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Paul Pakusch, Wedding Officiant

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On WeddingWire since 2014

I'm a wedding officiant based in Rochester, New York. My philosophy is that a couple should have the wedding ceremony of their dreams. I believe it is their day and that they should start their marriage by celebrating it in a way that symbolizes the love that they have for each other. My job is to perform the ceremony of their wishes without any prejudice as to what paths in life brought them to this occasion. Elopements, Commitment Ceremonies and Vow Renewals are also available. Ceremonies can be religious or non-religious.

My interest in officiating weddings began while watching other officiants perform wedding ceremonies. I knew it was something I was capable of doing. I've always enjoyed weddings and admit to getting teary-eyed when I see a bride being escorted down the aisle by her dad. In 2014, the opportunity for me to begin officiating weddings occurred when a nearly 40-year career in radio & TV broadcasting came to an end. With a background that included radio announcing, it was a natural fit for me to make the transition to such a joyful vocation. After taking the steps necessary to make officiating weddings legal, I very quickly began accumulating a number of booked wedding ceremonies.

I pride myself in creating wedding ceremonies customized to the couple's wishes. Your wedding ceremony will be a professional yet joyous event. A small PA system is included if needed

I offer a Full Ceremony package for $250 and a Simple Ceremony package for $125. Rehearsal may be added for $75.

A Full Ceremony includes fully customized ceremony and a planning meeting.

A Simple Ceremony is perfect for elopements and intimate settings with 10 guests or less.

I am based in Rochester, NY but willing to travel if available. Fees may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$250

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$125

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
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
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What languages do you speak?

English
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    Getting married made stressless

    Paul was fantastic. He was professional, knew what questions to ask, sent the ceremony in advance for our review and had meetings to make sure it's what we wanted. He is overall a great guy that won't let you down!
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    Fall Perfection

    Anyone who needs an officiant for their wedding Paul is the person for you. He made me and my wife’s elopement stress free, but still memorable. He was an effective communicator before the big day to make sure all details were exactly how we wanted. He went off the beaten path to get to the perfect spot for our ceremony in front of a waterfall. Don’t waste time shopping around for other officiants and hire Paul.

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    My wife tagged along with me and we enjoyed a beautiful walk to the waterfall for your perfect wedding setting!
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    Casey Married on 09/30/2022
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    A friendly guy- a beautiful ceremony

    Paul was a wonderful officiant for our wedding. He made planning our ceremony a breeze, and when the day came, he did a beautiful job.
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Effortless Occasions Effortless Occasions Wedding Planners

Paul is an absolutely fabulous officiant and a pleasure to work with. He has an exceptional ability to connect with his clients and give them a very personal and unique experience. I highly recommend any bride or groom to use him for their officiant needs.

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