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I had the honor of serving as Mayor of Charlottesville from 2008-2012 and one of the things that I most enjoyed about serving in public office was being asked to perform weddings for various friends, constituents and visitors to Charlottesville. It was such a delightful experience that I decided to start my own side business as a professional wedding officiant. I specialize in performing relatively simple, civil ceremonies that can be custom-designed to reflect the personalities, backgrounds and values of the happy couple. Though I am eligible to officiate at weddings anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, my primary geographic focus is Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

If you, or someone you know, is in need of a friendly, experienced officiant for your upcoming nuptials, please visit my website -- www.LetDaveMarryYou.com -- to learn more about me, my services, my pricing, etc. (Or you can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LetDaveMarryYou.) Thanks!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$450

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$250

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

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?

VA
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Reviews of Dave Norris, Charlottesville-Area Wedding Officiant

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Dave is highly recommended as a wedding officiant. He is described as professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. Couples appreciated his flexibility in customizing the ceremony to their preferences. Many guests praised his public speaking skills and the seamless execution of the ceremony. Dave's responsiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process were also commended. Overall, he is highly recommended for personal, non-religious ceremonies that feel intimate and unique.

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Dave is highly recommended as a wedding officiant. He is described as professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. Couples appreciated his flexibility in customizing the ceremony to their preferences. Many guests praised his public speaking skills and the seamless execution of the ceremony. Dave's responsiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process were also commended. Overall, he is highly recommended for personal, non-religious ceremonies that feel intimate and unique.

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Lena Sent on 09/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Shenandoah Elopement

Dave officiated a gorgeous elopement ceremony for us at Shenandoah National Park. He was a pleasure to work with, flexible and very professional. We did a consultation first and were able to customize the ceremony to add our own vows, rope tying and glass breaking. A little rain and wind did not stop the sunset ceremony. So grateful. Highly recommend.
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 03/09/2019
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Just what we needed!

When we found out that our friend could not marry us legally in VA we were sad and worried we couldn't have the ceremony we planned. Then we found out about Dave Norris! Dave helped us legally marry so that we could have our friend "officiate" our wedding in VA. Dave kept in contact with us and showed up the day of the wedding a few hours before the ceremony (after our reveal). He performed a quick and (most importantly) legal ceremony, signed the paperwork, and submitted it to the county court house. He even offered to give our friend pointers on officiating!

Dave was professional, kind, and on-time! He was exactly what we needed! Thank you!
Katherine
Katherine R. Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

HIRE DAVE to make your life easier!!!

We used Dave to sign our marriage license the day before our wedding since my older brother was doing our ceremony! Dave was kind, professional, and accommodating toward us. He met with us at a time and place that was convenient for us and quickly helped us make our marriage legal! Despite the brevity of our marriage license signing with him, he still made the moment feel special, which we appreciated! I highly recommend working with Dave!
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