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*As seen on TV* John Wendel is a wedding officiant (and professional stand up comedian) based in Nyack, New York. Fusing humor with a heartfelt message, John likes to craft wedding ceremonies that are meaningful for the happy couple as well as being entertaining and engaging for the guests.

Services Offered

From non-religious ceremonies to interfaith unions, John Wendel is willing and happy to cover a variety of wedding events that cater to many beliefs and identities. Personalizing each ceremony that he presides over, John is able to craft something different every time he joins two people together in marriage.

John Wendel believes that every ceremony he celebrates should be filled with love and laughter so that the happy couple receives a celebration that they can look back on with fond memories.

In terms of duration, John can tailor his ceremonies to last less than a half hour, up to an hour, or over an hour long, depending on what the couple desires.

Other Services

In addition to being an officiant, John Wendel also provides Stand Up Comedy, EMCEE service, Toast/Roast and more! What’s more, he is also available to provide premarital counselling and will write customized marriage vows if the couple prefers..

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$495

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$395

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$295

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

$75

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
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
DE
ME
MD
MA
NH
NJ
NY
PA
RI
VT

What languages do you speak?

English
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Julia L. Sent on 12/18/2022
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Warm and funny!

John was the perfect addition to our ceremony. We chose John because we were hoping for an officiant who could be warm and humorous to diffuse how awkward and nervous we knew we would be, and we are so happy with our choice. John struck the perfect balance of light-hearted and sincere, which left our guests asking how we knew him since there seemed to be so much comfort and familiarity between us. John's process of getting to know us and what we wanted was smooth and thorough. He also brought with him plenty of experience with the wedding process to not only help the nuptials but help coordinate the whole ceremony ensuring music, timing, pictures, etc. flowed well with his delivery. John made our ceremony memorable for us and our guests, and we cannot recommend him enough!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding officiant

We found John through Thumbtack & as soon as we had our first phone call we knew that we would be booking him as our wedding officiant! He traveled from NY to Philly for our ceremony and provided the exact services that we were looking for. He made the ceremony sweet, personal, and full of light-hearted humor that had our guests both crying and laughing. He checked in with us all throughout the planning process & made everything so easy for us. Could not have asked for a better officiants for our wedding.
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Debbie P. Sent on 02/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and to the point

When looking for an officiant, we knew we wanted someone who would keep the audience engaged and John Wendel definitely did that. He was entertaining, funny and to the point. We gave him the points to speak about and he put his own spin on it. Overall, happy with the results.
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