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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

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$600

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

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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Reviews of Rev. Michael Whalen

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Rev. Michael Whalen is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding officiant. He is described as professional, personable, and attentive to detail. Reviewers appreciate his ability to create a personalized and meaningful ceremony, as well as his responsiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process. Rev. Whalen's presence, voice, and delivery during the ceremonies are highly praised, and guests often complimented the quality and organization of the ceremonies. Overall, customers highly recommend Rev. Michael Whalen as a wedding officiant

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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.

Rev. Michael Whalen is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding officiant. He is described as professional, personable, and attentive to detail. Reviewers appreciate his ability to create a personalized and meaningful ceremony, as well as his responsiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process. Rev. Whalen's presence, voice, and delivery during the ceremonies are highly praised, and guests often complimented the quality and organization of the ceremonies. Overall, customers highly recommend Rev. Michael Whalen as a wedding officiant

Brooke
Brooke B. Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best ceremony!

It was such a pleasure working with Rev Michael Whalen! He provided us with so many options of what could be done and said at our ceremony which helped us create our own personal ceremony that we were looking for. Our ceremony was so smooth and he brought such a warm, welcoming presence. We are forever grateful to him for making our special moment so unforgettable!
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Danielle S. Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

Working with Rev Whalen was a wonderful experience! He helped us create a beautiful ceremony that represented us as a couple perfectly and provided so many wonderful options when we were unsure of how we wanted to word something. On the day of the wedding, the ceremony was beautiful and he truly helped make our day unforgettable!
Wendy
Wendy P. Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just who we were looking for!

On 10/26/23, Rev. Michael Whalen married me and my husband, and we are so glad he did! Searching for the right Officiant was something that I took pretty seriously, as this was going to be the person speaking in front of our families and closest friends, and who would be marrying us of course. =) We spoke to about 10 officiants before finding Rev. Michael. He has a confident presence, speaks very clearly, and articulate, and made our ceremony feel warm and welcoming for all present. The readings, our vows, and flow of everything went so smoothly. I am so happy that Rev. Michael performed our ceremony and I recommend him for your special day as well! Thank you, again Rev! Wendy & Brian.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Jaclyn Duncan Music Jaclyn Duncan Music Wedding Musicians

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!

Bridal Music Bridal Music Wedding Musicians

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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