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Rev. Peter McGuinness, FCM

4.8 out of 5 rating 54 reviews
Philadelphia, PA
Rev. Peter McGuinness, FCM
Rev. Peter McGuinness, FCM
Tied the knot
Tied the knot
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Wedding officiant
Wedding officiant
Love and laughter
Love and laughter
All smiles
All smiles
Backyard wedding
Backyard wedding
Ceremony
Ceremony
With the couple
With the couple
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness
Reverend Peter McGuinness

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The happy couple
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English
Interfaith
Civil Union
Non-religious
4.8
Excellent

"Rev. Peter was an absolute dream to work with - he has such a fun and sweet personality, and my now..."

— Amanda

"Rev. McGuinness was a perfect fit for our wedding ceremony. He took the time to get to know us to be..."

— Heather
Amanda
Heather
Bernadette
Casey
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this vendor

Reverend Peter McGuinness, FCM, is a professional, licensed wedding officiant located in Ardmore, serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and beyond. He also provides his qualified services in New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. Since 2004, couples have been delighted with Peter's services and his ability to accommodate their preferences and provide a memorable experience. Peter will be more than happy to offer his experience and skills in helping couples create a ceremony that reflects their love and commitment.

Services Offered

In addition to officiating, Revend Peter McGuinness, FCM also specializes in pre-marital counseling. He encourages couples to customize their vows and offers a guide and outline for creating the ceremony. Whether you’re having a civil union, an interfaith ceremony, or a spiritual wedding, Peter will ensure it's a unique and joyful occasion.

Please contact Peter McGuinness for pricing ranges that generally begin at $385

Features

Just me

Experience

  • We speak English

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Weddings with this vendor

Whitney & Zach's wedding
Whitney & Zach
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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

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

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
DC
ID
IN
MA
MN
NJ
NY
PA
VT

What languages do you speak?

English

Still have questions?

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Amanda
Amanda Sent on 02/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing officiant!

Rev. Peter was an absolute dream to work with - he has such a fun and sweet personality, and my now husband and I clicked with him immediately! We met on a Zoom call to discuss our vision, and Peter was there to guide us each step along the way - we met up with him at our venue too! He helped us to map out the ceremony, and allowed us to customize what we needed! We went with a few of our favorite quotes, a reading from Rev. Peter, and followed with simple "I do" vows. Our guests loved how heartfelt his delivery was, and we enjoyed having Peter as part of our wedding! Thank you so much!! 10/10
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Heather
Heather Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fit for Us

Rev. McGuinness was a perfect fit for our wedding ceremony. He took the time to get to know us to be able to make our ceremony personal. He offered suggestions on how to structure the ceremony. He listened to what we wanted out of the ceremony and worked with us to make our day perfect. Forever thankful to him!!
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Emily Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made the process enjoyable!

Peter was a dream to work with! From being very communicative to his easy-going personality, we are so happy we chose to work with him. He was able to help throughout the whole ceremony planning process and even gave many ideas for different readings and vows. Peter truly listened to us with how we envisioned our ceremony and made each and every guest at our wedding feel welcomed and comfortable. He was on time, respectful and made sure we did not forget anything both before and after the ceremony. He truly fits in as part of our families and anyone should be honored to work with him!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like he was part of the family!

We have nothing but great things to say about Rev. Peter McGuinness. He was such an sweet, comforting, and kind man. He made the entire process super simple and easy for us. He provided us a generic outline, readings, prayers, and even vows we could choose from and build out our ceremony. My husband and I aren’t fans of being the center of attention so we had some nerves going into the ceremony but he was so comforting making us feel great going into it. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend him for anyone looking for an officiant!
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Jeffrey Sent on 06/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Peter was perfect

Peter added so much to our wedding day. In the lead-up, he was available for meetings, via zoom and in-person, to help plan the ceremony. On the day, Peter was incredibly professional but offered a really heartfelt and calm demeanor which helped relax the atmosphere and allowed everyone, the bride and groom included, to relish and enjoy the moment. We could not recommend Peter enough!
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Robert Sent on 10/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect officiant for our ceremony

It was such a pleasure to work with Rev. McGuinness and to have him officiate our ceremony. He has a calm, sincere demeanor and led a heartfelt, engaging ceremony. He kept our ceremony on track even though it began with an unexpected downpour which left us all a bit flustered. In the months before the wedding, he was very responsive and accommodating and took his time to get to know us and the special aspects of our relationship.
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Bernadette
Bernadette Sent on 03/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Was Meant To Be

Reverend Peter Mcguiness was a magical person who officiated our wedding with an amazing elegance that magically connected with him to have our very blessed day.

In every thought of what was leading up to that “moment”, He was able to read the nervousness and take my bouquet and asked if i was ok quietly before proceeding with our ceremony.
That calmed me so everything from that point on was a pure glow and enjoying every moment in recorded time.

I not only want to recommend Reverend Peter McGuiness, I want to say He was an amazing officiant that felt family and kind spirits that made our ceremony absolutely unforgettable!

Thank you for your unbelievable kindness and blessings!

Bernadette and Tom
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Casey
Casey Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant

Peter is an amazing person and officiant. We met with him several times before our wedding to discuss everything, and we knew right away we wanted to use him to help us with our special day. He was very accommodating, understanding, and willing to cater the ceremony to our specific needs (which were interfaith). The ceremony was beautiful and unique, and most importantly made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. We would absolutely recommend him for anyone’s wedding!
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Sean Sent on 10/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't have done it without his help!

My wife and I LOVED having Peter officiate our wedding. He was so patient with us throughout this process. We met with him before our wedding and he walked us through the ceremony step by step. He also sent us readings and vows to choose from. This was all so helpful. He kept our ceremony short and sweet, which is what we wanted. He kept the audience laughing and engaged despite the little rain we got during our outdoor ceremony. Overall, it was such a positive experience with Peter and I highly recommend hiring him.
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Kimberly Sent on 05/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have had anyone better

Peter was fantastic for our wedding. He made sure to get to know us way in advance, and was extremely friendly throughout the entire process. He made wonderful suggestions for our ceremony, and allowed us to create our dream ceremony. He showed up with ample time, and checked in on us as promised. His reflection during the ceremony was beautiful, and he acted like he had known us for years. Thank you Peter for being the greatest addition to our ceremony!
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