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Personal Ceremonies of NC exists for only one reason - to help you create a wedding ceremony that reflects your own unique style and personality as a couple. I am fully ordained and will spend whatever time it takes to get to know you, learn your story, and craft the perfect ceremony for you. Whether you're looking for a religious ceremony, a non-religious ceremony or something in between, I am at your service and will stand with you every step of the way. I am not one of your "vendors". I am your friend, your mentor, and your champion as we celebrate YOU!

​My services include:

  • Unlimited consultation and advising on all aspects of your ceremony
  • Complete planning, personalization, and customization of your ceremony
  • Coordinating and running your rehearsal
  • Working closely with all of your vendors (wedding planner, musicians, DJ, photographer, etc.)
  • Handling of all your legal paperwork

I will strive to get to know you, so that I can write and tailor a service that is both personal and meaningful. There is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all" ceremony. This is your day, and I will do everything possible to make the entire experience memorable for you, your family members and friends.

Fees start at $650 and are all-inclusive without any "hidden" charges. I prefer to be present at the rehearsal and even if there isn't a formal rehearsal, I'm glad to walk through everything with the wedding party on the day of the ceremony. It's important that everyone is comfortable with where they stand, when to move, etc.

I honor the commitment made by all couples and faith traditions (or the lack thereof), regardless of race, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, age, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation. Love Is Love.

Personal Ceremonies NC is a Raleigh-based wedding officiant that creates ceremonies that are tailored to you. Because they believe that “one-size-fits-all” ceremonies don’t exist, they are devoted to learning about your love story.

Experience
The Rev. Kevin Holland is a wedding minister and officiant. To date, he has performed more than 1000 ceremonies.

Areas Covered

Personal Ceremonies NC is based in Raleigh, NC but also serves the entire state of North Carolina and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

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

$35

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 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

Reviews of Personal Ceremonies NC

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Personal Ceremonies of NC provides attentive, professional officiants who create deeply personal, memorable ceremonies. They’re responsive, flexible, handle paperwork and rehearsal logistics, and welcome diverse faiths and same‑sex couples. Couples praise the storytelling, family inclusion, and stress‑free planning.

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Personal Ceremonies of NC provides attentive, professional officiants who create deeply personal, memorable ceremonies. They’re responsive, flexible, handle paperwork and rehearsal logistics, and welcome diverse faiths and same‑sex couples. Couples praise the storytelling, family inclusion, and stress‑free planning.

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Alexis Sent on 07/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant

I wish we could give more than 5 stars. Steve was absolutely perfect and all of our guests raved about our ceremony because of him. Throughout the process Steve was so meticulous and really captured our essence as individuals and as a couple. After telling him our story he highlighted all the perfect parts for our ceremony and made us feel like he had known us the whole time. I cannot recommend anyone more!
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Radcliffetaylor Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Told Our Story Beautifully

Working with Nikki at Personal Ceremonies, Inc. was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The entire process was seamless from the start. She handled every detail of the ceremony and marriage license process, which took so much stress off our shoulders.

Even though we had only just met, Nikki created a ceremony that felt deeply personal and authentic. She captured our story beautifully, and the way she spoke with such warmth and sincerity made it feel as though she had known us for years. Her delivery was heartfelt, sentimental, and perfectly reflected who we are as a couple. So many of our guests commented on how meaningful and personal it felt. We couldn’t recommend Nikki and Personal Ceremonies, Inc. more highly.
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Natalie Sent on 05/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Officiant

Rev. Holland was a fabulous officiant. Our church only allows ministers to perform weddings if they take place at the church, but we did not want to have a venue change from ceremony to reception. Therefore, we cared a lot about finding an officiant who was an ordained minister with experience working in the church. Rev. Holland was just the right fit! He was super helpful guiding us in putting the ceremony together, blending two Protestant denominations, while making the ceremony accessible for all of our guests, regardless of religious beliefs. He also made sure it had some "surprise" elements for us as we filled out a questionnaire beforehand, where we shared our story and the things we love most about each other for Rev. Holland to incorporate into the ceremony. We felt like we had known him so much longer than we truly had. It is so clear that he cares about the couples he weds. Everyone thought the ceremony was beautiful, and we got so many compliments on how lovely Rev. Holland was from the ceremony and folks who talked to him during the reception!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 05/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant!

We truly cannot recommend Rev Kevin Holland enough! From the very beginning, he was so thoughtful, kind, and helpful throughout the entire process, and we are so incredibly happy we chose to work with him for our wedding.

Our ceremony was so personal, unique, and meaningful to us as a couple, and that was entirely because of the care and attention he put into getting to know us and sharing our story so beautifully. The blessings, kind words, and delivery throughout the ceremony were absolutely perfect and made the moment feel so special and genuine.

We received countless compliments from our guests all night long (and even afterwards!) about how much they loved the ceremony and how heartfelt and authentic it felt. So many people told us it was one of the most personal and memorable ceremonies they had attended.

Thank you again for helping make such an important part of our wedding day so meaningful. We are beyond grateful!
Keri
Keri Sent on 03/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love Doug!

We couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Personal Ceremonies of North Carolina. Doug was responsive and professional from our first zoom call, and he genuinely wanted to understand our story so he could make the ceremony truly ours. He included our parents in meaningful ways by having them warm the rings and say a silent prayer, which added so much heart to the moment. Even though we only met over video, Doug made us feel like we were old friends, and you could tell he was truly happy for us. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how wonderful he was and how perfectly he captured what we wanted. We felt completely at ease on our wedding day knowing Doug had everything handled, and we'd recommend him in a heartbeat.
Holly
Holly Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

LOVE these folks

We were in a bind (and getting close to the wedding date) when we discovered our original officiant was cancelling on us. I got Kevin's number from a friend who highly recommended their services. I reached out to Kevin and he was able to provide me with not one, but TWO officiants to choose from for our ceremony. We met with Rev. Becky Sansbury and knew she was the perfect officiant for our wedding. Both She and Kevin met with us or communicated with us on several occasions. Becky made sure to have enough zoom meetings to make sure our ceremony was exactly like we wanted it. I couldn't wait to hear her rendition of our love story and her words of wisdom to us as we move forward as a married couple.... When the day finally came, I couldn't have been more pleased. She captured our relationship perfectly and her words beautifully described each of us. I can't tell you enough just how thankful we are to Kevin & Becky for helping us when we were so worried our wedding would be ruined with no officiant for our ceremony. I recommend reaching out to Kevin and his team. They genuinely care, as was made obvious by our many in-depth conversations. Becky guided our entire ceremony and it went very smooth. It isn't always easy to find someone who is willing to perform a same sex wedding and the care and compassion they showed was above and beyond. LOVE YOU BECKY & KEVIN!!!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helped Make Our Day So Special!

I am so thankful I found Kevin and Becky. We did a small, intimate ceremony with our children, and everything went perfectly. Kevin was very responsive and Becky’s ceremony was from the heart, loving and heartfelt. Highly recommend for your special day!
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Avery Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Michelle was a wonderful officiant! She was personable, responsive, and was so helpful through the entire process. The ceremony she crafted was beautiful!
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Maria Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant for our perfect day!

Stephen was truly the perfect officiant for our wedding. From our very first Zoom meeting, he made us feel comfortable, supported, and completely understood. He was incredibly accommodating throughout the planning process, always listening to what we wanted and helping us shape a ceremony that felt personal and meaningful.

The speech he gave during our ceremony was absolutely beautiful — full of thoughtful details, funny stories, and heartfelt moments that captured our relationship perfectly. It genuinely felt like someone who knew us well was standing up there with us.

We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. Stephen brought warmth, joy, and authenticity to our day, and we are so grateful for him. Highly, highly recommend!
Emma
Emma Sent on 10/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant we could ask for!

This officiate care so much about how well our day went and made time for us to have meetings even when it wasn’t convenient for him everybody that came to the wedding said how well he did and asked if we hadn’t known him prior and we said no, but it seemed like he knew us for forever.
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