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About

Hello and Congratulations!

I am an ordained minister and wedding officiant residing in Howard County, Md. I believe that your ceremony should reflect your unique love and relationship, and will work with you to realize this and to turn your vision into a reality. I will work with you without judgement or reservation while maintaining regular communication throughout the entire planning process.

Experience

In 2002,I was ordained a minister and since then I have officiated over 600 wedding ceremonies.

Services Offered

I would be honored to co-create your personalized ceremony. I offer guidance, support and encouragement every step of the way. My professional wedding services include:

  • Civil union
  • Interfaith ceremony
  • Non-religious
  • Single religion
  • Customized vows
  • Elopements

Areas Covered

I am available in most of the Baltimore region and local areas. This includes Baltimore city, Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel and some parts of Carroll and Montgomery counties.

Details and prices are mostly based on LOCATION! PLEASE include the name of your venue or the location of your ceremony when inquiring so that I know if it's an area I travel to and what the price will be. Thanks so much!

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Frequently asked questions

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

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
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?

MD

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev. Chris Adams

Maria
Maria Sent on 04/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great service!

Highly recommend working with Rev. Chris Adams. She was very responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. She told us exactly what to do for our license and what to expect during the whole process. Her wedding packet was easy to follow and had a ton of options to select from. She was also prompt to the wedding venue and worked closely with our day of coordinator, DJ, and our photographer. We had a last minute change to our sand ceremony as my oldest son could not attend and she quickly updated it and confirmed the changes with us. I also liked that she made a lot of eye contact with us and our guests throughout the ceremony.
Tiara
Tiara Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chris was amazing

I am so grateful to Chris for being able to show up on my big day with such little notice. She was able to squeeze me in and provide such a beautiful ceremony. I highly recommend!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 02/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is Amazing!

A lot of things went wrong at my wedding, but Chris was the only one I wasn't worried about. She did an amazing job! She was exactly what I was looking for and made my wedding ceremony perfect! She was so laid back, and I annoyed her with countless questions and concerns, and she was excellent! You will not regret it!
Walter
Walter Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stress and Hassle Free

Chris was extremely kind and welcoming. She seemed genuinely excited and happy for my wife and I to be getting married. She made everything easy and hassle free. She was always available if we needed anything, and worked with us when we needed to make this minute changes to some things. 10/10 would highly recommend Chris!
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Amanda Sent on 05/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant

We worked together to create a ceremony to fit my and my husband's needs, including keeping the ceremony non-denominational and non-exclusionary. She was patient as the ceremony decisions were made, and clearly outlined how everything was going to happen. I highly suggest her to anyone else looking for an efficient and knowledgeable officiant!
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Todd Sent on 11/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t regret your experience with Chris

Chris went above and beyond to help make a memory of a lifetime
David
David Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Officiant

Rev Chris was an absolute intregal part of our wedding preparation. She helped plan our ceremony with an easy to use planning guide that allowed my wife and I to put our spin on the ceremony. Rev Chris' knowledge of Howard County wedding venues led to her suggesting our eventual cite for ceremony and reception. She was extremely easy to contact and went above and beyond in helping us plan our perfect day. She was very affordable and had all of our paperwork completed prior to our ceremony. I would absolutely recommend her services to any couple who is looking for a bride and groom centered officiant!
S
Scott Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is great

Chris makes the whole ceremony planning process simple and stress-free. She performs a variety of ceremony styles that allow for you to create the exact ceremony that you want. She was wonderful to work with and we would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant.
Emily
Emily Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

All taken care of :)

Rev Chris is great!
She mailed us a hard copy ceremony packet right away and it was so much fun to read through the options for the service with my fiancé. Rev Chris is open to customizing a ceremony as religious or civil as one would like. Instead of a reading we asked if she would share some of her own words about marriage and it was perfect.
We chose exactly what we wanted said during the ceremony from her many options and Rev Chris emailed us a final script. She arrived when we requested, prepped my fiancé at the altar and then confidently took us through! :)
She provides detailed instructions about our license and what to bring her and then she submitted it for us later so we didn’t have to think about it! :)
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Rev Chris was great. She provided very clear instructions ahead of time to help us with the rehearsal. She was very responsive over email if I had questions. She prepared and brought everything with her so we didn’t have to worry about anything. Ceremony went exactly as planned. Highly recommend. She can do all kinds of weddings!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
The Elkridge Furnace Inn The Elkridge Furnace Inn Mansion Weddings

Chris Adams is my absolute favorite officiant that I work with at Elkridge Furnace Inn. We have been doing ceremonies together for a number of years, so everything always goes off without a hitch. She is very easy to talk to, which makes the couples comfortable, no matter what their faith. Whenever I get the opportunity to recommend Rev. Adams, couples always tell me how much fun they had planning out the ceremony. It is my experience that the ceremony is what usually stresses people out the most. With Rev. Chris’s guidance, the whole process is much easier. - Becky Kernan, Wedding Coordinator, The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Overhills Mansion Overhills Mansion Mansion Weddings

Many, many years of great experience and she is always on time!

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