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Rev. Tom was an incredible officiant to work with! When my husband and I both met with Rev. Tom for the first time, we quickly found ourselves at ease with his detail-oriented approach, humor, and personality. We knew right away that he was the right fit for us. We appreciated Rev. Tom's thorough explanations and descriptions about what to expect for a wedding ceremony and was flexible with our requests and ideas. When it came to our wedding ceremony, Rev. Tom made both my husband and I at ease. Our ceremony was heartfelt as Rev. Tom shared some of our love story to our guests while also sharing his knowledge and wisdom about love. He even sprinkled in some good fun and humor which had our guests laughing! It has been a month since the wedding, but I find myself constantly thinking back to the ceremony and appreciating how well Rev. Tom made it so special and meaningful for my husband and I. I highly recommend Rev. Tom for anyone's wedding!

We had a wonderful experience with Rev Tom! He was so easy to work with and did a wonderful job with our sweet and simple traditional ceremony- it was exactly what we had hoped for and it was beautiful! highly recommend!

We found Tom through The Knot, and his excellent reviews convinced us to set up a meeting. From the very first call, Tom was professional, warm, and genuinely funny. We immediately felt comfortable with him.

Throughout the planning process, Tom was patient, organized, and incredibly diligent. With everything going on, it was hard for us to stay on top of every detail, and Tom consistently followed up to keep us on track—never pushy, always supportive. He made the entire process feel easy.

Now for the most important part: the ceremony. Tom arrived exactly when he said he would, and even though we weren’t able to have a rehearsal due to venue constraints and scheduling challenges with family, he handled everything flawlessly. His delivery was heartfelt, thoughtful, and had the perfect touch of humor. We requested a completely non-religious ceremony, and he honored that fully—every word felt intentional and true to who we are.

What truly set Tom apart, though, was the way he made us feel in the moment. When my bride walked in, I found myself overwhelmed and stuck in my own head. Tom made a few quiet, perfectly timed comments that brought me back into the present so I could truly experience that moment. That meant more to me than he’ll ever know.

Tom is not only an excellent officiant but a genuinely kind and grounding presence. We couldn’t recommend him more highly. If you’re considering him—just book him. You’ll be grateful you did.

Thank you for being such a meaningful part of our day.

With gratitude,
Mr. & Mrs. Pennington

Rev. Tom took the time to get to know our story and included it into the ceremony. He used no script and spoke from the heart. Our guests, event staff and coordinator all took away a positive and thought provoking message. A mix of faith and fun made for a ceremony that exceeded our expectations. We felt his fee was reasonable. Garry & I HIGHLY recommend Rev. Tom and give him 10 stars!

Rev Tom did a great job officiating our wedding! We appreciated his sense of humor, professionalism, and kindness. We were so happy we booked him :)

We were very happy to have Rev. Tom officiate our wedding! Unlike other officiants we met during our search, Rev. Tom came across as very genuine and personable. We and our guests loved his reflections on what makes a good marriage successful and everlasting. He injected the right level of humor into the ceremony while retaining the more traditional tone that we sought for our wedding. We highly recommend Rev. Tom!

Rev Tom honestly did a phenomenal job. Our ceremony was truly our favorite part of the entire wedding day and that was largely due to how amazing Tom was. He spoke SO well, and had the entire ceremony memorized - everyone was raving about him afterwards. He incorporated all of our requests and he was both meaningful and funny throughout the ceremony. He even stepped out of the way for our personal vows as well as our kiss - we got some amazing photos with just the two of us because of that.

We are so happy and so grateful to Rev Tom for making our ceremony truly magical. We wish we could relive it! Our biggest THANK YOU REV TOM!!

From the initial consultation to the ceremony itself, we had a 10/10 experience with reverend Tom. Tom listened to our hopes for the ceremony and executed a perfect ceremony including all of our must haves. Our guests complimented the service all evening and expressed how much they enjoyed it. You can’t go wrong with Tom.
Fun fact, he has done almost 1,000 weddings to date!

We had a great experience with Tom! He was very light hearted and made some jokes during our ceremony. He made a point to adress everything we talked about and I couldn't be happier with how our special day turned out.

Tom was out wedding officiant for wedding this October 6, 2023. He was kind, knowledgeable, funny and knew when to be serious when it mattered most. It felt like a close family member marrying us. I highly recommend him if you decide to get married. I would gladly choose him!