing such an amazing job on marrying us on our unforgettable wedding day! Not only that, but they were also our pre-marital counselors. So they had the chance to get personal with us and it felt like family.

They are is more than just officiants. It’s their innate gift! They have a true passion and it is exemplified in their work! 🥰

But wait there’s more! They had THE UPMOST AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!
They listened took notes and absolutely helped Ted and I on areas that we lacked. They were attentive, kind, patient, easy, and fun to be around. They gave great advice on things that just helped in for a strong marriage and a stress free wedding day . 🤩

It felt like divinity finding them randomly on The Wire and I couldn’t have been more grateful! For a week straight the feedback I’ve been hearing about my wedding was how absolutely amazing it was to see a union give us away. 🤗

Now! To all my future brides and Grooms who have not booked officiants yet and you’re in the ATL area please run and book them ASAP! They will elevate your wedding and I promise you, you will NOT be disappointed 😉 also, be sure to check out their Divorce Is Not An Option Book and Class!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pre-marital counseling & officiants

Drs. Lorraine and Michael have left a lasting impression on my husband and I. Through counseling, they helped us develop practices that we utilize throughout our day to day interactions with one another. During the wedding rehearsal/ceremony, they made us feel confident and comfortable under their guidance. We are so grateful for meeting them both and for the growth that has transpired within our relationship due to their suggestive practices. If you're looking for God fearing people who are also down to earth and real about life, this is the couple for you! I would recommend anyone to book both Dr. Lorraine and Dr. Michael for pre-marital counseling and to officiate the wedding.
SN..when they say "they've got you"...THEY MEAN IT!
Nyyah
Nyyah Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiants and premarital counseling

We highly recommend ARM for your officiant and premarital counseling! They were amazing.
Xania
Xania Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

We had a great experience with The Forrester’s! They facilitated our premarital counseling sessions as well as officiated our wedding ceremony. We loved having both of them to lean on to prepare for marriage and being able to seek counsel from them as husband and wife who have been married for many years. They did an amazing job officiating our ceremony and we can’t thank them enough for being a major part of our special day!
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N J Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we found the Forresters

I cannot say enough good things about Ministers Michael & Larraine Forrester. From then couples counseling sessions to officiating our wedding, they were phenomenal! I received so many compliments about them from my wedding guests. They are so personable and easy to talk to that once I got to know them, I didn't expect anything less. I would highly recommend them to anyone that may be looking for counseling or wedding officiant services.
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Angela Sent on 08/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Team!

Ministers Michael & Larraine Forrester performed our Vow Renewal ceremony and they did a beautiful job. They attended the rehearsal and were a great team at the ceremony. We could not ask for a better ceremony officiant team. We were both overjoyed with their preparation and how they personalized the ceremony for us.
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Tiffany Sent on 12/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend!

Worked with them for premarital counseling and they were great. Loved how they shared their story to connect and their honest and transparent demeanor. Friendly, approachable and fun. Would recommend
Marlita
Marlita Sent on 08/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

We absolutely loved Mr. Michael and Mrs. Lorraine! We began using their faith-based pre-marital counseling services which lead to us using them to officiate our wedding. They were loving, professional, thorough, and 100% relatable when delivering both services. Many of our friends and family members noted how much they enjoyed the "paired-officiating" experience. I'm not the easiest to please however, Mr. Michael and Mrs. Lorraine always exceeds my expectations!!!
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Nicole Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

Nothing much to say besides great service provided!
Melody
Melody Sent on 07/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect wedding

We loved working with ARM ministries. We asked that both Minister Lorraine and her husband officiate our wedding in February 2022. One word to describe them both is stupendous! We knew we wanted to work with them just from “hello’s” in our introduction video call. They were creative with their approach to our Disney themed, colorful candy wedding and even changed the words to reflect it in our ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and not a dry eye in the room. Thank you so much for making our day perfect!
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