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Our ministers our active members of a church in some capacity or the other... they are serving Gods children. Weddings are not a just a business for us.... its a ministry, a passion that we have to join together the Love that God has brought together. Every time we officiate at a wedding ceremony we are awed by the extraordinary energy that becomes available when two people in love literally step up to commit themselves to this sacred union. Because we are frequently called upon to solemnize marriage vows outside of traditional religious settings, we have seen time and again that a holy temple can be created anywhere love is present.


Although many of us have attended traditional weddings, in churches, synagogues and temples, in recent years we have seen the emergence of a new type of wedding, where couples marry outside of a formal house of worship in places such as parks, beaches or a private home. They often opt for ceremonies that are non traditional, personal and unique. Whether they include religious traditions or not.... most every couple wants their ceremony to be sacred.

Reverend John started Indiana Wedding Ministries a few years ago to service the needs of these people searching for alternatives to marrying in the church, who may have no local church that they attend or are from different religious backgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

Reviews of Indiana Wedding Ministry

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Nate Sent on 08/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John Fliris ("RJ") just officiated our wedding and was great. He made us feel comfortable and everyone enjoyed the ceremony. I would definitely recommend him. Cheers!
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User2527343 Sent on 02/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I could not have picked a better officiant for our wedding. From the minute I first called to speak to Rev. John Fliris he was very friendly and helpful. I immediately made an appointment for us to meet with him in person. He was very easy to speak with and listened to our wishes for the wedding. The wedding went so smooth and was exactly what he promised it would be, comfortable and memorable. Our wedding would not have been the same without him!
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User1268196 Sent on 08/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
John Fliris was the perfect officiant we could have asked for! He was always there to answer questions and we loved that he made our wedding ceremony our own. We got to choose all the readings and he helped make everything so smooth. We would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant in the future!
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Christina Sent on 07/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
RJ was an awesome Officiant. He was very caring and very helpful throughout my wedding process.
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Jenna Sent on 07/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I loved having the ability to choose our ceremony readings and vows. Our wedding wasn't traditional and I liked having the option to do something more personal.
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Kristina Sent on 11/03/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John did an amazing job!! He was so helpful and kind to us. He took the time to answer any questions that we had. We were so blessed that Reverend John was available on short notice. He did a great job explaining everything. Reverend John showed up extra early for the ceremony so that I wouldn't have to worry :) Reverend John did a great job at the ceremony keeping everything fun and enjoyable.
Thanks again Reverend John for everything!!
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Julie Sent on 09/04/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. John made the entire process less stressful and was great to work with.
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Jessica Sent on 08/31/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John Fliris did a wonderful job as the officiant at our wedding. He worked with us to make our ceremony different from any other. He also went above and beyond and submitted our marriage license for us and he also set up our table for the sand ceremony before the ceremony for us. I would definitely recommend him.
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Melissa Sent on 07/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John was truly amazing! Prior to the wedding, he answered every question we had and shared stories of his experience while listening to our life story. We left 100% assured that he was the man to help us say I do. He has an extensive computer document of sample ceremony reading, vows, and blessings that you can choose from if you want something outside of traditional. He has so many options to help a bride make the decisions easier! He will include any additional pieces and readings that you want to make your day more personalized. He communicates promptly and makes emailing a priority when it comes to sending ideas and questions back and forth. He welcomed my husband and I into his home for a private meeting to lay out our ideas and also to get to know him. He treated us like he would a son or daughter of his own and assures you that this the start of a lifetime relationship. When you sign your official marriage license after the ceremony, he gives you a binder with every word he spoke so that you can always have the best day of your life in words. He also prints out a fancy marriage certificate for you to treasure. Finally, he guides you on the steps to take to order enough copies of your certificate to have to change your name! I never would have thought to order 5 certificates that all need to be official and not copied for specific agencies. Don’t forget to make a photocopy to take on your honeymoon! We felt comfortable and in the perfect hands for the most important part of our day! He is able to capture and hold the attention of the audience while telling the story of the bride and groom. The ceremony was delivered just like that of a fairy tale. He spoke not just words from a page, but from his heart when he performed our wedding ceremony. We were honored to have Reverend John Fliris join us as husband and wife.
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Melissa Sent on 07/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Reverend John was truly amazing! Prior to the wedding, he answered every question we had and shared stories of his experience while listening to our life story. We left 100% assured that he was the man to help us say I do. He has an extensive computer document of sample ceremony reading, vows, and blessings that you can choose from if you want something outside of traditional. He has so many options to help a bride make the decisions easier! He will include any additional pieces and readings that you want to make your day more personalized. He communicates promptly and makes emailing a priority when it comes to sending ideas and questions back and forth. He welcomed my husband and I into his home for a private meeting to lay out our ideas and also to get to know him. He treated us like he would a son or daughter of his own and assures you that this the start of a lifetime relationship. When you sign your official marriage license after the ceremony, he gives you a binder with every word he spoke so that you can always have the best day of your life in words. He also prints out a fancy marriage certificate for you to treasure. Finally, he guides you on the steps to take to order enough copies of your certificate to have to change your name! I never would have thought to order 5 certificates that all need to be official and not copied for specific agencies. Don’t forget to make a photocopy to take on your honeymoon! We felt comfortable and in the perfect hands for the most important part of our day! He is able to capture and hold the attention of the audience while telling the story of the bride and groom. The ceremony was delivered just like that of a fairy tale. He spoke not just words from a page, but from his heart when he performed our wedding ceremony. We were honored to have Reverend John Fliris join us as husband and wife.
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