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NOTICE: Due to military activation, March 27, 2014 will be my last ceremony until Oct. 1, 2014. I appreciate your interest in my services and I apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Very respectfully, Michael

I'm an ordained Wedding Officiant registered in the District of Columbia. I take great pride in being from and representing the gay community here in DC.

This an incredible time in our history! My partner and I are thrilled with the recent Supreme Court decision. As both proud members of the military, we eagerly and anxiously watched the fall of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; the icing on the cake was the ruling on DOMA!

I’ll work with you to create a personalized and memorable wedding ceremony that is just right for the two of you--in your home, along the Potomac River or perhaps in front of the Washington Monument? And if you're undecided about the location for your ceremony, I have lots of suggestions in the D.C. area as well.

I’m very flexible and am comfortable in all settings... casual, formal, religious and non-denominational. I take my cues from you, which allows me to perform a very personal ceremony for each individual couple.

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Frequently asked questions

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD

Reviews of EquallyWedDC.com

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Kimberly Sent on 07/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
After 20 years together, we decided to get married in D.C. We found Michael's website and even though it was a Sunday morning, he answered his phone. From that moment forward Michael made the entire process a wonderful experience by explaining the entire process, making it easy for us to make decisions, and when we met him in D.C. for our ceremony, he was just as nice as he seemed over the phone. He remembered every little detail we wanted in our ceremony and we will always remember him as part of our special day.
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Keith Sent on 03/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
It was a double wedding for Ted and Keith - Michael and Rodney. We were very pleased with Michael's service - from providing details of getting marriage certificate, details for the ceremony and how to get the marriage license. Your thoughtfulness throughout was outstanding. Thanks for making our day very special.
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User1468865 Sent on 12/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Michael truly made our wedding meaningful and memorable! Being from outside the district we were not sure of the requirements, so Michael made us feel so at ease and took care of the process with ease. I highly recommend him and will use him for my second marriage! Jk
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User1445038 Sent on 11/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Michael was wonderful! Our simple ceremony was the best day of our lives so far and Michael definitely helped making the whole process of obtaining Marriage Certificate so much easier. He was extremely personable, and informative. He's very eloquent and a great listener and his warm, welcoming personality creates such positive and non-stresfull aura. Yet, he is a very professional and responsible Officiant. Thank you !
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Jennifer Sent on 11/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Michael was a fantastic officiant for our simple ceremony wedding. His services went beyond just the actual day. During the preparation and planning stages, he was informative and easily explained how everything worked. Not being from the DC area, Michael took the extra time to help us with any questions, concerns and even made several great suggestions. He was quick with responding to our questions, ideas and made the process smooth. The day of the ceremony Michael was on time, professional, warm and really made it special for us. This was not just a "simple ceremony". Michael made our day the best day we've ever had! We're so grateful and honored to have Michael conduct our ceremony. If you are looking for the perfect officiant for your big day, look no further, Michael is the best choice.
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Steve Sent on 11/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for making our wedding day special. Although we were only looking for something simple and brief, it turned out even better with a last minute change to outdoors at sunset. Michael was so professional and relaxed it made it seem as if we'd planned it that way from the start. It was just perfect. We would recommend Michael without reservation.
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Dan Sent on 11/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Micheal was perfect! We couldn't imagine a better experience than he provided for us. He invited us into his home as if we were family - which we now feel like we are! Being from a small town in Alabama and nervous about about setting up our marriage from out of town, Micheal was was a calm breath of fresh air and painlessly led us through the entire process from obtaining our license, warmly and lovingly performing our ceremony in his home, and coaching us on navigating the big city! He was incredibly responsive and personable through our entire experience. If anyone reading this has concerns about setting up their marriage in DC, please let us set them to rest - Micheal provide us the smoothest experience imaginable!
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Jeff Sent on 11/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I found Michael just a few months before our wedding and luckily he was available. He was always very responsive from the time we started chatting back and forth as well as after our wedding. He was a great pleasure to work with. Very easy, caring and kind. Both myself and my partner fell in love with him from the start. It made the whole process that much easier. Also, we were trying to obtain our Marriage License during the government shutdown so Michael actually did all of the legwork for us in obtaining the license. You will not find anyone nicer, easy to work with and just an all around nice guy. He was terrific!
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Miranda Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Michael was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end
He was enthusiastic and informative during the planning stages
Coming from Florida we had a lot of questions and Michael was incredibly helpful
He offered us structure while being flexible with what we wanted
He was a delight in person - a perfect blend of relaxed and friendly without being intrusive
He kept us on track and directed us sweetly and kindly
His joyfulness during the ceremony was an unexpected pleasure
He entered into the spirit of our event and fitted in with our group easily and happily
We can recommend Michael unreservedly!
Miranda and Ellen, Florida
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User1406422 Sent on 10/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome guy very professional and warm.
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