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On WeddingWire since 2023

I am a wedding officiant based in Chantilly, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia. I have a master's in theology and am an ordained pastor. I have a lot of experience working with crowds from my over 15-year career as a public speaker and actor. I am a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild.

I was born in England and moved to the USA 16 years ago but still have a strong British accent which would make your ceremony a little more unique sounding!

As a pastor, I specialize in Christian weddings and would love to work with you to make your day a special and God-honoring one for you and your new spouse and to be honoring to your family members.

I am available for ceremonies of varying lengths and styles. I would be delighted to lead your ceremony from start to finish or help you and your loved ones be involved. Consultations are important to come up with a ceremony that is meaningful and memorable. I will provide you with an order of service ahead of your big day to ensure everything is as you imagined.

Matt Sims Officiant is licensed to officiate weddings in Virginia, Maryland and DC,

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$350

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$300

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$50

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
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?

DC
MD
VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews for Matt as a wedding officiant are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting his professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to create personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail, clear communication, and calming presence on the wedding day. Matt\'s services are highly recommended for couples seeking a religious or Christian ceremony, with many praising his warm and personable demeanor, making the wedding planning process smoother and more enjoyable. Clients were impressed by his organization, preparedness, and willingness to accommodate last-minute changes.

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

Reviews for Matt as a wedding officiant are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting his professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to create personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail, clear communication, and calming presence on the wedding day. Matt\'s services are highly recommended for couples seeking a religious or Christian ceremony, with many praising his warm and personable demeanor, making the wedding planning process smoother and more enjoyable. Clients were impressed by his organization, preparedness, and willingness to accommodate last-minute changes.

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Kristen Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone loved our ceremony!

Matt did an absolutely fantastic job officiating our wedding! He was thorough in describing the process and answered any questions we had with ease. He was also very flexible and offered great suggestions for our ceremony script, even offered to hop on a call to discuss ideas. We received so many compliments on how great the ceremony was and we can't thank Matt enough for marrying us!
Maura
Maura D. Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Officiant

I contacted Matt about doing our ceremony, which as a second wedding, we organized in about 4 months time. Matt was willing to help make our wedding happen agreeing to work with us if we could push the time around to let him drive get to Alexandria from a second wedding. Matt was responsive at every step in the process and worked with us to get a meaningful but short ceremony that was perfect for us. It provided meaning while at the same time wasn’t unbearably long for our guests. Highly recommend him!
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S & Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

We are so grateful that we had Pastor Matt as our officiant. He is very passionate, responsible and caring as an individual. He has cheerful yet calming presence which helped the entire ceremony went very smoothly. Thank you for sealing our marriage with the presence of God!
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