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Dr. Clarke is a premier destination wedding minister in Charleston, SC. Experienced, professional, and personable, Dr. Clarke instills confidence in knowing that your wedding ceremony will be memorable and cherished. Officiant fee starting at $150.

Contact Dr. Clarke for a no-obligation phone consultation.

Education & Background Experience:

Doctor of Ministry - Drew University
Master of Divinity - Duke University
BA in Psychology, Sociology / Anthropology, Religious Studies - NC Wesleyan College

Non-Denominational Minister - The Rising Church (www.therisingchurch.org)

Formerly Served as an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church (1993-2008)

SC Notary Public

Imaginative Fiction Author (www.HoltClarke.com).

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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?

$200

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

$200

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
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC
SC

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Lowcountry Wedding Minister - Dr. Clarke (Non-Denominational Minister)

Justin
Justin Sent on 05/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great job officiating our wedding

Dr. Clarke did an amazing job officiating our wedding. Since we were living and had to coordinate everything from out of state and did not do a rehearsal, we did not actually end up meeting Dr. Clarke in person until the day of the wedding but he was very professional, helpful, and responsive the entire time. I highly recommend.
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Ellen Sent on 10/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Clarke was a dream come true to find! The rehearsal & ceremony were perfect.

We were honored to have such a lovely man marry us!
Lisa Schober
Lisa Sent on 05/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Clarke was amazing to work with! He stepped in for us at the last minute and helped us create a special and meaningful ceremony. He is incredibly kind, personable and easy to work with! We highly recommend him!!
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User996943 Sent on 10/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
After we decided we needed to change ministers just FIVE days before our wedding, I contacted Dr. Clarke. Within an hour he responded, came over to our home to meet with us the following night, was willing to work with us and meet our needs and was so helpful during our rehearsal. He did a wonderful job at the ceremony. He turned a near disaster into a wonderful marriage ceremony.
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Kelli Sent on 04/24/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Clarke was wonderful. HE helped us make a service that was both traditional and personalized at the same time. His demeanor is very friendly but proffessional. He provided a beautiful service for us and even helped us decide the logistics of the ceremony. Also his voice reminds me of the southern ministers I am used to since childhood. Very comforting. I would definitely use him, especially if you are planning a destination wedding. There wasnt a dry eye in the house after he was done.
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Adrienne Sent on 11/13/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We loved Dr. Clarke! He was able to give us exactly what we wanted for our ceremony, and everyone gave lots of compliments!
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Tessica Sent on 09/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Jackie Clark was an amazing officiant, she was kind, patient, fun and just a blessing to have perform our ceremony. Jordan was the photographer and I had over 500 pictures to choose from and they were wonderful. He let me make my own suggestions for the pictures but still guided us to getting some amazing shots. I emailed them several times up until my wedding and they always responded promptly. I highly recommend them. :)
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Amanda Sent on 07/09/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. Dr. Clarke was ABSOLUTELY wonderful! My husband and I could not have asked for a more kind. generous,fun,caring person to marry us! He was very quick to respond to ALL of our phone calls and emails! He offered many GREAT packages to choose from and helped us choose the perfect one for us! His wife Jackie did our photography and it was BEAUTIFUL! When we go back down to renew our vows we will DEFINITELY call these two people! THANK YOU for all you did to make our special day even more special!
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Katie Sent on 06/29/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Clarke was nice to work with. He lets you make up your vows and just goes with the flow if that it what you'd like. He had different "packages" to pick from that fits you and your wedding. Definitely recommended.
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Mandi Sent on 06/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Clarke was amazing to work with. He helped us with the flow of our ceremony and even had some great site set up suggestions. Dr. Clarke worked around our schedule because we were doing a destination wedding it was important he could meet us at the times we were in town. We didn't have a wedding planner and it was wonderful that Dr. Clarke was able to step in and run the rehearsal. It put me at ease as the bride to know that the day of the wedding the ceremony would be flawless because Dr. Clarke would take care of it. Thank you for being part of our wedding! I will recommend you to anyone having a wedding in Charleston.
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Charleston Blooms Charleston Blooms Wedding Florists

Dr. Clarke is such a wonderful man. His ceremonies are always unique to the bride and groom's personalities. He has so much to offer his clients and we hope to work with him again soon!

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