Rev. Jay Bowman
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About
The coolest and happiest couples in the world come to get married on the Outer Banks. Let's make your day FUN, comfortable, full of honor, and totally taylored to fit you from start to finish. Watch a few of the videos here on Wedding Wire or on my website and you'll see what I mean. It's going to be an epic day for you, and I hope to be standing there barefoot on the beach with you! Can't wait to hear your story. :)
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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Kristina C. Married on 05/22/2021The best around!!!!!!
We cannot put into words how amazing our experience with Rev Jay was! From planning the ceremony to the big day itself he was so engaged and personable. He put so much energy and care into our wedding ceremony and we could not be more happy!
All of our guests were moved by his words and asked if we had known him our whole lives. (We did not know him before wedding planning but are proud to know him now and have a life long friend in Jay!)
If you are reading this review looking for a Reverend for your wedding or vow renewal, look no further, the best is right here!Rev. Jay Bowman's reply:
I bring my heart to every wedding, but sometimes it seems like the moment goes to another level. Yours was like that for me, Kristina. I know part of it was the energy of your guests, and another part was how genuinely appreciative you were. But I think the biggest part was the solidly high caliber of people you are. I was honored to be there on your wedding day, but even more honored to call you my friends. Big love to you both, Jay. -
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Lynsi Getting married on 08/13/2022Jay was great! He was such an ease to work with, and made a stressful time calm and inviting! All of my wedding guests complimented on how energetic and fun he was. I would recommend him a million times over!Rev. Jay Bowman's reply:
Awesome! And I wish you a million blessings during your fun journey ahead together. Thank you!!!!! All my best, Jay -
Jodi V. Married on 06/17/2022
His kindness can light up a room
Jay is such a great officiant. I felt so comfortable and so did the rest of my family and fiance. He was patient and kind. He made us smile and laugh. By the end of the ceremony my sister's husband started thinking about renewing their vows. I am so pleased with our choice of an officiant. He was born to do this job. You will not be disappointed with Rev. Jay Bowman. When I went to get the marriage license the ladies in the office raved about him always competing everything with no errors.
Photo credit to Jr Photography in Cincinnati, OH Joe RandolphRev. Jay Bowman's reply:
Thank you for the sweet review, Jodi. You and Tommy were 'in the moment', and I loved seeing that as we stood there next to the ocean. Loved the basket of goodies you sent home with me (Boone loved his ball toy!). Take great care of each other, and come back and see us here on the Outer Banks some day. Blessings, Jay. -
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47 Endorsements
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.
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!
Rev. Jay does a top notch job. We always enjoy having him out to Festival Park
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