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Fr. Chris Yaw
Fr. Chris Yaw
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4 years in business

We speak English

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Fr. Chris Yaw is a Wedding Officiant based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

One of the greatest determiners of your happiness in life is the person you chose to marry. This magical, spiritual and love-filled choice of forever partner should be reflected in your wedding ceremony.


This means, that the special individual who conducts your wedding, who sets the tone, who provides caring oversight to the cadence of the flow, who officiates your ceremony is of prime importance.


After all, weddings are not simply a chance to celebrate the union of two lovers, but to give honor and thanks to the One who brought you together. Marriage is a deeply spiritual experience, and one that needs to be valued as such in ways that are comfortable, open and inclusive for your guests in celebration of what God has done in making two lives, one.


My name is Reverend Chris Yaw, ThM, MDiv. And my passion is bringing couples together in Christian marriage. In my 20 years of ordained ministry I’ve celebrated dozens of weddings domestically and internationally. I find few things as satisfying as bringing peace and calm to an admittedly stressful day, and allowing the light and joy of Christ to shine through two lovely people, enjoyed and celebrated.


I am happy to orchestrate themed weddings, same-gender weddings, and destination weddings. My services also include pre-marital counseling which helps deepen your relationship and offers the precious opportunity to create a bespoke ceremony weaving in your relationship story, family history, faith, and future dreams.


I truly love getting to know the couples that I have the privilege of marrying. Do not be surprised if we become longtime friends. This is more than a job for me, it is a vocation, a sacred calling to witness and to bless one of life's most sacred moments.


Please review my website for additional details, reviews, and rates. And if you sense that we are a good match, drop me a line, I would love to meet you and help you in your journey.

FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$1,500

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

$200

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI
VA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Fr. Chris Yaw is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his personalized, thoughtful ceremonies that blend faith, humor, and wisdom. Fr. Chris is commended for his warm, caring demeanor, dedication to premarital counseling, and ability to create meaningful, unforgettable moments during the ceremony. Guests also appreciate his engaging homilies, seamless choreography, and the valuable guidance he provides to couples, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Fr. Chris Yaw is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his personalized, thoughtful ceremonies that blend faith, humor, and wisdom. Fr. Chris is commended for his warm, caring demeanor, dedication to premarital counseling, and ability to create meaningful, unforgettable moments during the ceremony. Guests also appreciate his engaging homilies, seamless choreography, and the valuable guidance he provides to couples, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Georgea Sent on 11/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fr Chris Yaw is incredible!

I can’t imagine a better wedding officiant than Fr Chris Yaw. From our first meeting he was interested in us and our story. During subsequent meetings we talked about what makes a good marriage. That’s his goal. He performs the ceremony — which was so personal but also hit on universal themes — but his biggest goal is laying the foundation for success. Fr Chris is smart and interesting. He has a warm personality and a good sense of humor. Most of all, he really cares. He is just fabulous.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 11/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Wonderful Experience

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Chris as our wedding officiant. His premarital counseling was thoughtful, sincere, and truly impactful—he guided us with wisdom, warmth, and genuine care that helped strengthen our relationship and prepare us for marriage. We are incredibly grateful for everything he did for us and would wholeheartedly recommend Chris to any couple looking for an officiant who is kind, attentive, and truly devoted to making your day special.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day!

We are so fortunate to have had our paths cross with Father Chris. He officiated our wedding at Meadow Brook Hall on 9/6/25. From our very first meeting with him and throughout the marriage prep classes he made us feel at ease and took the time to really get to know us as a couple. He guided us through the process with warmth, patience, and so much kindness, making everything feel meaningful. Father Chris is extremely intentional and intellectual when it comes to navigating both marriage and faith.

The ceremony itself was beautiful and was personalized to reflect our love and values. His words were so thoughtful and many of our guest told us afterwards how touched they were by his messages. He made us and our guest feels so present and grounded in the moment. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and are looking forward in continuing to attend Father Chris' church services at St. David's in the future.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further than Fr. Yaw!!!

Fr. Yaw is wonderful, amazing, funny, smart, charismatic and hands down the best choice for officiant! We did a small chapel ceremony, and from the very start Fr. Yaw made us feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. From the pre-ceremony sessions to the ceremony itself, he was so supportive and walked us through all of the details. Honestly, he stole the show at the ceremony- our guests could not stop talking about how great he was! We even overheard, "I would go to church every day just to listen to him." His ceremony felt so personalized to us, had beautiful messages, and we could not have appreciated it more. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Fr. Yaw!!!
Athena
Athena Sent on 07/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Greenhill Wedding

From start to finish Father Chris was just amazing. Father Chris made sure we had all required premarital counseling complete & was amazing during the rehearsal & even wedding day went great. I was never displeased with our interactions and just overall happy.
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Megan Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fr. Chris is absolutely the best!

Fr. Chris is the BEST. We had the privilege of getting to know him for a while before wedding day and he is such a kind soul. He is relaxed, funny, charming and someone we genuinely enjoyed getting to know! He really took the time to get to know us and tailor our ceremony to our story. He helped bring peace to us during the stress of planning and my husband and I truly felt even more connected after speaking with him. He also improved my connection with God - I've always been Christian but life got crazy and I felt a bit lost for a while. I needed this to really build my relationship back up with God and find comfort through this whole process. Im excited to become more involved in church going forward thanks to Fr. Chris. Thank you for everything :)
S
Sean Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Blended Wedding Ceremony

Fr. Chris was absolutely amazing as our wedding officiant! He’s not only incredibly personable and easy to connect with but also went above and beyond to help us create a meaningful, blended-faith ceremony. His thoughtfulness and consideration truly stood out as he worked closely with us, dedicating so much time to understand our vision for the wedding and sharing wisdom about marriage in general. His guidance and warmth made the entire experience so special, and he’s someone we truly admire. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!
Jim
Jim Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Fr. Chris is an amazing person. We initially did an online meeting with him, and right after, we knew he was the one. We met with him several times, for pre-martial classes, and he took his time to get to know us. It was a good mixture of faith and daily life. He really connected with us. I have never felt so comfortable talking with someone. His demeanor is laid-back, but very personable and professional . He is very detail orientated, on day of the rehearsal, he choreographed everything to the T. The ceremony was amazing. He personalizes to the couple, and the homily he gave delivers the message. He is an exceptional speaker. Our family members and guests commented on how good of ceremony he delivered. We can't recommend Fr. Chris enough.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!!

We couldn't have asked for someone better to marry us than Father Chris! We appreciated the personalization of the ceremony while also keeping it faith based. We also appreciated the pre-marital classes and quiz/recommendations that he had. Our day was perfect thanks to Father Chris! Could not recommend enough.
Jonah
Jonah Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible officiant

We had Fr. Yaw officiate our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made!

Fr. Yaw was professional, personable, and responsive. Not only was his marriage counselling excellent, but his sermon and choreography was exceptional.
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