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Following eighteen years and over four hundred weddings, I have officially "retired" from officiating. Officiating weddings was never really a job, but a labor of love. I have been so fortunate to be a part of so many beautiful, love-filled events! I couldn't have been more blessed. Thank you to all my wonderful clients and my friends who have followed me throughout this time.

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John Rosendale is an ordained wedding officiant who has been serving Kitsap County since 2007. In that time, he has conducted over 400 wedding ceremonies and has been reviewed over 160 times; ALL with FIVE-STAR reviews!

John is devoted to making your wedding day personal and meaningful. He has received the "Couple's Choice Award" every year for the past five years! This is a distinction given to the top five percent of wedding officiants who demonstrate Excellence in Quality, Service, Responsiveness, and Professionalism. With high-quality service and a passion for ceremonies, John Rosendale is the ideal choice for your wedding day.

Services Offered

Providing a number of services, John Rosendale, Wedding Officiant, will make all your wedding dreams come true. From allowing couples to write their own vows to interfaith ceremonies, John will address all your needs. Additional services include:

  • Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremonies
  • Ceremony Rehearsals (if required)
  • Vow Renewals
  • Small, Simple, Elopements
  • Small, Complete Weddings including Photography, Flowers, Cake, and Champagne

Areas Covered

John Rosendale, Wedding Officiant, primarily services the Kitsap Peninsula. However, for an additional travel fee, he will perform wedding ceremonies in the following Counties: Mason, Jefferson, Pierce, and Thurston.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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 services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

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.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AK
AZ
CA
CO
HI
ID
MT
NV
OR
UT
WA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of John Rosendale, Wedding Official

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend John Rosendale as an officiant for weddings due to his professionalism, communication skills, flexibility, and meaningful ceremonies. Guests were impressed with his services, attention to detail, and ability to customize ceremonies to suit individual preferences. John's warmth, expertise, and dedication to creating a special and seamless experience for couples were highlighted in the reviews. Overall, John's services were praised for making wedding ceremonies unique, stress-free, and memorable.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend John Rosendale as an officiant for weddings due to his professionalism, communication skills, flexibility, and meaningful ceremonies. Guests were impressed with his services, attention to detail, and ability to customize ceremonies to suit individual preferences. John's warmth, expertise, and dedication to creating a special and seamless experience for couples were highlighted in the reviews. Overall, John's services were praised for making wedding ceremonies unique, stress-free, and memorable.

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John Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Service

Very professional. On time, courteous, reasonably priced, great communication skills!
Tianna
Tianna Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly passionate about what he does.

John Rosendale was the officiant at our wedding and made everything so easy and natural. Right away we knew that we had chosen the right person. From guidance through emails and text messages, reassurance at our rehearsal dinner, to setting the pace and bringing it all together the day of our wedding. We are truly grateful for John and his wife.
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Natasha Sent on 08/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A++ service and ceremony. John was professional and flexible with what we wanted for our special day. He made the ceremony so special with his choice of words relating to love, the symbolism of rings and marriage itself. His rate is very good in comparison with other local wedding officiants. We highly recommend John for anyone's wedding day!

A++ service and ceremony. John was professional and flexible with what we wanted for our special day. He made the ceremony so special with his choice of words relating to love, the symbolism of rings and marriage itself. His rate is very good in comparison with other local wedding officiants. We highly recommend John for anyone's wedding day
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 07/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Ceremony

John was so amazing that after the ceremony our guests came up and asked us how we knew each other. Most of our guests thought he was a family member that has known us for ages and not just an amazing vendor. His words came out strong, meaningful, and clear. I couldn’t ask for a better officiant for our wedding. Thank you John for officiating our wedding ❤️
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Kristin Sent on 07/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

You can really tell that John loves love. The effort and care that he put into curating the perfect ceremony for our event went above and beyond. John was an integral part of the best day of our lives. He was easy to communicate with, open to feedback, and prompt. 10/10 recommend.
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Nick Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10

John was truly awesome. He was professional and diligent with all communication leading up to the ceremony, allowing us to be stress free. He was easy to work with to modify the ceremony to our preferences. On top of that, his creative flexibility saved the ceremony when things didnt go exactly as planned on our end. I am very thankful for John and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an officiant.
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Sean Sent on 01/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful day for our wedding

John and his wife provided a fantastic day for my wife and I. He kept in close contact with us to make sure that everything would be ready for our big day. John arrived on time, called us before his arrival to let us know he was on the way. He offered a variety of services from deeply religious to non denominational. We chose a little of both. The flowers for my bride were fresh and beautiful. Both John and Denise arrived looking very well-dressed and were very professional. Most importantly, John and Denise truly enjoyed seeing the gathering of family and friends and celebrated with us. Lovely experience.
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Donna Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant

We were so pleased we chose John as the officiant for my daughter’s wedding! John was so easy to work with and personable. He was very knowledgeable with the process and he took care of the details before and after the ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and we were so thankful John was a part of it. We highly recommend him!
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for helping us with our celebration

Friendly, professional, and very responsive. He officiated a civil ceremony in our home that was so respectful of our wishes. He has a quiet friendly way of getting to know people so that he comes into complete harmony with the spirit of the day. So very grateful we found him on the internet and even more grateful we secured his services. Highly recommend the gentleman
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Abbie Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect, intimate ceremony

Our intimate wedding ceremony went perfectly thanks to John’s professionalism and experience. We loved how our ceremony was delivered and we were even able to alter the ceremony on the day of thanks to John’s flexibility.
He & his wife provided lovely florals, photographs, cake and champagne that made the event all that much more special. We are very pleased with our choice of having John as our officiant and would recommend him to our friends and family!
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Awards

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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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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