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  • 2026

Pastor John Peters Wedding Officiant

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Shatoya
Celeste
Mollie
Kirsten
Melaniya

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About this vendor

Hi friends. I'm Pastor John Peters, an ordained & licensed Wedding Officiant in Charleston, South Carolina. In the past few years, I have officiated over 2200 weddings of all sizes, with couples of all ages, in every type venue imaginable. I am flexible and creative while working with couples in the planning and implementation of their wedding ceremonies. There is no greater joy than sharing in that special day and making it exactly what the couple has envisioned. I keep a diary of every wedding I do and would love to write a book about weddings one day.

Services Offered

As stated previously, I have officiated weddings of all sizes in various locations: beach, state capitol, on sailboats, in bowling alleys, in historical sites, and the list goes on and on.. As well as wedding ceremonies, I have provided vow renewal services. I love seeing the happiness and joy that surrounds a wedding day and would be honored to share these special moments with you and your loved ones. Feel free to text or call me anytime to get this process started - 843 714 5300. Blessings!

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FAQ

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?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$15

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker

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
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Reviews of Pastor John Peters Wedding Officiant

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Reviewers praise the officiant as warm, professional, and communicative, creating personal, relaxed, and joyful ceremonies. He was flexible, organized, and helpful with license paperwork and planning, even on short notice. Couples loved his calming presence, humor, and ability to make their ceremony meaningful and memorable.

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Reviewers praise the officiant as warm, professional, and communicative, creating personal, relaxed, and joyful ceremonies. He was flexible, organized, and helpful with license paperwork and planning, even on short notice. Couples loved his calming presence, humor, and ability to make their ceremony meaningful and memorable.

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Madelaine Sent on 11/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding planner review

Working with Pastor John was such a fantastic experience from start to finish! Since we did not have a rehearsal, he arrived ready for direction and ensured the ceremony flowed seamlessly. He created such a warm and comfortable atmosphere, even bringing laughter and smiles to the couple and their guests. He was also incredibly helpful with signing the marriage license afterward. As a wedding planner, I truly appreciate working with professionals like Pastor John and would absolutely recommend him to any couple looking for a wonderful officiant!
Shatoya
Shatoya Sent on 10/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Pastor with a great spirit.

Excellent Pastor with a huge spirit. Very loving and very reliable. He made our wedding very special and memorable.
Celeste
Celeste Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor John is the BEST!

Pastor John is the. BEST!!! He is warm and personable as well as organized and efficient. He completely put us at ease at the ceremony. He even sent thoughtful, i inspirational texts prior to our wedding, which we thought was a very nice touch. We highly recommend him.!!!
Mollie
Mollie Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Accommodating and Flexable

Having Pastor John Peters to officiate our wedding was an absolute pleasure.
He showed up exactly when he was supposed to. The months and weeks leading up to the ceremony he stayed in contact, which I will say as a bride, is a feeling of security that is invaluable. He has a quality about him that is soothing and very much organized. Thank you so much John. I will be forever be grateful for your service.
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor John Peters

Pastor was SO sweet, very professional and GREAT communication. He has wonderful ideas and we couldn’t have asked for better. 10/10 recommend for ANYONE getting married!
Melaniya
Melaniya Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the best officiant we could’ve asked for!

Pastor John Peters was incredible from start to finish. From the moment we first reached out, he was responsive, kind, and easy to communicate with. On our wedding day, he brought such amazing energy — warm, funny, and heartfelt all at once. He made the ceremony feel personal, meaningful, and full of joy, while keeping everyone smiling and engaged.

He went above and beyond to make sure everything flowed perfectly, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. We received so many compliments from our family about how beautiful and genuine the ceremony was.

We couldn’t recommend him enough — if you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding ceremony unforgettable, Pastor John is the one!
Jared
Jared Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The wonderful Pastor John Peters

Pastor John was incredible! He is such a loving, compassionate, extremely helpful and knowledgeable pastor!
We traveled from east TN to the isle of palms to get married on the beach. He guided us through the SC marriage license application on line and gave us tips for all parts of getting married in SC. He was so super accommodating in every way. He provided a us with numerous sample ceremonies that we could pick and choose the parts we liked from all the samples to create our own unique ceremony which he arranged in a way that was so very eloquent and beautiful that it wasn't even funny. This pastor loves to do weddings and it shows. He is very, very good at it and totally enjoys it. He's super fun and really makes you feel relaxed and assured of the fact that he's got your back and your wedding ceremony will be exactly as you desired. He ads his own little fun twists on things which make the ceremony even more personal and very fun. He likes to laugh and enjoy life and truly wants you to laugh and have fun and enjoy your day together. We could not have asked for a better experience. Our wedding ceremony was one of the most fun moments of my life and I feel my wife feels the same way.
If you're looking for the best and most fun loving officiant in the charleston area, look no further. This pastor will deliver one of the best wedding ceremonies you've ever seen!
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Lillian Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further

I truly believe that Pastor John was sent to us by our angels!
The most sweetest, kindest and considerate person.
If you’re looking at this, let this be your sign- get in touch with him.
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Holly Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Special Day

Pastor John was so friendly. He immediately made us both feel so comfortable. Afterwards, my husband commented, "You could not have found a better match for us. He was great!"
Thank you, Pastor John!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement officiant

Pastor John is the best! He’s so sweet and professional! He made everything so easy for us. He sent us many options for our ceremony which was great!! We forgot our papers to sign but he was very flexible with us about meeting up to take care of it. We eloped in May and had a few family members come and they all loved him! Thank you for being part of our special day!
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