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Michael Wade
Michael Wade
Minister/Officiant

35 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

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.

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 pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

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
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OR
WA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Michael D Wade PhD

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Michael Wade is praised by multiple couples for his professionalism, helpfulness, and personalized approach as an officiant for weddings. Couples appreciated his guidance, relationship-building sessions, and the heartfelt, genuine ceremonies he conducted. Michael's calming presence and ability to capture the essence of each couple's love story made their ceremonies special, meaningful, and unforgettable. Reviewers highly recommended Michael for his sincerity, warmth, and dedication in creating personalized and memorable wedding experiences.

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Michael Wade is praised by multiple couples for his professionalism, helpfulness, and personalized approach as an officiant for weddings. Couples appreciated his guidance, relationship-building sessions, and the heartfelt, genuine ceremonies he conducted. Michael's calming presence and ability to capture the essence of each couple's love story made their ceremonies special, meaningful, and unforgettable. Reviewers highly recommended Michael for his sincerity, warmth, and dedication in creating personalized and memorable wedding experiences.

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
Sharon
Sharon Sent on 09/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Wedding Ceremony

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael Wade, who was our officiant on one of the most important days of our lives. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in the best hands. Michael took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made our ceremony feel incredibly personal, meaningful, and filled with love. He has a calming presence and a genuine warmth that made us feel at ease.

Michael perfectly captured the essence of our relationship, weaving in our love story with heartfelt words and delivering a ceremony that brought out the best in both of us. He was thoughtful, professional, and truly invested in making sure our day was exactly what we envisioned.

We are so grateful to have had Michael officiate our wedding, and we would highly recommend him to any couple looking for someone who will bring sincerity, heart, and a personal touch to their ceremony. He made our day unforgettable, and we will always cherish the memories he helped create.

Thank you, Michael, for being such an important part of our special day!

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