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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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Highly recommended officiant who is professional, personable, and responsive, crafting personalized ceremonies that balance humor and sincerity. He helps with logistics, vendor referrals, rehearsals, and calms nerves on the day. Guests and couples repeatedly praised his delivery and ease of planning.

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Highly recommended officiant who is professional, personable, and responsive, crafting personalized ceremonies that balance humor and sincerity. He helps with logistics, vendor referrals, rehearsals, and calms nerves on the day. Guests and couples repeatedly praised his delivery and ease of planning.

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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.
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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 ♥️☀️
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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!
Madison
Madison Sent on 08/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Evan was the best! He was an amazing officiant and even met with us before the wedding to get to know us better and help take away some day of nerves! He even offered additional services such as help setting up and bartending which was a huge relief! 10/10 would recommend him and his team to any couple! :)
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Evan was great!

Evan made working together easy! We would highly recommend! Thank you for marrying us!
Nomi
Nomi Sent on 08/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10

we had an amazing experience, From the very beginning he took time to truly understand our story. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about making your ceremony unforgettable!
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Angela Sent on 07/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Better than expected!

Upon meeting Evan on our wedding day, I was instantly taken in by his warmth and kindness. My husband and I opted to elope with only a few weeks to plan, and Evan did not hesitate to accept the request to be our Officiant although we never met him before. His professionalism was top notch and yet, we felt as if we have known him for years. For a very simple ceremony, it was truly made incredibly special with tender moments shared that we could not have asked for anyone better suited. I would give him 100 stars if I could.
David
David Sent on 07/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Magical day!

When I first called Evan, I knew immediately he was the one to conduct our ceremony! He provided suggestions for natural-esque environments to have our wedding. Evan knew exactly what we were looking for! We appreciate his flexibility as we kept him updated on different locations. He answered all our questions. Evan was fantastic on our wedding day! He was very patient when the bride was late! He conducted our ceremony in such a way that truly reflected the essence and spirit of my bride and I. Evan is very personable, friendly, yet professional, and made the ceremony seamless. Thank you Evan for making our day special! We could not had asked for a better officiant!!
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Fun, and Absolutely Amazing!

We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Evan Poe. He was professional, organized, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. On our wedding day in Virginia Beach, everything went exactly as planned.

Evan brought the perfect mix of professionalism and personality, making the ceremony both meaningful and enjoyable. He kept everyone at ease and helped make our day truly special.

If you're looking for an officiant who is reliable, personable, and experienced, I highly recommend Evan. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!
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Racheal Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect officient

Married by Evan was perfect. He was recommended to us by our venue. He was professional, helped guide us thru the ceremony and made our moment special. Even our guest mentioned how impressed they were with Evan. We asked for ut to be 50% funny and he was great. We would highly recommend.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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