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Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants is a ceremony service for couples getting married in Northwest Michigan. As a couple with lots to do, your planning process will be fun, easy, and meaningful. We'll create a touching ceremony that you'll treasure forever. We also donate to an animal rescue organization in honor of your marriage.

Making it Easy for You to Help Plan
You have tons of resources provided to you so you can write your own vows or choose from the many suggestions in the Options Packet. This awesomely helpful packet also gives you ideas for readings and optional special ceremonies like the Oathing Stone, Glass Bead, Jumping the Broom, and many more. 50+ options available from the book on Amazon, A Treasury of Special Wedding Ceremonies.

Whatever type or style of ceremony you're looking for, whether a civil union, elopement, vow renewal, interfaith, single-religion, and non-religious ceremonies, you'll be part of the process and love the result.

How Long Will Your Ceremony Be?
On average your ceremony will last between 15 - 25 minutes. Length depends on your choices of special ceremonies, readings, how customized you've requested your ceremony be.

Locations we service
Currently officiating in Northwest Michigan only. We do not serve the Grand Rapids or Detroit areas.

Who We Love to Serve
Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants also officiates for many different religions and lifestyles. This includes working with couples who are Catholic, Buddhist, Islam, Jewish, and those who are non-denominational, in addition to the following beliefs:

  • Agnostic
  • Earth-based
  • Episcopalian
  • Pagan
  • Presbyterian
  • Unitarian

Premarital coaching
Couples can request spiritual coaching before the wedding. We can meet in person or via Facetime or Skype

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

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

$90

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
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
CO
FL
GA
IN
MI
MN
MO
NC
OH
TN
WA
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants

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Melissa Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Rev. Crystal

Rev. Crystal was amazing to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant in Northern Michigan. Once we agreed on a contract and plan, we met over the phone/FaceTime multiple times leading up to our wedding date. She was very receptive to our wishes and suggestions, and we also loved the way she proceeded with the spaces of creative freedom we agreed on. We most loved how she incorporated fun and lighthearted, but very touching personal aspects of both my partner and I, making it feel so absolutely personal. Again, absolutely loved working with Rev. Crystal and thank her for everything she did!
Annah
Annah Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Crystal Yarlott was so amazing! She is kind, professional and really cares about what she does. She sees the love in couples and really gets to know you so she can make it personal. Highly recommend!
Dave
Dave Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have chosen a better minister

We are very grateful that we found Crystal as she really made our wedding extra special. She provided helpful ideas and feedback in writing our vows and took the time to really get to know us to make our ceremony extra meaningful. Crystal is a real gem! :-)
Haley
Haley Sent on 09/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simplistic elegant ceremony

I don’t know what we would have done if we never found this officiant service. Everything was perfect and so personable! We were so nervous during our ceremony but she brought a calm. Everything went perfect and even though it was windy and some floral fell over she was not shaken and went with the flow and made everything so natural. I would 100/100 recommend to any of my friends getting married in the area.
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Jessica Sent on 01/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

For a tailored, unique, and truly special ceremony, look no further!

We were so very blessed to have found Rev. Crystal to officiate our wedding!! From the many FaceTime calls to get to know us better to our meeting in person the summer before our wedding, we knew instantly when we contacted her the year before that we picked the perfect person to officiate our wedding. Our guests were deeply touched by the ceremony as were we. Here are quotes from our guests that we wanted to share here: "Her words could enrich all the marriages witnessing your marriage" "She truly did a unique and beautiful ceremony. Wonderful that it truly reflected you both" "I learned more about you and your husband through the ceremony because it was so unique and tailored to you two". We are beyond grateful for her work to make our ceremony quite special - it really made for a super personal and truly unique and tailored ceremony! And the best yet, she put in a donation to the charity of our choice in honor of our wedding! So not only does she make your day special with an amazing ceremony, but also honors it by donating to a charity and in this case for us was a local wildlife rehabilitation center, Wings of Wonder. Thank you Rev. Crystal for everything! If you are looking for an amazing Reverend and officiant for your wedding, look no further - you found the perfect person! We highly recommend Rev. Crystal!
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Shannen Sent on 12/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Personal Experience!

When we decided to get married up in the Traverse City area, we were very excited to find our venue and plan all of the details around our big day. Our wedding was truly a destination wedding for all of our friends and family. Since we were traveling in from Chicago, the biggest question we had was who would we find to marry us as we were not getting married in a church and we were not local. We wanted to find someone that would bring a personal touch and was trying to find the perfect person that could be a part of such an intimate moment in front of our friends and family. I had read some reviews and we based on great reviews, we went with Crystal. We opted to pay a bit more to have a more personal ceremony and it was one of the most unique and great ceremonies!! Guests commented on how personal it was and what a special ceremony it was. She spent time leading into the ceremony to really get to know us, and those close to us to create such a truly special ceremony for us. I would highly recommend Crystal to anyone looking for an Officiant!! She was so great!!
Lynn
Lynn Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Crystal is the best!!!

Crystal was the perfect fit for Ken and I. She took the time to get to know us and the details of our lives that she in turn incorporated into our wedding ceremony. She made us feel comfortable and at ease at being center of attention, which is hard for both of us to be. I couldn't have asked for a better person to officiant for us and help us along the way. She was always available and quickly responded to all of our questions. She had the perfect mix of serious and humor and seemed to know just what to say at the right time to make us feel like we knew her forever. Crystal is just awesome, and not sure how she pulled off the rainbow that appeared as we were pronounced man and wife but she sure impressed Ken and I.
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Tiffany Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We loved our wedding ceremony! Crystal performed a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that truly reflected our love. Thank you Crystal!
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Sarah Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Crystal was amazing to work with! She spoke with my fiancé and I in a video chat to discuss different ceremony options and was very punctual in responding to my questions via email. During the ceremony she was sincere, professional, funny, and everything you would hope for in an officiant. She made sure neither of us "blacked out" during the ceremony and made it a relaxed environment where she pointed out certain things such as the birds chirping which brought us back into the moment instead of being nervous in front of a large crowd. After our ceremony was over, multiple people commented on what a wonderful job she did. We would highly recommend Crystal!
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Maire Sent on 02/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Personal & Intimate

Crystal did such an incredible job. She made our ceremony feel so personal and intimate. My husband and I felt like we were the only ones in the room. She took the time to go above and beyond to get to know my husband and I. We received so many compliments on the ceremony. It was unique, very personalized, and filled with love. Anyone looking for an officiant, Crystal and Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants is definitely who you should choose!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Revel Rose The Revel Rose Wedding Planners

I had the pleasure of connecting with Crystal this spring to plan a small, sweet ceremony for my couple coming up from Florida to get married at their family cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan. They immediately felt comfortable entrusting their wedding ceremony to Crystal after their initial consultation, and booked her right away! Crystal was able to work with my couple over a short time period to create a truly sweet and meaningful experience, and was such a pleasure to work with on wedding day! I appreciated how she connected with each family member and vendor on-site, and was adaptable and flexible as we made some last minute set up adjustments on the morning of! I would highly recommend Crystal for a wonderful, memorable, and special wedding ceremony in Northern Michigan!

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