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  • 2026

inowtheewed

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Non-religious
Kaela
Cooper
Adielyn
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Inowtheewed is a wedding officiant in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by Pastor Doug Lubienski. With more than a decade of experience, he crafts each ceremony to reflect the couple's unique journey and traditions. His method involves thoughtful consultations and a variety of symbolic rituals, such as hand-fasting and sand blending, as well as optional family members' involvement, which is incorporated into the service.

Services Offered

Whether set against the captivating backdrop of East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains or an elegant urban venue, Pastor Doug's ceremonies emphasize the significance of the moment. He dedicates himself to understanding each couple's story, ensuring that their wedding is not merely an event but a cherished celebration of love and unity. His warm, inclusive spirit transforms the occasion into a deeply memorable and personalized experience that couples dn their loved ones will cherish forever.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 16 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

$150

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of inowtheewed

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Reviewers rave about the officiant and premarital counseling, calling sessions wise, practical, and deeply helpful. Ceremonies were personalized, meaningful, and widely praised by guests. He’s professional, personable, flexible, and funny, making planning stress-free. Many highly recommend him for weddings and vow renewals.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave about the officiant and premarital counseling, calling sessions wise, practical, and deeply helpful. Ceremonies were personalized, meaningful, and widely praised by guests. He’s professional, personable, flexible, and funny, making planning stress-free. Many highly recommend him for weddings and vow renewals.

Kaela
Kaela Sent on 05/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

There truly are not enough words to express how grateful we are for Pastor Doug. From the very beginning, he made us feel genuinely cared for, supported, and understood. We asked him to provide premarital counseling, and those sessions became one of the most valuable parts of our wedding journey. His advice was wise, practical, heartfelt, and incredibly relevant to real life and marriage. Every conversation left us feeling more connected and more prepared for our future together.

What makes Pastor Doug so special is how relatable, authentic, compassionate, and down to earth he is. He has a rare gift for making people feel comfortable while also offering guidance that truly stays with you.

Our ceremony was everything we could have hoped for and more. It felt deeply personal, meaningful, and beautifully customized to us as a couple. Pastor Doug created a ceremony that perfectly reflected who we are and made one of the most important moments of our lives feel even more special.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found him. He gave us so much more than a beautiful wedding ceremony. He gave us wisdom, encouragement, and memories we will carry with us forever. We cannot recommend Pastor Doug highly enough and truly hope to stay in touch with him for years to come.
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Jemma Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

110% recommendable!

When we first talked with Doug over the phone we knew right away he is our person. He is very personable, honest of who he is and where he stands about couples who want to take their vows. He made our elopement a very special moment that we will cherish forever. We recommend Doug 110%!
Cooper
Cooper Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars! Thank you Doug.

Doug was a delight and certainly blessed to have him as a part of our wedding. He was very friendly, extremely flexible with our crazy wedding schedule moving around, prompt with any questions we had and truly felt he cared about our wishes, our story and life together. Not to mention, Doug has a great sense of humor and made the whole process enjoyable. Forever thankful for you Doug!
Adielyn
Adielyn Sent on 01/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So Grateful for Doug!

Doug was phenomenal. From the moment he was hired, he did everything he could to take stress off of our plate and support us. We had a short phone call a week or so before the wedding and he really spent time asking us questions, getting to know us, and finding out what we wanted for our day. Our ceremony was beautiful and probably what we received the most compliments on. We could not have asked for a better officiant.
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Emily Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement in the Smokey Mountain

We had a wonderful experience. It was the most stress free wedding I could have had. Everything was done for us and the communication was wonderful.
C
Chris Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding!

Doug did a fantastic job with the wedding, it couldn't have gone any better! Even our guests commented on what a great job he did and how much fun he was. We definitely recommend hiring Doug for your wedding, you'll love him!
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Erika Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Smoky Mountain Marriage

Doug was incredibly professional and truly made our moment so special and profound. We will always remember the words he left us with that day! Doug is a remarkable officiant with a lovely Christ-like aura. If I were to get married again, (which I won’t ;), I would hire him! 
C
Chazz Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding planning/day

Doug did a phenomenal job with keeping us updating on everything with the process and how everything would go on wedding day. He was very professional and did an outstanding job on the day of the wedding to officiating as far as to building a relationship within as well. it was an amazing day with amazing officiating reminding us all as to why we are here and what it all takes to have such a healthy relationship and or marriage
C
Crystal Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire him!!!

Doug was absolutely amazing! He made sure to do an interview with us both prior to the wedding to get to know us and make the ceremony personal to us. He gave great advice and gave us tools to use in the future should we ever need them. I highly recommend him!!!
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Warren Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Job!

Doug was a fantastic Officiant. He was super prepared and made the process easy for us.
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