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Rev. Jay Bowman
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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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Kelsie Married on 05/12/2023Truly, no one else can compare!
Rev. Jay was the absolute best! From the first time we met him we were made to feel special and very confident on how our day would go. You could tell this is not just a way to make a living for him, he cares deeply and wants to express your love in the best way. He connected with us and felt like family. He has a great sense of humor but also perfect sensitivity in those touching moments. He elegantly guided the ceremony making things light with humor when emotions ran high and gracefully transitioned back to capturing the importance of the moment. We cannot give enough praise and thanks to this man. Thank you so much Rev. Jay!!! Love, Kelsie & Josh- 05.12.23”Rev. Jay Bowman's reply:
Wow, Kelsie! That's one of the best reviews ever. Makes me so happy that you could sense all of those things, because they are true and you nailed it. You and Josh need to give Odin a really big furry hug for me (what an amazing canine!!!). Please have Sarah send me a link to your photos when you get the gallery. Can't wait to see them. Until we meet again, your friend, Jay. -
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Carissa B. Getting married on 11/28/2023OBX Wedding 05/17/23
Rev. Jay was the best officiant we could have ever asked for. He made us feel so comfortable and kept everyone smiling and laughing. Highly recommend hiring Rev. Jay to make your special day even more special!Rev. Jay Bowman's reply:
Thank you, Carissa! It was my pleasure and honor to be standing with the two of you on the beach that fine spring day. You're married!!! :) All my very best, Jay. -
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Vera G. Getting married on 08/10/2023Best Officiant in the Outer Banks!
Jay made our wedding day THAT much better! His delivery of the ceremony was sincere and true to who my husband and I are as a couple. If you're on the fence about hiring him for the rehearsal, DO IT! He helped my husband and I visualize everything for the big day and helped put us at ease knowing we'd be taken care of. Jay made everything about our ceremony special and fun. You won't find a better officiant in the Outer Banks!Rev. Jay Bowman's reply:
I love those combinations you wrote about, Vera.... 'sincere and true'...and....'special and fun'. Those duos should be a part of every wedding, and I'm so pleased that you are happy with how your Big Day unveiled. And you're right, rehearsals really do bring a lot of peace of mind for everyone involved, especially the bride and groom. Ya'll take great care of each other. Thank you again, Jay. -
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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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