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I perform wedding ceremonies by traveling throughout the Cleveland Akron areas to reception halls, homes, or parks for anyone anywhere, except same sex. Ordained in 1989 by a traditional Bible based Christian church, not some phoney religion, and NOT "instantly" over the internet. BIG HINT: Ask "Were you ordained on the internet and have you ever pastored an actual church?" Notice that I'm almost the only one with church photos! Being "licensed" is nothing special because Ohio issues minister licenses to anyone, whether internet ordained or by a real church like I was. Your wedding should be fun, but it is an important event, not a joke. If it was, you would go to Las Vegas and get married by an Elvis impersonator! So don't just let "price" be your guide. Besides having pastored a real church 20 years, my wife and I have been active volunteers in nursing home ministry and prison ministry. Generally I do a simple but nice Christian ceremony, but I also have a very tasteful non-religious ceremony for those who desire something civil/secular. Experienced, dependable and reasonable fee. Visit my website www.revhary.com for more info and photos. Contact me by phone (440) 829-7425 between 9a.m.-9p.m. or e-mail me revhary@yahoo.com to discuss your wedding. My fee starts at $100 for couples who come to me just to get legal and goes up depending on travel distance and if a rehearsal is desired. Read the reviews. I made them happy, I can do the same for you! :)

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OH

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev. James Hary

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Laura Sent on 02/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rev Hary is the best

Not sure if I wrote a review for Rev Hary when he married us so I will do so now.
October 14th 2017 He married us at squires castle.
It was clear from the first phone call with him that this was not his first wedding...He was just what he needed.
He told us how to get the marriage licence...He answered every question we had.. He was on time and did a beautiful cermony...
I would for sure recommend him to anyone.
He will always have a special place in our heart since he made the day so special
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C. Reape-Weiskittel Sent on 11/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great day, no matter what happens.

We planned this day, outside. It was 23 degrees, and still turned out perfect. Thank you Rev. James Hary
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Theresa Sent on 09/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. James Hary did a beautiful job performing our wedding ceremony! We wanted a short and sweet christian ceremony, and that is exactly what he gave us! We will definitely recommend him to others!
Vicky
Vicky Sent on 03/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We researched several officiants until we decided on Rev. Hary. What made us choose him was: 1. He is a real minister, not somebody pretending with internet credentials. 2. He was very understanding as to how we wanted our ceremony and spent ample time talking with us about it. 3. His fee was on target. Our wedding was conducted with joy, professionalism, and came across with true sincerity. Rev. Hary performed a great wedding service for us and so we give our highest recommendations.
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Julie Sent on 01/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. Hary did a wonderful job with our wedding. He was willing to come to our rehearsal to practice with us. We had a large group and he coordinated everyone well. He did a beautiful job of incorporating religion into our non-church wedding. We were very pleased with his services.
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Tammy Sent on 11/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rev Hary did a great job, we were very satisfied with his services!
Mitch
Mitch Sent on 05/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Loni and I aren't overly religious, but we believe in God and didn't want an internet ordained pretender from some fairyland website. We contacted officiant after officiant and they either had an internet ordination, avoided a direct answer with saying "don't worry I'm licensed", or changed the subject by pointing to their reviews or offered to beat any price. We noticed that Rev. Hary was the only one with a photo inside or outside a church so we contacted him. We found that he was a genuine minister who had pastored a church and proved it to us. As far as how he did our rehearsal and wedding; he was great! The words he used touched us and our guests profoundly. His fee was reasonable and well worth it. If you want a real minister and a real good wedding, he's the best!
Blake
Blake Sent on 04/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding day was beautiful and Rev. Hary helped to make it the best day of our lives. His ceremony was moving, special and just all around enjoyable. He was an eloquent speaker and a great coach that fully prepared us. He had an amazing demeanor and a friendliness that made us feel at ease and like we had known him for years. All our guests said how much they liked the ceremony he did. Yes, HIGHLY recommend him!
Gwen
Gwen Sent on 04/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rev. James Hary was extremely nice and easy to work with. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and how we wanted our wedding. His ceremony was personal, romantic, and flowed nicely. Highly recommend him to anyone wanting a ceremony that is not simply yada yada yada!
Terri
Terri Sent on 03/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our ceremony was the highlight of the day and Rev. Hary was spectacular. His ceremony reflected our reasons and goals for marriage and had everyone's attention. It was a very special way to start our married life together. Rev. Hary was professional, flexible, and always kept a smile on our faces. His price was very fair and honestly a bit low for how good he is. Unlike others we had contacted that wanted an arm and a leg, it's clear he isn't driven by money.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Chateau Resort and Conference Center The Chateau Resort and Conference Center Hotel Weddings

Reverend Hary is THE professional when it comes to performing ceremonies. He'll lead you through the process step by step and is involved in your rehearsal as well. I recommend him to all of my clients. He is a pleasure to work with. - Lynnmarie Musto, Wedding Sales Manager

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