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On WeddingWire since 2016

Serving Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding Pacific Northwest since 2014, Ernie Claeson (EC Matrimony) is an award winning, highly sought after, experienced professional who specializes in creating tailored ceremonies to meet all of your needs and desires. Whether you are looking for something traditional or modern, Ernie is ready to work with you to create a ceremony that will represent you and your relationship. This is achieved by keeping an open line of communication throughout the planning process, and is an essential part to what he believes is the best way to make sure couples are comfortable going into their big day.

Services offered
Freedom of choice is really what separates EC Matrimony from the rest. Choosing between traditional or customized vows, religious or not, Ernie is ready to provide clients with step-by-step assistance to create a ceremony as unique as you. By understanding that weddings are fluid and things can change it is important that even after the consultation you still have an open line of communication for any questions or concerns that may arise throughout your planning process. With over 15 years experience, EC Matrimony has had extensive background in all wedding types including civil union, single religion, interfaith ceremony, non-religious, and vow renewal.

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OR
WA

What languages do you speak?

English
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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89% Recommended by couples
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 03/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ernie is fantastic & will make your ceremony so special!

We are so grateful to Ernie for leading the most important part of our special day! It was so nice to meet with him ahead of time, so he could really get to know us and help us feel comfortable with the whole process. He created such a beautiful and personal ceremony for us, which captured our story. He has such great energy and delivery. He did an incredible job & we are so grateful. He even matched his tie to our color theme of "something blue"! He is very professional, communicative, and kind. He truly created a ceremony more unique and beautiful than we could have imagined. We highly recommend Ernie for your special day!! Thank you Ernie, you are the best!
Anna
Anna Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Officiant Alert!

I cannot express how much our guests enjoyed our wedding. Everyone said our ceremony was beautiful, sweet, and "definitely (us).'
Thank you for the delightful ceremony, for being so personable and easygoing, and for the great selections/sentiments you chose for us.

I felt the ceremony was the perfect length- long enough to take it all in, to reflect, to connect with my sweetheart and not so long that my back injury got angry.

...Ernie had great communication with us and took ample time to get to know us and learn our preferences for our ceremony. He was a pleasure to work with. He was respectful of our wishes and offered options that we hadn't thought of.

On wedding day, he looked great/was
well groomed and appropriately dressed. He was early (!) to our venue and had a great sense of humor when I ran from the fronting the middle of the ceremony to grab the flowers I forgot on a table!
Destiny
Destiny L. Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing. Professional. Easy and fun!

Ernie was absolutely without a doubt the best person we could’ve chosen for this! He was professional, charismatic , funny and overall just a joy to work with. He made every step of preparing for our vows and that whole process a breeze! I loved all the prepared suggested material he provides and the fantastic communication. 10/10 🖤 The Latendresse’s
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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 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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2 Endorsements
Carpe Diem Weddings and Events Carpe Diem Weddings and Events Wedding Planners

I have worked with EC Matrimony on a couple different occasions. The ceremony is always runs flawlessly and is just perfect. My couples are always so happy with him.

Kindred Spirits Planning and Design Kindred Spirits Planning and Design Wedding Planners

I am one of the owners of Once Upon A Happy Ending Events based in Wilsonville. Recently we had the amazing opportunity to plan a wedding in just 30 days. Ernie came highly recommended to us by other wedding professionals and he did not disappoint! I was very impressed with his dedication and willingness to work with our couple, even on very short notice. Ernie has quickly become one of our preferred vendors and we highly recommend him!

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