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As an ordained, non-denomination minister and Doctor of Divinity, Patrick has officiated over 3,600 weddings in the greater Charlotte area as well as Virginia, Charleston, Asheville and Myrtle Beach.

His philosophy is that one can do one thing extremely well or many things in an average way; therefore, his sole focus in on weddings. He does not have a congregation, other vocation or avocation to distract him from assisting you in creating your perfect ceremony.

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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 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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev. Dr. Patrick Maloy

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Patrick Maloy as a wedding officiant, praising his kindness, communication, and ability to customize ceremonies to the couple's preferences. They appreciated his professionalism, flexibility, and calming presence, making the wedding planning process and the actual ceremony stress-free and enjoyable. Reviewers noted his attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the wedding day was special and personalized.Patrick's guidance extended beyond the ceremony, offering assistance with marriage license and name change processes.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Patrick Maloy as a wedding officiant, praising his kindness, communication, and ability to customize ceremonies to the couple's preferences. They appreciated his professionalism, flexibility, and calming presence, making the wedding planning process and the actual ceremony stress-free and enjoyable. Reviewers noted his attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the wedding day was special and personalized.Patrick's guidance extended beyond the ceremony, offering assistance with marriage license and name change processes.

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Kelsey Sent on 11/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

There are not enough wonderful things to be said about Patrick. He just brings an energy to the room that is confident and calm. He is a true professional and knows what he is doing. I think every guest I spoke to commented on how amazing our officiant was. Our wedding party loved him too! He wrote our ceremony and it was absolutely beautiful and tailored exactly how we wanted it. He is so thoughtful and sweet, he made sure I was calm blue water through the whole process!! He is the best in the business and I would recommend him to anyone!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful ceremony!

Patrick is absolutely AMAZING. He is responsive, kind, and so easy to talk to. He wrote and performed the most beautiful ceremony. We got so many compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed our ceremony. He truly helped make our day so perfect and special. We highly recommend his services to anyone!
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Danielle Sent on 04/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Joy to Work With – Patrick Made Our Wedding Day Unforgettable!

We are so grateful to have had Patrick as our wedding officiant! From the very start, he was incredibly easy to work with. His communication was top-notch—always clear, prompt, and thoughtful. Patrick is not only flexible and reliable but also really understands how to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Our entire family had nothing but positive things to say about him, and we couldn’t agree more. He truly made our wedding day extra special. We absolutely loved him and feel so lucky to have had him as part of our celebration. I highly recommend Patrick!!
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Kyle Sent on 04/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Patrick Maloy!

We have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Patrick Maloy! He made our ceremony so easy and worry free. He was able to customize the ceremony to exactly how we wanted it in terms of what readings and prayers we wanted and how we wanted everything to play out on the day. We had met with him a few weeks before the wedding to go over details and he helped us with every last detail and question that we had. Patrick had taken care of everything to the point where all we had to do was “just show up on time and I’ll help you through the rest”. We both felt very at-ease throughout the whole experience. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who is interested.
Brian
Brian Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant for weddings!

Patrick was excellent to work with as the officiant for our wedding. He was very communicative, always on time, and prepared for every next step (and even 2 ahead)! He provided example ceremonies to help us build our perfect ceremony, and was very flexible on our wedding. We really enjoyed working with Patrick!
Erica
Erica Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Rev Maloy was fantastic. He was friendly, professional, and very welcoming. He was flexible with last minute changes and he was very clear and helpful with organizing our ceremony and working with our wedding planner. Would highly recommend!
Erica & Aaron
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant EVER!!

We are SO happy we connected with Patrick during the wedding planning process. He was so kind, informative and caring during the planning of our Ceremony. He was truly incredible during our Rehearsal and Wedding Day and we could not imagine having any one else. From the second we spoke to him he gave us a sense of calm throughout the chaotic wedding planning process. He truly cared about making our day special and it felt like we had known him for years.

I highly recommend anyone looking for an officiant to reach out to Patrick because you will be so glad to have him. He goes above and beyond and everyone at our Wedding said how wonderful our Ceremony was and that truly is thanks to Patrick.

We spoke to several officiants that just didn't feel right and/or were telling us how we had to do it. Patrick from day 1 continued to emphasize that our ceremony should be special and reflect us as a couple. He worked through planning with us and ensuring we were the focus of the day.

He also helped with guidance on obtaining our marriage license in addition to name change after the wedding.

I cannot put into words truly how remarkable he is, but I am SOOO happy he was with us for our wedding!

Thank you for everything Patrick!!
Sara
Sara Sent on 04/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Patrick and you will not be disappointed!

We hired Patrick about a year before our wedding; April 2023. I had a phone conversation with him first, and we talked for a while and I throughly enjoyed our entire conversation. He made me laugh and his mantra that he wants all his brides to be “Calm blue water” was felt the entire planning process with Patrick.

My fiancé and I didn’t want an overly religious ceremony, but keep some aspects in to appease my mom. And he had the perfect created ceremony for this. When my fiancé and I met with Patrick shortly before our wedding in person, he had us choose a few different options to make it more ourselves than seeming like two complete strangers on our wedding day. It seemed like Patrick was a family friend by how great he was to work with, keeping everyone laughing and overall calm and in the moment.

I can’t express my recommendation to hire Patrick enough! The rehearsal day was included in his price, and we’d use him a million more times if we needed.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Love Rev. Maloy

Rev. Maloy made our ceremony beyond beautiful. He met up with us beforehand and helped us pick our vows and readings. He also gave me a list of items that need to be done in order to complete my name change!
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Maya Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made our Day so Easy!

We cannot recommend Patrick enough if you are looking for an officiant! He is very personable and great at making an situation stress-free and easy. We spoke with Patrick over email and the phone several time before meeting in person which we greatly appreciated since we booked him a year in advance. Once it came time to meet in person, we created our entire ceremony in just one hour! The process was a breeze and even fun! Our ceremony ended up being perfectly us and exactly what we wanted out of our big day. Patrick made everyone laugh at our rehearsal and made sure everyone felt comfortable with their roles and anything they had to say for the day of. We loved working with Patrick to create such a special moment for our wedding and we know you will too!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center Hotel Weddings

Wonderful to work with. Very profession and sincere with a hint of humor!

Musically Yours Musically Yours Wedding Musicians

Dr Malloy adds a lot of personality to your event. He is very well spoken and knows how to keep the ceremony moving in an enjoyable manner. His Irish blessing at the end of the ceremony is a great special touch.

Queen City Ensemble Queen City Ensemble Wedding Musicians

We are very happy to have worked with Reverend Dr. Patrick Maloy. He is very easy to coordinate with and performs a beautiful ceremony. We have been extremely happy working with him on weddings in the past and look to a long future with him.

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