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Meaningful Marriages is an officiant business based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reverend Larry D. Goyda has gained a great deal of experience throughout his many years officiating over 2,000 ceremonies. He is a non-denominational wedding officiant/ minister, so he can easily work with a wide variety of couples from different backgrounds and religions. He can even seamlessly blend different religions together if each couple has different religious traditions. You and your guests will experience a memorable wedding ceremony that will celebrate your individual love story.

Services Offered

Before your big day, Rev. Larry will meet with you and show you a basic wedding ceremony format. You are welcome to use this format or personalize it to meet your needs. His wedding ceremonies often feature basic elements such as the presenting of the couple, words on love or marriage, the giving of your word, vows, and other key elements. If you would like, you can incorporate optional touches like roses for the mothers, a unity candle, or a children ceremony. Because he is a non-denominational wedding officiant/ minister, he works with the following types of religions:

  • Agnostic
  • Baha'i faith
  • Baptist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Episcopalian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jainism
  • Jewish
  • Lutheran
  • Methodist
  • Mormon
  • No denomination
  • Orthodox christian
  • Presbyterian
  • Quaker
  • Shinto
  • Sikhism
  • Taoist
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Meaningful Marriages

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Laurisa Sent on 10/31/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. Larry helped make our wedding day (10/23/11) an experience that will be an amazing lifelong memory. We had hoped for a non-traditional, personal ceremony, and Larry delivered exactly that. His calm and congenial demeanor helped create the relaxed, friendly atmosphere we wanted, and his ceremony was honest, heartfelt, and the most unique wedding experience we have ever enjoyed. Even (perhaps especially) our most traditional and conservative guests were impacted by the intimacy of Rev. Larry's ceremony, and each went out of their way to make sure we were aware of how much they enjoyed it.

We recommend Larry's services to anyone who wants a wedding that feels honest, personal, and free from the traditional script. All of our thanks for being part of our perfect day!

- Laurisa and Bryan McIndoe
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Csilla/Gerald Sent on 12/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Csilla and Gerald would like to express our most genuine thanks and appreciation for the service provided by Rev. Larry. From our initial call, we knew that Rev. Larry was the one who most perfectly fitted our overall needs. He was adaptable, generous, caring, professional, and personable.

The ceremony took place in our living room, with short notice, and it was performed with grace and love; yet with care of detail that suggested extensive planning. This day remains forever etched in our hearts.

Once the ceremony was completed, Rev. Larry did not rush out, as though it was a job, but sat and communed with us for quite some time. We highly recommend Rev. Larry to anyone who seeks a ceremony that is unique to your personal needs.
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Tmj Sent on 12/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Two of our friends on the South Side mentioned Larry’s name when we told them we were getting married. After looking at his website, we gave him a call and met for lunch. We laughed, we cried, we shared a meal, and after a few hours, we left as friends. We had no idea what kind of service we wanted or how to go about planning it and Larry’s suggestions were a perfect fit for us. We can’t imagine having anyone other than Larry perform our wedding ceremony. If you are looking for someone to perform your ceremony, give Larry a call and spend a few minutes with him. We think you will be glad you did.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Steady Creek Cinema Steady Creek Cinema Wedding Videographers

We LOVE working with Larry Goyda from Meaningful Marriages! We have worked with him multiple times. He quickly responds to phone calls and emails, is extremely kind hearted and pays close attention to details. He is fully committed in making your ceremony as personalized as possible. Weddings can be stressful but Larry comes prepared! Throughout the ceremony he keeps eye contact with the guests, discreetly poses the couple for the photographers and videographers, and speaks from the heart. He is very laid back and patient, making your day go much smoother! We HIGHLY recommend him :) Cheers, - Steady Creek Cinema, LLC (Bethany & Andrew D'Amico)

A Soulful Commitment A Soulful Commitment Wedding Officiants

As a professional colleague and friend, Larry Goyda is a wonderful Minister, who creates beautiful ceremonies. He is fun to work with, compassionate and a very lovely soul! I cannot express how wonderful he is! I recommend him to everyone that wants a fantastic minister to marry them!

Sterling and Strings Sterling and Strings Wedding Musicians

A delight to work with! I speak both as a musician who has performed at weddings officiated by him, and as a bride: he was the officiant at my wedding 9 years ago!

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