Skip to main content
Weddings

What is the story behind Married By Evan?

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.

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

What are Married By Evan's coordination packages and rates?

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

What are real couples saying about their experience with Married By Evan in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

The officiant is professional, personable, and highly recommended for weddings and elopements. He communicates clearly, personalizes ceremonies, and helps with logistics like licenses and vendor recommendations. Calm, flexible, and engaging, he eased nerves and consistently exceeded couples' expectations.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The officiant is professional, personable, and highly recommended for weddings and elopements. He communicates clearly, personalizes ceremonies, and helps with logistics like licenses and vendor recommendations. Calm, flexible, and engaging, he eased nerves and consistently exceeded couples' expectations.

M
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.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 09/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Evan Poe: Master of Ceremonies!

Evan was an incredible officiant for our beach wedding ceremony. He is exactly the person we hoped he would be when we hired him to marry us on the beach at Sandbridge, and was absolutely wonderful accepting our two dogs (they gave us away!), into the ceremony.

I cannot possibly recommend Evan enough. He’s got a warm presence, was super flexible in how he planned our ceremony (bonus points for an awesome questionnaire that put us at ease way before our ‘big day’), and brought a genuine sense of joy to the day.

My wife and I both wanted something cozy and private, and Evan brought so much light to our day, you’d think he pulled the sun down for us, too.

I am so incredibly happy to have chosen Evan to officiate our Elopement ceremony. It means the world to me to know that my wife felt comfortable and joyful in those moments, and Evan’s skill, warmth and wisdom sent those supposed wedding jitters out to sea like the tide. All I saw was my wife. Her smile. My life. All I felt was joy.

Thank you, Evan!!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant

Evan was great! He was professional and personable. The ceremony was beautiful. His words were thoughtful and meaningful. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Chrissy
Chrissy Sent on 09/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Evan as your officiant!

Evan was fantastic as our officiant! We bought the basic package, so we only met with him on the day of, but he walked us through everything we needed to know and did a great job with the ceremony. He even helped us file our marriage certificate. I would highly recommend booking Evan!
E
Eric Sent on 09/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our big Day

Evan was amazing! He was so polite, and took the time to get to know us, so he could incorporate our love story in his sermon with our wedding guests. We appreciate his professionalism and understanding to make our special day as smooth as it went.
D
David Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Evan was the best!

Evan was fantastic to work with from start to finish. His communication was clear and helpful throughout the planning process, which made everything feel easy and stress-free. During our ceremony, he created something that felt uniquely ours—he really took the time to understand what mattered to us and wove it into every word he said. He was professional but also warm and genuine, which set the perfect tone for our day. We felt like he genuinely cared about making our ceremony special, not just going through the motions. If you're looking for an officiant, Evan is absolutely the one to choose.
B
Brittni Sent on 09/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

A special thank you to our amazing officiant for making our ceremony so incredibly special and perfectly us. 🤍 From our one-on-one meeting before the wedding, you took the time to truly get to know our story and incorporated those personal details into the ceremony beautifully. You made it fun, heartfelt, and exactly what we wanted, while keeping our vows formal yet completely personalized to us. Most importantly, thank you for honoring my dad, who we wish could have been there, and my two grandpas who had the honor of walking me down the aisle. That moment meant more than words can express, and we will forever be grateful for the beautiful ceremony and memories you helped create.
Sheena
Sheena Sent on 09/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Ceremony

Evan did a beautiful job even while not knowing us completely. We laughed and cried. Completely recommend him!
C
Christian Sent on 08/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ceremony ☀️♥️

Evan was perfect!! He understood what we wanted and made it happen!! Thank you so much for being a part of our day and understanding us ♥️☀️
A
Andrea Sent on 08/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

We can’t say enough wonderful things about our officiant! He had previously officiated my best friend’s larger, traditional wedding and did an amazing job, so we knew we were in great hands for our elopement. He traveled to Cape Charles for us, was so easy to communicate with, was extremely professional, and made our ceremony feel incredibly beautiful and meaningful. We highly recommend him!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

What awards has Married By Evan won?

555
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Married By Evan? Which ones?

Preferred Vendors
The Woman's Club of Portsmouth
4.9 out of 5 rating , 61 reviews
· Banquet Halls
The Historic Post Office
4.9 out of 5 rating , 69 reviews
· Historic Weddings
Lesner Inn
4.8 out of 5 rating , 202 reviews
· Banquet Halls
The Gala 417
5.0 out of 5 rating , 30 reviews
· Banquet Halls
Studio I Do Bridals
4.8 out of 5 rating , 262 reviews
· Wedding Dresses
Cenzalli's Captured Photography
4.9 out of 5 rating , 127 reviews
· Wedding Photographers

Where is Married By Evan based?

Addresses map
Next Wedding Officiants: Reverend Ken Lane

Other vendors in Hampton Roads for your wedding

Wedding Vendors