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Formal or casual. Sacred or civil. Traditional or original. Religious or spiritual. Or, your own special blend. We have very competitive prices; however, what really sets us apart is that we get to know you before the wedding.

Jonathan is an ordained minister with rich experience working with couples from every walk of life (religious, spiritual, or secular). Kathy is a professional wedding officiant who brings an artist's creativity to your ceremony.

We respect, honor, and celebrate your culture, traditions, and beliefs. We are a happily married couple who have a blast working with other couples. What we hear most often is that we have just the right blend of humor and reverence and we make the whole process relaxed and fun for our couples. Whether you love church, hate church, or are indifferent, we work with you to create a ceremony that reflects who you are.

One fee. No surprises. Services include: personalized wedding ceremony and rehearsal, Prepare/Enrich Relationship Inventory and Couple's Workbook, face-to-face and/or virtual marriage consultation, local travel, and professional referrals. As Preferred Clergy/Officiants for Castle Farms, we officiate weddings at Castle Farms and other Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Petoskey area locations.

For a wedding or vow renewal ceremony as beautiful, unique, and sacred as your relationship, call Rev. Jonathan David Mays or Kathy Mays at (231) 459-8067, use the Message Vendor button above, or complete the Contact this Vendor form.

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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

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

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 Charlevoix Wedding Pastor

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Haley Sent on 11/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best pastor around!!

I cannot thank Jonathan enough for being a part of our wedding!! He handles everything and anything that is thrown at him and he manages to do it with a smile on his face. He makes everyone feel at ease and is so easy to relate to! He made sure that our wedding day ran smoothly and rolled with all of the little issues that seem to pop up on your wedding day. I was able to plan the entire ceremony with his help so that it would be exactly what we wanted. The premarriage meeting he does with you and is totally worth it and is so beneficial. I highly recommend it! I couldn't be happier to have had Jonathan as our officiant!
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Kate Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give our officiant Rev. Mays more stars I would! He was very easy to talk to beforehand and offered us great tips for a lasting marriage. The flexibility of ceremony options ensured we got exactly what we wanted and nothing that we didn’t! He also was wonderful at taming my wild groomsmen and making sure the whole process wasn’t too stressful.
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Daniele Sent on 09/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Pastor Jonathan based on Castle Farms' recommended vendor list and reading other reviews. We hired him to be at the rehearsal and ceremony.
He provided us with several different ceremony options that we could mix and match. It took me a long time to finalize the words of the ceremony and I wasn't able to provide him the final draft until midnight the night before the rehearsal! I was a little nervous that he would not have enough time to prepare.
I had nothing to be nervous about at all! He is a complete pro! At the rehearsal, he took over and made each parent and bridal party member feel comfortable and confident in their duties. He walked us through the entire process from start to finish and clearly laid out what we could expect from him on the wedding day.
The ceremony went EXACTLY as he laid out. He delivered our ceremony perfectly! He had me, my husband, and our guests laughing and crying. He was prepared with tissues and back-up microphones and was able to ad-lib when my veil wouldn't stop blowing in the wind. Many of our guests commented on how prepared he was seeing that "he had clearly done this before"! The ceremony will forever be my fondest memory of the day in large part to Pastor Jonathan! I highly recommend hiring him to officiate your ceremony, you will not be disappointed!
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Paul Retherford Photography Paul Retherford Photography Wedding Photographers

Jonathan is a super nice guy and does a stand up job on officiating Weddings in Northern Michigan. He is always on time and always in a great mood. We have worked together on multiple occasions and the Bride and Grooms are always happy with his ceremony and attitude. I would recommend him to anyone.

Castle Farms Castle Farms Barn & Farm Weddings

Charlevoix Wedding Pastor is a wonderful addition to your ceremony. As a Preferred Service Provider for Castle Farms, we are always pleased to see Jonathan as part of a Castle Wedding.

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