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Mark Lancaster
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Rev. Mark Lancaster is an ordained Christian minister in Nashville, Tennessee. Mark has over 40 years of experience in crafting beautiful, heartfelt ceremonies for couples in the area. Your wedding ceremony will be the most significant part of your wedding. Whether you’re eloping or pulling out all the stops, Mark will help you create a joyful, meaningful ceremony that suits you and your soon-to-be-spouse.

Mark also offers pre-marital counseling services; chat with him today to learn more about this dedicated officiant.







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Pricing

Starting at $300
Couples usually spend $450
Elopement Package
$300 / starting price
Simple traditional or civil ceremony
Rehearsal not included
Unlimited email & phone communication
Pre-Marital Counseling
$300 / starting price
4 1-hour sessions via Google Meet or Facetime
Notarized certificate of completion provided
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Ceremony Package
$450 / starting price
Fully customized ceremony
Unlimited email and phone communication
Rehearsal included

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

TN

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Rev. Mark Lancaster

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Mark received overwhelmingly positive reviews for his officiating services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his warmth, sincerity, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect the couple's love story, values, and preferences. Mark was commended for his excellent communication, kindness, responsiveness, and professionalism, making the process stress-free and enjoyable for couples. Many couples highly recommended Mark for his thoughtful, personalized, and exceptional officiating services, emphasizing his ability to create beautiful and touching ceremonies that left a lasting impact on guests.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Mark received overwhelmingly positive reviews for his officiating services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his warmth, sincerity, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect the couple's love story, values, and preferences. Mark was commended for his excellent communication, kindness, responsiveness, and professionalism, making the process stress-free and enjoyable for couples. Many couples highly recommended Mark for his thoughtful, personalized, and exceptional officiating services, emphasizing his ability to create beautiful and touching ceremonies that left a lasting impact on guests.

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Nathan Sent on 04/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience with Reverend Mark Lancaster

Reverend Mark was so kind and enthusiastic every step of the way as we planned our elopement. He genuinely listened to what we had in mind and was open to helping us tailor our ceremony to what we envisioned. After several phone calls, we met him in person for the first time on the day of our elopement, but somehow it felt like we had known him for much longer. He was flexible when things didn’t go according to plan with our photographer, and our ceremony was absolutely perfect and beautiful and better than I could have ever hoped it would be. We are endlessly grateful to have found Mark for our ceremony and cannot speak highly enough of our experience with him.
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Katye Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent officiant that offers premarital counseling

Mark made our wedding ceremony truly special by creating a deeply personal and meaningful experience that perfectly reflected our love story. He took the time to understand our values and incorporated them seamlessly into the ceremony, leaving us and our guests feeling deeply moved and connected. His warm demeanor and genuine enthusiasm made the day even more joyous, and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Officiant

Mark was an amazing officiant. We loved his personality and sincerity in doing our ceremony. He was great at communicating with us and quick to respond to any questions. Working with Mark was very easy and no stress!! We Highly recommend him!!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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