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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.

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FAQ

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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James, the officiant, received overwhelmingly positive feedback for his personalized and heartfelt ceremony services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his ability to craft and deliver a touching narrative about the couple's journey, creating a meaningful and emotional experience for guests. Many highlighted his professionalism, caring nature, and attention to detail, recommending him for future weddings and commending his exceptional storytelling that brought warmth and love to their special day. Some specifically mentioned his responsiveness, personalization, and ability to ease anxieties, making the ceremony a memorable and heartwarming event for all involved.

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James, the officiant, received overwhelmingly positive feedback for his personalized and heartfelt ceremony services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his ability to craft and deliver a touching narrative about the couple's journey, creating a meaningful and emotional experience for guests. Many highlighted his professionalism, caring nature, and attention to detail, recommending him for future weddings and commending his exceptional storytelling that brought warmth and love to their special day. Some specifically mentioned his responsiveness, personalization, and ability to ease anxieties, making the ceremony a memorable and heartwarming event for all involved.

Cameron
Cameron 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.
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We are grateful!

We were so lucky to have James as our officiant. He took the time to craft a beautiful story about how we met and the life we’ve built together, and delivered it in such a heartfelt and genuine way. His words made our ceremony feel incredibly meaningful—not just for us, but for so many of our guests who commented on how personal and touching it was. We’re so grateful he made time for us in his busy schedule. His presence and storytelling brought so much warmth and love to our day. We can’t recommend him enough!
Nicole
Nicole 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.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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