First Coast Officiant

I cannot recommend Rusty enough as the best officiant! From the beginning, he was helpful and patient and even went out of his way to do a virtual meeting (Due to us living out of town) with us to get to know us and discuss our ideas and make sure that our ceremony was everything we wanted it to be. He answered our questions in a timely manner and gave helpful feedback to create a ceremony that felt intimate and authentic to us and our personalities . He did not make us feel pressured to include anything that we didn't want to and was adaptable to changes as needed to make it personal to us. Rusty even went out of his way the day of to make sure he was there to calm our nerves even when last minute we had to move our wedding reception inside due to the weather not cooperating with our original plans. He adapted with ease and gave us the reassurance that everything would still be ok. He is a big part of why our special day is one that we will never forget . After our ceremony he also took care of all needed documentation in a timely manner to obtain our marriage certificate and kept us informed every step of the way. I definitely recommend Rusty for anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant.

Russ was very communicative of what he offers, how he provides his service, and flexible when requested about making reading a personalized sermon. Would recommend for anyone wanting to use a professional officiant/notary.

We absolutely loved having Russ officiate our wedding. From the beginning, he was incredibly helpful, supportive, and kind throughout the entire process. He made everything feel smooth, organized, and stress-free, which allowed us to truly enjoy our special day. His words during the ceremony were heartfelt and meaningful, and he truly made our wedding day even more special. We are so grateful for everything he did and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for someone caring and professional to officiate their wedding.

Russ was incredibly professional and flexible with the many changes that had to be made on our wedding day. I cannot recommend him enough!

We absolutely LOVE Rusty! He was so personable from the beginning and incredibly efficient with everything we wanted and needed before our big day. We didn’t give him much time but Rusty came through and delivered BEAUTIFULLY. My husband speaks Spanish so it was really nice to have our officiant speak both our native languages. He followed through with everything we asked for and we truly couldn’t be more grateful he was there for us on our big day. Thank you Rusty. You are spectacular at what you do! 

Rusty performed the wedding ceremony for my wife and I in 2014. Prior to the wedding day he took the time to get to know our interests and personalities. He learned our story and was able to incorporate those aspects into the ceremony making it feel unique and special to us. He did a great job, and we still talk about how well the ceremony went every time we watch our wedding video. We would recommend him to anyone.

We couldn’t recommend our Rusty enough. From the start, he really took the time to listen to what we wanted and made sure the ceremony reflected us, not just a generic script. Our venue and setup were a little different than the norm, but he adapted seamlessly and handled everything with confidence.

What stood out most was how personal and meaningful the ceremony felt. It wasn’t dry or routine. It felt intentional, thoughtful, and genuinely connected to our story. If you’re looking for someone who will actually make your ceremony feel special instead of just going through the motions, he’s the right choice.

Weddings are always so stressful and expensive. I wanted everything to be as personable and comfortable as possible and Rusty absolutely delivered. He was easy to talk to, flexible with plans and timing, beautifully well- spoken, and his sense of humor and comedic timing was perfect for our ceremony. Officiant would be an easy ‘check off’ of your list if you use Rusty at First Coast Officiant. 🩷