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Rev. Michael Whalen is a warm and friendly wedding officiant based out of Neptune and Spring Lake, New Jersey. This minister is non-denominational and offers customized ceremonies to his clients. He is willing to travel to various locations including all venues, churches, homes, restaurants, parks, and more. If his clients wish to have a wedding on the beach at the Jersey Shore, he can easily accommodate. Wherever the nuptials take place, Rev. Michael Whalen works closely with the engaged couple to ensure that their wedding event lives up to their expectations in a professional and timely manner.

Services Offered

Rev. Michael Whalen is able to perform services for weddings, civil unions, vow renewals, and last-minute ceremonies. He always arrives dressed to impress and can perform some parts of his services in Spanish. Curious clients are encouraged to reach out to schedule a consultation should they have further questions about Rev. Whalen’s services

What You'll Love About Rev. Michael Whalen

Working with this professional made couples feel at ease with his warm and friendly demeanor. They especially appreciated his engaging ceremonies, which made guests both laugh and cry. Read through Rev. Michael Whalen's reviews to learn all the ways you'll be grateful to have booked this officiant.

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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Rev. Michael Whalen receives high praise from multiple reviewers for his professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and ability to create a seamless and beautiful experience for couples on their wedding day. Reviewers highlight his attentiveness to details, responsiveness to changes, and the warm and inclusive atmosphere he creates during ceremonies. Many couples appreciate his ability to blend different faiths, incorporate personal touches, and bring humor to the ceremonies, making them memorable and special. Overall, Rev. Whalen is highly recommended as a wedding officiant for his exceptional services and contributions to creating meaningful ceremonies.

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Rev. Michael Whalen receives high praise from multiple reviewers for his professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and ability to create a seamless and beautiful experience for couples on their wedding day. Reviewers highlight his attentiveness to details, responsiveness to changes, and the warm and inclusive atmosphere he creates during ceremonies. Many couples appreciate his ability to blend different faiths, incorporate personal touches, and bring humor to the ceremonies, making them memorable and special. Overall, Rev. Whalen is highly recommended as a wedding officiant for his exceptional services and contributions to creating meaningful ceremonies.

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Jennifer Sent on 03/11/2025
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Rev Michael Whalen became part of the family!

My husband and I had the best experience with Rev. Michael Whalen. He actually conducted three ceremonies for us, including one special for my grandmother as she wasn't able to make it to our official wedding day. That required a good amount of travel for him, but he did it anyway and I am so grateful to have had that opportunity to be married in front of her. Everything with Rev. Whalen was seamless. He always took the time to explain things to us and make sure we were aligned with the ceremony. We highly recommend using Rev. Whalen for your big day!
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Allison Sent on 12/22/2024
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Rev. Michael Whalen was the perfect choice to officiate our wedding!

Rev. Michael Whalen was the perfect choice to officiate our wedding! He was extremely professional, receptive to our feedback and changes we wanted made to the ceremony, and had an overall great attitude that made our ceremony feel special with some humor sprinkled within. We would recommend him to any and all couples!!
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Sara Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing experience!

Rev Michael Whalen was absolutely amazing for our wedding on 12/6/24! He took the time to get to know our story and our family, incorporated our Christian faith and had amazing suggestions and additions with so many personal touches to our ceremony. He delivered everything expected and more for our wedding day.
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Michael's friendly and personable manner always makes for a pleasant atmosphere at every ceremony he officiates! I recently worked with Michael (for the second time) on a wedding ceremony at The Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh, NJ. Michael's professionalism added to the already classy atmosphere at The Rockleigh. To be sure things ran smoothly, he came by to greet me and my violinist before the ceremony to get all music cues coordinated. The ceremony went on without a glitch and Michael delivered his usual quality work! I would highly recommend him as a wedding officiant and look forward to crossing paths on the job with him again soon!

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Dear Brides-to-Be! Reverend Michael Whalen's excellent ease to work with, his professionalism and perfect appearance make Reverend Whalen a pleasure to recommend to our Brides. When you choose Reverend Whalen, you have the confidence, and peace of mind, in knowing that you will have chosen a true professional! Sincerely, Michele, Flutist/Artistic Director, Bridal Music, www.BridalMusic.Org

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I have had the opportunity of working with Rev. Whalen at several weddings. He is a pleasure to work with. He works with each bride and groom individually to make sure the ceremony is exactly what they want. He has a warm, kind, personality. He is accomodating to work with and right on top of what needs to get done to have a successful wedding ceremony. I look forward to working with him on future weddings. I highly recommend his service to everyone.

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