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Dr. Stephan J. Smith is a wedding officiant based out of Flint, Michigan. He has more than 21 years of experience and specializes in non-denominational weddings. He welcomes the LGBTQ community and he creates beautiful, personal ceremonies that are tailored to your unique personality and style. His services cover all of Michigan and will travel up to 40 miles for no additional charge. Dr. Stephan J. Smith's calming and reassuring persona will ensure you are as relaxed as possible during your ceremony, and his passion for love and weddings will ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Services Offered
Dr. Stephan J. Smith provides officiant services for non-religious, religious, and interfaith ceremonies, as well as civil unions and vow renewals. He also invites couples to write their own vows, and is available for ceremony rehearsals so you can feel confident that everything will go exactly as planned. Ceremonies typically last up to 30 minutes, and Dr. Smith welcomes a range of faiths, including:

  • Agnostic
  • Baptist
  • Episcopalian
  • Methodist
  • Non-denominational Christian
  • Pagan
  • Presbyterian
  • Unitarian
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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
Baptist
Episcopalian
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Dr. Stephan J. Smith

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Reviewers praise Dr. Smith as professional, warm, and highly responsive, helping couples craft personalized ceremonies with useful sample scripts and logistical guidance. He’s flexible, attends rehearsals, calms nerves, and delivers eloquent, engaging ceremonies. Guests consistently compliment the meaningful, flawless results.

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Reviewers praise Dr. Smith as professional, warm, and highly responsive, helping couples craft personalized ceremonies with useful sample scripts and logistical guidance. He’s flexible, attends rehearsals, calms nerves, and delivers eloquent, engaging ceremonies. Guests consistently compliment the meaningful, flawless results.

Brandon
Brandon Sent on 06/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

June 14, 2026 Ceremony was exceptional.

We could not have asked for a better wedding officiant. From our very first conversation, he was polite, professional, warm, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony personal and meaningful to us as a couple. He took the time to get to know us and helped us create a ceremony that perfectly reflected our relationship and our story.

On our wedding day, his presence was both calming and engaging. He spoke beautifully and kept everyone comfortable. Dr. Smith struck the perfect balance between heartfelt emotion and lighthearted moments. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. 

His attention to detail and responsiveness made the process stress-free and enjoyable. I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Smith to any couple looking for an exceptional officiant who will create an unforgettable ceremony.
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 07/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Boatwerks 6/26/26

Dr. Smith did an incredible job during our ceremony and was so easy to work with leading up to the wedding. Provided us with sample scripts that were very helpful in crafting our own personal script. Was always very open, responsive, and dependable. Highly recommend! -Brooke and Nick
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 07/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Handfasting Ceremony

We cannot recommend Dr. Smith enough! We met in person before the wedding to discuss details. He gave us so many options for the type of ceremony, and allowed us to customize it. We also wanted a handfasting ceremony, and not only did he do an amazing job with the delivery, he made a keepsake booklet for us with our entire ceremony typed up inside! He made name changing and all the logistics of the marriage SO MUCH easier!! He tells you exactly what to do and where to go. He was very personable, and we enjoyed having him every step of the way.
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

We had Stephan Smith recently as our wedding officiant for our wedding on May 30, 2026 in Holly, Michigan and could not be happier with our experience. He was super responsive, which was very important to me, professional, and available. He brought seriousness to the occasion and was very great with handling and knowing the logistics around the certificate and public vows.
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Taylor Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stephan is an amazing officiant!

Stephan was the officiant for my wedding on October 18th 2025 and I have to share what an amazing job he did. He was easy to communicate with, attentive and thorough to make sure our ceremony is personal and exactly what we wanted. We received the most compliments on our ceremony because of how perfect it was and actually had people ask for copies of the ceremony because the words he spoke touched so many there. He showed up to rehearsal and made sure we all knew what we were doing and answered any questions that anyone had! 10/10 recommend Stephan for any newly engaged couples looking for their officiant!!!
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Calvin Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Your Go-To wedding officiant

Dr. Smith could not have been a better choice for our ceremony. We had 100 guests and almost every one commented on how well spoken and organized he was. He completely diminished all of our anxieties about the planning of our wedding in our first meeting by how thorough he was with questions. All of our requests were accepted with enthusiasm and communication was flawless. 10/10, A+, 100%, perfect.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Awesome to work with! Made a long drive to accommodate our ceremony on the beach! Super easy to work with and tailored our ceremony to exactly what we wanted!
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Josie Sent on 07/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5/24/25 The Coursons

Dr. Smith was exactly what we needed for our ceremony. He was an absolute joy to work with, super easy going and flexible. He offered a lot of different options for our ceremony outline and helped us customize it to make it our own. Everyone enjoyed his professionalism and sense of humor. Highly recommend!!!
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Dakota Sent on 07/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Dr. Smith!!!

Dr. Smith was great to work with, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant - whether a simple ceremony or more elaborate! We originally started planning a large wedding, but our plans changed, and we decided to go with an intimate wedding this year - meaning some last-minute planning. Dr. Smith was extremely accommodating in making it work with his schedule and brought great expertise to the table in locations to use and running the short and sweet ceremony. He is extremely professional and well-seasoned in what he does, which was very helpful to putting us at ease! He will take care of you 100% and brings a great light-hearted attitude to the table while doing so. Super communicative and prompt while planning and the day of. Thanks again Dr. Smith for making our day happen without a hitch!
Madison
Madison Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful, Personalized Ceremony Experience

We absolutely loved working with Dr. Stephan Smith! From the start, his communication was excellent, always prompt, professional, and reassuring. Dr. Smith was very flexible, allowed us to tailor our ceremony script to make it about our story and personable. On both our rehearsal and wedding days, he brought such a calming presence, which helped us feel at ease and truly enjoy the moment. We also appreciated how thoughtfully Dr. Smith dressed to match our wedding colors, adding an extra special touch on our ceremony. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and would highly recommend Dr. Smith to anyone looking for someone professional, kind, and truly dedicated to making your day perfect.
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