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Marty Younkin
Marty Younkin
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35 years in business

We speak English, Spanish and Portugese

16 team members

Rev. Marty Younkin, Executive Director of LoveNotes~DFW Clergy Services, is nationally recognized as ‘Pastor to America’s Brides.’ Locally, he is affectionately known as ‘Minister Marty, the Marryin’ Man.’ Serving Dallas / Ft. Worth brides for more than 47 years, Rev. Marty has tied the knot for thousands of couples from all walks of life–sports personalities, celebrities, talk show hosts, a Middle Eastern princess, national and international, famous and unknown, white collar and blue collar, city folk and country folk alike. Marty recognizes that 2 people just fell in love and want to get married, so he gives ALL his couples the same care, attention, and respect they deserve as they prepare for the most important day in their lives. His best selling book, A Wedding Ceremony to Remember ~ Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding, has helped couples personalize and design the wedding ceremony of their dreams and is used by Ministers and Officiants all across America. Click below to see what other Officiants have to say about Rev. Younkin's book:

Everybody loves Marty! Why? Because he has dedicated his life to making happy memories for couples in love. He genuinely cares for each couple as though they were his family. As one mother of the bride wrote, ‘He was like an old family friend in our midst.’ Marty is just a simple preacher who loves what he does – tying the knot for people who fall in love.

There’s a reason Marty Younkin has received the ‘Favorite Minister’ award 9 years in a row from the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners. They know he will take care of their brides as well as their vendors. And they trust him to ‘always give the bride a day to remember, not a nightmare to forget.’

Rev. Marty Younkin and the LoveNotes Associates are dedicated to making your ‘happily ever after’ chapter come true with these 3 little words… ‘As you wish!’

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Pricing

$275 starting price
$400 average price
Military / Police / Firefighter Discount
$275 / starting price
Officiant attends rehearsal if needed
Officiant Conducts wedding
Unlimited consultations
Officiant fills out, signs, files marriage license
Unlimited phone calls / texts / emails
Digital Access to our wedding ceremony book
Officiant crafts ceremony for your approval
Elopement
$300 / starting price
Digital Access to our wedding ceremony book
Officiant attends rehearsal if needed
Officiant Conducts wedding
Unlimited phone calls / texts / emails
Unlimited consultations
Officiant fills out, signs, files marriage license
Officiant crafts ceremony for your approval

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FAQ

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?

$100

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

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

TX

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

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Love Notes Wedding services received high praise from reviewers for providing exceptional and personalized officiant services for weddings. Reviewers expressed deep appreciation for officiants like Pastor Marty, Charley, Buster, and others who were described as warm, professional, and detail-oriented. They commended the officiants for creating beautiful, memorable, and customized ceremonies that reflected the couples' love stories and preferences. Guests also lauded the officiants for their humor, sincerity, and ability to engage the audience, making the ceremonies truly special and unforgettable. The communication, guidance, and personal touches provided by the officiants were highlighted as key factors in the success of the ceremonies, with many recommending LoveNotes for a stress-free and joyous wedding experience.

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Love Notes Wedding services received high praise from reviewers for providing exceptional and personalized officiant services for weddings. Reviewers expressed deep appreciation for officiants like Pastor Marty, Charley, Buster, and others who were described as warm, professional, and detail-oriented. They commended the officiants for creating beautiful, memorable, and customized ceremonies that reflected the couples' love stories and preferences. Guests also lauded the officiants for their humor, sincerity, and ability to engage the audience, making the ceremonies truly special and unforgettable. The communication, guidance, and personal touches provided by the officiants were highlighted as key factors in the success of the ceremonies, with many recommending LoveNotes for a stress-free and joyous wedding experience.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with LoveNotes

Rev. Marty Younkin was our officiant for our wedding and I was able to find him through my wedding vendor and WeddingWire. He is so professional yet personable, you really feel like you have known him for years! He is passionate about his work and it shows, which is so important because we did not want to our ceremony to come across as it being led by a stranger but from someone who cares and knows what they are doing. Rev Marty embodied all of that and more! He took the time to chat with our family and guests as well which I loved, he wasn't only there to do a job, he really is invested in his couples and that made us feel so loved. Thank you Marty for making our day so special, we could not ask for a more lovely ceremony!
Casey
Casey Sent on 06/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

We worked with Charley Taylor from LoveNotes, and he was just the sweetest guy. We had a few calls with him before the big day, and we were able to pick from different ceremony templates and further customize it to how we liked it. Our wedding day was perfect, and we got so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the ceremony was.
We had a handfasting as part of our ceremony, and my husband and I made our own cord (which ended up being much shorter than we planned) and I especially appreciated how flexible Charley was in making it work for us.
Owen
Owen Sent on 05/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marty is Amazing!

We truly can’t say enough great things about Marty. He was the absolute perfect officiant for our wedding — warm, personal, and incredibly thoughtful. From the moment we first spoke with him, he made us feel completely at ease and really took the time to get to know us and our story.

The ceremony he delivered was everything we had hoped for and more — meaningful, sincere, and full of love, with just the right amount of humor. So many of our guests came up to us afterward saying it was one of the best ceremonies they’ve ever witnessed, and we couldn’t agree more.

We’re so grateful for him and feel incredibly lucky to have had him as part of our day. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and will create a beautiful, memorable ceremony, look no further.
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Associate Minister
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Associate Minister
Anne Slagel
Anne Slagel
Associate Minister
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Chris Sutton
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Ashley Tamburin
Associate Minister
Al Taylor
Al Taylor
Associate Minister
Charley Taylor
Charley Taylor
Associate Minister

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