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Born into a Jewish family, baptized as an adult in the Episcopal Church, and ordained as an Independent Catholic, Father Christopher Ross has also studied Quakerism, Buddhism, and Christian Science, as well as many other ancient and modern religious texts. He is also a Reiki Master, meditation teacher, and spiritual director. In addition, Fr. Christopher has had the good fortune to live and work all over the world. Drawing on this unique background, Fr. Christopher witnesses and blesses the union of all couples, regardless of their religious traditions, race, and sexual orientation. Fr. Christopher will begin by getting to know you and your unique story, which will help him to create with you a beautiful, memorable ceremony that is unique to the two of you. Based in Durham, Celestial Ceremonies serves the central North Carolina Triangle and environs.


Experience
Father Christopher has been part of the wedding industry since 2008. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2003. He is also a writer and editor and worked for many years as a hospital chaplain, specializing in Intensive Care.

Services Offered
Father Christopher will create with you a ceremony that blends celebration, solemnity, dignity and humor. His wedding-related services include:

  • Pre-ceremony meetings
  • Premarital counseling
  • Unlimited emails and telephone calls
  • Rehearsal
  • Customized vows
  • Civil union
  • Interfaith ceremony
  • Non-religious
  • Single religion


Areas Covered
Celestial Ceremonies serves Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

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

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC
VA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Celestial Ceremonies

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Father Christopher receives glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings, praised for his personalized and beautiful ceremonies that reflect the couple's vibe. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, communication, and ability to blend traditional Catholic elements with a relaxed approach. His calm presence and attention to detail stood out, making couples feel comfortable and well-supported throughout the planning process and on their special day. Highly recommended for his guidance, flexibility, and ability to create meaningful ceremonies.

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Father Christopher receives glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings, praised for his personalized and beautiful ceremonies that reflect the couple's vibe. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, communication, and ability to blend traditional Catholic elements with a relaxed approach. His calm presence and attention to detail stood out, making couples feel comfortable and well-supported throughout the planning process and on their special day. Highly recommended for his guidance, flexibility, and ability to create meaningful ceremonies.

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Kate Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Father Christopher was wonderful!

Father Christopher was wonderful to work with! He had great communication, was very easy to work with, & did an amazing job during the ceremony. We really appreciate all of the guidance Father Christopher also gave us during the planning process. I highly recommend Father Christopher!
Jaclyn
Jaclyn Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Making Our Day Unforgettable and True to Us

Father Christopher took the time to truly understand us and crafted a ceremony that perfectly matched our vibe. He was patient, professional, and open to our feedback while refining the ceremony. His calm, joyful presence brought us peace before and during the ceremony. The way he wove the imagery and meaning of the oak tree we married under was simply beautiful. We feel incredibly blessed to have had him as our officiant and highly recommend him!
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Alissa Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

Mr. Ross was the perfect officiant for our wedding! He helped us write such a beautiful and personal ceremony that fit our marriage perfectly. He was prompt with help and was always available for check in's and revisions as we needed leading up to our big day! He showed up early for our rehearsal and ceremony and provided such a professional experience from start to finish. Highly recommend him for your special day!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect!

We are so pleased with our choice of Father Christopher to be our officiant at our wedding. He is wonderful to work with and was communicative all along the way. He made sure we were on top of getting our marriage license, going through the ceremony script, and everything else we needed to ensure our wedding day ran as smoothly as possible.
Beyond that, he made us feel so comfortable with counseling and just communicating our wants and needs. We desired an officiant who would bring in some of the more traditional Catholic aspects of a wedding with a more personalized and relaxed approach. Father Christopher was able to successfully meld those two aspects together, and we are so grateful for all of his time and effort!
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E. Mena Sent on 07/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, personalized ceremony

I really can’t say enough wonderful things about Father Christopher. We are so thankful for the beautiful ceremony Father Christopher wrote for us. He worked closely with us and guided us through the entire process from start to finish. We appreciated his excellent communication and calm, steady presence through the whirlwind of wedding prep! The ceremony itself was everything we wanted and afterwards we received so many compliments from both sides of the family. Father Christopher really took the time to get to know us as a couple, listen to what we wanted from our wedding, and delivered a beautiful ceremony with the perfect amount of dignity and joy that the occasion called for.
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Madeline Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony!

Father Christopher was our officiant for our November 2019 wedding in Cary, NC. He was instrumental in preparing and delivered a beautiful ceremony. We had multiple guests compliment the thoughtful ceremony. He knows how to add a balance of religion for those who practice and still make sure those who don’t are included and have a meaningful experience.
We especially enjoyed the premarital counseling times that we had with Father Christopher before the wedding as well. We felt comfortable speaking with him and are grateful to have gotten the chance to speak on important issues with another person.
I would recommend Father Christopher for wedding ceremonies!
Allen
Allen Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Father Christopher is outstanding!

Father Christopher is outstanding to work with! He took time to get to know us personally and gained a thorough understanding of what style of ceremony we were looking for. His communication and guidance throughout the entire process was second to none and he continued to tweak the ceremony drafts until we were satisfied. We truly enjoyed working with Father Christopher and he was a big part in helping the day come together for us in the special way we imagined it.
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Megan Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing part of a perfect day!

My husband and I planned our wedding in Raleigh from out of town, and Father Christopher was very helpful and easy to work with from start to finish. We were able to include everything we wanted in the ceremony. We also received several comments from family and friends about how beautiful our ceremony was. One month after our wedding, we are still hearing from people about our ceremony! Father Christopher was a pleasure to work with, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant in the Raleigh/Durham area.
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Raina Sent on 09/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

We had a wonderful experience. Everything was done to our liking and specialized to our needs, wants, and desires. He is a wonderful officiant and I am glad we chose him to do our small ceremony.
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Sadie Sent on 08/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Work

I greatly appreciated all the involvement and personalization both my husband and I were able to have in creating the perfect ceremony with Ft. Christopher. He was so welcoming and helpful with every stage of the ceremony process. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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