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Rev. Dave - The Southern Wedding Officiant

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
Rogie
Catherine
Savannah
Hannah
Angel

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Reverend Dave Hilburn - Wedding Officiant is an ordained minister and wedding officiant in the greater Atlanta area. He works with couples of all kinds to turn a few simple words and the signing of papers into a true miracle. Reverend Dave is one of the most trusted wedding officiants, guaranteed to make your special day a day to remember.

Experience
Before becoming a minister, Reverend Hilburn was an Infantry officer in the United States Army, trained and commissioned at West Point. His life took many turns since September 11th, 2001, and while in search for himself he found that service to the precious souls around him was worth more than staying in the military or being a businessman 24/7. That search took him into Human Resources, being a stand-up comic, a classically trained Improv performer, and a chef. Now he practices as both a minister and practitioner of Unity Principles and faith.

Services Offered
Reverend Hilburn - Wedding Officiant has studied and is familiar with traditions and spiritual practices of many faiths. He welcomes all religions, interfaith and secular traditions in wedding ceremonies, and is happy to learn about your individual faiths and desires for the big day. Reverend Hilburn believes an organic “get to know you” process is the best for couples to decide how they want the ceremony performed, and will take in any special requests you may have.

Features

Veteran-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English and Latin

Links

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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$50

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
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

GA

What languages do you speak?

English

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An experienced, highly recommended officiant who’s flexible, accommodating, often available on short notice and willing to travel. Couples loved his warm, funny, and engaging delivery and the personalized, meaningful ceremonies he creates. He provides clear license guidance, premarital counseling, handles paperwork, and aids rehearsals.

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An experienced, highly recommended officiant who’s flexible, accommodating, often available on short notice and willing to travel. Couples loved his warm, funny, and engaging delivery and the personalized, meaningful ceremonies he creates. He provides clear license guidance, premarital counseling, handles paperwork, and aids rehearsals.

Rogie
Rogie Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helped Make Our Dream Wedding Come True!

Rev. Dave was such a joy to work with! He listens carefully to what we wanted and always reminded us that it is "our wedding, our way." He walked us through the process and answered all our questions. He's kind, funny, and loves his work. Thank you Rev. Dave, for officiating our wedding!
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at a Ballroom Dance Studio!

Rev Dave was fantastic as our wedding officiant! We so appreciated his flexibility with our busy life and willingness to marry us only a few weeks out from our wedding date. He was also very kind, generous, and flexible with the payment terms. He gave us a beautiful simple wedding ceremony and it was exactly the way we hoped it would be. He made it easy and was very accommodating. We also appreciated that he traveled to a ballroom dance studio in Atlanta to marry us. We highly recommend him for any wedding ceremony!
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding officiant than Rev. Dave! From the very beginning, he was so kind, flexible, and easy to work with. We were planning our wedding on a short timeline, and he was willing to marry us with only a few weeks' notice, which we truly appreciated.
He was also very understanding and generous when it came to the payment arrangements, and his willingness to work with us meant a lot. Our ceremony was beautiful, simple, and heartfelt—exactly what we had hoped for. He made the entire process feel easy and stress-free, allowing us to focus on enjoying our special day.
We were especially grateful that he traveled to a ballroom dance studio in Atlanta to officiate our ceremony. It made our unique wedding vision possible, and we couldn't be more thankful.
If you're looking for an officiant who is caring, accommodating, and genuinely wants your wedding day to be special, we wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Dave!
Thank you, Rev. Dave, for helping make our wedding day so memorable!
Savannah
Savannah Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An Officiant Who Cares!

Dave is the full package. From the beginning, he created a seamless process to help us understand how to obtain our license, tips on writing vows, and even provided a how-to name change post-ceremony. He was funny, delightful, an excellent orator, and a great writer. We received several comments about how great he was after our ceremony. He was passionate about making sure we had the experience we sought and as he says "Your Wedding, Your Way'!
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Stewart Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Saved our day during the 11th hour!

We contacted Dave on the Monday night of our Saturday wedding after some lack of follow through from our then current officiant. We woke up Tuesday morning to an enthusiastic message asking if we could connect that day about our wedding. As soon as I got on the phone I knew we had found the right Rev. for the job. Throughout the week Dave was incredibly detailed, responsive, and passionate about making sure our ceremony was personalized and memorable. And it really was. He learned our meeting story and incorporated it into our ceremony perfectly, and this was with only 5 days notice in the thick of wedding season. We really don't have enough good things to say about Reverend Dave. He will absolutely make sure your day is special if you give him the time and details he asks within his personalized process. Thank you again Dave!
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My pastor helped me through everything!

My pastor thought that i needed him to walk 5 miles to the venue on foot and he said absolutely
He was very relieved when he realized i said .5 miles
But he was so nice and even though people were late (me) he stayed and occupied everyone with stories and kept a very wonderful spirit!
I highly recommend him!
K
Kamryn Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Dave, Everyone Should Love Dave

We absolutely adored having Dave as our wedding officiant. We had the great pleasure of doing premarital counseling with Dave and are so thankful for the kind words and wisdom he bestowed upon us but also the many laughs and stories we’ll have for years to come. Dave was a great joy to have around on our wedding day and we can’t thank him enough for his ability to roll with punches and keep the people happy when there was need for it. Dave has one of the greatest personalities and puts it into everything he does. I truly hope we have the ability to stay in touch with Dave for years to come. I cannot praise him enough and recommend him highly. Thank you Dave for everything!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant!

Reverend Dave delivered an amazing wedding ceremony for us in mid-December. We initially met with Reverend Dave months ago to discuss our vision and get to know each other. He took his job VERY seriously and worked hard to ensure we had the ceremony we wanted. He is very professional and gives 100% to each wedding he officiates. We are so grateful for him and everything he did to make our day so special. Thank you Rev Dave!!
Angel
Angel Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Rev. Dave was wonderful to have as our wedding officiant! He was so kind and funny, and our families loved him. He was very helpful to us in preparing for the big day. Highly recommend!
Mia
Mia Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement fairytale

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect person to officiate our elopement than Reverend Dave. It was just him and the two of us, secluded in the North Georgia mountain woods, and he somehow made the entire day feel incredibly intimate, magical, and deeply meaningful. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond, even willing to stand in a creek with us if that’s what we wanted (which says everything about his spirit and flexibility). What truly set Reverend Dave apart was how personal everything felt. Nothing about our ceremony felt procedural or “textbook.” Every word he spoke was thoughtful, intentional, and clearly rooted in who we are as a couple. His reflections on our relationship were genuine and heartfelt, and the way he guided our vows made the moment feel sacred and unforgettable. Meeting with him a few times before the big day meant so much to us. Those conversations added a layer of connection and care that made the ceremony even more special. We felt truly seen, understood, and celebrated. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives and cannot recommend Reverend Dave highly enough.
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Alexis Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant !

Dave was such an amazing officially officiant and i would recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant. he was super easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed in order for our day to go smoothly. something we really loved about dave is that no two weddings are the same and he told us that from the beginning! he got to know us and our story and included details from our dating past into our wedding. he let us be as involved as possible writing our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with the way things turned out.
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