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Based in Charlotte, and serving the surrounding areas and upstate SC, Rev. Nick McDonald is an officiant with over 35 years of experience as an ordained pastor. Couples can trust Nick to guide their ceremony. He strives to bring a warm sense of humor and conversational style to each big day he officiates, creating an intimate and friendly atmosphere.

Services Offered

Rev. Nick McDonald works with couples to create ceremonies that are personal. He is well-versed in the traditions of many different faiths and offers denominational and interfaith ceremonies. For those who would prefer a more secular approach, he enjoys developing your ceremony with you to reflect your love and promises to each other. Nick is just as comfortable officiating in a formal setting as he is on the side of a mountain. Warm, open, and inclusive, Nick welcomes couples from all walks of life, having served much of his ministry in healthcare and public service settings.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 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

Reviews of Rev. Nick McDonald

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Rev. Nick McDonald receives high praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services at wedding ceremonies. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, kindness, attention to detail, and personalized approach to creating meaningful and memorable ceremonies. His calming presence, organizational skills, and ability to tailor ceremonies to couples' preferences have left a lasting positive impression, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dedicated and caring officiant for their special day.

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Rev. Nick McDonald receives high praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services at wedding ceremonies. Reviewers highlight his professionalism, kindness, attention to detail, and personalized approach to creating meaningful and memorable ceremonies. His calming presence, organizational skills, and ability to tailor ceremonies to couples' preferences have left a lasting positive impression, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dedicated and caring officiant for their special day.

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James Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ceremony for Jim and Barbara

For Jim and myself, Nick helped to make our wedding day one that was most moving and memorable. We had looked into other officiants before choosing Nick. After speaking with him, we knew he was the right minister to help us plan this most special day.

He worked with us for many weeks listening, guiding and incorporating into our ceremony what was most important to us. He understood our desire to have our marriage ceremony one that was a celebration and one that kept the Lord in the center of all aspects of that day.

His gentle and affirmative approach, as well as his humorous manner, put us at ease throughout the process.

We especially appreciated his patience as we worked thru the details of our ceremony.

We were inspired by how beautifully he and his wife worked as a team to integrate the music we requested.

We look back at that day as one most sacred and one we will carry close to our hearts always.
Natalia
Natalia Sent on 01/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Mr. Nick McDonald!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our wedding officiant, Mr. Nick McDonald. From start to finish, he was absolutely amazing and played a huge role in making our wedding day in November 2025 run smoothly and perfectly.

Nick arrived early on the day of the ceremony and took the time to do a full rehearsal, making sure everyone felt confident and prepared. His energy was so positive, calm, and encouraging — exactly what you want on such an important day. He was incredibly polite, professional, and genuinely excited for us, which made the experience even more special.

Before the wedding, he also scheduled a pre-rehearsal Zoom call with us to walk us through the entire ceremony step by step. This helped ease our nerves so much and made us feel completely at peace going into our big day.

One thing that truly stood out was his voice during the ceremony — it was clear, confident, and very professional. It honestly felt like the beginning of a movie, the kind where a voice actor starts beautifully telling a story. It set the perfect tone and made the ceremony feel even more meaningful and memorable.

Nick truly went above and beyond, and we are so thankful for his dedication and care. If you’re looking for an officiant who is organized, kind, enthusiastic, and truly invested in making your day perfect, Mr. Nick McDonald is the one. We highly recommend him!
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Rosalind Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Rev. Nick!

Rev. Nick set the perfect tone for our wedding ceremony and I could not recommend him more highly. He was kind and patient throughout the entire ceremony planning process. I especially appreciated his responsiveness and attention to detail when I had minor edits/changes/ideas I wanted to incorporate into our ceremony. I was not expecting to get as emotional as I did during our ceremony and Rev. Nick was a calming and supportive presence - he even pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket for me. Again, I could not be happier with our decision to go with Rev. Nick.
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Ellery Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant for our simple wedding!

Rev. Nick was exactly the professional and welcoming officiant that we were looking for! Right from the start, his friendliness, humor, competence and down-to-earth attitude made us feel very comfortable and we were confident that he would do an excellent job with our ceremony. We were right about that, too! He guided us through the process of creating and customizing our ceremony with ease. He had lots of good suggestions and ideas for what to include, but was always very open to whatever kind of ceremony we were looking for. He handled the legal components of officiating very professionally so we didn't have to worry about it. My family and friends were very complimentary of his handling of the ceremony and we really enjoyed working with him. We are grateful for his help making our wedding day perfect!
Sara
Sara Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would Recommend!

We absolutely loved working with Reverend Nick! He was timely, professional, and brought a fun, warm energy to the entire process. He helped us craft a beautiful, personalized ceremony that truly reflected who we are—and it ended up being our favorite part of the whole day. We’re so grateful for his guidance and presence!
Steph
Steph Sent on 10/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Rev. Nick!

Reverend Nick performed a wedding I was at recently and he did a great job! He worked with the couple relentlessly to help them create a ceremony script that they were both happy with, arrived on time, and performed the ceremony very well. Highly recommend!
Kim
Kim G. Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything...and more

Nick was amazing. I was an organized bride...but he was just as organized with his piece of things! I appreciated the communication flow, and how we were really able to edit our script to be exactly what we wanted. If we didn't like the way something was worded he gave us multiple alternatives...aka less brain power required which was so nice as a busy bride. He was professional, courteous, and kind to both of our families and let our day go as smooth as humanly possible. He also knows to SLIDE when the big kiss moment comes! Choose Nick. Well worth your money.
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such an Amazing Job!

Rev. McDonald spent the time to listen to us and our preferences before the big day. Together, we were able to craft a "script" for the ceremony that was personalized and special for us and our guests! He was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful with suggestions for readings and flow!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 04/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delgado Wedding

Reverend Nick thought of absolutely everything and was incredibly helpful and professional. I cannot recommend or his spouse enough to complete your ceremony. He made the day special and so much easier on I and my spouse. Thank you so much Reverend!
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Jessica Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we were looking for!

Rev Nick was everything I was looking for in an officiant and more! Book him!

Nick was so open to make our ceremony exactly how WE wanted it. It was important to us to incorporate stories of our family history and significance of our ceremony location. Nick never pushed back on elements we wanted to add and worked through a several drafts of the ceremony to make sure we got exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I wanted a mix between a spiritual and traditional ceremony, which he nailed. I was overall just really impressed with his flexibility and the care he put into personalizing the ceremony to suit us.

Nick's demeanor and presentation style was exactly what I was looking for. He has a very kind presence and speaks with confidence and sincerity. Since we didn't have a preacher available that we had a current relationship with, it was important to me to find someone that felt like we had a long standing relationship with, and someone that looked like a preacher, as silly as that sounds.

I had so many compliments in the weeks following our ceremony on the ceremony and Rev Nick specifically. I can't imagine our day without him!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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