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Matthew Samler
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Pastor Matthew Samler is a wedding officiant in Kodak, Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains provide some of the greatest vistas in East TN for weddings. Pastor Matthew Samler is a wedding officiant here in Sevier County and has performed weddings for over 10 years. He has been a Christian pastor for a local church and is passionate about letting the couples he officiates relax and take in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. He can adapt his service from traditional to laid back, but his favorite style is using both to create an atmosphere for the newlyweds and family to have a great time. Pastor Matthew would love the opportunity to speak with you and discuss your special day and see if he is a good fit for your wedding.

Services Offered

The wedding is the big day, but it starts before then with planning and picking out cakes and dresses. Each wedding ceremony is different, from traditional vows to writing their own. Please reach out with any questions you have; he can assist in any way he can. Pastor Matthew also offers premarital counseling sessions, which are included in the price of the wedding.

Pricing

$250 starting price
$300 average price
Most popular
Wedding Package
$250 / starting price
Pre-Martial Counseling (if desired)
Performing the Wedding Ceremony
Return of Marriage License

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FAQ

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
FL
GA
IL
IN
KY
MS
NC
SC
TN
VA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Pastor Matthew Samler

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Pastor Matt received glowing reviews from couples he officiated for at their weddings. Reviewers highlighted his kindness, professionalism, dedication to personalized service, and friendliness throughout the planning process and on the big day. They appreciated his attention to detail, flexibility, warm personality, and thoughtful gestures, such as accommodating special requests in ceremonies. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Pastor Matt for his ability to make wedding ceremonies special and memorable, creating a wonderful experience for couples and their guests.

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Pastor Matt received glowing reviews from couples he officiated for at their weddings. Reviewers highlighted his kindness, professionalism, dedication to personalized service, and friendliness throughout the planning process and on the big day. They appreciated his attention to detail, flexibility, warm personality, and thoughtful gestures, such as accommodating special requests in ceremonies. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Pastor Matt for his ability to make wedding ceremonies special and memorable, creating a wonderful experience for couples and their guests.

Tori
Tori Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Super pleased.

Pastor Samler was perfect. There was trepidation regarding having a stranger perform the ceremony but once we found him, I felt at ease. Our wedding was in an area neither of us were from but God led us to Matthew! He was caring of our desires and spent time getting to know us and then he didn’t feel like a stranger. He is super friendly, funny, and shared a message that expressed how important God is in a marriage and how love abounds :) he was awesome!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 03/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement in the Mountains!

10/10 experience with Pastor Matt! He helped us find a good meeting spot in the Smoky Mountains, dropped off our marriage license, and communicated with us multiple times leading up to our big day! It was as if we’d known him our whole lives!
Diana
Diana Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pastor!

Matt was so kind we received so many compliments from our guests that he was so genuine and kind, we also appreciated his flexibility and he was very detailed definitely reccomend him to everyone!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Matthew Samler
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