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Ceremonies by Alex

English
Spanish
Chinese
French
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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
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Any other questions?

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

Reviews of Ceremonies by Alex

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Alex is professional, punctual, responsive, and delivers personalized, heartfelt ceremonies with warmth and humor. He's flexible—handling last-minute changes, language needs, traditions, and paperwork with ease. Couples and guests rave about his delivery, presence, and how memorable and meaningful the ceremonies are.

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Alex is professional, punctual, responsive, and delivers personalized, heartfelt ceremonies with warmth and humor. He's flexible—handling last-minute changes, language needs, traditions, and paperwork with ease. Couples and guests rave about his delivery, presence, and how memorable and meaningful the ceremonies are.

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!
Bambi
Bambi Sent on 09/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Winfield Wedding

Alex was very professional and did the most amazing job. My husband and I were very pleased with him. If you want to hire a wedding officiant he is your man. Because we truly appreciated and loved his services. I have already told my family members about him also.
C
Cassidy Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars!!

Alex was amazing to work with. He made our ceremony so meaningful and special. He also made us feel comfortable and his jokes made us feel more at ease. We are so thankful he was able to officiate our ceremony!
Alexia
Alexia Sent on 09/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 amazing

Alex was incredible! Not only was he so very thorough, he was so nice and responsive throughout the whole process. My husband and I were extremely busy, but he was so patient with us. The ceremony and the delivery of the ceremony was beautiful. It was everything I could have wanted. We got so many compliments on how the ceremony was delivered. There was not a dry eye in the crowd. Book Alex and you won’t regret it! Some of my family even got a selfie with him. See below! LOL!
Liz
Liz Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Officiant!

We truly could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. From beginning to end, he went completely above and beyond for us. Our wedding day was incredibly hot, and despite the heat and everything happening around us, he remained so patient, kind, calm, and completely present throughout the entire ceremony.

You could genuinely feel the love and care he put into what he was doing. He never made us feel rushed and handled every moment with so much grace. His voice is also AMAZING! Warm, strong, and beautiful to listen to, and it brought such a special presence to the ceremony. So many of our guests commented afterward on how wonderful he was.

What meant the most to us was how personal and heartfelt he made everything feel. It never felt like he was simply there to perform a ceremony; it felt like he truly cared about us, our marriage, and making that moment meaningful. His patience, professionalism, warmth, and willingness to go above and beyond made such a difference on our wedding day. We are incredibly grateful that he was the person who stood with us and officiated such an important moment in our lives. We would recommend him a thousand times over. 🤍
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Lexi Sent on 07/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made our ceremony extra special!!! Highly highly recommend!!

We have only good things to say about Alex as our wedding ceremony officiant! From the first point of contact to the day of our wedding, Alex was so responsive, amazing to work with, and drafted a ceremony script that was personalized and reflected us so perfectly. Several individuals came up to us after our ceremony complimenting how great of an officiant he was! Highly recommend him for your ceremony needs!! Thank you Alex for making the process so seamless and wonderful!
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!
D
Deidra Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

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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.
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