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Christ In You Ministries is a wedding officiant company based in Aurora, Illinois. This capable service is owned and operated by Minister Charles Gardner. Minister Gardner has been a licensed officiant for over 30 years and has garnered extensive experience throughout this time. Minister Gardner takes a spiritual approach to his career and is so much more than your "traditional reverend". He is known to have an old-school Alabama style blended with a flexible, new-school California flair. For couples who would like a well-established and caring minister to officiate their momentous occasion, Christ In You Ministries is an excellent choice.

Services Offered

Christ In You Ministries is extremely open and can provide its services to many kinds of elopements. Minister Gardner will allow couples the freedom of writing their own vows, making the ceremony incredibly personal and unique. He also offers premarital counseling to couples who need it. Minister Gardner would love to help bring your vision to life for your special day as you take the first leap into your marriage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$170

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$170

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$60

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

$30

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Christ In You Ministries

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
5 Reviews
94% recommend it
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    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend the wedding officiant, Mike, for his excellent service and the pleasurable experience he provided. They appreciate his flexibility and responsiveness, and one reviewer mentions that he even allowed the ceremony to take place in his own home with his family. Overall, he is praised for making the weddings special and memorable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend the wedding officiant, Mike, for his excellent service and the pleasurable experience he provided. They appreciate his flexibility and responsiveness, and one reviewer mentions that he even allowed the ceremony to take place in his own home with his family. Overall, he is praised for making the weddings special and memorable.

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Suzi M. Sent on 11/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

The pastor responded immediately, was extremely flexible to our time table, and was even kind enough to allow this beautiful ceremony in his home with his lovely family. It was absolutely perfect. Highly recommended.
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Jasmine B. Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Officiant for my wedding

He did an awesome job performing my wedding! He was very personable and helped to make my day special and memorable. I have and will continue to recommend him for weddings!!
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Mike D. Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

best service ever.

Mike married us years ago and it was the most pleasureable experience. would highly recommend. he will be renewing our vows in a couple more years.
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Team

Yolanda Gardner
Yolanda Gardner
First Lady

What can I say; the First Lady of this ministry and my life for 30 years. This lady has successfully raised four children, helped to nurture four grandchildren, and has taught numerous children via Sunday School as a teacher in the church.

She usually by my side in meeting and counseling new couples looking to get married as well as assisting me in keeping the books in order. She has a way of seeing and catching things I miss.

She actually is a graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in Arts.

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