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Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Judge Tom Armstrong is an award-winning wedding officiant serving the Twin Cities area and beyond. Tom was an elected judge in Washington County, and in 2011 he retired from his day job at the courthouse. Since then, Tom has enjoyed presiding over weddings for couples and helping them start their happily ever after. Tom strives to create unique and memorable ceremonies for every couple he serves, honoring their one-of-a-kind love stories.

Services Offered

Judge Tom Armstrong will help you customize every word of your ceremony. His website has a ceremony library that provides sample ceremonies, vows, readings, unity symbols, and much more to help you craft your perfect marriage ceremony. Tom performs civil, traditional, interfaith, religious, LGBTQ+, and vow renewal ceremonies.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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)?

$1

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MN

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Judge Tom Armstrong

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The officiant is highly recommended for weddings, praised for professionalism, clear communication, punctuality, and flexibility. Reviewers loved the helpful online library for ceremony wording and practical guidance, plus smooth handling of paperwork and logistics. They made ceremonies personal, warm, and stress-free.

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The officiant is highly recommended for weddings, praised for professionalism, clear communication, punctuality, and flexibility. Reviewers loved the helpful online library for ceremony wording and practical guidance, plus smooth handling of paperwork and logistics. They made ceremonies personal, warm, and stress-free.

Erin
Erin Sent on 03/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks Tom!

Judge Tom was lovely and we enjoyed having him as part of a very big day in our lives. He communicated clearly, was flexible with scheduling, arrived early, and was extremely friendly and kind. He agreed to perform an outdoor wedding mid-winter and we can’t thank him enough!
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Mary Sent on 01/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Tom!

Tom was so pleasant to work with as our wedding officiant. He always responded so efficiently and professionally every time we reached out to him. His website is spot on for all of your wedding ceremony needs. We would highly recommend him as your wedding officiant. He was top notch!
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Meghan Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Tom was such a delight to work with! From our first phone call we knew we were in good hands. He was personable, warm, knowledgable, and prompt. Tom has a plethora of resources on his website in order to curate a ceremony that feels personal and just right. He is incredibly detailed and offers a lot guidance throughout the process so that the day of everything flows seamlessly. We highly recommend him!
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Christine Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Ceremony

Tom is the best! He was so easy to work with and helped us plan a ceremony that was perfectly “us.” He guided us through the process, gave great ideas to make it personal, and his website made everything simple. He handled all the paperwork, and we received our marriage license back quickly. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
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Sheridan Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Judge Armstrong is the ultimate wedding officiant!

We are so happy that we went with Judge Tom to officiate our wedding! Not only is Judge Tom a well respected and well known figure in the community - he has extensive experience officiating weddings. I knew as soon as we talked with Judge Tom that there were multiple things that I wouldn’t have to worry about if we were able to book his services. I knew we wouldn’t have to worry about his punctuality or presence, we wouldn’t have to worry about him speaking too loudly or quietly, we wouldn’t have to worry about our marriage license being signed or submitted incorrectly, and we wouldn’t have to worry about him forgetting pieces of the ceremony, improvising, or going off script. Judge Tom is a true professional and he has got the officiating gig down like no one else. He also has a fantastic speaking voice and is very charismatic. I have seen so many people stumble over vows that are longer but Judge Tom does an awesome job of speaking the vows to each of us clearly, directly, and concisely so we had no issue tripping over words. Judge Tom also has a very helpful library of content for the ceremony so we had a lot of options to choose from and could make the ceremony extra personalized and exactly how we wanted it. The main thing is just try to book Judge Tom ahead of time - we got lucky enough to book one of his last available weekends in September and booked 9 months ahead of time. Thank you Judge Tom!!
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Jamie Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and responsive

Tom is great. No complaints. Good communication, professional, pleasant, and so much more. His online library is great. Best officiant ever!!!
Aarushi
Aarushi Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Officiant!

Working with Judge Armstrong was great, he was super helpful, kind and a joy to have officiate our wedding. Absolutely would recommend him to anyone who asked.
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Rquaas Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great professionalism

Professionalism, communication, and examples in library online for ceremony was excellent. Thanks Tom
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Byron Sent on 08/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/5 stars for this absolute great human

From the first contact, to the day of our wedding, Tom was a pleasure to work with. His "a la carte" style of ceremony building, to his flexibility, and professionalism were exactly what we needed for our wedding. I cannot recommend him enough.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very easy to work with, knows the biz!

Tom was very easy to work with. He was very responsive to emails and he knows a lot about the wedding industry. Someone at my wedding was a retired lawyer and he said "Wow! How did you get Tom to do your wedding?! That's so cool!" Tom also has a lot of resources about getting your marriage license and changing your name which I know a lot of people struggle with.
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Awards

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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
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Jim Falbo. Guitarist Jim Falbo. Guitarist Wedding Musicians

Tom Armstrong has been a pleasure to work with in weddings over the years. When a bridal party tells me that Tom is the officiant, I know I am in good hands. I like the fact that I can count on following his cue during the ceremony with ease. He adds that special touch to a wedding that all couples really appreciate. He will make everyone in the bridal party comfortable, and make sure everyone is on the same page to provide a smoothly run ceremony.

PSM Weddings & Events PSM Weddings & Events Wedding DJs

I worked with Judge Tom Armstrong at the Mermaid last year. We was absolutely exceptional! Highly recommend.

Gianna's Photography Gianna's Photography Wedding Photographers

I have enjoyed working with Tom at a few weddings, and am always impressed by his professionalism, sense of humor, and a voice that commands attention. You can trust him to carry out your ceremony in a fun and distinguished way, making your most special moments memorable.

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