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What is the story behind Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary?

"LATTITUDE '81 WEDDINGS" Michael Peter, Wedding officiant/SC notary is an ordained minister who facilitates weddings in Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding localities. Officiant Michael Peter has been married for 45 years and believes in the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. As a Christian, he performs ceremonies for a variety of religious backgrounds, including non-denominational and Catholic and is also bi-lingual, having performed over 25 ceremonies in Spanish. He has earned the WeddingWire.com "Couples Choice Award" in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 2025 and 2026. The goal is to deliver a heartfelt, memorable ceremony filled with love. Getting to know couples on a personal basis is important and helps in understanding exactly what the couple envisions for their ceremony to be, which is their love and their relationship. (As of 2026, he has 229 FIVE STAR REVIEWS on Weddingwire.com and TheKnot.com).



Services Offered
Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary enjoys getting to know his couples before the wedding day. Together with the officiant, couples will create a ceremony that is personal, fun, love filled and memorable. Also of great importance is getting to meet and to chat with the parents. Michael offers premarital counseling to his couples and delves into topics, such as family, intimacy, finance, faith, communication, work, life balance and stress. Officiant services offered include the following:

  • Personalized vows or Traditional vows
  • Vow renewal
  • Elopements
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Pre-marital counseling session
  • Review and approval of wedding ceremony script for couples
  • Review, signing, and submitting of marriage license
  • Attendance at wedding rehearsal
  • Wedding Ceremony
  • Dinner Blessing if requested

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What are Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary's coordination packages and rates?

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?

$150

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

$100

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

What are real couples saying about their experience with Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary in reviews?

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Michael is a warm, professional, and highly recommended wedding officiant who personalizes ceremonies, offers premarital counseling, and handles license paperwork seamlessly. He’s flexible with last-minute changes, engages guests, and brings a calming, faith-centered presence. Couples felt like he became family.

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Michael is a warm, professional, and highly recommended wedding officiant who personalizes ceremonies, offers premarital counseling, and handles license paperwork seamlessly. He’s flexible with last-minute changes, engages guests, and brings a calming, faith-centered presence. Couples felt like he became family.

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Jada Sent on 09/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

He’s awesome!

He was very flexible and made the day comfortable! He listens and cares, I love the pre marital counseling session he provides and ensures that God is instilled at the center of your marriage!
Sandie
Sandie Sent on 09/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

Michael prepared and re-prepared our ceremony script multiple times. He kept our scripture preferences first and foremost, and met with us to learn about our relationship multiple times to give marital advice. He accommodated a last-minute change to our ceremony to make it more fun and executed it perfectly with little to no preparation. He handled all our questions about marriage license deadlines and signatures seamlessly. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the Charleston, SC area without question.
Dale
Dale Sent on 08/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

This is the right man for the job!!!! Even though our wedding was on short notice, far from average and with last minute changes, it was perfectly executed! Our wedding couldn't have turned out any better!

Extremely pleased with the results of our wedding,
We couldn't have asked for a better person conducting the ceremony!
It was last minute, far from average, long travel distance, last minute changes added to our last minute wedding and still executed perfectly!
Carson
Carson Sent on 07/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Michael helped make our ceremony personal and intimate!

We were connected to Michael through family members, and we could not be happier with our choice to have him officiate our wedding. Before the big day, Michael met with us for a premarital session that really helped us ground ourselves and get to know one another. He is exceptionally personable, and he helped make our intimate 20-person wedding at the Cottages on Charleston Harbor feel incredibly special and meaningful. The ceremony felt perfectly tailored to our story. Michael also handled all of our marriage license paperwork flawlessly behind the scenes, leaving us completely stress-free. We are so grateful for Michael, and highly recommend him to any couple!
Gillian
Gillian Sent on 07/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

Michael was nothing but excellent. So genuine and made us feel like family. He really listened to everything we said and made our ceremony feel so personal while also staying focused on our faith. So appreciative of him and will remember his services forever!
T
Tatum Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant ever!

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! From the start, he was personable, engaging, and genuinely fun to work with. He took the time to get to know us, making our ceremony feel personal and authentic. On our wedding day, he kept everyone engaged, balanced heartfelt moments with humor perfectly, and made us feel completely at ease. So many of our guests commented on how much they loved the ceremony. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who will make their ceremony truly special.
Peyton
Peyton Sent on 07/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Truly one of a kind!

If you’re looking for an officiant in Charleston, look no further than Michael.

From our very first meeting, he took the time to truly get to know us—not just our names, but our story, our personalities, and what mattered most to us. By the time our wedding day arrived, it felt like we had known him for years. After just a couple of meetings, we genuinely considered him a friend.

The ceremony was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly reflected who we are as a couple. Michael has a way of making everyone feel comfortable, and his delivery struck the perfect balance of meaningful, warm, and engaging.

What really stood out was that he didn’t rush off after the ceremony. He stuck around to celebrate with us, chat with our family and friends, and soak in the excitement of the day. That meant a lot to us and is something we’ll always remember.

We can’t wait to meet up with Michael again the next time we’re back in Charleston. He played such an important role in making our wedding day unforgettable, and we truly couldn’t recommend him more highly. If you’re getting married in Charleston, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better officiant.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gem of a human being

Hire Michael! He’s seriously the best! I saw him do a wedding 8 years ago and literally said to myself, I want him to marry us one day and here we are and he got to marry us!! He is so kind, professional and made our ceremony sincerely personal! Couldn’t be more thankful for him! Thank you for marrying us!!!
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Officiant Services by Michael Peter

We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding than Michael Peter. From the very beginning, he was professional, kind, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony personal and meaningful. He spoke beautifully, kept everyone engaged, and created such a warm and memorable atmosphere for us and our guests.

Michael made the entire process feel effortless and helped make our special day even more perfect than we imagined. We received so many compliments afterward about how wonderful the ceremony was. His attention to detail, calming presence, and heartfelt delivery truly made a difference.

We highly recommend Michael Peter ceremonial services to anyone looking for someone who is compassionate, professional, and exceptional at what they do. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!
Chase
Chase Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant you could ask for!

Michael was an incredible wedding officiant and made the entire process so easy and stress-free. From the meetings leading up to the wedding to the ceremony itself, he was professional, organized, and great to work with. His calm presence and attention to detail helped make our day perfect, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The way he gets to know you both and tailors the ceremony to fit who you represent as a couple was amazing, he could not have done a better job! We highly recommend Michael to any couple looking for an amazing officiant!
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What awards has Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary won?

202
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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