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Marriages By Mark D

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned Professional
  • Officiant
  • Great Planner
Scott
Kaylie
Jerry
Alyssa
Jaclyn

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Marriages By Mark D?

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!

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 16 years in business

Links

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What does a real wedding with Marriages By Mark D look like?

Brittany & Devan's wedding
Brittany & Devan
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What are Marriages By Mark D's coordination packages and rates?

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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Mark is an outstanding wedding officiant—warm, personable, and professional. He communicates clearly, personalizes ceremonies, soothes nerves, and helps with paperwork. Guests often thought he was family because of his genuine presence. Highly recommended by many couples.

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Mark is an outstanding wedding officiant—warm, personable, and professional. He communicates clearly, personalizes ceremonies, soothes nerves, and helps with paperwork. Guests often thought he was family because of his genuine presence. Highly recommended by many couples.

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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!!
J
Jessica Sent on 09/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 - hire Mark!

If you are looking for an officiant, hire Mark - you will not be disappointed. From start to finish, Mark made us feel incredibly comfortable and truly felt like a long time friend. Communication was easy and hassle free. Prior to our ceremony, he came to meet with us personally to check in, explain the ceremony, discuss the details and ensured we were happy with what he had planned. His warm, friendly personality made us feel so relaxed and made our ceremony feel so personal. We cannot thank Mark enough!!
C
Chasie Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend a better officiant!

Mark was absolutely incredible from start to finish! From the very beginning, he was so personable, intentional, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony special. He took the time to truly understand us as a couple and brought our vision to life in the most beautiful way.

Our ceremony felt like us—warm, relatable, humorous, heartfelt, and filled with so much love. There were so many moments that had us laughing, tearing up, and feeling completely present in the moment. Mark has such a gift for making a ceremony feel personal and meaningful rather than just going through the motions.

We are so grateful that Mark was the one who got to tell our story and be such an important part of our wedding day. He went above and beyond, and we truly couldn’t have imagined our ceremony without him. If you’re looking for someone who will make you feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for, look no further. We cannot recommend Mark enough!!!!!
Scott
Scott Sent on 08/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mark was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

From the moment we spoke with Mark we knew he’d be exactly what we wanted in wedding officiant. Mark listened to our needs, shared insight on what has worked in the past, and on wedding day, Mark was willing to work off cuff when I threw a little curveball into the mix. He kept us calm, made us laugh, made us cry, and people thought he was part of the family. Without a doubt, for an officiant, Mark is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Kaylie
Kaylie Sent on 08/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend

Mark was amazing to work with! Communication was great from start to finish, and he made the day so seamless and natural. All the guests thought he was an uncle on either side, I’d absolutely recommend him!
Jerry
Jerry Sent on 08/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant

Mark did an amazing job as our wedding officiant. He was warm, professional, and very easy to work with. The ceremony was beautiful, smooth, and meaningful, and his words made the moment feel very special for us. We truly appreciate his help and guidance throughout the process. We are so happy he was part of our wedding day and would highly recommend him!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

#1 Officiant!

Mark was nothing short of incredible. Made us feel like family from the moment we met him. Did exactly what we were looking for with our ceremony. Our guests were shocked to learn that we had only met him several months prior and he wasn’t a family member. Would recommend Mark D to anybody looking for an amazing officiant!!!
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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What awards has Marriages By Mark D won?

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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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