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I love weddings, and I love giving my couples a wedding experience they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Your wedding should be as wonderful and unique as you are. It should celebrate your love with cherished family and friends, and fill you with happy memories when you think back on how you began your journey together as one. Each of you bring something special to your union, and as your paths unite and you take those first steps as a married couple, the ceremony you just had should fill you with joy. The ceremonies I write celebrate love, marriage, partnership, and connection.

I am currently licensed to perform marriage ceremonies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. I am also very happy to marry any loving couple who wants to tie the knot.

You've probably been to at least one wedding where the minister was mumbling, boring, and/or utterly milquetoast. That's not me. I'm engaging and energetic, light-hearted and elegant, and my voice is somehow both powerful and soothing at the same time. Decades of singing opera, narrating audiobooks, and being a public orator has given me the perfect combination of presence and voice to deliver an unforgettable wedding ceremony. I would love to share those gifts with you on your wedding day.

Thanks to thirty years of singing opera I can properly pronounce ceremonies in Italian, French, or German. I've even spoken in Mandarin, Czech, and Russian for ceremonies! As a former wedding photographer, I won Wedding Wire's "Couples' Choice" award seven times before retiring in 2020. Bottom line: I take excellent care of my couples!

If you want a charismatic, outgoing, engaging minister to perform your ceremony or elopement, I would love to have the honor of giving you a ceremony you'll treasure forever!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$75

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
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Unitarian
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
MD
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Chadwick Weddings

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The officiant is consistently praised for professionalism, warmth, and fast, clear communication that made planning stress-free. He personalizes ceremonies thoughtfully, arrives early, handles logistics, and accommodates unique requests. Couples and guests found the ceremonies heartfelt, well-delivered, and highly recommend his services.

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The officiant is consistently praised for professionalism, warmth, and fast, clear communication that made planning stress-free. He personalizes ceremonies thoughtfully, arrives early, handles logistics, and accommodates unique requests. Couples and guests found the ceremonies heartfelt, well-delivered, and highly recommend his services.

Katey
Katey Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of our wedding

My ceremony was my favorite part of my entire wedding day and it is all thanks to Michael Chadwick! I wish that I had a reason to use him again because he was so charismatic, caring, and fun to talk to and he is great at what he does. I will ABSOLUTELY be recommending him to anyone I can. My ceremony in my husband and my eyes could not have been anymore perfect. When he emailed us the ceremony script he wrote we didn’t change a thing, he nailed it the first time around. We sent him bullet points of tv shows we liked, movies we liked, details about our relationship and I was amazed at how beautifully he incorporated everything. He really got to know us as a couple and our ceremony was a perfect representation of us and our love. Thank you Michael for making our wedding day so special and truly a day I will never forget. 10/10 would recommend!!!
I also want to note that he was so good that when my mother passed from Alzheimer’s a few months after my wedding I had emailed Michael because my family loved him at my ceremony as much as we did and we thought he would be the perfect person to do a eulogy at my moms funeral, he himself was going to be out of town for a funeral the same week (I hope he doesn’t mind me saying this) but that was the only reason he couldn’t make it to do it but he called me which was so sweet, he owed me nothing and he did not have to do this but he said that if we had my moms funeral when he got back he would do the eulogy even though that’s not something he’s done before, he truly cares! He was so sweet on the phone with me, when I spoke to him on the phone we didn’t have the date of my moms funeral planned and we did end up scheduling while he was away but he followed up with me, he shared his condolences and at one of the roughest and best times of my life - my moms passing and my marriage he was there for me. I will never forget Michael and I encourage you to choose him, you will not regret it
Julia
Julia Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Michael was incredible--Book him!

Michael has such a fun and friendly energy and we're so glad he did our ceremony. He was so great during the planning process and extremely quick at responding to emails and making adjustments to our ceremony script. Guests told us how beautiful the ceremony was and noted how vast his vocabulary was. Our ceremony will be such a special memory to look back on because of Michael's beautiful words and thoughtful delivery. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Yasmine
Yasmine Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You should absolutely choose Chadwick Weddings!

Chadwick was an amazing Officiant. He was professional, kind, and reduced my stress on my big day. Unfortunately, he was my only vendor that I did not have an issue with. I have not a single criticism or complaint about him. When he arrived he came to find me to confirm he details before the ceremony, the only vendor to do so. He read my ceremony script the exact way I wrote it. My ceremony could not have gone better. I cannot thank Michael enough for the amazing job he did. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to get married. Truly a top tier officiant that clearly loves what he does.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 12/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Super guy!

He was amazing! And incredibly nice, helpful. Answered any and all questions. He went above and beyond and if I ever get married again, he's officiating! lol. He's just one of those people that exudes kindness and he made me feel super important on my special day! Thank you!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant - Highly Recommend!

Michael was the perfect officiant for our wedding ceremony! He made this entire process so smooth and easy for us, even from our first phone call months prior to the big day. Michael is incredibly kind and supportive, but what we loved most was his ability to share wedding knowledge and expertise with us as we navigated this journey. From start to finish, Michael answered all of our questions and made sure understood our vision. The ceremony was absolutely perfect, and exactly what we wanted. We attribute all of that to Michael! Our family and friends loved meeting Michael, and it was a genuine pleasure to have him at our wedding!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wonderful!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Michael was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He really knows what he’s doing — professional, kind, and incredibly organized. He always answered our questions right away and made the whole process so easy and stress-free. We’re so grateful for his guidance and the care he put into his work. We highly recommend him!
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Muntasir Sent on 09/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Michael made our ceremony so special!!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael Chadwick officiate our wedding, and we could not have asked for a better experience! From the very beginning, Michael was warm, professional, and incredibly friendly. He took the time to get to know us, made us feel comfortable, and truly personalized the ceremony in a way that felt authentic and meaningful.

On our big day, Michael delivered the ceremony beautifully—his words were heartfelt, genuine, and perfectly balanced between warmth and professionalism. Many of our guests commented afterward on how touching and well-done the ceremony was, which is a true reflection of his talent and care.

Michael has such a calming and kind presence, and he made what could have been a stressful moment feel effortless and full of joy. We are so grateful to have had him as part of our special day and would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who is not only professional and reliable but also truly compassionate and personable.

Thank you, Michael, for helping make our wedding day so memorable!
Kathy
Kathy Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!!

Michael and Chris were amazing. Our ceremony was beautiful and so heartfelt. And I can’t be happier with our pictures! Michael made everything so easy and was so helpful with the process and what to expect. We are so happy with our choice with Chadwick!
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Yusuf Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

It was perfect

We’re so happy we chose Michael as our wedding officiant. He was kind, professional, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. The ceremony was personal and heartfelt — exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend him to any couple!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 12/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond grateful

Throughout life, we experience several life-changing events, but once you find your person, your wedding day is quite possibly one of the most memorable and important ones. Even if the celebration is small and intimate, we still try our best to make it as perfect as it can be and, in my opinion, the person you choose to officiate that marriage is, by far, one of the most essential details.

I got married to my best friend just a few days ago, and I am leaving this review because I am beyond grateful to have had the chance to meet Michael and have him officiate our ceremony. My husband and I aren't the most typical; we are both nerds, both introverts, and both neurodivergent. We aimed for our wedding to represent us in every possible way, and to be totally honest, before we met Michael, we struggled to find an officiant who understood us and gave us the feeling we were in good hands. Michael not only took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple, but he also went above and beyond to tailor his speech to perfection. He found the exact words to make us feel seen, amused, understood, and absolutely happy. He even researched the videogame I met my husband in and used a few of the beautiful phrases our favorite characters say.

As if that weren’t impressive enough, he was the very first person to arrive at the ceremony, looking sharp in his suit, ready for anything that came our way. Did you forget a ring box? No worries, he had one. Would your makeup get ruined with all the tears? Fear not. He had Q-tips and tissues in every pocket. For those who get the reference, his suit was like Mary Poppins bag. He also made sure we were calm, relaxed, and happy before stepping outside the bridal room and helped us with all introductions and announcements. Throughout the entire event, and even before that, communication was smooth, prompt, and transparent. I could keep going about how impressed and grateful we are to have hired him, but I believe this review says we absolutely recommend him clearly enough.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner

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