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With over 15 years and more than 850 weddings officiated, Mark D is a seasoned professional who knows how to create ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful, and genuinely joyful! His signature style blends romance with lighthearted moments, striking the perfect balance of heartfelt and fun! Mark D delivers an engaging, memorable ceremony that keeps guests smiling, laughing and tearing up in all the right ways.

Services Offered

Marriages by Mark D cater to any ceremony type, including civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious or religious weddings, and vow renewals. In addition to providing a traditional wedding experience, Mark also has vast knowledge of readings and other recommendations that can bring an extra-special touch to a ceremony.

What You'll Love About Marriages by Mark D

Mark invites you and your partner-to-be to celebrate any religious ceremony on your special day. He can officiate Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish, Non-denominational Christian, and Presbyterian religions. Above all, Marriages by Mark D strives to curate memorable experiences for anyone and everyone!

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FAQ

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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?

Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
DC
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Marriages By Mark D

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Mark receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers as an officiant for weddings. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, responsiveness, ability to make couples feel comfortable and at ease, and his talent for delivering engaging and personalized ceremonies. Many appreciate his attention to detail, humor, and seamless process, including assistance with marriage licenses. Guests rave about Mark's delivery and ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere during the ceremonies, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Mark receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers as an officiant for weddings. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, responsiveness, ability to make couples feel comfortable and at ease, and his talent for delivering engaging and personalized ceremonies. Many appreciate his attention to detail, humor, and seamless process, including assistance with marriage licenses. Guests rave about Mark's delivery and ability to create a warm and inviting atmosphere during the ceremonies, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Allison Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, fun and easy to work with!

Long story, short: If you have the opportunity, BOOK MARK!! Mark was amazing! From the initial meeting with him, we knew we had found the perfect fit. He was friendly, organized and thorough. He talked us through each part of the ceremony to help us decide what we wanted and took it from there. We could have made it as custom or generic as we wanted. In the end, all we really did was provide the readings we wanted and Mark did the rest!! We ended up wanting to have one super customized (potentially never done before.. :] ) part of the ceremony and really relied on Mark to come through with something really cool -- and boy did he deliver! The day of the wedding, he arrived with plenty of time to review the game plan with us. He was efficient in having our witnesses sign the license and getting all the paperwork taken care of. As for the ceremony itself, he crushed it!! He delivered a perfect balance of romantic and fun, which is exactly what we were looking for. To the crowd, they would have never know prior to the wedding day that we had only interacted with Mark virtually. We received so many compliments throughout the night and even still, 3 weeks later, about the flow of his ceremony, his charisma, his personality and humor. The day of the wedding is so stressful for Brides and Mark took away any stress related to the ceremony part of the day. I'm so thankful we found him. We are so happy with our choice to have Mark perform our ceremony and would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!!
Jaclyn
Jaclyn Sent on 12/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, fun, and so personable!

Mark was kind, professional, very responsive, and did a great job with a ceremony! A lot of our guests thought that he was a family member because of how personal he was and how comfortable he made everyone feel. I would recommend using Mark as your officiant!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Look no further then right here for your wedding officiant- he deserves more than 5 stars! Choosing an officiant seemed like such a daunting task as my husband and I are not very religious but wanted to include some touches. I was not sure what the ceremony would look like and felt a lot of anxiety choosing the right person. Wedding wire helped me stumble upon Mark- a father of a friend from high school. I felt so lucky to have that connection to such an awesome, kind family who I could trust. From our initial call I knew he was our guy and the rest of the stress was gone from there knowing our ceremony was in his hands. Mark laid out many options and was extremely well informed and patient explaining the various choices he offers. He was very knowledgable about going about obtaining a marraige license/certificate & made the process seamless. On the day of, Mark delivered the most high energy, engaging, and perfectly balanced ceremony. We may be biased, but it truly was the best ceremony we've ever witnessed. We both had so much fun and Mark's infectious smile takes all your anxiety/stress away. He also lends a hand when the emotions get high. Mark worked extra hard to properly pronounce my husbands long, greek last name and absolutely crushed it day of!! Wholeheartedly, I recommend Marriages by Mark D to all friends, family, and anyone who is looking to have an awesome wedding ceremony :) Thank you for making our special day perfect!
Kim
Kim Sent on 08/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mark was wonderful

From the first time I talked to Mark, I knew he was the one I was going to hire. He made me feel so comfortable from beginning to end. His price was great and he was so helpful. When my wedding day came he was there early and was so comforting to me. He took care of everything and everyone at the wedding LOVED him. When I started crying at our ceremony he made me laugh and made me feel at ease. Thank you, Mark
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Jade Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant!

Mark was amazing! He spoke with us ahead of time so he could personalize everything so it would fit us. The day of, he arrived early so he could go over everything with us one last time and he did a great job. He threw in just the right amount of humor to put everyone at ease while still keeping it romantic. He was able to help us with filing the paperwork too. Overall I would highly recommend him for your special day!
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Sara Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jackson wedding 2022

Mark is the best!! He officiated our wedding in October of 2022 and I am so glad he did. I was nervous to say our vows, but Mark made me feel so comfortable and at ease! I am so glad I picked him to be our officiant, he made our ceremony perfect!
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Melissa Sent on 05/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mark is fantastic!

Mark is fantastic! From beginning to end he has made this entire process so smooth, he does all the work for you!
He’s so easy to work with! He makes you feel so comfortable up there, he’s funny and so personable!
We couldn’t have picked anyone better to marry us! Thank you so much again mark for being involved in the most important of our lives!!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Scotland Run Ceremony

We had the absolute pleasure of having Mark D as our officiant, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. From the start, Mark was incredibly friendly, attentive, and responsive—he made the whole process feel seamless. His ceremony speech was heartfelt, engaging, and clear, capturing everyone’s attention and emotions beautifully.

Many of our guests went out of their way to compliment Mark and how well he delivered the ceremony. He was so warm and personable that several people assumed we had known him for years! That’s just the kind of genuine presence he brings.

We highly recommend Mark D to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and memorable officiant for their special day.
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Dale Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dale and Charles Wedding

Mark was amazing! He was so nice and easy to deal with. He really put us at ease! Everything went perfect for the wedding because of him!! We love him and definitely recommend him!!
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Mario Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fumo Wedding 2024

Absolutely amazing don’t even think twice about booking! Mark makes you feel so comfortable and is really moving with the crowd. He truly loves what he does.
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If you would love an Officiant who never stops smiling, Mark is your guy! His personality is second to none, as is also his professionalism! You know the infamous question: "Well; How does it feel to be 'MARRIED'??" Well; immediately after your ceremony, with Mark, you will FEEL MARRIED, AND YOU WILL FEEL GREAT!!! /John - Creator of Happy Tears - www.HappyTears.Wedding

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