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Ceremonies by Alex

English
Spanish
Chinese
French
Debbie
Cassandra
Lauren
Karen
Chris

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Ceremonies by Alex, a wedding officiant, are based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I'm Alex Cheek, and I perform weddings all over the South. Though I'm an ordained, nondenominational Christian minister (not some phony online "ordination," which is legally unable to perform weddings in North Carolina and Virginia ), I conduct both non-religious and religious ceremonies. I've performed over a thousand weddings, so I completely understand what makes a memorable and enjoyable ceremony.

Experience

I worked in radio for many years, and my voice keeps people engaged and seldom requires a microphone. I custom-craft each ceremony to fit the exact needs of every client. I've also spent time performing on stage, so I know how to deliver my "lines" with style and grace while keeping everyone's focus on the real stars of the show—the couple getting married. I regularly perform weddings in Spanish and have performed portions of ceremonies in nine other languages.

Services Offered

Marrying people is my full-time job, not just a side gig, and I have a mission to help people find even more joy in what should be the happiest day of their lives. I'm committed to reducing stress, solving problems, and finding answers for my clients. Each wedding receives a custom estimate, meaning that prices are flexible to suit the couple. My very best wishes to you, and I look forward to serving you!

What You'll Love About Ceremonies by Alex

Couples have praised him for his bilingual capabilities, punctuality, and helpfulness. They also appreciated his ability to customize ceremonies and communicate effectively. Check out the review section for more information.

Features

Veteran-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

Weddings with this vendor

Celeste & Timothy's wedding
Celeste & Timothy
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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$225

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

$50

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

Chinese
English
French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of Ceremonies by Alex

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Alex is a professional, punctual, warm, and charismatic officiant who creates personalized, meaningful ceremonies. He’s flexible with timing, accommodates last-minute changes, offers many script options, and can perform bilingual ceremonies. Couples and guests praise his communication, delivery, and ability to make the ceremony memorable and stress-free.

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Alex is a professional, punctual, warm, and charismatic officiant who creates personalized, meaningful ceremonies. He’s flexible with timing, accommodates last-minute changes, offers many script options, and can perform bilingual ceremonies. Couples and guests praise his communication, delivery, and ability to make the ceremony memorable and stress-free.

K
Kristalynn Sent on 01/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Officiant

Alex was wonderful to work with. We went over what we were looking for, as I wanted a more traditional ceremony with prayers etc. and my husband wanted a more modern and less traditional ceremony. In addition, we both decided we didn't want to write our own vows (adding more stress to us). We wanted to go with something that was already scripted. Alex provided the perfect balance. He sent us several options to review and were able to edit to fit us. His delivery was excellent on the day of our wedding. He provided humor, sincerity and a very touching speech. We highly recommend him!
Debbie
Debbie Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Alex!

Alex was awesome! We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. He was very polite and professional the entire time, and accommodated any and all preferences we had. I would definitely recommend booking his services!
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Deidra Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alex did a phenomenal job. We could have not asked for a better efficient to join us on our special day and make our ceremony truly meaningful. Thank you Alex!!
C
Cheyenne Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Very helpful and understanding

Alex helped us with making our wedding truly about us and what we wanted. We had a last minute small ceremony and he was fully prepared! He added all the small little nerdy touches that we asked for and respected our wishes of no religion in our ceremony. I highly recommend Alex and his services!! 🩷
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend

Alex is the best officiant you can ask for! He truly made my ceremony amazing. He’s both professional and super easy to work with. His sense of humor made both me and my husband feel at ease and kept the ceremony light hearted. Our guests kept coming up to us asking where we found him and how he was the best officiant they’ve seen. I would for sure recommend Alex to anyone needing a wedding officiant.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Alex!!!

Alex was absolutely amazing as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, his communication was excellent, and he was always on time and professional. One of the things we appreciated most was how flexible he was. I wanted to personalize and rearrange parts of our ceremony script, and Alex was more than happy to work with us to make it exactly what we envisioned.
Our ceremony felt genuine, personal, and flowed perfectly. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about how wonderful he was and how much they loved the ceremony. If you're looking for an officiant who is organized, accommodating, and truly cares about making your wedding special, we can't recommend Alex enough. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so memorable!
Karen
Karen Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Ceremony!

Alex was wonderful - highly responsive and punctual and made the entire process extremely easy. He is clearly a professional and his experience shines through from beginning to end!
T
Tisha Sent on 06/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend to everyone

Our ceremony was perfect. Alex followed up with us and provided several options for our wedding. He was great at the ceremony would recommend to everyone. Our special day was perfect.
Chris
Chris Sent on 06/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day

Let me start by saying that whatever this wonderful man charges is simply not enough for the incredible experience he provides on your special day. He is a true professional and an expert in every sense of the word.

From the moment he begins, you can feel his passion, warmth, and genuine care for the couples he serves. He has a remarkable gift for making your ceremony feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

What a truly blessed and gifted man. If you're looking for a wedding officiant who will exceed your expectations and help create memories you'll cherish forever, look no further.
G
Gabrielle Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We chose a great officiant.

Alex was very professional and easy to work with. He sent us a questionnaire so that he could get to know us better and put together a delightful ceremony . Alex was one of the easiest people we had to work with while we were putting things together for our wedding.
Thank you Alex for putting together a ceremony that included everything we asked for.
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