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  • 2026

Dr. Rick Hessman, Wedding Officiant

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Non-religious
Cassidy
Cole
Trina
Jordan
Amanda

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

I have been marrying couples since 2022. As a wedding officiate, I lead ceremonies for denominational and non-denominational events in churches, wedding venues, and on the beach. Vows are traditional or self-written, and my goal is to help make your wedding day the best it can be. My calm demeanor and loyalty to God assist my efforts in leading couples to the lawful decision of marriage and hopefully many years of fond memories with each other.

Dr. Rick Hessman, Wedding Officiant is a wedding officiant based in
Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Just me

Experience

  • 4 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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 is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$20

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?

Baptist
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC
SC

What languages do you speak?

English
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Dr. Hessman is a warm, professional officiant praised for excellent communication, punctuality, and creating personal, meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers highlight his flexibility with last-minute changes, travel, and logistics. He helps craft vows, supports couples through paperwork, and is highly recommended.

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Dr. Hessman is a warm, professional officiant praised for excellent communication, punctuality, and creating personal, meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers highlight his flexibility with last-minute changes, travel, and logistics. He helps craft vows, supports couples through paperwork, and is highly recommended.

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Summer Sent on 04/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beach wedding

Rick done our beach ceremony in Ocean Isle, he was so nice and it seemed as if he knew us for years! Highly recommend him!
Cassidy
Cassidy Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant I could ever ask for!

Very communicative and an amazing part of our day! He reassures you, sends different scripts, and goes through everything the day before. If I could give more than 5 stars I would…
Cole
Cole Sent on 08/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us!

Rick was wonderful from start to finish. He was incredibly easy to communicate with, genuinely interested in getting to know us, and made our ceremony feel personal and true to who we are.

On our wedding day, he was warm, calm, and personable, delivering a ceremony that was heartfelt, meaningful, and joyful without feeling overly scripted. We had so many guests compliment the ceremony afterward.

More than anything, we appreciated how kind and caring Rick was throughout the entire experience. We feel very fortunate that he was the one standing up there with us when we said “I DO”

HIGHLY recommend Rick to anyone looking for an officiant! Thank you, Rick, for being such an important part of our wedding day!
M
Michael Sent on 08/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Morgan wedding 08-08-2026

Dr Hessman was great. Arrived early with witnesses for us and was extremely personable. We definitely couldn’t have asked for anything more. He walked me through everything that was needed to be done prior to the wedding and answered any questions we had.
Trina
Trina Sent on 08/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

OIB Wedding 8.1.2026

Dr Hessman was very responsive when we reached out. He is prompt, professional, courteous, friendly, kind and makes you feel at ease.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 07/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding officiant on the east coast

Dr. Rick Hessman was very professional. From the begining of this process he kept in contact and was very consistent. The process was easy, he was at the meet up spot early. He was very prepared. He was a very cool guy. He gave us a great deal for the services he provided. He helped me with suggestions in a area I have never been to and we had a great time. I would recommend Dr. Rick Hessman to anyone for their marriage! 10/10!
S
Spencer Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pick Rick!

If you’re looking for an officiant who communicates amazingly, cares about you / your spouse / your day and is a genuinely great person, Rick is undoubtedly your guy!! He went above and beyond assuring he included our specific needs in his script and was just enjoyable to be around. You won’t be disappointed by his services or the process he offers them. Pick Rick!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

We loved him!!! Very personable and very calm and collected. I can not say enough good things about him!
R
Ranya Sent on 06/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Super fun to work with!

Dr. Rick was a delight to work with! Excellent communication and we did the ceremony without a rehearsal and it was PERFECT!
T
Tammy Sent on 06/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Dr. Rick Hessman was an exceptional wedding officiant and played such an important role in making our wedding day special. From our first conversation, he was professional, kind, and genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple. He created a ceremony that was personal, meaningful, and perfectly reflected our relationship.

His calm and confident presence helped everyone feel at ease, and he delivered the ceremony with warmth, sincerity, and just the right touch of humor. Many of our guests commented afterward on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was.

If you are looking for an officiant who is thoughtful, engaging, and truly dedicated to creating a memorable ceremony, we highly recommend Dr. Rick Hessman.
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