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"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 44 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 and 2025. 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 2025, he has 224 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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Frequently asked questions

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

Reviews of Michael Peter, SC Wedding officiant/notary

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Michael is praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his personalized approach, faith-based ceremonies, and warm, genuine demeanor. They appreciated his premarital counseling sessions, customization of ceremonies to reflect the couple, and seamless communication throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Michael's attention to detail, accommodating nature, and ability to create heartfelt, meaningful ceremonies were consistently commended, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an officiant who goes above and beyond to make their special day memorable and personalized.

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Michael is praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers highlight his personalized approach, faith-based ceremonies, and warm, genuine demeanor. They appreciated his premarital counseling sessions, customization of ceremonies to reflect the couple, and seamless communication throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Michael's attention to detail, accommodating nature, and ability to create heartfelt, meaningful ceremonies were consistently commended, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an officiant who goes above and beyond to make their special day memorable and personalized.

Maggie
Maggie Sent on 02/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officant

From our very first premarital call, Michael went far beyond the role of an officiant. He truly walked alongside us, guiding us with wisdom, patience, and faith, and helping us build a strong foundation rooted in God and love. Each conversation felt intentional and meaningful, giving us space to grow individually and together while preparing not just for our wedding day—but for our marriage.

On our wedding day, he was nothing short of amazing. His calm presence, thoughtful words, and deep understanding of who we are as a couple made the entire experience feel effortless and incredibly special. He brought God into our ceremony in such a beautiful, heartfelt way that felt personal, genuine, and perfectly aligned with our values. Because of him, the day felt peaceful, joyful, and exactly as it was meant to be.

He truly set us up for the best day of our lives—and for a lifetime beyond it. We felt so supported, so prepared, and so present in every moment. We cannot imagine our wedding or our journey to marriage without his guidance. We are endlessly grateful for his heart, his faith, and the care he poured into us. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made.
Dustin
Dustin Sent on 11/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

Michael Peter was so wonderful to work with. Immediately felt like family and he gave such great advice and mentoring through the whole process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to help them officiate there wedding or for anything wedding related. Cannot say enough good things.
Tim
Tim Sent on 11/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a perfect day!

Michael was a big help with our marriage. We changed the location and the date and he was very accommodating to our needs. He was very professional and pleasant to talk to as well. I am grateful for him and the wedding turned out to be better than I had expected.
I would recommend him to anyone seeking a memorable wedding day!
Thanks again!
Tim & Wendy
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Michael is the best!

We just got married in October and Michael was our officiant. We didn't have a close friend or family member who felt comfortable officiating our wedding so we weren't really sure what to do. Our wedding planner recommended Michael and we are so happy we chose him! I was a little disappointed that we didn't have a family member or friend to officiate and was worried having someone we didn't know would feel a little strange but that was not the case! Having the initial phone call with Michael really put us at ease and made it an easy decision. We are not local to Charleston so we were able to meet in person during one of our wedding planning visits and had a counseling session and it was a really great opportunity to get to know Michael better and feel even more comfortable. He did a really wonderful job officiating our wedding, the ceremony was the perfect amount of time and level of emotion. I truly could not recommend him enough!
C
Colton Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Personality Speaks Volumes

For our wedding we wanted it to feel personal although it was a destination wedding for many. The responsiveness was always quick, when needing to switch around dates and times it was always a breeze! Loved the quality of message as many guest thought we knew him personally.
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Addi Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Michael was so amazing and so sweet! Such a genuine person. So glad we had him as an officiant for our wedding!
G
Grace Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

Michael is truly one of a kind. He goes above and beyond to get to know his couples, treats them like family, and does everything he can and more to make your ceremony special! With Michael, you feel like you are being married by your best friend no matter how long you have known him. Can’t recommend him enough!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Officiant-Thoughtful, Personal, and Memorable

We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael Peter as our wedding officiant, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From our very first conversation, he made us feel comfortable, understood, and excited for the ceremony.

Michael took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a personalized ceremony that was not only beautifully written, but also incredibly meaningful. It struck the perfect balance—thoughtful, romantic, a touch of humor, and just the right amount of religion to honor our values.
It felt intimate, authentic, and filled with love.

If you’re looking for someone who is warm, professional, and genuinely cares about making your ceremony special, we wholeheartedly recommend Michael Peter. We are so grateful for the role he played in one of the most important moments of our lives.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect ceremony

Mike did a great job taking the time to learn about us as a couple so that our ceremony was just perfect. He incorporated the readings we liked and added his own personal touches!
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Jaimie Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Big Day

Mr. Mike went above and beyond to make things special on our day even in the rain. He was helpful with getting licenses and creating a script for the wedding. Very easy going and dedicated to his work. Thanks again!!
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Awards

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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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