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What is the story behind Oak City Ceremonies?

Operating out of Raleigh, North Carolina, Oak City Ceremonies is a wedding officiant business that delights in presiding over fun and unforgettable "I do" moments. This esteemed company is led by close friends Emily and Rebecca, legally ordained ministers who are passionate about helping couples to experience wedding ceremonies that feel authentic and special to each couple. This duo has been conducting light-hearted ceremonies in North Carolina for years and works hard to give their clients exceptional customer service with the goal of making the process as stress-free as possible.

Services Offered

Oak City Ceremonies is committed to ensuring that your wedding ceremony pays homage to the unique bond that you share. Though Emily and Rebecca are based in Raleigh, they are willing to travel to special days in other locations around the Triangle. Their all-inclusive Fully Custom Ceremony package boasts all manner of features, including consultations, the creation of a personal, authentic love story with input from family and friends, and marriage license filing.

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What are Oak City Ceremonies's coordination packages and rates?

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$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?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC

What languages do you speak?

English
Italian
Spanish

What are real couples saying about their experience with Oak City Ceremonies in reviews?

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Reviewers praised the officiant team as professional, organized, and calming, creating deeply personalized, memorable ceremonies by weaving questionnaires and guest input into a love-story format. They handled paperwork, attended rehearsals, and eased planning stress. Guests repeatedly raved about how moving and unique the ceremonies were.

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Reviewers praised the officiant team as professional, organized, and calming, creating deeply personalized, memorable ceremonies by weaving questionnaires and guest input into a love-story format. They handled paperwork, attended rehearsals, and eased planning stress. Guests repeatedly raved about how moving and unique the ceremonies were.

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Jessica Sent on 04/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most memorable and thoughtful wedding ceremony you'll ever witness

Rebecca was an amazing officiant and I would definitely recommend her to anyone getting married. Everyone raved about our ceremony and said it was the best one they've ever witnessed. Rebecca wrote a phenomenal story that, even though it was about me and my now husband–so of course I know the story–I found myself so enthralled and kept thinking "oooh this is good, what's going to happen next?". Rebecca truly cares for her couples and is an absolute pleasure to work with. We can't thank her enough!
Jane
Jane Sent on 10/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rebecca is the best!

Rebecca was wonderful to work with! She put in so much time and effort to ensure our ceremony was deeply personal to us and reflected our relationship and values. She never made us feel like certain elements had to be included and was very open to our opinions. She went the extra mile to collect input and stories from our loved ones that she incorporated into the ceremony. She was always very communicative and professional. Day of, she was incredibly prepared and a calming presence. And after the ceremony our guests (rightfully so) couldn’t stop gushing about how good of a job she did. Honestly I can’t think of another wedding where the officiant was so memorable and complimented by everyone in attendance. You’d be lucky to have her as your officiant!
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Ania Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant EVER!

Rebecca made our ceremony so special and gave me so much peace of mind during such a stressful time. She is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and truly thinks of everything so you don’t have to. Our ceremony timeless she curated flowed seamlessly, and the love story she created for us was beautiful, personal, and unforgettable. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say. We cannot recommend Oak City Ceremonies enough!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend Oak City Ceremonies

I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant team! Rebecca and Emily were absolutely amazing—responsive, organized, and brought the laid-back vibe that every couple needs on their wedding day. We chose a non-religious ceremony and asked them to write our love story instead. They created the story from a survey we filled out, along with input from our closest friends and family. The result? Pure magic. The story had me in tears—it was beautifully written and far beyond anything I could have imagined.

Emily officiated on the day, and she was incredible. She has this calming presence that makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. It truly felt like having a close friend there to support and celebrate us, while also making everything official!

I also really appreciated their laid-back yet responsive style and how patient they were with us when we took forever to get them what they needed. They never made us feel rushed or stressed, which was such a gift during wedding planning.

I cannot recommend Oak City Ceremonies enough—they exceeded every expectation and made our day unforgettable.
Anne
Anne Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend Oak City Ceremonies!

So happy we came across Oak City Ceremonies while searching for an officiant for our wedding! From our very first conversation with Rebecca, we felt confident she was exactly who we were looking for. Rebecca is extremely knowledgeable, professional, dependable, kind, and genuine, and she brought a sense of calm throughout the whole process and on our wedding day. She customized everything to our liking and gave us many different options to choose from to make our ceremony feel like us.

I love that she sent over questions for us to answer in private, then wrote our love story based on what we said to share as a surprise. She also had our closest friends and family write about us and shared their words during our ceremony — it was so special! So many of our guests commented on how much they loved hearing our story and how wonderful Rebecca was.

After the wedding, Rebecca was quick to do all of the necessary paperwork and send over the love story and script she wrote for us to keep. We’re so excited to print it out and hang it up in our home (along with the keepsake marriage license she printed for us)! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect ceremony or a better officiant. Thank you so much, Rebecca!
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Hunter Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Ceremony & Vows

Oak City was very helpful in organizing our ceremony and helping us finalize our vows. They were very accommodating and welcoming.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 05/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bilingual Ceremony with Emily

Rebecca and Emily were wonderful to work with throughout our planning process and created a beautiful ceremony for us! It was important to us to have a bilingual ceremony that felt personalized for us, and they did exactly that. They presented us with plenty of ceremony options without ever pressuring us to do things a certain way, and they always responded quickly and listened to our ideas. They surveyed us and some friends and family to get to know us, and they used the answers to write our love story to tell during the ceremony. We loved revisiting our relationship development with all of our friends and family there. We definitely recommend Oak City Ceremonies!
Amy
Amy Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant made our day so special.

Rebecca was the most amazing officiant. She made our ceremony so special and I could not have asked for someone better. Our guests keep talking about how amazing the ceremony was. She made it personal and funny and really just so so special. She helped with the process of getting a marriage license and giving us all the information we needed which was a HUGE help. 10/10 would not have changed a thing.
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Tyler Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

I could not have hoped for a better officiant! My wife and I filled out questionnaires and Oak City Ceremonies pieced together our answers to craft a beautiful rendition of our love story. Many of the attendees knew our love story, but it was so wonderful to share it from both of our perspectives. Because our ceremony itself was so personal and intimate, we really didn't feel the need to do public vows, which was a huge plus to us. I'm still receiving compliments on how lovely of a ceremony it was!
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Hannah Sent on 11/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

We used Oak City Ceremonies for our wedding and Rebecca and Emily did such a great job in writing out a beautiful speech. Emily was the officiant for our wedding and we loved having her. They hopped on a call with us and walked us through the ceremony layout and asked if there was anything we would like to add to it, and provided us sample scripts of vows, the ring exchange wording, etc. for us to choose from. They also wrote out an amazing love story (kept secret until the day of) that they put together using a questionnaire they sent us and our close family/ friends. They did a great job containing the length of the ceremony to be within our preferred time table. Emily also showed up to our rehearsal which helped us, our bridal party, and family members understand what to do when walking down the aisle. Rebecca and Emily did such a great job of crafting our ceremony and their warm personalities made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process.
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What awards has Oak City Ceremonies won?

47
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Where is Oak City Ceremonies based?

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