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I'm April Kelly of Pastor Apes, LLC and am an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church Ministries. I still have a few dates available and am booking well into 2026, so please reach out to see if I have your date free! Being able to join two people in marriage brings me so much joy, and tailoring a special ceremony based on the specific requests of the bride and groom is the most fun I get to have! I would love to be a part of your special day if you let me!

If you have Instagram, you can find me @pastor_apes to see more reviews and photos of weddings I've done.

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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?

Yes

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY
OH

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of April Kelly, Ordained Minister

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April Kelly receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, with multiple couples praising her professionalism, warmth, and ability to create personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate her attention to detail, calming presence, and flexibility in accommodating their preferences. April is highly recommended for those seeking a memorable and special wedding ceremony.

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April Kelly receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, with multiple couples praising her professionalism, warmth, and ability to create personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate her attention to detail, calming presence, and flexibility in accommodating their preferences. April is highly recommended for those seeking a memorable and special wedding ceremony.

Kayla
Kayla Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, personal ceremony

April was lovely to work with from start to finish. With only a little work on our part, she created an absolutely beautiful ceremony that was everything we hoped for. Would highly recommend!!
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Review

We had the absolute pleasure of working with April Kelly as our wedding officiant, and she was truly wonderful from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding, she took the time to meet with us, get to know our story, and craft a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful. Her script was thoughtful, beautifully written, and captured exactly what we envisioned for our day.

On the wedding day, April’s warm and calming presence set the perfect tone for our ceremony. She was professional, organized, and spoke with such grace and sincerity that every moment felt heartfelt and genuine. She made us and our guests feel comfortable and truly brought our love story to life. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to guide us into marriage and we highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will make their ceremony unforgettable.
Francine
Francine Sent on 08/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Wedding Officiant Experience!

We had such a wonderful experience with April! She was very professional, spoke beautifully, and made the ceremony feel truly special. She was also open to our suggestions and made sure everything reflected us as a couple. On top of that, she was warm and friendly, which helped put us at ease. We’re so glad we chose her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
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Alexis Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

April was absolutely amazing! We were very lucky to find her to officiate our wedding. She was very professional and easy to communicate with. She made our ceremony personalized and adjusted the ceremony to be exactly what we wanted! Thank so much!
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional!

April is amazing! She was able to put together a beautiful story & vows for our wedding! She asked us questions about us & our love story & was able to turn it into exactly what we had hoped for! She was also always there to answer any questions we had!
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Alexis Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!! Highly recommend

April was an absolutely phenomenal officiant! We were blown away by the professionalism and personal touch she added to our ceremony. Her attention to detail and heartfelt words made our day truly special. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant. Highly, highly recommended for anyone looking to make their ceremony unforgettable!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

April is amazing!

April is absolutely fantastic! We were so lucky to have her officiate our wedding! She made sure our ceremony was so personalized and special. Right before our outdoor ceremony we had a surprise storm and she helped our venue and groomsmen set everything up in time inside and it ended up being absolutely stunning. Thank you April for everything! 😊 100/10 recommend!!!
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Rob K. Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal

April was great to work with. Wrote a beautifully touching ceremony for us, and was super helpful day of.

10/10 would recommend
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Miranda Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with April in December of 2022. She came highly recommended by our wedding venue and trust me when I say she did not disappoint. April is down-to-earth, personable, and kind. She delivered a seamless ceremony that was exactly what we asked for. Cannot recommend her enough!
Stephani
Stephani Sent on 11/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found April!!

April was truly fantastic! I had done a lot of searching and was feeling a bit nervous we may not find the right fit, we aren't an especially traditional couple and really wanted a ceremony that was true to who we are. The first time we spoke to April on the phone we knew we had to work with her, it was so easy to talk with her and she really took the time to really get to know us as a couple! Leading up to the wedding we really appreciated her responsiveness and the way she was always happy to help with any questions we had! She was fully open to any input we had, including some very last minute changes and additions on our end! She put together such a truly beautiful, heartfelt (and funny!) ceremony that was unique to us and allowed us to have a direct hand in its creation which made it that much more special, it truly could not have been more perfect! When all was said and done, she mailed our marriage certificate for us as well! And impressively fast at that, I swear she must have gone straight the post office from our ceremony haha! I would highly recommend April to anyone looking for a heartfelt, one of a kind ceremony!
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