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Best Day Ever Officiant is a wedding officiant based in Tacoma, Washington Founder John Candler strives to ensure every couple’s ceremony is true to their authentic relationship. He is honored to help couples celebrate the beginning of their life together using his years of experience as a dynamic and passionate speaker.

Services Offered

John Candler understands that every ceremony is as different as each happy couple’s love story. He is proud to serve people with a wide variety of spiritual beliefs and different backgrounds. Best Day Ever Officiant can accommodate a range of ceremony types, including non-religious, interfaith, single religion, civil unions, and vow renewals. John is happy to serve many different religious affiliations such as agnostic, Baptist, Evangelical, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and non-denominational. This devoted minister can also arrange premarital counseling sessions for to-be-newlyweds.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

$45

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
Baptist
Evangelical
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
WA

What languages do you speak?

English

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An officiant who is professional, warm, and highly communicative, creating personalized, meaningful ceremonies that reflect couples' stories. He guides vow writing, accommodates requests (including mixed-faith elements), and is punctual and calming on the day. Guests consistently praised his delivery and many highly recommend him.

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An officiant who is professional, warm, and highly communicative, creating personalized, meaningful ceremonies that reflect couples' stories. He guides vow writing, accommodates requests (including mixed-faith elements), and is punctual and calming on the day. Guests consistently praised his delivery and many highly recommend him.

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User5308961 Sent on 09/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant Ever, Best Choice!

The Best Day Ever Officiant was amazing!! John made our day so special. The ceremony was so personal and intimate. He took the time to get to know us before our wedding day and really listened to all we had to say and used that info to make our ceremony incredibly personal. I'm a wedding photographer, and I've been to a LOT of weddings in the past decade, but John is among the very best officiants. We eloped, and he was the perfect choice to make our day awesome. He even arrived early to scope the area out and found the best spot for us. He cares not just for the wedding day, but genuinely invests in his clients. We clicked with him the first time we met over the phone, and really feel like he fit right into our day perfectly. We didn't just get an officiant. We got a friend. If you haven't booked him yet, do it now! You won't regret it.
Hanady
Hanady Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book John now!

BOOK JOHN NOW! Do not hesitate! He is an incredibly wonderful person and the best officiant! John had been an officiant at our friends wedding previously and he truly was unforgettable. His kindness, genuineness, and poise were absolutely perfect. My husband and I met with John via zoom prior to the wedding and it felt like we had known him for years. He’s easy to talk to, get along with, and understands exactly what you’re looking for! Our ceremony was so smooth - (our guests thought he was a long time friends of ours) he was that good!

Thank you John! We will forever be grateful to have had you on our special day!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Amazing

John was excellent. He was easy to communicate with and did the ceremony exactly the way we wanted! He even ran out of the shot IMMEDIATELY when he said you may kiss the bride so we got great photos. He helped with the vow writing and took feedback on the ceremony super well. He made the whole process so smooth. I could not recommend him more!
Robert
Robert Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Day

John was professional, kind, and to the point. He worked with us to prepare our ceremony. I liked that he had a template to start from but let us change anything we wanted. The actual ceremony was really nice! I'd normally say 'would hire again', but I'm happy to say I'll only ever need him once. He will help make your wedding wonderful.
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Shantel Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

John’s the best!

Ever since the first conversation with John I knew he was going to be the one for our special day! His enthusiasm and energy was incredible and I love that he put time and effort into writing tailored vows for myself and Joseph. I highly recommend John if you want someone that communicates well, is professional and punctual, and brings great energy!
Laura
Laura Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Warm, and Truly Personal

John Candler was absolutely incredible as our wedding officiant. From the very first meeting, he took the time to get to know us as a couple our story, our personalities, and what we envisioned for our ceremony. He offered thoughtful suggestions, incorporated personal touches, and created a ceremony that felt heartfelt, meaningful, and truly “us.”

On the big day, John had exactly the right energy; warm, engaging, and calming. He delivered the ceremony with the perfect balance of humor, romance, and sincerity. Many of our guests told us afterward that he did such an excellent job they thought we must have known him personally for years.

If you want an officiant who is professional, personable, and genuinely invested in making your wedding unforgettable, John Candler is the perfect choice. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us into this new chapter of our lives.
Barbara
Barbara Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant!

John was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding officiant and more. From our very first video call (just one hour!), he somehow managed to truly get us: our story, our personalities, and the heart of our relationship. The ceremony he crafted felt like it came from someone who had known us for years.

He struck the perfect balance of humor and emotion, weaving together a speech that had our guests laughing one moment and tearing up the next. We received so many compliments from friends and family about how wonderful and memorable the ceremony was, and that was all thanks to John.

Not only was he warm and engaging, but he also made the whole process completely effortless. We felt supported and at ease every step of the way.

Five stars are not enough. John is exceptional. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
Jaime
Jaime Sent on 07/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the 'Best Day Ever Officiant'

We had the absolute pleasure of working with John as our wedding officiant, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, he was incredibly responsive to our emails and truly made an effort to get to know us as a couple—not just the logistics, but who we are and what we value. That genuine interest made all the difference in crafting a ceremony that felt authentic and personal.

John guided us through the structure of the ceremony, providing a solid and thoughtful framework while giving us complete freedom to customize it to reflect our unique relationship. One of the aspects we appreciated most was his sensitivity and skill in blending our mixed faith backgrounds into a ceremony that felt deeply meaningful to both of us. His approach was respectful, inclusive, and heartfelt, creating a balance that resonated with us and our guests alike.

On the day of the wedding, we had multiple guests come up to us afterward to say how beautifully he officiated and how personal the ceremony felt—something we credit to the time and care he took in preparation.

We wholeheartedly recommend John to any couple looking for an officiant who is professional, compassionate, and truly committed to making your ceremony special and reflective of who you are.
Alex
Alex Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the Best Day Ever!

We can't recommend John enough! We had very little idea on where to start with our ceremony and vows. John took the time to really get to know us (and allow us to get to know him!) and provided a beautiful draft of our personalized vows. He provided multiple options and versions and included lovely details on what makes our relationship ours. He is an excellent public speaker and brought warmth and sincerity to our ceremony. We are so grateful for his help and support - our wedding ceremony was beyond our highest expectations!
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Leslie Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lives up to the “best day ever” name!

John truly helped make our wedding day the absolute best day ever. From the moment we booked him—over a year in advance—he was consistently helpful, professional, and warm. Every interaction with him reassured us that we were in the best hands.

It’s clear that John genuinely loves what he does, and that passion shines through in every step of the process. He guided us with care, took the time to get to know us, and crafted a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful.

We’ve had so many family members and guests comment on how incredible our officiant was, and we couldn’t agree more. John didn’t just officiate our ceremony—he elevated it. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for someone who will make your day not only special, but unforgettable.
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