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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 350 wedding ceremonies and has been reviewed over 150 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$399

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$300

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$120

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$120

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.

In which states are you licensed?

AK
AZ
CA
ID
MT
NV
OR
UT
WA

What languages do you speak?

English
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Sue K. Married on 08/28/2023
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We have no complaints

We were extremely pleased with our wedding ceremony as conducted by John Rosendale last week. It was an excellent event that surpassed our expectations!
Stephanie
Stephanie A. Married on 08/12/2023
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Amazing ceremony!!

Our experienced with John Rosendale was amazing. He made our wedding more meaningful with his quotes.
Tia
Tia C. Married on 08/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

John was amazing

John was so professional and well spoken. He made our ceremony unique and even included our fur son. He made us feel comfortable and gave us the wedding we wanted. It was perfect. I definitely recommend John. He was super easy to communicate with and made everything so simple.
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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

Team

Denise Rosendale
Denise Rosendale
My wife, advocate, hero, helper, amateur photographer and florist. Love of my life.

Denise helps me with most all my weddings. Most of all she supports me, sometimes accompanies me, helps me stay organized, picks out my ties :-), and sometimes serves as an amateur florist and photographer.

John Rosendale
John Rosendale
Professional, Ordained Wedding Officiant

John Rosendale has performed over 300 wedding ceremonies in and around Kitsap County since 2007.

He retired from a career in business holding a master's degree. He was an accomplished executive.

He took up a second career as a high school substitute teacher and crisis intervention volunteer.

He now enjoys his summers in the Pacific Northwest and winters in the Palm Springs area.

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