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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

Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Charlevoix Michigan

Jonathan was great! We were from out of town and he made everything so easy….from getting our marriage license to the small details on our wedding day. He made our ceremony very enjoyable!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Experience with Reverend Jonathan!

We are so grateful to have had Reverend Jonathan officiate our wedding! From the very beginning, he took the time to get to know us as a couple and truly personalized our ceremony to reflect our love story and values. His warmth, kindness, and professionalism made the entire experience so special. He guided us through the process with ease, ensuring that every detail aligned with our vision. Our ceremony was heartfelt, meaningful, and beautifully executed, and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding day even more special, we highly recommend Reverend Jonathan!
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Amy M. Sent on 07/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant!

From the beginning, Jonathan was so helpful! He helped us craft a beautiful ceremony that was very special and unique to us. He was very professional but was also very light hearted about the whole situation at hand when we would get nervous. He was always available to answer any questions. I couldn’t imagine a better person to be our officiant!
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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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Tracey Sent on 10/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Jonathan is amazing.

Reverend Jonathan more than exceeded our expectations. His charm and personality put everyone at ease and carried out the ceremony flawlessly. Highly recommend his services.
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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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Elizabeth Sent on 10/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I am just speechless at how amazing Kathy is. Starting off with the options of ceremonies. She provided a few full length ceremonies to pick and choose from. And I cried through all of them!
We then had a family emergency and needed the wedding at a hospital chapel. Kathy was flexible with the time, place, etc.
She was so heartfelt while performing everything. We could not be happier. And to top it all off, she took care of getting our licenses to where they need to go.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I would recommend you over and over and over again.
Love,
The Pittiglios
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Erica Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jonathan was a pure joy to work with! From talking before we hired him, to communicating promptly and precisely making the process that much easier! Our favorite part was meeting in person, getting to know us on a personal level and having Jonathan facilitate conversations between my then fiance and I that we may have found difficult to endure on our own and put our minds at ease that the day of and leading up to it would be A-okay! He made the rehearsal process a breeze, and the day of went flawlessly! We had multiple family and friends come up to us and say how much they loved the ceremony and Jonathan!
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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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Megan Sent on 08/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jonathan worked with us to create the perfect ceremony and blew it out of the water! Thank you Jonathan!
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Awards

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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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