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3 years in business

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Matt Sims Officiant is 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 I 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, West Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

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Pricing

$300 starting price
$350 average price
Regular
$400 / starting price
Ceremony led from start to finish
Scrips and ceremony details
Marriage license signed and returned
Time and Travel
Unlimited consultations
Unlimited script edits

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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
WV

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Matt Sims Officiant

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Matt received glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for being kind, professional, flexible, and providing personalized, heartfelt ceremonies tailored to each couple. Reviewers appreciated his responsiveness, clear communication, and attention to detail in creating a seamless and meaningful wedding experience. Matt's warm demeanor, expertise, and ability to understand and execute couples' visions were highly recommended, making him a top choice for officiating weddings.

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Matt received glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for being kind, professional, flexible, and providing personalized, heartfelt ceremonies tailored to each couple. Reviewers appreciated his responsiveness, clear communication, and attention to detail in creating a seamless and meaningful wedding experience. Matt's warm demeanor, expertise, and ability to understand and execute couples' visions were highly recommended, making him a top choice for officiating weddings.

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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!
TM
Tm Sent on 05/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

Matt officiated our wedding in May 2025 and was amazing. He was on time and added our customizations with ease. He's a great guy and easy to work with.
Ariana
Ariana Sent on 05/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding officiant!

Matt was the perfect wedding officiant! In preparing for the wedding, he sent us all the resources to help plan the flow and content of our ceremony. Matt was always quick to respond and answered all of our questions. He was up for all of our ideas and when the day came, he executed the script we requested in the absolute best possible way. Matt really set the tone for our wedding, and it was even better than we had anticipated. To top it off, he even mailed in our marriage license for us! We are beyond pleased with Matt and highly recommend him.
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