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On WeddingWire since 2014

- Proud inductee in The Knot Hall of Fame!
- FREE, no obligation consultations available 7 days a week
- 20% discount for all active duty, veterans, first responders, teachers, and nurses
- Call or text 512-710-5477
- Creating customized ceremonies as unique as you are! Let's do this!!

- Schedule your FREE consultation now. Do you prefer days, evenings, or weekends?

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$445

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$150

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

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

$65

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

TX
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Reviews of Austin Area Weddings

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
128 Reviews
93% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Multiple reviewers praise James from Austin Area Weddings for his personable, professional, and accommodating nature, making their wedding ceremonies personal and intimate. Rev. Simmons is also highly recommended for offering customized and humorous ceremonies that received rave reviews. Reviewers appreciated the attention to detail, ease of planning, and thoughtful gestures, such as ensuring only the couple is in the first kiss pictures. Both officiants are commended for their knowledge, warmth, and ability to create memorable and seamless wedding experiences.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers praise James from Austin Area Weddings for his personable, professional, and accommodating nature, making their wedding ceremonies personal and intimate. Rev. Simmons is also highly recommended for offering customized and humorous ceremonies that received rave reviews. Reviewers appreciated the attention to detail, ease of planning, and thoughtful gestures, such as ensuring only the couple is in the first kiss pictures. Both officiants are commended for their knowledge, warmth, and ability to create memorable and seamless wedding experiences.

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Emily M. Sent on 08/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fun Officiant for Small Ceremony

James Simmons was our officiant for our recent elopement and brought a lot of joy and levity to our ceremony. We hired him early and had good communication throughout our engagement. He was even kind enough to reschedule with us when COVID-19 impacted everything. We had a secular ceremony, he performed it with joy, and we were happy to have him be part of our day.
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Randy B. Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. James Simmons

James was amazing! He was so personable and we felt a connection right away. James was friendly, fun going, and professional! He offered so many great thoughts and ideas. We couldn’t have had a more perfect officiant!!
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Brooke H. Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

James Simmons is the BEST!

I am so glad I had Austin Area Weddings for our wedding ceremony. I had so many wedding guests tell me how personal and intimate our wedding ceremony was. It was perfect! I highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Real Weddings

Jennifer & Jorden
17 photos · 07/07/2023
Olivia & Daniel
28 photos · 03/28/2021
Molly & Jake
87 photos · 03/20/2020
Haileigh & Andrew
14 photos · 10/26/2018

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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Georgetown Gardens Georgetown Gardens Park & Outdoor Weddings

I loved meeting James. He is very personable , kind and respectable. I look forward to him being a proffered vendor for Georgetown Gardens Weddings and Events.

Complete Weddings + Events Austin Complete Weddings + Events Austin Wedding DJs

Austin Area Weddings is a trusted and long time partner of ours. They are COMPLETE weddings + events - GO TO team of officiants in the Central Texas Region! James and his team are serious about customer service and creating Raving Fans. We highly recommend Austin Area Weddings for your wedding officiant needs. We guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Loa Photography Loa Photography Wedding Photographers

James will make your wedding day unforgettable! He is always happy and the feeling is infectious when you are around him. He truly loves marrying people and will make you laugh at some point during the ceremony, which I find is SO necessary after all the stress!

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