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Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Married by Evan provides a heartfelt and professionally licensed wedding service for his clients. With over a decade’s experience in officiating, Evan takes pride in creating a service that lets the love of his clients shine. The empathetic style and understanding spirit of this officiant ensure that the love you have for one another will come to the fore.

Services Offered

Evan knows that this special day is all about the lucky couple. While Evan works to create a customized ceremony for every couple, each couple will have the freedom to write their own vows if they choose and tailor the ceremony to their personal needs. Evan also meets with the couple before the big day to ensure each part of the celebration runs as planned. Whether it’s an elopement, quick signing service, or a grand event, Evan can help to create the ideal stage to honor a couple’s special day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

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)?

$75

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
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
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?

NC
OH
VA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Married By Evan

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Reviewers rave about Evan as an officiant, praising his professionalism, warmth, and storytelling. He personalizes ceremonies, handles logistics and last‑minute changes, and makes couples and guests feel at ease. Many highly recommend him for creating meaningful, memorable, and smoothly run ceremonies.

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Reviewers rave about Evan as an officiant, praising his professionalism, warmth, and storytelling. He personalizes ceremonies, handles logistics and last‑minute changes, and makes couples and guests feel at ease. Many highly recommend him for creating meaningful, memorable, and smoothly run ceremonies.

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Marissa Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant in Virginia

If you’re looking for a minister who is not only incredibly professional but also genuinely warm, easygoing, and captivating, look no further than Evan Poe. From the moment we connected with him, everything felt effortless. He guided us through the entire process with such grace and clarity that we felt completely at ease every step of the way.

Evan has a presence that is both calming and powerful. His speaking ability is nothing short of extraordinary—every word he speaks feels meaningful and heartfelt. I’ve heard many speakers over the years, but Evan is truly in a league of his own. He knows how to engage every person in the room, bring emotion to the moment, and still keep things joyful and full of love.

Not only did he lead a beautiful and personalized ceremony, but he also made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. His professionalism is top-tier, yet he makes you feel like you’re working with a trusted friend.

There is no doubt in my mind that Evan Poe is the best minister in Virginia, and I can’t recommend him enough. If you want someone who will make your special day even more meaningful and memorable, Evan is the one you want standing with you.
Christina
Christina Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made bar services simple!

Great experience with Evan and his team. Easy to get in touch and Evan walked me through how to serve our guests in a way that made sense. We planned to do two signature cocktails, and then a selection of beer and wine, which was recommended by Evan and it worked out perfectly. As the bride, I was always here or there mingling with family as much as I could, and I trusted Evan and his team to take care of our guests, and they definitely delivered. Really happy with how easy he made the planning!
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Alex Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A truly wonderful Man!!!

My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! As a seasoned professional, he was very knowledgeable in how a ceremony typically goes but never pushed us into doing one thing or another. We truly appreciated his suggestions on vows and how the first look should go because it made our big moment that much more special. He really took the time to get to know us, it was like he personally watched our love story develop right before his eyes! My wife and I highly recommend him as you will not be disappointed being married by Evan!
Deidre
Deidre Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant I’ve ever seen

I’ve gotten so many compliments about Evan from our wedding! Everyone keeps asking if he knew us. He did perfectly and made our day so special.
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Jasmine Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding

Mr. Evan was absolutely amazing. He truly cared about every single detail about what we wanted our wedding to look like and how long we wanted it to be. We were able to have a ring and personal valid exchange. All in all completely, Mr. Evan went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations.!!!!! I highly recommend that you book with Married By Evan!
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Diane Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day


We met with Evan in person to discuss our wedding, our relationship, and the vision we had for our special day. From the moment we sat down with him, we felt an immediate connection—it was as if we had known him for years.
Evan created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that perfectly captured who we are as a couple. He was flexible and accommodating when impending rain forced us to consider a venue change, and throughout the entire process, he made us feel truly valued and cared for.
The ceremony itself was the perfect balance of fun, lighthearted moments and heartfelt sincerity. He had us and our guests laughing one moment and tearing up the next. The service was so meaningful and memorable that several guests asked where we had found such an incredible officiant.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. It takes a rare talent to capture the essence of a relationship after just a brief face-to-face meeting, but he truly has that gift. He played a huge role in making our wedding day absolutely perfect, and we wholeheartedly recommend him.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just Amazing

Mr. Evan was just simply amazing. He did everything that we asked. His speech was amazing and his traditional vows were just perfect. He matched our theme, which was christian/country. And we would use them again if we had to
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

Evan did a great job i would recommend him to anybody thank u evan for a great service the service was great it was a beach wedding
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Alexis Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Evan!

Evan was amazing! We wanted a quick ceremony and he delivered not only on that but brought a great energy and charm to the whole thing. Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant!!

I’m so happy we booked Evan for our wedding ceremony! He truly made our wedding ceremony feel so special. All of the guests at the cocktail party came up telling me how amazing Evan was for our ceremony!! He is very professional, organized, and a great public speaker! Highly recommend booking Evan for your officiant!
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