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Rev. Matthew J. Skiles
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Reverend Matt Skiles-The Indy Minister, located in Lebanon, Indiana, is a wedding officiant who has been providing couples with custom wedding ceremonies for 23 years. As an Ordained Minister as well as Senior Pastor, Reverend Matt Skiles offers professional services for couples from non-denominational and Christian backgrounds. Reverend Matt Skiles Wedding Minister wants to create a wedding ceremony that reflects each couples' unique values and personalities.

Services Offered
Whether your ceremony is formal or informal, traditional or contemporary, Reverend Matt Skiles can assist you. He offers free consultations throughout the entire wedding planning process to help make sure the creation of your ideal ceremony. Reverend Matt Skiles-Wedding Minister, provides services for ceremony rehearsals, ensuring your ceremony will run smoothly the day of. If you need assistance with your vows and preparation for your wedding, he offers customizable vows and readings and ritual resources.

Additionally, Reverand Matt Skiles provides optional premarital counseling to couples to help them prepare for their marriage following their wedding ceremony.

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?

$50

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

$25

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Pastor Matt received overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding officiant, with many couples praising his professionalism, warmth, and sincerity. Reviewers appreciated his attentive and caring approach throughout the wedding planning process, as well as the valuable premarital counseling sessions he provided. Pastor Matt's flexibility, helpfulness, and personalized ceremony options were highlighted, making him a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a pastor to officiate their weddings. Additionally, his ability to incorporate cultural traditions and facilitate a smooth ceremony received praise from guests, contributing to a perfect and memorable wedding experience for many couples.

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Pastor Matt received overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding officiant, with many couples praising his professionalism, warmth, and sincerity. Reviewers appreciated his attentive and caring approach throughout the wedding planning process, as well as the valuable premarital counseling sessions he provided. Pastor Matt's flexibility, helpfulness, and personalized ceremony options were highlighted, making him a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a pastor to officiate their weddings. Additionally, his ability to incorporate cultural traditions and facilitate a smooth ceremony received praise from guests, contributing to a perfect and memorable wedding experience for many couples.

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Nicole Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Flawless Ceremony and an AMAZING Officiant!

We were incredibly fortunate to have Pastor Matt as our wedding officiant, and we cannot express enough how much we adore him. It's safe to say that our special day would not have been the same without him. From the initial planning stages to the wedding day itself, Pastor Matt exceeded all our expectations. Both our families were impressed by his warm and genuine demeanor, and they couldn't stop singing his praises. In fact, many of our guests commented on how great he was, praising his sincerity and the way he conducted the ceremony with grace and elegance. He is undoubtedly an amazing person who radiates kindness and compassion. In addition to officiating our wedding, we had the privilege of undergoing marriage counseling with Pastor Matt. This experience was invaluable to us as a couple. He provided us with tools and insights that will strengthen our marriage. His patience and wisdom made us feel comfortable discussing even the most challenging topics, and we are grateful for the foundation he helped us build. We cannot thank Pastor Matt enough for the role he played in making our wedding day a truly unforgettable and beautiful experience.
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Kevin Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wonderful day enhanced by Pastor Matt

We found Pastor Matt through the Knot and spoke with him over the phone. He answered all our questions regarding pricing and ceremony logistics, and we felt confident moving forward with him as our wedding officiant. It was a great decision, as he was great throughout the process. His pricing was also competitive with every other option we researched and was very reasonable.

We did premarital counseling with him and he provided us four sessions that were very rewarding. He put us both at ease immediately and gave us the confidence to open up to him so he could get to know both of us and our relationship. He was very flexible in terms of available timing and location for these sessions. When it then came time for ceremony planning, he provided us numerous options to customize our ceremony. Pastor Matt was professional, friendly, and caring throughout the process. He was one of our most reliable contacts throughout the wedding planning process and did a wonderful job conducting our ceremony. My wife and I both completely endorse Pastor Matt and recommend him to anyone wanting a pastor to officiate their weddings.

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Amber Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bratton Wedding

Our day was absolutely perfect, we would recommend Pastor Skiles to anyone getting married. Also, his marriage counseling was worth every penny! We enjoyed getting to know Pastor Skiles and we appreciate him taking the time to get to know us and making our wedding ceremony that much more intimate.
Margot
Margot Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect pastor for our wedding

Pastor Skiles helped us prepare for the ceremony weeks before the wedding and he was happy to add the Filipino wedding traditions we wanted to have. On our big day, he facilitated our wedding so well that we got a lot of compliments about him from our guests. He also gladly accepted our request to do the meal prayer at the reception.

Thank you Pastor Skiles for being part of our special day, you made the ceremony a perfect one! Thank you too for the devotional books you gifted us! They are so nice!
Chesler
Chesler Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Efficient Officiant (Friend)

Valuable, Respectful, Relatable, Responsive, and Efficient are just some of the words I would use to describe Pastor Matt. It started when I was looking for an officiant for our wedding in Indiana. I came across (thanks Internet) Pastor Matt after I found out that he was willing to meet our criteria of officiant services and premarital counseling. I immediately contacted him, was greeted by a friendly face, and his prompt acceptance of our request to use his officiant and premarital counseling services. We had the privilege of meeting him first at a coffee shop in Indianapolis in April 2023 and the friendly face matched the friendly personality. We felt an instant connection as we laughed with him through the conversation of how things would go at the wedding. The subsequent weeks were when the (4) virtual premarital counseling sessions took place. They were filled again with connection, laughter, and valuable and insightful advice. Then came time for the wedding weekend in Indianapolis in August 2023 where he showed up on time for everything in spite of his own personal setbacks. This was very helpful for me since I was put in charge of hiring his services and because of the stress that weddings bring. When he showed up for the wedding rehearsal, we greeted each other with hugs because we felt as if, at this point, he was a lifelong friend. The wedding rehearsal was beyond successful. Then came the actual wedding where he again, showed up on time. I remember feeling confident in the foundation of my marriage when he came to visit the groom's suite prior to the wedding's start, him visiting was appreciated. Along with his professionalism, the wedding was a memorable experience. He officiated our wedding, and blessed the food at the reception. We are THANKFUL that Pastor Matt prepared for and was a part of our wedding! Furthermore, he loves God and loves people. If you need an officiant as well as a friend, you've found him: Pastor Matt Skiles! SIDENOTE: I've tried to get to the point as soon as possible however, I needed to provide background. I felt that I needed to go into as much depth and specificity as possible because Pastor Matt deserves it. THIS was something that I was able to connect with Pastor Matt over, how we both give background and need to get better at being like our wives and get to the point! LOL
Gaby
Gaby Sent on 11/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best service ever

I’m so glad of choosing Matt as our reverend. An absolutely beautiful ceremony. His voice is so calming. Absolutely recommended.
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Laura Sent on 07/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We had a fantastic experience working with Pastor Matt!

We are so glad that we had Pastor Matt officiate our wedding! From the very beginning, he was professional, kind, and knowledgeable. We chose to do four pre-marital counseling sessions with Pastor Matt prior to our wedding. He made us feel comfortable as we discussed our relationship, marriage, and future.

We also chose to have Pastor Matt attend our wedding rehearsal. During the walk-through, he took charge and did an excellent job of explaining everything and helping it to run smoothly. He paid careful attention to detail, even telling the groomsmen how to position their hands and the bridesmaids where to hold their bouquets.

On the day of the wedding Pastor Matt was a calming voice and again helped to ensure that everything ran smoothly. He was well-spoken during the ceremony, and we received so many compliments from our guests on what a nice job he did!
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Erika Sent on 01/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Pastor Matt was so great to work with!! My husband Scott and I did the premarital counseling with him over zoom as we live out of state and he was so flexible with the time change and our schedules. We loved working with him and getting to know him (and allowing him to get to know us) before our big day. He also came to and ran our rehearsal at the venue as well. He was extremely helpful with the ceremony process and helped us create the ceremony of our dreams. All in all, we would highly recommend Pastor Matt! He made us feel comfortable (even went along with our jokes and goofiness), was always punctual, professional, extremely helpful and considerate. Amazing experience working with him and we hope to keep in touch! Thank you, Pastor Matt!!!
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Leanne Sent on 01/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Matt

Pastor Matt did an excellent job with our wedding ceremony. He also was a great resource and teacher as we prepared for our marriage. My wife and I highly recommend Pastor Matt. Throughout the entire experience, Pastor Matt was professional, energetic, and truly cares to make a couple’s day special!
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Chelsea Sent on 01/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

My husband and I were doing a simple vow renewal just us, our kids and my parents. Pastor Skiles made it better than our first wedding. My husband and I both were in tears, the ceremony he wrote for us was so personable and fit us so perfectly, it was inclusive, romantic and just so genuine it was so much better than I could have asked for. I only wish I knew about him the first time we got married because he is so much better than perfect!
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Matt is an excellent officiant! Not only does he customize ceremonies to fit his client's needs but he's very personable and easy to work with. He always does a fabulous job!

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Rev. Matt Skiles - Very professional and provides a ceremony that is personalized to you and your spouse. In addition Matt has a very warm and positive presence. He genuinely cares about the couples he works with and wants to do whatever he can to help. Very easy to work with. I would recommend Reverend Skiles to all couples who want a loving, caring, minister that exceeds professionalism.

Vow and Forever Vow and Forever Wedding Photographers

Matt really is the kind of guy you want to marry you. He genuinely cares about preparing you for marriage. His words are kind, funny, personal, and just overall exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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