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James E Richardson, Marriage Commissioner is a licensed wedding officiant based out of Yorktown, Virginia. While James is ordained, he’s happy to perform at both religious and non-religious weddings. He’s skilled in a variety of formats, from short elopements to large ceremonies, as well as fun, themed affairs. James E Richardson, Marriage Commissioner is happy to help make your wedding dreams come true, by putting together a personalized ceremony that reflects your love as a couple.

Services Offered
James has been a sworn Marriage Commissioner since 2013. He’s happy to work with couples of all faiths, and enjoys making wedding ceremonies memorable and fun. He likes to meet with each couple beforehand to get to know them and go over their wants and needs for the day. James even offers counseling, but does not require it. His services include:

  • Customized vows
  • Rehearsal
  • Vow renewals
  • Civil union
  • Non-religious
  • Single religion
  • Interfaith ceremony

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$350

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$250

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

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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Nicole B. Sent on 10/06/2023
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Incredible Officiant!!

Jimmy was the absolute BEST officant we could have asked for, he wildly exceeded our expectations of what a marriage officiant provides, bottom line - you want to hire Jimmy if you want an outstanding marriage ceremony.
Jimmy is extremely accomodating and provides very prompt responses to questions - he was able to marry my husband and I at the Yorktown, VA courthouse pretty last minute. We enjoyed his company and calm, welcoming vibe so much, we asked him to travel to the Outer Banks, North Carolina to officate our big wedding ceremony and celebration later in the year.
Leading up to our big ceremony Jimmy held a couple brainstorming sessions and really spent time getting to know us to develop a very personalized ceremony. He provided us with several great and unique ideas to make our ceremony special and enjoyable. He also has a ton of experience which we really leaned on that made the ceremony flawless. He know's exactly how to position himself and the couple to support the best shots for the photographer, he knows exactly when to request the congregation to stand, and his overall extremely enjoyable presence was such a joy to be around we asked him and his wife to attend our reception.
My husband and I received so many compliments on our ceremony and I truly believe it was because of Jimmy's expertise that it was conducted so well and went so smoothly.
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Shawn G. Sent on 11/23/2022
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Stellar officiant

We were so honored to have Jimmy officiate our wedding. It was an absolute pleasure working with him throughout the entire process. He took the time to sit down with us and create a personalized ceremony respecting all of our wishes for the ceremony. Jimmy is an eloquent speaker and provided a ceremony with the perfect combination of sincerity and humor. Jimmy also suggested some unique touches for our wedding including a wine box ceremony. We had so many guests comment on what a wonderful addition that was to our ceremony. We highly recommend Jimmy to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
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Ti Sent on 10/14/2019
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Amazing ceremony

Jimmy was amazing the whole wedding process. Very professional and organized. Always emailed back quick. Reminded us on things we needed and what to do after our wedding. Had an amazing ceremony. Enjoyed working with him

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