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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

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

Reviews of John Wendel

Ali
Ali Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Long Island Wedding made Wonderful

John was so perfect!! He was everything we envisioned for our day!! I reached out to John about 8 months prior to our wedding. As I’ve never been married before John offered some helpful tips for staying on track with planning sounding confident keeping me feeling like at least someone knows what to do!! The days leading up to the wedding reached out to my husband and I to go over all the fine details of our vision for our ceremony. John is very lighthearted and has a great sense of humor which he brought with him the day of our ceremony. He made all the guests laugh he was an amazing addition to our special day highly recommend!!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fun Officiant

John was easy-going, funny, and attentive to detail. He listened to our story and what we wanted our ceremony to be like and executed it well! We didn't want something so serious or too mushy as we were already nervous and full of our own emotions, and John helped us feel at ease at the alter. John had us and our guests laughing, but also told our story beautifully. We truly loved our ceremony, thanks again John!
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Saira Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So impressive!

John Wendel was absolutely incredible at our wedding on 5.3.24 at the Art Factory. His comedic talent had everyone laughing throughout the ceremony. Guests were so impressed with him during cocktail hour that they kept asking us how we found him. John Wendel was absolutely incredible at our wedding on 5.3.24 at the Art Factory. Guests were so impressed with him during cocktail hour that they kept asking us how we found him. Do not hesitate to book him; he exceeded our expectations and was genuinely funnier than many mainstream comics we follow. His professionalism, eloquence, and exceptional comedic delivery made our day even more memorable. Thank you, John, for being a part of our special day!
JuliaL
Julia Sent on 12/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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 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.
Amy
Amy P. Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

John is a 10/10

Thanks to John, we had a ceremony that our guests said was by far the BEST they had ever been to. He adapted our love story PERFECTLY, making everyone laugh and feel like part of our journey. He was so considerate to our vision and requests during our planning sessions, and the way he tied everything together just exceeded our expectations.. He was beyond professional, and accommodating, even after one of our shuttles didn't show and we had to push back our ceremony over a half hour. He even came into the bridal suite to lighten our mood and make sure we knew he was not going anywhere. I had guests came up to me afterwards to say how they felt they knew us better as a couple based on the ceremony, and that was so special to me. I can say without a doubt, John was one of the best decisions we made, and we are so grateful for a ceremony we will never forget!!
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Katelyn Sent on 10/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I would highly recommend

John did a great job at keeping the balance that we asked for. His great voice, and his sense of humor made our ceremony even better than expected.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING and BEYOND our expectations!!!

John Wendel was absolutely amazing! So comfortable to work with too. He helped us create the perfect vows with a touch of humor (and he was HILARIOUS) while keeping a tone that really expressed our love and unique love story. So perfect. He really listened to who we are and TOTALLY got exactly what we wanted. Hire him!
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