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About

Ivy Ministries provides wedding ceremony services throughout southeast Georgia and north/central Florida.

Wedding officiant Gretchen works with each couple to ensure their ceremony is exactly what they have dreamed of.

Services Provided

Gretchen and her team perform weddings as small and intimate as just the happy couple or as large as over 500. Be it a wedding in a barn, on the beach or in the backyard, you can trust Ivy Ministries to be there for you. If you can imagine it, Ivy Ministries can help you make it happen.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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 types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Earth-Based
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
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
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Ivy Ministries

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Raeanne Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gretchen is Professional, Responsive and Kind

Gretchen was incredible! She was responsive whenever I reached out and was very reliable in working with us and how we wanted the ceremony to be performed. She had beautiful scripts written and accommodated our own written vows. I highly recommend her services. She was kind and very professional.
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Denise Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We throughly enjoyed having Gretchen from Ivy Ministries officiate our wedding. She was professional and very kind. She was extremely responsive and respectful with any questions or information we needed. Thank you again for traveling to gator country, you were such a blessing to us.
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Melissa Sent on 09/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend!

Definitely choose Gretchen to officiate your wedding! She is so sweet and professional. She communicates throughout the planning process and was very helpful and tolerant (!) of my many changes as we were creating our vows. Gretchen arrived early and was relaxed and flexible as we made some last minute decisions. Everything was perfect, and I am so glag we chose Gretchen to be part of our special day!
Linnea
Linnea Sent on 08/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable!

I cannot recommend Gretchen enough! She was so responsive and on the ball from the beginning, even when I didn't know what I wanted! She's very flexible and willing to work with you to create the perfect ceremony. I'm so glad we hired her and I recommend her so highly! Give yourself 1 less thing to worry about when it comes to your wedding. Gretchen has the ceremony covered!
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Lexie Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant Services

Working with Ivy Ministries was an excellent experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend them. Our wedding officiant was amazing and truly a beacon of light. It was the wedding of my dreams!
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Alicia Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony

Gretchen did a fabulous job. The ceremony was beautiful, she was flexible and has a great personality. We highly recommend her.
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very pleased.

Gretchen was very professional and thorough. I had a little mishap during the ceremony and Gretchen coached us right through it with no problem. I highly recommend her services.
Erica
Erica Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our elopement in St. Augustin

Gretchen was absolutely perfect! Our scripted ceremony was beyond satisfactory. She was professional in every way. Friendly and accommodating! Picking Ivy Miniseries was the best thing we could have done.
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Alexandra Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Helpful

Gretchen was great! She helped with the whole process and made it so easy.
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Madeline Sent on 09/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, professional and all around great

Very excellent. She did a beautiful ceremony for me and my husband and even let us say our own vows. Was very patient and considerate
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Awards

16
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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