Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, Joan Phillips, Officiant & Celebrant has created and conducted hundreds of unique wedding ceremonies for couples throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia, and beyond. She works closely with each couple to ensure that their ceremony reflects who they are and what they desire while honoring and celebrating their love for each other and conveying what it means to them, personally, to be making this commitment. Her ceremonies range from completely personal and secular to "spiritual but not religious," as well as interfaith or faith-inspired, often including ethnic or cultural traditions in a meaningful way. Whether a ceremony is part of a large celebration, a smaller one, or just for the couple, she conducts it expressively, seamlessly, and joyfully!

Services Offered

Joan Phillips, Officiant & Celebrant offers each couple a complimentary consultation to explore how their ceremony might flow so that they can get a great sense of whether she is the person they'd like to have as their officiant. Her fee is all-inclusive, covering all her time and services, including rehearsal when desired and submittal of their signed marriage license. Couples who choose may obtain a complete ceremony script for their review, changes, and approval.

What You'll Love About Joan Phillips, Officiant & Celebrant

This celebrant made couples feel instantly at ease with her kind, warm, and welcoming demeanor. Newlyweds were grateful for the personalized and heartfelt ceremony she created, which far exceeded their expectations. Have a look through her reviews to learn more about the ways this officiant can help create beautiful memories for your special day.