Dr. Jeff Gardner is a wedding officiant based in Waxhaw, North Carolina. He has been conducting weddings and providing pre-marital coaching for over 30 years. With Jeff, you can be assured of friendly yet vital preparation for your new life together, as well as a fabulous wedding ceremony that your friends and family will talk about for years to come. Jeff is not just a "for-hire" officiant who won't meet you until your wedding day. He is a recently retired pastor with decades of wedding experience and specialized training in marital dynamics, who wants to see couples prepare not only for their wedding, but for their marriage! This is an important distinction to keep in mind. He will spend some important preparation time with you in advance of your wedding.

The Best Wedding Ever

Hi! I'm Jeff. One thing I often hear from couples after their wedding is that their guests said, “That was the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” That’s because I encourage every couple to be completely who they are and to be as creative as possible. After doing a few hundred weddings, I have lots of ideas. I’ll bet you do, too. We’ll build your ceremony around a theme that is unique to you. And while most of your time together and most of the money spent will be about the reception, remember that your wedding itself is the focus of the day. Let’s make it everything you’ve ever dreamed of!

I’ve Got You!

There are a million things to worry about on your wedding day, so many things you have to remember. The wedding ceremony won’t be one of them. You’ll have a friend walking you through every minute!

Because we will have met one another and prepared in advance, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy as you pledge your love to one another. I promise.