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Awarded "Best of..." on The Knot, James Davis, The Wedding Pastor, is a wedding officiant based in Virginia Beach, VA. Offering a professional yet personalized service, James enjoys creating a unique, heartfelt ceremony for all of his clients. With 15 years of ministry experience and a long list of happy customers, he can work with you to create the ideal service for your wedding day, helping make one of your most meaningful moments memorable.

Specializing in Christian ceremonies as well as non-religious ceremonies and elopement, James Davis, The Wedding Pastor, enjoys creating services that go above and beyond the norm. Always encouraging his clients to add a little excitement to their day, the last thing he wants your ceremony to be is dull, drab, or boring. Offering consultation sessions, James can work with you to fully understand your plans and desires for your wedding ceremony.

Willing to travel, James Davis, The Wedding Pastor, is always open to working in new venues and locations. Along with modern personalized wedding ceremonies, he also offers elopement services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$325

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$175

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of James Davis, The Wedding Pastor

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Pastor James is highly praised for his personal and heartfelt approach to wedding ceremonies, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for the detailed and emotional ceremonies he conducted. Reviewers appreciate his ability to capture their individual stories and personalities, making each ceremony special and memorable. James' professionalism, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail are consistently noted, with guests often mistaking him for a close friend due to his engaging and personalized delivery. Additionally, his wife's photography services are commended for capturing beautiful moments. Overall, Pastor James comes highly recommended for couples seeking a personal and meaningful wedding ceremony experience.

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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.

Pastor James is highly praised for his personal and heartfelt approach to wedding ceremonies, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for the detailed and emotional ceremonies he conducted. Reviewers appreciate his ability to capture their individual stories and personalities, making each ceremony special and memorable. James' professionalism, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail are consistently noted, with guests often mistaking him for a close friend due to his engaging and personalized delivery. Additionally, his wife's photography services are commended for capturing beautiful moments. Overall, Pastor James comes highly recommended for couples seeking a personal and meaningful wedding ceremony experience.

Cameron
Cameron W. Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

the perfect officiant for us

James was amazing for us and really did all he could to help make our wedding feel special. First of all, we were planning our VA wedding all the way from Oregon, and he was great at being available for Zoom calls with us. He also took the time to learn about us as a couple and turned that into a story he told during the ceremony. Several of our guests asked if he was a friend of ours because of how much he knew about our individual personalities and our time together. Overall, our experience with James was completely stress-free, and he absolutely made our wedding day special.
Nicole
Nicole A. Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day Ever!

Pastor James not only was super informative but made our special day so personal and the attention to detail was amazing. Everyone raved about his speech and how he highlighted our individual personalities. James took the time to ease my anxieties throughout the process and I cannot thank him enough for making our day so special.
Jesse
Jesse Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely well spoken and a must hire

We hired him 2 weeks before our wedding. He took our story and made it sound amazing. From the start to the end of the ceremony this pastor made every bit of our ceremony both personal and beautiful. I will never forget any words he spoke. A huge thank you to him for making our day special.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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