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!

We absolutely loved Dr. Rick Hessman! He was so personable and genuine. We felt at ease and he reassured us he’d take care of things and I didn’t need to stress so much which really helped me, I highly recommend and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!

Dr. Hessman was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Thorough communication and on time!! He was soo sweet and intentional with my husband and I and truly made us feel so comfortable. This man has a gift in the way he speaks and delivers a message!!! We thank the Lord for helping us choose the PERFECT officiant!! Do not pass him over - HE’S YOUR GUY!

Dr. Hessman was absolutely wonderful, professional, warm, and genuinely invested in making our wedding ceremony meaningful and personal. He spoke beautifully, kept everything flowing smoothly, and made our day feel truly special and unforgettable. Thank you and I would highly recommend.

Dr. Rick was super sweet and kind. He was very professional and efficient. We really appreciated his flexibility to officiate our wedding and take time away from his family on Thanksgiving.

Dr. Hessman responded to my initial inquiry within minutes! He showed up early, and even helped us a little bit with the setup which was above and beyond what we paid him for. He was very professional and the perfect officiate. Would recommend 1000 times.

Dr. Hessman was absolutely incredible! His professionalism and flexibility are unmatched. He worked with us to create the perfect vows and even accommodated a last minute change to them. Dr. Hessman was also very flexible with our last minute (out of our hands) change of venue and ceremony time. He was very understanding and helped put me more at ease with all the last minute craziness. Getting married can be a very overwhelming experience (even when everything goes to plan) and Dr. Hessman walked us through every step. He is very knowledgeable of what needs to be completed and when. We felt very blessed to have such a knowledgeable and informative officiant for our wedding. Thank you, Dr. Hessman!

When you hire a pastor online, you really don't know what to expect other than what you see in the reviews. We felt like Dr. Hessman was a great match for us, and he was all of that and more. I loved the sermon choices he provided and actually took parts of several and merged them into a sermon I felt worked best for us. We loved having Dr. Hessman officiate this special day. He is so kind and easy to talk to. You can't go wrong having him join in on your special day!

We were fortunate to come across Dr. Rick for our September 2025 wedding on Bald Head Island. Concerned about finding someone willing to travel to BHI, Dr. Rick was more than willing to accommodate. From sharing sample wedding vows to arriving promptly on the day of the wedding, he made the entire process enjoyable and stress free. He helped us blend our vows with his inspiring words to create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. We can’t recommend Dr. Rick highly enough and wish to thank him and his wife, Susan for making our special day that much more memorable.

Dr. Rick was absolutely incredible! He made our ceremony both deeply emotional and joyfully uplifting at the same time. He had a genuine smile on his face throughout and knew exactly how to make every moment flow perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, highly recommend him!