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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Emmaus Weddings, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, believes that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Whether you want a fairy-tale wedding or something more simple, they believe in tailor-making your wedding just for you. Emmaus Weddings is committed to helping you discover your perfect ceremony, one that tells the world how much you mean to one another. Let Emmaus Weddings help you create something beautiful, unique, and meaningful. Emmaus Weddings covers Charlotte, North Carolina and the surrounding areas.

Experience

Emmaus Weddings is run primarily by Friar Don Pratt, a Priest with the United American Catholic Church. Since 2007, Friar Don has officiated weddings in seven states. He has a vast repertoire of rites and rituals to help personalize the ceremony, making it all your own. Your ceremony can include prayers, poems, readings, unity ceremonies, plenty of tradition, or something unusual and unique. Regardless of your religious or spiritual background, Emmaus Weddings can offer you a ceremony that you will never forget.

Services Offered

Emmaus Weddings offers a variety of services that are sure to make your wedding, civil union, interfaith ceremony, non-religious ceremony, single religion ceremony, vow renewal, or rehearsal memorable. Services offered at these events include:

  • Counseling
  • Customized vows

What You'll Love About Emmaus Weddings

Couples praise Friar Don for his ability to bring their vision to life. His warmth and approachable personality ensure the experience is seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Read through his reviews for an insight into the ceremony journey.

FAQ

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?

$1

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

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
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?

FL
MN
NY
NC
PA
SC
VT

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Emmaus Weddings

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Nicole Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So thankful!

Friar Pratt was great to work with! He really understood our vision and was very respectful and understanding about our choices, especially around our wedding being mostly secular. We never felt judged but only supportive. He was professional, where he needed to be, knew how to keep us all where we needed to be, and thought of many things I never would have. I definitely recommend!
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Mark Sent on 04/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friar Don was Great!

Friar Don was great!! He was available before the wedding to answer and help with our questions. The pre-questionnaire was thorough and we were very impressed with how he compiled our answers and fit them in the ceremony to make sure it was personalized and unique to us. Would highly recommend due to his professionalism, punctuality, and demeanor.
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Mark Sent on 08/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Friar Don did a great job. We were about 700 miles away and were about to complete everything online and by Skype. The ceremony was made special for us. It was performed lakeside at Lake Norman, NC. It couldn't have been better. I would recommend Friar Don for anyone getting married.
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Emily Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Friar Don was such a pleasure to work with! He was a fantastic calming presence throughout our planning periods, and his communication, professionalism and experience helped make our special day perfect. He met with us and helped us draft the perfect ceremony, and gave us great feedback for our vows. Throughout planning and during the ceremony, Friar Don was the perfect mix of genuine, spiritual, and fun. We would 100% recommend Friar Don to anyone!
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Carrie Sent on 12/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Sometimes you connect with people instantly - as if you've known them forever. This is exactly what happened when my husband and I met Friar Don. He was amazing throughout the entire process. He stepped in to help with the rehearsal and offered calming words of wisdom (as well as much-needed laughter) in the hours leading up to the ceremony. The ceremony itself was beautiful and very customized. Our family and friends (Christians and Atheists alike) were thoroughly impressed with Friar Don, and many have remained in touch with him since. In short, we could not have found a more perfect officiant for our wedding and are thankful he helped us create such wonderful memories.
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Tina Sent on 11/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I was extremely satisfied! He was able to work our daughter into the ceremony to include her. He made it easy to pick the ceremony that matched us. I know you will love him as much as we did. I wouldn't change a thing.
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User1441959 Sent on 11/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Friar Don did an amazing job. He really listened to what we were looking for at our wedding and my husband and I could not have been more pleased!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
He was very professional. I loved that he was very warming and approachable upon meeting him before the wedding.. Everyone who attended the wedding thought he did an amazing job! He was even able to incorporate vows for our daughter which were absolutely beautiful. That was everyone's favorite part!
His vows for my husband and I were traditional and very beautiful. He excuted it perfectly.
He is also VERY reasonable priced, reliable,and friendly towards our guest.
He was the final piece to our beautiful puzzel. I can't thank him enough for his services
I would recomend him for every type of wedding. He will be everything and more you would expect.
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Tiffani Sent on 11/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Friar Don Pratt was exceptional. He was very warm, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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