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Pastor Ponder is a professional wedding officiant based in Suwanee, Georgia. He works carefully with couples to get to know their love story, guiding them on the journey from their engagement to their wedding day. Pastor Ponder understands the importance of saying “I do” and ensures that each ceremony reflects what the couple envisions for both their wedding and marriage.

Services Offered

Pastor Ponder has a variety of packages and service options available for weddings of every size and style. He offers non-denominational, religious, and secular ceremonies fully customized to suit each couple’s needs. All of his written ceremonies are meaningful and celebrate the sanctity of love. This pastor is also able to provide premarital counseling to help to-be-weds get ready for the big day.

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  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$271

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

$180

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?

Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Lutheran
Mormon
Orthodox Christian
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
FL
GA
MD
MI
NY
OH
PA
SC
TX

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Pastor Ponder

jewell
Jewell Sent on 01/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

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My husband and I got married on Sept 15th 2018 and we couldn’t have been happier with Julius being the officiant at our wedding. We personally enjoyed how he was able to engage with not only us but our guest. He was able to express the importance of marriage and its foundation and provide humor. He was very professional and heartfelt. We thoroughly knew our guest adored him as they approached him and expressed how they too appreciated the message he delivered during the ceremony. We would highly recommend Julius to be an officiant at your ceremony.

The Torans


Jewell Brown



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From: jewell brown 
Date: Tue, Jan 15, 2019, 4:46 PM
Subject: review for officiant



My husband and I got married on Sept 15th 2018 and we couldn’t have been happier with Julius being the officiant at our wedding. We personally enjoyed how he was able to engage with not only us but our guest. He was able to express the importance of marriage and its foundation and provide humor. He was very professional and heartfelt. We thoroughly knew our guest adored him as they approached him and expressed how they too appreciated the message he delivered during the ceremony. We would highly recommend Julius to be an officiant at your ceremony.

The Torans






Justin
Justin Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant in the Atl

We are so thrilled that we were able to have Pastor Ponder perform our wedding ceremony. His words of wisdom and encouragement on how to make a marriage work still lives with us today. His professionalism and caring nature speaks volumes on the time of man he is. Derrick and I thank you so much for making this day as special as it could be.
Tamera
Tamera Sent on 01/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Grateful for your commitment, professionalism, and most of all your time.

He has given voice to the love that my now husband and I share for one another, and I cannot thank him enough.
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Kelly Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond expectations!

Pastor Ponder was beyond professional and responsive! We were very fortunate to have booked him on an already popular date. He performed a heartwarming and beautiful ceremony! I would definitely recommend him as an officiant and we were honored to have had him for our special day!
KAREN
Karen Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Service!

Pastor was early and did a lovely job marrying us during COVID. It was a blessing!
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Patrick Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience to a memorable date.

Julius did not measure efforts to make this day the way we dreamed of. We are truly appreciative for everything he has done for us.
Shanelle
Shanelle Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Amazing Officiant

Pastor Ponder was absolutely amazing. He did an excellent job officiating our wedding ceremony. He was very accommodating to our request of having a chain exchange to welcome my husband into my and my son's family. I am truly happy we chose Pastor Ponder as our officiant.
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Kathryn Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Ponder is the best!

Pastor Ponder was awesome to work with and my husband and I would definitely recommend him if your needing a wedding officiant.
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Julie Sent on 03/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Heart Felt, Amazing, Best Ever

Pastor Ponder was hands down the best ever. When I tell you he became our life coach too Im not lying. He got to know us on such a deep level and revealed things that we didn't even know about each other & made us stronger than ever. His premarital counseling was life and his words at our wedding moved us to tears and our soul shaking. He is a gift from GOD, his words and voice beyond powerful. Thank you so much for fitting us in last minute and being patient with us when we were all over the place. If you are serious about getting married then PastorPonder is the one you need to talk too! Seriously!! PastorPonder we love you!! Thank YOU!!!
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Amy Sent on 03/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST! No Questions

My new wife and I really wanted an officiant that had a great personality, funny, charismatic, enlightening, a wordsmith, etc... Pastor Ponder delivered on every level possible. He got to know what we like/love and customized our ceremony so well! We smiled, we laughed, I cried (yes, I cried and I’m proud of it), Pastor Ponder have amazing relationship advice while keeping it light and lively. We have and will continue to recommend Pastor Pinder for anyone looking for an officiant to marry them.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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