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Hire a Minister

English
French
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Rafael
Mehgan
Jake
Bob
Courtney

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Hire a Minister is a wedding officiant company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Owner Alonzo Campbell is passionate about helping couples design their perfect ceremony. He strives to approach each wedding service with warmth and enthusiasm, forging a real connection with his clients.

Services Offered

Alonzo and the team at Hire a Minister can officiate at a wide range of ceremonies, from religious and non-religious to elopements and vow renewals. He conducts a rehearsal prior to the big day, allowing couples to feel prepared and providing an opportunity to make any last-minute adjustments to the itinerary. Alonzo offers officiant packages for varying event sizes, performing for parties of 20 people and under, and larger celebrations of up to 200 guests. His ceremonies are usually 30 minutes or less, but he can customize the event to best suit to-be-weds tastes and preferences.

Hire a Minister serves many religious affiliations, including:

  • Anglican
  • Baptist
  • Episcopalian
  • Evangelical
  • Lutheran
  • Methodist
  • Non-denominational Christian
  • Presbyterian

Features

Black-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English and French

Links

Visit website

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?

$75

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

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

LA
MS

What languages do you speak?

English
French

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Alonzo Campbell and his wife are highly praised for their officiating services for weddings in New Orleans. They are described as going above and beyond, offering valuable input, helpful suggestions, and personalized ceremonies tailored to each couple's preferences. Their professionalism, kindness, seamless communication, and attention to detail are highlighted by multiple reviewers who felt a sense of peace and joy during their ceremonies. Couples appreciated the Campbells' experience, expertise, and warmth, making them a highly recommended choice for anyone looking for a minister in New Orleans.

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Alonzo Campbell and his wife are highly praised for their officiating services for weddings in New Orleans. They are described as going above and beyond, offering valuable input, helpful suggestions, and personalized ceremonies tailored to each couple's preferences. Their professionalism, kindness, seamless communication, and attention to detail are highlighted by multiple reviewers who felt a sense of peace and joy during their ceremonies. Couples appreciated the Campbells' experience, expertise, and warmth, making them a highly recommended choice for anyone looking for a minister in New Orleans.

Rafael
Rafael Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable Experience.

Mr Campbell and his wife went above and beyond for us. We met with them a few months prior to our wedding through a FaceTime call and spoke for a while where they addressed all of our concerns and gave his input into the ceremony flow, along with the steps required for us to complete the legal portion of our marriage. The experience the Campbell’s have in officiating shows in how they worked with us to make the wedding a very memorable ceremony.

After our initial conversation, we spoke a few more times over the phone while planning our event. The day prior to our wedding we were able to meet them in person and finalize all of the details. The wedding day itself went without any hiccups and they brought us a sense of peace through the full ceremony.

We are very grateful for their service to us and they went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we need. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to wed in New Orleans and beyond.
Mehgan
Mehgan Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A True Nola Treasure

Mr. Alonzo is truly a NOLA gem! Recommended highly by iBay Photography, you get more than just a minister providing you a service, you’re gaining a true NOLA treasure. My husband and I decided to elope by ourselves without our loved ones; Mr. Alonzo and his wife stepped in and gave us both a sense of family. I personally lost my grandfather ten years prior and it was as if Mr. Alonzo emulated his spirit. If you’re seeking genuine, knowledgeable and familiar presence for your special day, look no further.
Jake
Jake Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Caring, Amazing

Alonzo and his wife Jackie did an incredible job officiating our wedding at Hotel St. Vincent. We met with Alonzo multiple times via facetime & curated the ceremony. Alonzo was very responsive throughout the entire process & always was very respectful and kind. 100% would recommend Hire A Minister to anyone looking to get married in New Orleans.
S
Sally Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best!

Alonzo was truly a wonderful part of our elopement day. From the very beginning, he was kind, caring, and genuinely listened to what we wanted. He heard our vision and made it happen seamlessly. He guided us through the entire process with such ease and professionalism, which made us feel completely at peace on such a big day. We couldn’t have asked for a better minister and are so grateful to have had him be part of this moment in our lives.
Bob
Bob Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Campbell is the MAN!

We had a 10-year vow renewal in NOLA. The Rev is such a fine, gentle man and the service he crafted was perfectly moving. He is incredibly easy to work with and it's so obvious he loves people and loves what he does. He also hooked us up with the right guy to do our celebratory second line parade after the ceremonly. Look no further - this is your guy.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional, supportive, and a positive presence!

Alonzo Campbell was easy to communicate with from the beginning. An initial call was set up for him to get to know us as a couple, and it was great to get to know him, his process, and the next steps for the ceremony timeline and vow writing. Weeks before our wedding, he would call to check in and review the timeline. He provided helpful suggestions based on his decades of experience. He walked through the wedding license process and even offers the option of returning it for you.

For our ceremony, I wanted to integrate a "flower march," and he provided great feedback and helped to facilitate that seamlessly. Additionally, he was great at timing the ceremony appropriately, incorporating both religious and non-religious aspects, and respecting your preferences for either approach.

A bonus is his wife, Jackie, who attends every wedding and is a lovely human as well. It is such a wonderful gift to have a couple at your wedding who have been married for so long, particularly for us who have no living grandparents. Their wisdom and kindness were much appreciated throughout the process and our day!
E
Erica Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Officiant, Hands Down!

Around August or September my now husband and I began searching for an officiant for our October 10 wedding. A quick Google search led me to his website and I was instantly sure that he would be marrying us! His energy was so bright and unique..and I was only looking at pictures! I reached out to confirm my date and for the next month or so we kept in communication via call, text, and email.
Fast forward to the wedding day..Minister Campbell arrived about 45 minutes early.(We were the ones running late).The ceremony went EXACTLY as we had previously discussed. The energy that I saw previously was present in him on my special day and was infectious even! It was beautiful! There could not have been a better officiant than Minister Campbell and his wonderful wife Mrs. Jackie! They were compassionate, prompt and professional, reasonably priced, and the communication was impeccable. I will definitely recommend them in the future.
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Powerful words for our ceremony in Lockport, LA

We were incredibly grateful to have Dr. Campbell as our minister for our wedding. He was exceptionally thorough in preparing us right before the ceremony, walking us through every detail with care and confidence. During the ceremony, he was powerful and heartfelt — his words truly made the moment unforgettable. Afterward, so many of our guests and family members came up to us to say how much they loved him. He was highly spoken of by everyone, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to lead us into our marriage.
A
Alonzo Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outdoor Wedding



Ken & Susan married 3/28/2025
Reverend Alonzo’s wisdom and sensitivity to our specific needs for a sweet and simple spiritual ceremony was nothing short of a miracle.
He and his wife Jackie were authentic, professional, organized, calming and kind. We will never forget how instrumental they were in providing us with a special ,everlasting blessed memory. Thank you so much❤️
D
Daniel Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever!

Alonzo was amazing to work with. He made the processes super easy to elope in New Orleans. He answered all of our questions (we had a lot!) and was simple to communicate with. He listened to all of our request and made the day of our wedding hassle-free. I would recommend everyone use Alonzo as their officiant! He gave us an amazing New Orleans wedding.
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