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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.

Services Offered
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$440

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$395

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$295

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL
NC

What languages do you speak?

English
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    Carissa B. Getting married on 11/28/2023
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    OBX 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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    Best 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.

Black Pelican Catering Black Pelican Catering Wedding Caterers

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!

Roanoke Island Festival Park Roanoke Island Festival Park Park & Outdoor Weddings

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

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142 Baycliff Tr. Kitty Hawk, NC, 27948
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