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.
Recommended by 100% of couples
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Nikki Harvell · Married on 10/27/2018
Absolutely amazing!
Rev. Jay is THE MAN! He is easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the day we met Jay, we knew we loved him and HAD to have him at our wedding! He is warm and friendly and has that kind of personality that makes you feel like you have known him for years! That quality translated so well into him officiating our wedding. The love that he pours into the wedding ceremony (and really every part of his job) is unrivaled. On our wedding day, EVERYONE commented on how amazing Rev. Jay was!!! He brought energy, excitement, passion, and respect to our ceremony. If you are looking for an officiant in the OBX, Rev. Jay is a no-brainer.
Sent on 11/24/2018
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Michele and Eric Mcduffie · Married on 01/31/2019
10th Year Wedding Anniversary Renewal of Vows
Jay went out of his way to ensure our special day was personalized and meaningful for us. He exceeded our expectations for preparing our ceremony. We would recommend Jay to anyone wanting to have a day filled with hope and promise.
Sent on 02/05/2019
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Yudialejandra Suarez · Married on 01/05/2019
Meaningfulness & comfort
I just had an amazing wedding! Jay is an incredible officiant for any type of wedding. He will take care of every detail or need that you have. He will discuss your plans and give you new ideas to come up with. And during the ceremony, you can perceive his positive energy and great attitude towards marriage as an institution. If you want to laugh at your wedding and create special memories for that day, you should have Jay.
Sent on 01/10/2019
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48 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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