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Based in Breckenridge, Colorado, Officiant Phil Gallagher believes every wedding ceremony should reflect the heart, personality, and unique story of each couple. Whether you desire a wedding that is traditional, contemporary or a ceremony that is religious, spiritual, or secular, Phil can help you design the perfect celebration keeping it light-hearted and meaningful. Working directly with couples, Phil strives to co-create picture-perfect ceremonies that are skillfully written and thoughtfully arranged, giving every couple a warm, personalized feel. Contact Phil today for a package that fits both your budget and expectations.

Services Offered
Officiant Phil Gallagher offers service for couples from a variety of faiths, including Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Earth-Based, Episcopalian, Evangelical, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox Christian, Pagan, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and Quaker ceremonies, as well as nondenominational services. He will work with you to help create lifelong memories through a tailored script and customized vows. Phil is able to officiate the following types of celebrations:

  • Civil unions
  • Interfaith ceremonies
  • Non-religious ceremonies
  • Single religion ceremonies
  • Vow renewals

Areas Served
Phil is able to provide officiant services throughout Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Denver, Dillon, Frisco, Granby, Silverthorne, and Vail.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$200

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
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

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

Reviews of Wedding Officiant Phil Gallagher

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Officiant Phil is widely praised as personable, professional, and highly communicative. He crafts thoughtful, personalized ceremonies, guides couples through planning (including premarital coaching), and adapts gracefully to last‑minute changes or weather. Reviewers highlight his warmth, energy, attention to detail, and strong vendor coordination.

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Officiant Phil is widely praised as personable, professional, and highly communicative. He crafts thoughtful, personalized ceremonies, guides couples through planning (including premarital coaching), and adapts gracefully to last‑minute changes or weather. Reviewers highlight his warmth, energy, attention to detail, and strong vendor coordination.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phil is great!!

We hired Phil to coach our friend officiant and it was 100% worth it. It took a lot of stress off of us (& our friend) and the “speech” he gave was perfect. Phil gave us multiple scripts / a sheet of quotes to potentially use. We made it our own from there! We honestly don’t know if we would have asked a friend to officiate if Phil hadn’t been there to help & we’re SO GLAD it a was an option. Phil is kind, easy to talk to and clearly very experienced at what he does. You should hire him!
Mike
Mike Sent on 05/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Blessing

My daughter Bailey was married on 3/21/26 in Dillon to her longtime love Josh. We only met Phil at the ceremony and we are still talking about how awesome he was. It was like he was marrying two of his best friends. His professionalism and enthusiasm were unmatched. Phil, in my opinion, is doing what he has been called to do and it definitely shows. By far this was the best job of officiating that I have ever witnessed and not just because it was our daughter. He is incredible at his job. Thanks again Phil for a most memorable event.
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Karrah Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Phil was wonderful to work with throughout our wedding planning process. He took the time to get to know us and helped create a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and perfectly suited to us as a couple. His communication was always clear, prompt, and professional, which made everything feel easy and stress-free. We’re so grateful for the care and attention he brought to our special day!
Katie
Katie Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding Ceremony at Lake Dillon

My husband and I are from Oklahoma and were given Phil’s number by the Breckenridge Christian ministries. Phil completed our intimate wedding ceremony (16 people) a few days ago at Lake Dillon, and did an exceptional job! The ceremony was beautiful, emotional, and captured our relationship so well. Phil was easy to converse with via phone, email, etc, and answered so many of our questions regarding marriage license, permits, local opinions and recommendations. Phil, thank you for being a part of our special day! We couldn’t imagine it any other way!
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Jordan Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phil Gallagher

Phil was absolutely amazing! He provided multiple personalized scripts to choose from, each one so thoughtful and fitting for us. Even though we didn’t meet in person until I walked down the aisle, you’d never know — he made everything feel so natural and meaningful. He was easy to work with, professional, and truly made our ceremony perfect. I can’t recommend him enough!
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Colby Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire him!

Phil was a wonderful officiant! He was flexible, dealt with the rainy weather, came prepared, and he was so easy to talk to and communicate with! I recommend him 100% to officiate your wedding!!
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Kaylee Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

Officiant Phil Gallagher was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first phone call, he was understanding, easy-going, and incredibly helpful in walking us through the entire process. On the day of our wedding, Phil's professionalism and warmth put us both at ease, and his phenomenal service truly contributed to making our special day perfect. Everyone on our guest list had something great to say about Phil and how he helped to make our ceremony so meaningful and memorable. We can't thank him enough for being such a big part of our wedding day!
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Mina Sent on 03/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vendor I Chose for My Wedding

Phil is phenomenal! My original officiant cancelled on me two days before my ceremony and Phil stepped in and saved the day when I reached out to him on such short notice. He’s super energetic, friendly, and organized. Everyone at the ceremony loved him. I can’t recommend him enough!
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Carson Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!

Working with Phil as our officiant was an absolute dream! From start to finish, he made the entire process effortless. He was incredibly easy to reach, and the ceremony writing process was smooth and straightforward, allowing us to make changes and adjustments with ease. Phil brought such a personal touch to our ceremony—our guests genuinely thought he was a close family friend, and even our photographers felt the same! His warmth and presence truly made the ceremony feel intimate and special. Phil was also a huge help in guiding us through the vow-writing process, offering valuable advice along the way. Although we met him for the first time on our wedding day, it felt like we had known him for years! And, of course, we couldn't resist getting a selfie with Phil to remember the day. He made our ceremony unforgettable, and we are so grateful to have had him be a part of our celebration!
Bernadette
Bernadette Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phil is your man!

Phil was absolutely amazing as our wedding officiant! He officiated our elopement wedding in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Even though we planned everything last minute, Phil was incredibly responsive to all my texts and made the process so smooth and easy.

The ceremony he crafted was beautifully customized to us as a couple, making the day feel extra special and meaningful. We even ran into several people who spoke so highly of him—it’s clear that Phil is loved and respected by everyone he works with. He came highly recommended by a friend/client, and I’m so glad we took their advice.

If you’re looking for someone professional, thoughtful, and genuinely kind, Phil is the perfect choice. Thank you, Phil, for making our day unforgettable!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 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 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
WOW Weddings WOW Weddings Wedding Videographers

It's always a pleasure when we have the chance to work with this company. We highly recommend!

E. Sawyer Photography E. Sawyer Photography Wedding Photographers

Phil is really wonderful at what he does. Very personable and enjoyable to listen to!

Sarah Roshan, Wedding Photographer Sarah Roshan, Wedding Photographer Wedding Photographers

Phillip is definitely one of my favorite officiants. I feel like you need someone so gentle and yet engaging on your wedding day and Phil is absolute that. He has such an amazing gentle spirit and yet just a presence about him. We love working with him and my clients are always so happy with his service. I recommend him to all of my brides.

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