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Betsy Thompson is a professional wedding officiant bringing nearlyweds across Southwest, Michigan, into wholesome unions. Owner Betsy lives for precious milestones and loves helping couples commemorate their special day in unique ways. With years of experience at the pulpit, this licensed minister comes fully prepared to craft you a ceremony you'll remember for a lifetime.

Services Offered

Betsy is all about personalized experiences and heres what she has to offer;

​$200

  • Customized Ceremony
  • Unlimited communication for ceremony preparation

  • I will arrive 1 hour before ceremony

  • Personalized scripts

  • Signing and Mailing of your Marriage License

  • Rehearsal Service *if avaiable

Counties included in base price:

Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, St Joseph, Branch, Calhoun, Barry, Allegan, Ottawa and Kent!

To get fully booked a signed agreement and a $100 deposit is required.

Travel Rates apply to the following counties:

$100

Oceana, Muskegon, Newaygo, Mecosta, Montcalm, Ionia, Clinton, Easton, Ingham, Jackson, Hilldale

$200

Mason, Manistee, Wexford, Lake, Osceola, Missaukee, Roscommon, Clare, Isabella, Midland, Gratiot, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe

$300

Benzie, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Crawford, Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin, Arenac, Bay, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer, St Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne

$500

All of the Upper Peninsula

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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 is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Betsy Thompson

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Betsy, a wedding officiant, received glowing reviews for her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated her personalized and thoughtful ceremonies, efficient communication, and calming presence on the big day. Betsy's flexibility, organization, and ability to create custom script options were highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dedicated and caring officiant for their weddings.

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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.

Betsy, a wedding officiant, received glowing reviews for her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated her personalized and thoughtful ceremonies, efficient communication, and calming presence on the big day. Betsy's flexibility, organization, and ability to create custom script options were highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dedicated and caring officiant for their weddings.

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Betsy is the best!

From the very beginning, Betsy was very kind, understanding, and organized about officiating. She tells you exactly what needs to be done based on your location/state, and also provides all kinds of templates that you can pick and choose from to fit what matches you as a couple. She also offers to come for your rehearsal (even attended on a holiday weekend which was so thoughtful), and was always quick to respond with any questions up until our wedding day. During the wedding, she did an amazing job, she has a warm and inviting personality, and she even met all of our witnesses and took a picture with us. She was the best choice for us, and you will be disappointed if you do not choose her. Thanks for everything, Betsy! - Jess & Trevor
Rachelle
Rachelle Sent on 09/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Calm, Professional, and Truly Exceptional!

Working with Betsy this past weekend was an absolute delight! She was calm, professional, and fun, always willing to help wherever she could. During rehearsal, she worked seamlessly with me, ensuring every participant felt confident and prepared for the ceremony the next day. She was right on time—actually early—and the ceremony she led was thoughtful, personal, and beautifully executed. It was impressive to see how effortlessly she guided everything, and it was such a joy to work alongside her. Highly recommend! - Rachelle, lead coordinator at All Things Considered GR
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Adriana Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant

If you’re looking for someone that pays attention to detail and cares deeply about your ceremony, Betsy is the best option you could go, she was always available for any questions I had and open to hearing and changes that I wanted in the ceremony. Lovely ceremony thanks to her.
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Rhianna Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Betsy made our wedding ceremony amazing!

We are so glad we had Betsy as our officiant! She helped us to create a wonderful and personalized ceremony, and was fantastic with her communication and organization leading up to our big day. Our family and friends had nothing but great things to say about her, and we highly recommend her to other couples looking for an officiant!
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Peyten Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Betsy was such a pleasure to work with and did an AMAZING job officiating our wedding. She was very attentive and professional throughout the whole process and made us feel so comfortable. The ceremony she created was everything we could have asked for and more! We would highly recommend!
Emma
Emma Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing officiant

Betsy was AMAZING! She was so helpful and supportive of the pre-wedding jitters and answering all of the questions we had. Not only that but she was so fun and kind! I would recommend Betsy to ANYONE who is getting married!
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Emily Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Betsy was everything my husband and I could’ve asked for!! She helped in ways she didn’t need to but also made our ceremony very very special. Highly recommend!
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Kourtnee Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

Betsy was absolutely amazing! She was very organized and create a great ceremony. She had amazing energy which made everything so much better! You have to have her officiate for you!
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Angela Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding on Skates

Betsy was great! She was willing to put skates on and perform our ceremony on ice!
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Jenna Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Betsy Now!

We had a couple of family members wanting to officiate our wedding and we just couldn't say yes to them. It's such a big responsibility and people don't really know that until it's too late. We hired Betsy after talking to a couple others and it was one of the best decision we made. She automatically felt like part of the family and was an amazing listener. Betsy had many options to write our perfect ceremony script. We even added some of our own ideas. She was responsive and quick to making sure we were all set for our wedding. Betsy had a wonderful presence and voice for the ceremony. I honestly don't have one negative thing to say about our experience with BT Weddings. Message her now and find out for yourself!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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