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Located in the San Juan Islands, I travel throughout the islands (Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, Shaw) and to the mainland to officiate and coordinate weddings. My aim is to be of service to couples to create a meaningful and personal ceremony.

The San Juan Islands and nearby areas are amazing locations for weddings with locations that are beautiful.

We have everything you need in the San Juan Islands for a fantastic wedding, from elopements to big weddings: beautiful venues, delicious island-produced food, island-grown flowers, talented photographers and videographers, and great caterers.

Your guests are going to come home and wonder what kind of dream vacation they just experienced!

I think a wedding ceremony is not only intended for the couple who is being married–it is also intended for everyone who is present at the wedding.

I love meeting children, elders, family, and friends, knowing how important a wedding day is in people’s lives. It is a pleasure when the wedding party can feel confident and relaxed knowing the ceremony will be a success!

Ceremonies are flexible and non-denominational, religious or non-religious.

Let's work together to create a ceremony that will be a valuable keepsake for the rest of your lives.

It is my pleasure to help dreams come true by listening and creating a personalized ceremony centered around what’s important to couples to celebrate their love on their wedding day.

I like to gather from conversations (face-to-face, FaceTime, phone) and e-mails what couples admire about each and how couples enjoy sharing their time together, shared values, etc. Then I weave this into the ceremony so that it is personal and meaningful. The process is comfortable and fun. The wedding is a culmination of a relationship that is built by going deep and yet light and joyous.

I like to help guests feel at ease and valued no matter what their role will be in a wedding.

If you’re thinking of coming to the San Juans (or you are a local who already knows and loves this place), you will be so happy you came to these majestic islands!

If you would like to be married on the mainland, I am available for weddings in Anacortes, Mt. Vernon, La Conner, Burlington, Seattle, and surrounding Puget Sound area. There is an extra travel cost for ferries and time. I am also available for destination weddings.

Visit www.orcasweddingsofficiant.com and let's talk to see if we’re a good match. If you would like some help with wedding logistics for your stress-free wedding, visit www.islandsweddingsandevents.com. 360.298.0362

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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

$65

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
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

WA

What languages do you speak?

English
French

Reviews of Orcas Weddings Officiant

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Didier is consistently praised for his exceptional personalized ceremonies, warm and caring demeanor, and dedication to creating meaningful and beautiful wedding experiences. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Additionally, his helpful recommendations for other services, like photographers and makeup artists, further contribute to the overall positive experience of working with him. Overall, Didier's services come highly recommended for couples seeking a personal, heartfelt, and memorable wedding ceremony.

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Didier is consistently praised for his exceptional personalized ceremonies, warm and caring demeanor, and dedication to creating meaningful and beautiful wedding experiences. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Additionally, his helpful recommendations for other services, like photographers and makeup artists, further contribute to the overall positive experience of working with him. Overall, Didier's services come highly recommended for couples seeking a personal, heartfelt, and memorable wedding ceremony.

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Didier was the best!!

Didier was the best officiant we could have asked for!! What he wrote for our ceremony had so much thought and care put into it! It was the most beautiful ceremony he went so above and beyond for us! I could not recommend him enough!! Would love to have him there when we renew our vows 10-20 years from now!!
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Rachel Sent on 05/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful ceremony!

Didier was so great to work with! Very professional, warm, and caring.
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Kyle Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Didier is the best!

Didier was fantastic! He made our elopement so special. He took the time to get to know us a little and added meaningful personal touches. He’s so caring and thoughtful. Can’t recommend him enough!
K E
K E Sent on 04/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony and Sincere Delivery

Didier did such a great job with our ceremony. Ours was somewhat of a last minute affair without a lot of time to plan. Didier was responsive when we first reached out and continued to be so throughout the process. He worked with us to develop a ceremony that was meaningful and lovely. We were concerned that because we didn't know him, it would come off as contrived and rehearsed but Didier is a natural and seems to legitimately care about what he's doing. He was a gentle presence who seemed to want the best for us. I believe Didier believes deeply in the bond of marriage. Our ceremony was very special and Didier was a huge part of that. We would highly recommend his service.
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Tara Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Didier is the best!

From the moment we spoke with Didier about the possibility of officiating for us, I knew we were going to ask him to officiate. He is very warm and engaging, and so easy to talk to. Throughout the ceremony planning process we found Didier to be so dedicated to getting to know you and takes great care to create a truly meaningful ceremony that really highlights your love story. Despite only knowing us a short time, he crafted a ceremony that felt like he knew us for years. It was so beautiful. He also helped us find a great place to order our cakes! I truly can't say enough good things about Didier. He is the best! Thank you so much, Didier!
Tim
Tim H. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding That We Will Never Forget

My fiancé and I decided to have a wedding in the San Juan Islands in October, 2023. While searching for an officiant and venue, we came across Didier’s website. We liked his approach to creating a memorable wedding so we contacted him. Didier was responsive and intuitive, and crafted a personalized ceremony for us that articulated in things that we felt in our hearts. He also helped us to find the perfect photographer (Robert) to document our special day. On the day of our ceremony, the weather was less than optimal, but with a quick change of plans, we had a wedding that we will never forget. Our ceremony was both meaningful and fun, and we would love to do it all over again. We wouldn’t change a thing! We will always treasure our memories of our wedding on Orcas Island, and cannot recommend Didier’s services enough.
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Dallas Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Invaluable

Having Didier as our day of coordinator was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made. Everyone who knows Didier speaks highly of him and love working with him, and we did too! Not only was he extremely organized and kept our timeline in check, he also has invaluable insight, since he has a ton of experience. He brings a very relaxed disposition and was on top of everything.

Hiring Didier really allowed my wife and I to relax during the day and all the events and not have to be distracted by keeping everything on track.

Thanks so much Didier!
Timothy
Timothy Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Didier - the Top Wedding Officiant

Didier performed an outstanding wedding ceremony for my wife (Thu) and I (Tim). We appreciate how he skillfully personalized his words and provided us wisdom based on his vast experience carrying out weddings. The video and pictures taken, along with the written copy of the wedding ceremony provide us with a lasting vivid memory to cherish for ever.

Didier recommending Shauna Thibault to take care of Thu’s hair and makeup, helped make Thu the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. Bringing his gracious wife, Kathryn, relieved all anxiety from our wedding. During the ceremony and after at our celebration they provided five star professional wedding services. For the rest of our lives we will be grateful for all that they did to give us a wedding well beyond our dreams.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience with Didier

We found Didier online and were impressed with the reviews we read. We hired him, and could not have been happier. Didier was very responsive and easy to work with. The ceremony was everything that we hoped it would be. Didier has a tremendously positive energy that we felt and others also commented on. Highly recommended!
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Lisa Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Washington Park wedding !!

We wanted a small personal wedding on a bluff above the water in Anacortes’ Washington Park and Dedier came through for us by coming to Anacortes (on his e-bike) and made the day very special. He was directed to find out about us personally so as to write a ceremony that fit us. He was on track through the whole process and it was perfect. We highly recommend Dedier!!
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Awards

120
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Orcas Video Orcas Video Wedding Videographers

I couldn't recommend Didier enough. He's a great presence to have at your wedding with his calm energy, passion for love, and commitment to making your wedding your very own special event that it is. He knows how to bring beauty and professionalism to your ceremony with grace.

Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography Wedding Photographers

Didier is a warm, engaging individual, and was so wonderful to work with - we were in a tiny little church on the island and he was both accommodating and communicative....and he gave a lovely delivery officiating. I highly recommend him (and I know the bride and groom were also very happy!).

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