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Seattle Wedding Pastor is a wedding officiant based in Seattle, Washington. Rich Sclanfani is a non-denominational wedding officiant, pastor, and professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience. He is always delighted and honored to be part of a couple’s big day, and aims to craft a ceremony that you will never forget. Rich prides himself on being creative, flexible, respectful, resourceful, and fun - qualities that he channels into every wedding he is a part of.

Services Offered
Seattle Wedding Pastor offers complimentary consultations to start, so that you can have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and make sure Rich is the right fit for you. Licensed in both Washington and Oregon, Rich is happy to officiate non-religious, single-religion, and interfaith ceremonies and vow renewals. He orchestrates a rehearsal ahead of time, in order to make sure everyone is on the same page. Not only can Rich help you craft a custom ceremony, he is happy to provide recommendations and referrals for other aspects of the wedding. Seattle Wedding Pastor also provides premarital and marriage counseling, so you can strengthen your relationship with each other.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

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

$120

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

In which states are you licensed?

OR
WA

Reviews of Seattle Wedding Pastor

cristasaunders
Crista Sent on 02/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Rich Sclafani is a great wedding pastor. He has a fun way of personalizing the ceremony that allowed our guests to learn more about my husbands and my relationship. He really takes the time to get to know the bride and groom, and to make sure the ceremony is a reflection of them, which really allows each ceremony to be unique. He also does a great job choosing readings, and we received many compliments on the ceremony.
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Leigh Sent on 01/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rich is the BEST wedding officiant out there! He is creative, thoughtful, and hilarious, and helped us create a perfectly individualized wedding ceremony. We have received so many comments from wedding guests about how meaningful and unique they found the ceremony. Thank you, Rich!
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Kate Sent on 11/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment we met Rich we knew he was the right person to marry us. Neither my husband nor I are particularly religious, but we were at a loss about how to construct a meaningful ceremony outside of a church. Rich immediately soothed all of our worries and worked with us to create a ceremony that was personal, loving, and sincere.

Rich provides you with a step by step process to customize your ceremony in a way that feels fun and manageable. He is open to making it as religious or secular as you want with no judgement. He was extremely patient and supportive as we worked through rounds of revisions. The day before the wedding he ran a rehearsal that was organized and that made our out of town friends and family feel included and well prepared.

I cannot imagine having gotten married without Rich and I would recommend him to any couple looking to build a unique and personalized experience.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
jeremy leffel jeremy leffel Wedding Photographers

Rich Sclafani is a true professional and a gentleman. He is easy-going, fun to be around, and exhibits incredible character and integrity in all situations. I dare you to spend some time with Rich and NOT become good friends...he has a rare ability to bring comfort, personality, and humor to everything he does. Rich is an excellent addition to any wedding and does a top-notch job.

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