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I get to do what I love every day…Marry People… I am one of Virginia’s most requested Officiants and I travel to perform weddings throughout Virginia. I marry couples in the simplest elopement ceremonies to large, extravagant wedding events and every size wedding in between, and receive 5-star reviews and annual awards for the services I provide.

I’m honored to serve as your Officiant and I’m happy to include your ideas to give an even more personal touch for a memorable ceremony. I offer free consultation to all Thumbtack couples to get better acquainted and discuss your preferences and particulars for your wedding day. Call or email to schedule your free consultation. *Because I travel throughout Virginia, an additional fee for Travel applies and varies subject to venue location. *This Officiant warrants that she is a professional Officiant; recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia; fully qualified to officiate at weddings within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Services Offered

Marriage Officiant, Gail Olberg is non-denominational and performs ceremonies for anyone wishing to celebrate their love and commitment to each other. She provides a complimentary consultation by phone to get to know you, your love story, and your service preferences. Gail writes ceremonies for each couple she marries that incorporates the most important aspects of your relationship. She also offers unlimited contact to answer any questions you may have and she can provide vendor recommendations upon request.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$225

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.

In which states are you licensed?

VA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Marriage Officiant, Gail Olberg

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Gail receives glowing reviews for her exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers commend her for her thoroughness, professionalism, and ability to create personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. She is highly praised for her knowledge, warmth, and dedication to making each couple's wedding day special and memorable. Gail's attentiveness, helpfulness, and passion for her work make her a top choice for officiating weddings, with many happy couples recommending her services.

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Gail receives glowing reviews for her exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers commend her for her thoroughness, professionalism, and ability to create personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. She is highly praised for her knowledge, warmth, and dedication to making each couple's wedding day special and memorable. Gail's attentiveness, helpfulness, and passion for her work make her a top choice for officiating weddings, with many happy couples recommending her services.

Adam
Adam Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Gail

Every wedding has its unpredictable events. Gail keeps her composure through the scorching heat that has every guest sweating through their suit, the motorcycles in the distance, or any noisy babies. We considered having a friend officiate our wedding, but were glad we went with Gail. She offers tips and tricks on when and where to get your wedding certificate, which offices to visit vs which to avoid, as well as true marital advice. I highly suggest Gail.
J
Jade Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Gail was absolutely amazing and did a wonderful job taking care of us for our wedding. I would highly recommend her for yours!
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Jim Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gail was amazing!

Gail was absolutely wonderful. She explained everything that we needed to know in great detail and was so thorough. You can’t go wrong choosing her!
Mia
Mia Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I'm so glad I found Gail while looking for an officiant who could accommodate us on short notice, and I'm so happy she was available on our date!

From our first call, Gail was incredibly thorough and genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple so she could create a ceremony that truly reflected us. She explained everything clearly, from pre-ceremony to post-ceremony, so we knew exactly what to expect. She was quick to respond, flexible with our schedule, and guided us through the entire process with ease.

We had an intimate wedding in our front yard with our families. A small, short, yet (at least for us, the couple lol) chaotic ceremony, but Gail handled everything so smoothly, clearly showing her experience and expertise. Everything went beautifully, and her kindness and professionalism really stood out.

We'd gladly recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much, Gail!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for weddings

Gail is such a sweet and friendly person and took a lot of time getting to know us during our initial conversation to put together a ceremony unique to us! We were so happy with how it went! She’s clearly passionate about her work and wants to please the couples she works with. She was personable, timely, professional and most of all - easy to work with. She made sure our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. We're so glad she was able to work with us and highly recommend Gail to anyone in need of a wedding officiant!
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Crezildawn Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding officiant

She is great. Easy to work with and knowledgeable about the job. Very nice Thank You miss Gail
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Tori Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!

Gail is the BEST in the business of wedding officiants. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and kind. She made us feel so comfortable and she delivered a beautiful ceremony within the time allotment that she quoted. Our ceremony was short, sweet, impactful, and full of love.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Wedding Officiant

We are so grateful to Gail for crafting a truly special wedding ceremony for us! From our first meeting, it was clear she was dedicated to making our day tailored to our desires and memorable. The personalized ceremony beautifully captured our love story and resonated with our guests, receiving countless compliments.

It is clear that Gail takes great pride in her services. She brought warmth and professionalism, making us feel at ease throughout the planning and wedding process. We can't recommend her highly enough! Thank you Gail for being such an essential part of our wedding day!
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Logan Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She's the Best!

Gail is the officiant that you want! She was attentive, informative, and extremely helpful at making sure our ceremony was beautiful! She is a wonderful officiant, and we will be recommending her to any friends in the area!
Matella
Matella Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Gail

Highly recommend Gail's services. She was very thorough and was very helpful throughout the wedding planning process. Gail wrote a beautiful ceremony speech and did an amazing job.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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