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Seattle Wedding Officiants is a wedding officiating company based in Seattle, Washington. Owner and officiant Elaine Way understands that each couple has a unique story and wants to help you tell that story on your special day. Whether you want a traditional or modern ceremony, an LGBTQ or intercultural wedding, or a religious or non-denominational ceremony, Seattle Wedding Officiants is ready to help you turn an ordinary wedding ceremony into an extraordinary one. No matter where you are hosting your ceremony, be it in a private home, on a beach, in a hotel, or atop a mountain, Elaine will help make your dream wedding a reality.

Services Offered
With more than 10 years of experience, Elaine likes to meet with couples face-to-face for an initial, free consultation so you can get to know each other better. She works with couples to write custom vows for their non-religious, single-religion, or interfaith ceremony; civil union; elopement; or vow renewal. She also conducts a rehearsal beforehand to make sure everyone is prepared. Seattle Wedding Officiants oversees ceremonies for couples of all faiths, including:

  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

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?

WA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Seattle Wedding Officiants

Lilly
Lilly Sent on 03/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

My husband and I loved having Elaine officiate our wedding! She makes it so easy to craft the ceremony by sending you a document with tons of examples for each part of the ceremony. She also attends the rehearsal! My favorite part was of the ceremony was that she included bits we wrote for our personal love story so that it was more sentimental and tailored to us. Lots of our guests said it made them tear up or cry. She did a wonderful job and we're so thankful we hired her!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 07/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The very best!

We will forever be so thankful that we came across the Seattle Wedding Officiants website! We knew from the first moment we met Elaine over Skype that she was the perfect fit for our small elopement!

Travelling from the UK to Snoqualmie, Washington we wanted a tiny wedding at a beautiful location. Elaine recommended the Salish, Snoqualmie which confirmed what I had read and had seen online about this amazing location. Elaine made everything so easy to plan from afar! She was so responsive by email and set up a Skype call immediately. She recommended some amazing photographers, putting me in contact with them very early on - this was so helpful! She also sent through lots of sample ceremonies so that we could put together a unique ceremony that fit what we wanted.

On the day Elaine really was amazing and so flexible! I am so happy that she was the person who married us.

I think the best part for us and something we will treasure forever was the spontaneity of having our Wedding ceremony out on the rocks at the Lower Snoqualmie Falls. I can’t remember who suggested it but Elaine was up for the challenge of jumping across rocks out on the river to make this happen for us - thank you Elaine! You made our ceremony so memorable! It was just so perfect!

Do not hesitate to book Elaine! She is super efficient, helpful before, during and after the ceremony and just a really kind, bubbly person! She made our day one to remember and added to our day even more by celebrating with us afterwards! 100% recommend.

Thank you Elaine for making our day so special! (I can only apologise that it’s taken me this long to write a review!)

I hope our paths cross again!

All the best,
Nicole and Jon
Prabhjot
Prabhjot Sent on 02/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

She's awesome!

She's amazing, and really helpful. We were in hurry to get married with little planning. But she walked us through the steps of getting our marriage certificate, writing our own vows and everything.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Quinn Fitzpatrick Quinn Fitzpatrick Wedding Musicians

There are many moving parts and unexpected changes that can arise in a ceremony (weather not cooperating, etc.) An officiant has to be able to go with the flow and take charge so that everything runs smoothly. Elaine is extremely organized, focused, professional and articulate. She is adept at coordinating all the parts of a ceremony so that everything runs without any hiccups. She was very cognizant of appropriate places to add music as a special touch for the couple. It was great to work with Elaine and I look forward to providing music at the next wedding she officiates!

Azzura Photography Azzura Photography Wedding Photographers

Elaine creates beautiful ceremonies! I've attended at least 20 of her weddings (as a photographer, not a guest ;), and have always enjoyed her thoughtful and elegant guiding of the ceremony.

Rick Takagi Photography Rick Takagi Photography Wedding Photographers

I can't say enough nice things about Elaine and how well she works with clients. I have had the pleasure of working with Elaine over the years and it feels like seeing an old friend each time we work at the same event. You can tell that her clients also feel an ease when getting ready for their big moment and Elaine leading the way. You can't go wrong with having Elaine as part of your special day!

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