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Nashville Wedding Officiant - Norm McDonald, WINNER of the WEDDING PRO 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 - COUPLES CHOICE AWARD, has been officiating more than 23 years and currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Norm is happy to work with you to perfect your vows and will even add in some humor if the nerves start to build. His easy-going, focused personality make him a great choice for couples who want a courteous & efficient officiant that will get the job done but also feel like a friend.

Here's what satisfied brides and grooms have said:

"Norm was amazing at our wedding! He was prompt and courteous with everyone involved. Our hard to please wedding coordinator (who has a very select few people she likes to work with) approached us and said she was extremely impressed with Norm and would be more than happy to work with him again. I highly recommend Norm for your big day! He worked with us to perfect our vows and even threw a little humor in to our ceremony as he could sense our nerves as we said "I do." Thank you so much for everything Norm!!!"

"I am so glad we hired Norm. I could not imagine a better officiant for our special day. He went above and beyond to work with us to make sure everything was just perfect. Then the day of the wedding, he did everything possible to make the day special. Norm texted me that morning to talk about what a beautiful day we had for our wedding. He is so down to earth, kind and thoughtful. Just a pure class act! I would recommend Norm to anyone and everyone looking for an awesome officiant their wedding. Brides: look no further, Norm is the best! Trust me, you too will be so glad you did!"

Videos

Greg & Jess Video – Matthew & Dana's Wedding

https://vimeo.com/1101236229?share=copy

Jordan Roepke - Wedding Video (Start at 0:01- 0:27 skip to 1:45 – 2:60 then 3:40 – 4:25)

https://youtu.be/pvnnuQf6x48

Peerless Films Nashville - Wedding Video (Start 0:20 thru 4:55)

https://youtu.be/M91mKTRV-jo

Services Offered

Nashville Wedding Officiant - Norm McDonald is an ordained minister. He can officiate Christian ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies and vow renewals. Norm’s ceremonies can last anywhere from under 15 minutes up to 30 minutes. Norm also has experience with the blending of sand, Unity Candles or Hand Fasting(knot-tying, etc..)

Rates

Rates vary depending on time of day, weekday vs weekend, holidays and distance travelled. (Average: $245.00 - $445.00)

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$300

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

$45

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL
ID
KY
SC
TN
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Norm McDonald

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This officiant is highly recommended for weddings — professional, warm, calm, and personable. He creates personalized, memorable ceremonies blending humor and heartfelt delivery, and is responsive and helpful throughout planning. He handles last‑minute changes and logistics smoothly, signs paperwork promptly, and puts couples and guests at ease.

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This officiant is highly recommended for weddings — professional, warm, calm, and personable. He creates personalized, memorable ceremonies blending humor and heartfelt delivery, and is responsive and helpful throughout planning. He handles last‑minute changes and logistics smoothly, signs paperwork promptly, and puts couples and guests at ease.

Fanbilt
Fanbilt Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Norm is amazing 👏

Norm McDonald is an absolute gem of a wedding officiant! From our very first conversation, he made us feel completely at ease and truly listened to what we wanted for our ceremony. On the big day, Norm was professional, calm, and incredibly warm. His delivery was perfect — touching, funny, and deeply moving all at once. Our guests were raving about the ceremony afterward. He handled everything seamlessly, from the rehearsal to the vows, and even had a few lighthearted moments that had everyone laughing.
We highly recommend Norm for your wedding.
Demi
Demi Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Norm went above and beyond

Norm helped make our wedding amazing. He guided us through ceremony options from the start. He had everyone locked in the entire ceremony and we received so many compliments from friends and family expressing how great our ceremony went. Highly recommend him!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hatler Wedding

Norm McDonald was the Officiant at our wedding in December 2025. We found Norm to be very pleasant, professional and a person you felt like you had known for years. The pricing for his services was more than fair. We would highly recommend anyone to use Norm McDonald as their officiant. Keith & Michele Hatler
Anna
Anna Sent on 04/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing offciiant!

Amazing, so sweet, so professional. Couldn't have been better! I highly recommend him!!
M
Megan Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Norm officiating our wedding was seriously one of the best decisions we made for our big day. We were hoping for someone with a warm personality and humor to match, and he was all that and then some. From starting our ceremony recreating the wedding scene from “The Princess Bride” (per our request!) to moving everyone with reciting beautiful words and offering his own sentiments on marriage throughout the entire ceremony, making it so very very special. He honestly felt like a close family member marrying us. He truly, and I mean truly, made our entire experience perfect. I cannot recommend him enough!
Mairama
Mairama Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We are so grateful to have had Norman as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, he took the time to truly get to know us and our story, which made the ceremony feel incredibly personal and meaningful. His words were unique heartfelt, sincere, and beautifully delivered. So many of our guests told us how touching and memorable the ceremony was. Norman brought a calm, loving presence that made our day even more special. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a ceremony that feels genuine and full of Heart ❤️

We are so grateful to have had Norman as our wedding officiant. He was very professional and unique.
Jessie
Jessie Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend!

We ended up having to find someone last minute and he responded immediately! Our ceremony was beautiful and he did a wonderful job!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Southern Charm Ceremony

Norm was such a wonderful officiant for our southern charm wedding day! Under some semi-stressful circumstances (tornado warning, needing to move entire ceremony up by an hour, no-show coordinator) he remained calm, cool, and collected putting myself and the groom at ease. The length of the ceremony was perfect! Norm has a voice that puts the audience at ease and makes everyone invested in the ceremony. He will also send you options for what you want read at your ceremony so it fits your vibe. He signed all of our paperwork promptly and made sure everything was handled before heading out. With our semi-stressful day, he helped our photographer and the owners of the property to coordinate so everything ran as smoothly as possible. Highly recommend Norm!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Norm!

Norm was incredibly responsive, kind, and professional. He made sure to understand our vision and executed it beautifully. Our wedding ceremony went so well in large part due to him. I would highly recommend Norm to anyone looking for a reliable wedding officiant in or near the Nashville area!
Marian
Marian Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Special and Meaningful Ceremony

Our ceremony was just the two of us, and Norm made it feel so personal and full of love. He took the time to understand us and created something that felt perfectly ours. His kindness, calm presence, and thoughtful words made the moment unforgettable. We’re deeply grateful to have had him be part of such an important day in our lives.
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Awards

76
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 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

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