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About Rev. Jay Bowman

Fun, Personalized, and Comfortable Ceremonies designed to fit you. Performed with Heart!

Rev. Jay Bowman is a wedding officiant based in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Rev. Jay officiates weddings that are designed to fit couples, making ceremonies fun, personalized, and comfortable. Jay is a semi-retired, seminary-ordained minister in the Outer Banks, with a full-time career in three wonderful churches for 24 years.

Experience
Rev. Jay Bowman completed his undergraduate studies at Asbury College in Kentucky and right after, did seminary work at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. Through a small but solid denomination with Swedish Lutheran roots, he got his ordination credentials. With decades of experience in the church, he now delights in joining couples together in matrimony.

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Rev. Jay Bowman performs several wedding types such as civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, vow renewals, and many more. The licensed reverend also helps couples with customizing their vows upon request.

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Regions serviced: Outer Banks

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The one... the only... Officiant on the OBX Jay Bowman! There are no words to describe his charismatic personality, his enthusiasm, and his passion for making your wedding ceremony beyond your expections. Jay places himself In a position where you feel like you have known him forever and truly becomes part of your "family." He was definitely a highlight of our special day and loved by all who attended . If you are looking for the officiant, look no further! JAY BOWMAN IS THE MAN! He will forever be in our hearts!

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Services Used: Customized Vows, Licensed, Rehearsal, Single Religion, Methodist
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Jay is amazing at what he does, even in a pinch when everyone is scrambling d/t hurricane Florence. Thank you so much!!!! We had an amazing day!

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Reverend Jay did an awesome job with my parents surprise vow renewal! Very easy to work with did a great job with the ceremony!

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Wedding Services Pricing
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$441.00
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$441.00
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$174.00

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The happy, fun-loving attitude that Jay brings to every ceremony he performs is the same now as it was more than ten years ago when I first worked with him. All you have to do is look through his pictures to see that he LOVES what he does, and that is so important! His passion, charisma, and experience (aka professionalism) create absolute magic that carries through the entire day from the ceremony into the celebration and beyond. Working with Rev. Jay Bowman is always a pleasure, and I know my clients are in good hands with him as their officiant!

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Simple Day
Rev. Jay Bowman encompasses everything you could ask for in a wedding officiant. We consider Jay to be the gold standard! The ceremony that he performs will resonate with the Bride, Groom, family and guests throughout the years to follow.

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Hairoics Salon & Spa
As we work many of the caters on the Outer Banks are blessed to work with so many different vendors. Rev Jay Bowman is most definitely one of the best (if not the best) wedding officiants on the whole OBX. He not only makes your day one of a kind, he also makes you feel like he is part of the family!! We have and always will refer Rev Jay Bowman as the first pick for officiants!

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Black Pelican Catering
Rev. Jay does a top notch job. We always enjoy having him out to Festival Park

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Roanoke Island Festival Park
We love working with Rev. Jay Bowman! He has a way of making each wedding he preforms unique and special, just as each couple are. Jay brings a relaxed and happy atmosphere to your wedding helping everyone to enjoy your special occasion!

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Kitty Hawk, NC 27949   See On Map
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Rev. Jay Bowman is a wedding officiant from outer banks, north carolina. We service weddings throughout the local area, including Nags Head, Corolla, and Duck. Rev. Jay Bowman is a professional wedding officiant that has been part of the outer banks wedding industry for 12 years. We specialize in personalized, comfortable wedding ceremonies.