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Pastor Michael Newsom

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Non-religious
Laurie
Amy
Erika
Corie
Jason

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Pastor Michael Newsom?

Your wedding should be fun for you and your guests! Pastor Michael Newsom is an officiant based in the Smoky Mountains. Since 2010, this friendly and enthusiastic officiant crafts ceremonies centered around each couple's wishes for their day. Pastor Michael aims to create a heartfelt and memorable wedding ceremony that reflects each couple's love, personality, and commitment.

Pastor Michael Newsom loves to work closely with couples, learn about their love story, and guide them through this exciting time. He cherishes his clients and endeavors to create worthwhile and meaningful events that newlyweds will always remember. His mission is to provide honest and open words of encouragement and blessing to every union.

Pastor Michael Newsom offers a comprehensive wedding officiant package to accommodate each couple's ceremony needs. A thorough initial consultation will allow clients and Pastor Michael to get to know each other and discuss ideas and preferences. This officiant can also perform vow renewals and rehearsals to ensure a smooth flow to the day.

Ceremony Audio

Just because your ceremony site is remote, doesn't mean you can't have it all! Pastor Michael is equipped to offer ceremony audio (as an add-on). Set the tone for your ceremony with background music while guests are seated, include the perfect songs for those key moments, and ensure your guests can hear what is being said! No Power Needed & No Noisy Generator!
Pastor Michael's background includes live theatrical productions, so only quality equipment will be utilized! This package includes a professional speaker system and microphones. Be sure to inquire about this opportunity!

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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What are Pastor Michael Newsom's coordination packages and rates?

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?

$75

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
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

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviewers praise the officiant as warm, personable, and professional, making ceremonies personal, meaningful, and often lighthearted. He’s responsive, flexible with destination weddings and elopements, and helpful with planning and premarital counseling. Many noted his calm handling of disruptions, ability to include family and children, and highly recommend him.

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Reviewers praise the officiant as warm, personable, and professional, making ceremonies personal, meaningful, and often lighthearted. He’s responsive, flexible with destination weddings and elopements, and helpful with planning and premarital counseling. Many noted his calm handling of disruptions, ability to include family and children, and highly recommend him.

Laurie
Laurie Sent on 10/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Mike Newsom

Pastor Mike was great to work with. We were from out of state and he was very helpful about where to go for the license, suggestions for some beautiful places to perform the ceremony. The ceremony was personalized and beautiful!
Amy
Amy Sent on 10/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant for our Mountain Wedding!

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our intimate mountain wedding! From the very beginning, he was so warm, genuine, and laid-back, immediately putting us at ease and allowing us to simply relax and enjoy such a special moment in our lives.

He shared beautiful words of wisdom about marriage that were meaningful and heartfelt. One of the most special moments of our ceremony was when he offered a prayer over us as a newly united family. Having our children there to share in that blessing made it even more special, and it’s a memory we will cherish forever.

His calm, welcoming personality and heartfelt approach were exactly what we had hoped for. He made our ceremony feel personal, peaceful, and full of love without ever feeling overly formal or rehearsed.

We are so grateful he was part of our special day in the mountains and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for someone who brings warmth, sincerity, and faith into their ceremony!
Erika
Erika Sent on 10/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best

Pastor Mike was everything we didn’t know we needed for our special day.

We had a destination wedding in Gatlinburg and did not have the opportunity to meet in person prior to the big day. We had a phone conversation to get to know him and us as a couple. He made our day feel very personal, even though we had just met on our special day. Our son is very shy, and Pastor Mike made Jack feel very comfortable and relaxed to be standing in-front of our guests. I simply cannot recommend Pastor Mike enough. Thank you, Pastor for truly making our day so incredibly intimate and amazing.
M
Melissa Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Pastor Michael Newsom. Our wedding day took an unexpected turn when an unfortunate event caused many of our guests to be delayed, and as a bride, I was understandably stressed and emotional.

During that difficult moment, he was incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring. He took the time to calm my nerves and remind me that everything was going to be okay. His compassion and understanding meant more to me than he probably realizes.

He handled everything with such grace and professionalism and still helped make our ceremony incredibly special and meaningful. I will always be grateful that he was there for us on such an important day. I highly recommend Pastor Newsom to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about the couple and their experience.
Corie
Sent on 09/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Foothills Parkway Elopement

Pastor Mike officiated our elopement on the Foothills Parkway and he was fantastic. Through the whole process he communicated with us, touched base as we approached our date & understood what we were looking for. He has a great personality, brought out smiles and laughs all while staying professional. I would choose him all over again if I had the chance.
K
Kayla Sent on 09/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, highly recommend

Amazing! Highly recommend. Made the process so easy. He picked up on the energy of our group and included great stories that had everyone laughing and enjoying themselves. The ceremony was really so great, and I wouldn't have wanted anyone else or to change anything at all. Book this guy!!!
Jason
Jason Sent on 09/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding in Gatlinburg.

From the very first conversation we had with Pastor Mike he eased some of our nervous and worries. He is very calm, confident and reassuring and makes the process so seamless down to every last detail. Everything was just as agreed-upon the arrival time the ceremony the music. Our location in Gatlinburg was absolutely perfect and Pastor Mike made it very special. I highly recommend you consider him for your special day!
Shawna
Shawna Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Mike Newsom

Pastor Mike was super nice and absolutely made the experience great. It was SUPER hot that day and made sure everything went as planned. Highly recommend.!
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David Sent on 08/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Pastor in Tennessee

Pastor Mike made us feel so comfortable. He was great! The service was exactly like we wanted.
Dana
Dana Sent on 08/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gratitude.

Over a year ago we had the honor of having Pastor Newsom officiate our elopement on 2/20/25. One year later, to the date, 2/20/26 we welcomed our babygirl into the world. God is always working the details. Since then, we have grown in Christ together, our marriage has grown stronger everyday & we have started a family. Thank you, Pastor Newsom. We are extremely grateful for the experience you provided, the warmth of your presence & your flexibility. We 100% recommend him whether you are having a huge wedding, small wedding or an elopement. He’s your guy! -Noah & Dana Harmon
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What awards has Pastor Michael Newsom won?

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Who is the team behind Pastor Michael Newsom?

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