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Ordained Catholic priest and wedding officiant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rev. Dr. Shaun Ake-Little is a member of the Progressive Catholic Church community. He is passionate about working with organizations that help those on the margins of society, fight for social justice, and spread God’s word. Rev. Dr. Shaun will assist in planning your special day with openness and authenticity to create a service to remember.

Services Offered

Whether you are looking for an officiant to help with your civil union, interfaith, Catholic, same-sex, or vow renewal ceremony, Rev. Dr. Shaun Ake-Little would be happy to assist you. Not only will he work with you on customizing your vows and planning your special ceremony, but he also provides counseling if you desire. Some of the traditions and sacraments he has worked with previously include:

  • Ribbon ceremony
  • Seven blessings
  • Hands ceremony
  • Blending of sands
  • Honoring of children
  • Unity candle
  • Breaking of the glass
  • Memory candle
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Frequently asked questions

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$100

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?

Catholic

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Father Shaun is a warm, communicative, and highly customizable wedding officiant who crafted deeply personal, inclusive ceremonies—often praised as touching, spiritual, and memorable. He was flexible with interfaith requests, responsive throughout planning, and attentive during pre-marital counseling. Couples and guests repeatedly commended his presence and praised the ceremony.

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Father Shaun is a warm, communicative, and highly customizable wedding officiant who crafted deeply personal, inclusive ceremonies—often praised as touching, spiritual, and memorable. He was flexible with interfaith requests, responsive throughout planning, and attentive during pre-marital counseling. Couples and guests repeatedly commended his presence and praised the ceremony.

Katie
Katie Sent on 09/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fr Shaun was great!

From the start of the process, Fr Shaun was responsive, clear and welcoming. More importantly, he got to know us as a couple to deliver a personal wedding ceremony that was perfect. He lead us through pre-Cana, where we were able to have open conversations about faith which helped to strengthen our relationship even more before our wedding and was a modern approach to Catholicism which fit our values. He made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process and was a calming presence on our wedding day. We would highly recommend him!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A safe space to enter the first moment of marriage

Father Shaun was truly such a safe space for us on this journey! Our wedding planning process involved a lot of surface level stressors and Father Shaun was a calming part of that puzzle. My favorite part was our marriage prep session. Judgement free, open, accepting, understanding. It turned into a two hour therapy session essentially that was very healing for my now husband and I. It was the perfect balance of pressure to feel like I had to fulfill family traditions and values that I actually align with.

Father Shaun worked through every detail of our custom ceremony with us to ensure it was everything we wanted. He read a custom reading we wrote ourselves and included a fun exercise where we sent him 3 things we love most about one another. It was very fun to hear those 3 things for the first time live at the ceremony.

I definitely recommend Father Shaun as a safe haven to kickstart your marriage journey. He was reliable and understanding!
K
Kailey Sent on 10/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

My husband and I worked with Father Shawn for our wedding ceremony in September. We got married at our venue and were looked for a priest who was able to come to us. He made us feel comfortable during our PREP meeting, and included some of our own words to make the ceremony extra special! We highly recommend working with Father Shawn!
Maureen
Maureen Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Hoped For

Father Shaun was excellent from our immediate communication. We had a unique situation and he was happy to help our ceremony come to fruition. The ceremony was very personal and we received so many compliments. We would not hesitate at all to recommend Father Shaun.
Peter
Peter Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fr. Shaun Review

Fr. Shaun was absolutely incredible at our wedding ceremony. Throughout the entire process, he was responsive, professional, and truly invested in making our day special. He took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted and tailored the ceremony to fit us perfectly.

We received countless compliments from our guests about how wonderful the ceremony was and how great of a job Fr. Shaun did. His warmth, presence, and ability to connect with everyone made the ceremony even more meaningful.

I genuinely mean this when I say it: if you're looking for someone to officiate your wedding, book Fr. Shaun. He is truly the best, and we couldn't have imagined a better person to marry us.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 02/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/18/2025 wedding

Father Shaun has completely redefined what a wedding ceremony can be — meaningful, joyful, and so full of heart. From the communion ceremony, he captured everyone’s hearts just as Mike and I knew you would. Our friends and family were in awe of how beautiful and touching it all was — they haven’t stopped talking about it since, still laughing, reminiscing, and still tearing up with joy. Those moments were, without a doubt, my favorite part of the entire day. To be surrounded by the people we love most, sharing such sacred, love-filled moments together, was something I’ll cherish forever.

The wedding ceremony itself was truly beyond our wildest dreams. He had every single guest completely captivated, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling. Hearing everyone laugh, seeing their joy reflected back at us was everything we hoped for and more. To us, that’s what life is about: being surrounded by love, laughter, and connection.

The personalized ceremony was nothing short of extraordinary. Father Shaun blended our heritages so beautifully, combining together something that felt uniquely ours while including everyone in the room. So many people have told us it was the most beautiful ceremony they’ve ever witnessed, and we wholeheartedly agree.

We are endlessly grateful and feel so incredibly blessed that Father Shaun was part of the most important day of our lives. And more than that, we’re excited to have him in our lives for all the moments still to come.
Louis
Louis Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Father Shaun!

Father Shaun was a joy to have at our wedding and gave a wonderful service. My wife and I are an interfaith couple, and he did an excellent job of ensuring that everyone would feel included. We received many compliments from guests on our ceremony! Leading up to our wedding, Father Shaun was very flexible and communicative, and we could not recommend him more highly.
Monique
Monique Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Warm and Heartfel Ceremony

We are so thankful to have had Father Shaun officiate our wedding. He was warm, genuine, and made the ceremony feel deeply personal and spiritual. His delivery on our wedding day was sincere, emotional, and beautifully grounded in faith. Many of our guests commented on how touching, intimate, and memorable the ceremony was—and we completely agree. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant.”
Mileena
Mileena Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/11/25 wedding

Father Shaun brought so much heart to our ceremony. He took the time to get to know us, made the process stress free, and crafted a ceremony that perfectly reflected our personalities and values. Every word felt intentional, and the way he guided us through the moment was truly special.

We are incredibly grateful for the love and care he brought to our day. His kind words, spiritual guidance, and calming presence made the day even more meaningful and memorable for us and our families.

Father Shaun captured the essence of love, faith, and commitment in such a meaningful way, and many of our guests told us how deeply moved they were by his message.

Our guests also said it was one of the most meaningful and spiritually rich wedding ceremonies they’ve ever attended.
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to lead our special day.
D
Dani Sent on 07/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Interfaith ceremony

Father Shaun was simply excellent. My husband and I come from different religions. I am Jewish and my husband is Catholic. Fr. Shaun was so communicative and able to orchestrate a blend of the two religions to make a fantastic ceremony. I 100% recommend.
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