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Michael D. Wade PhD is a wedding officiant based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to helping couples begin married life and celebrate their journeys together. Rev Michael, besides being an ordained minister and Wedding Officiant, is a Doctor of Psychology with five decades of full-time counseling experience with multicultural people and relationships.

Services Offered

Michael D. Wade PhD provides services for non-religious and interfaith wedding ceremonies, as well as ceremony rehearsals to get the details right. This officiant is licensed in the states of Oregon, Washington, and California. Dr. Michael is offering a premium package that includes premarital counseling, which draws on his extensive in-depth counseling of cross-cultural relationships, relationships with age differences, and religious or political differences. The focus involves communication tools, conflict resolution, and negotiating marital agreements.

  • Micro Wedding: a simple intimate way to tie the knot. Once you have your marriage licnese, call to schedule an appointment. On your special day, you and two witnesses will come to Dr. Michael D. Wade's SE Portland home office for a brief, yet meaningful ceremony. Dr. Wade will officiate, sign your paperwork and handle the submission to the county.
  • Quick Marriage: Exactly as this would be - a quick wedding ceremony at your choice of location. Additional fees for travel over 40 miles.
  • Best Package: A classic touch for your special day! Our process involves the intial meeting to plan your wedding ceremony, followed by a decond session dedicated to proivding you and your partner with the skills needed to foster a successful marraige! Includes both the rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
  • Best Plus Package: An all-inclusive package offering five (5) premarital counseling sessions, designed for couples seeking the foundational tools to build a thriving marriage. Includes dedicated wedding planning sessions, a rehearsal and hte ceremonial celebration of your union.

Pricing

Starting at $200
Couples usually spend $800
Most popular
Micro Wedding
$200 / starting price
Intimate, private setting.
Brief, meaningful ceremony.
Quick Marriage
$300 / starting price
Destination available.
Quick ceremony of your choice.
Best Package
$500 / starting price
Comprehensive ceremony - rehearsal & wedding.
Premarital Counseling & Ceremony
$1,000 / starting price
(5) premarital counseling sessions.
Rehearsal & ceremony.

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FAQ

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?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
OR
WA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Michael D Wade PhD

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Michael is highly praised in multiple reviews for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his ability to make ceremonies personal, heartfelt, and filled with love by getting to know each couple individually. His calming presence, genuine warmth, and professionalism are commended, making couples feel at ease and making their day unforgettable. The premarital counseling sessions with Michael are also appreciated for helping couples strengthen their relationship and build a strong foundation for marriage. Overall, Michael is recommended for his sincerity, heart, and personal touch in creating memorable wedding ceremonies.

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Michael is highly praised in multiple reviews for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his ability to make ceremonies personal, heartfelt, and filled with love by getting to know each couple individually. His calming presence, genuine warmth, and professionalism are commended, making couples feel at ease and making their day unforgettable. The premarital counseling sessions with Michael are also appreciated for helping couples strengthen their relationship and build a strong foundation for marriage. Overall, Michael is recommended for his sincerity, heart, and personal touch in creating memorable wedding ceremonies.

Audrey
Audrey Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

Michael is very professional and provided guidance and support from the first meeting through our wedding day. He shared in our joy and brought humor and kindness to the experience. We are very thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
M
Maria Sent on 01/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice

Me and my husband couldn’t make a better decisions. Michael and his wife make the whole experience for us unique and they were pretty flexible with what we wanted.

Thanks a lot
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Branden Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable in helping us grow

Michael is a special sort of guy. We went into premarital counseling thinking "what the heck, why not?" And you know? It helped us immensely in both preparation for marriage but also in bringing us closer together when we needed it the most: wedding planning. Which helped bring us closer instead of letting the stress tear us apart as it does for many couples.
To be honest, our ceremony wouldn't have been as fun or as real without Michael because we were genuine and so was he when he spoke about us as a couple.
Thank you Michael!
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