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Matt Sims Officiant

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Civil Union
Non-religious

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Matt Sims is a wedding officiant based in Chantilly, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Southern Maryland and Eastern West Virginia. Matt has a master's in theology and is an ordained pastor. Matt has a lot of experience working with crowds from an over 20-year career as a public speaker and actor and has officiated over 300 weddings. Matt is also a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and currently actively filming TV, Feature Films and Commercials.

Matt was born in England and moved to the USA 20 years ago, but still has a strong British accent, which would make your ceremony a little more unique sounding!

As a pastor, Matt specializes 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.

Matt has been married for 12 years to his wife Danielle who is a counsellor and has 2 young children Caleb and Elise and a wild husky Mila!

Matt loves officiating weddings and making them unique and personalized for each couple and loves to meet new people and hear their unique journey. Matt loves meeting new people, families and friends at every wedding and finds so much joy officiating weddings because it is a celebration of 2 people becoming husband and wife in front of the most important and special people in their lives.

Matt now has an office location which is now available for elopements and small ceremonies: https://venturex.com/locations/usa/va/brambleton/

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 4 years in business

  • Lingue: English

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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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Officiant Matt is professional, personable, and easy to work with, offering responsive communication, clear guidance, and customizable ceremony scripts. Couples praise his warm, calming presence, humor, punctuality, and vendor-friendly coordination that keeps events running smoothly. Many highly recommend him for reliability, affordability, and making ceremonies personal and memorable.

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Officiant Matt is professional, personable, and easy to work with, offering responsive communication, clear guidance, and customizable ceremony scripts. Couples praise his warm, calming presence, humor, punctuality, and vendor-friendly coordination that keeps events running smoothly. Many highly recommend him for reliability, affordability, and making ceremonies personal and memorable.

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Karla Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

08.28.25 Best Officiant we could ask for!

We are so grateful to have had Pastor Matt Sims as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, he was kind, communicative, and easy to work with. He brought such a positive and joyful energy to our ceremony, and even added the perfect touch of humor that made it feel warm and personal. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting how beautifully he led the ceremony. Pastor Matt truly made our day feel even more special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
Devon
Devon Sent on 08/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

By Far The Best

Easy and extremely friendly and professional! Traveled out of town. He definitely made it feel like we were back in our home state
BreAnna
Breanna Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The very best officiant!

Matt was awesome and we are so glad we were able to have him officiate our wedding. He is reasonably priced and helped us so much in coming up with what we wanted our ceremony to be like. We cannot recommend him enough! He was the perfect addition to our day.
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Lacora Sent on 06/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend!

Matt was amazing and easy to work with. He was dependable and on time for the wedding ceremony. We met and discussed on multiple occasions how we wanted our ceremony to go. Would highly recommend. The ceremony was beautiful! We are so happy!
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding service!

We had a wonderful experience working with Matt for our civil ceremony. From our first call, he was highly approachable and easy to talk to, which made the planning process much more comfortable.
He was professional throughout. He took the time to listen to our preferences and delivered a personalized script that fitted us perfectly. On the day of the event, he offered us much needed flexibility and kept everyone engaged with his delivery. Highly recommend his services to any couple looking for an attentive officiant.
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Lindsey Sent on 05/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Matt was a great officiant! He was so easy & professional to work with. He really customized the ceremony to exactly what we wanted as a couple. Thanks Matt!
Rustee
Rustee Sent on 04/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic officiant

We had a private elopement and Matt guided and spoke beautifully. So friendly, light-filled, and professional. Highly recommend!!!!
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Carmen Sent on 04/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend! A Truly Lovely Ceremony

Matt was absolutely wonderful to work with! From the start, he took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what were looking for in our ideal ceremony. He provided helpful guidelines and answered any questions we had about the process. We had a very smooth rehearsal and ceremony thanks to Matt! Would recommend him to all!
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Brian Sent on 03/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Officiant

Matt did an extraordinary job officiating our wedding. Gave us easy to select options for the ceremony and was extremely helpful in preparation. Our guests loved him and I would strongly recommend
Win
Win Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Exceptional Wedding Officiant

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt Sims on wedding ceremonies, and he is truly one of the best officiants I’ve ever collaborated with. Matt isn’t just friendly — he’s a natural leader and genuinely a master of the ceremony. He brings such a calm, warm presence to the wedding day, and you can immediately tell how comfortable he makes the couple and the guests feel.

From a videographer’s perspective, Matt is a dream to work with. He communicates clearly, coordinates effortlessly, and understands the flow of a ceremony in a way that makes everything smoother for all vendors involved. Every time we’ve worked together, the ceremony has run beautifully, and his thoughtful pacing and delivery translate incredibly well on camera.

If you’re looking for someone who brings professionalism, heart, and an exceptional sense of timing to your wedding ceremony, Matt is the one. Highly recommend working with him!
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