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Doug is an ordained wedding officiant for Traditional and Non-traditional ceremonies in Christian and Non-denominational settings. He serves in the greater Lehigh Valley Area. Every ceremony is custom-designed and officiated with meaning and professionalism. Contact him for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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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 is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$60

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

PA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Sharing Common Ground

Korilyn
Korilyn Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Fit!

We are so happy to have worked with Doug to officiate our wedding. He anticipated all of our needs and questions, and he went the extra mile by preparing a list of all the tasks we’d have to complete before and after the wedding. He was a wonderful presence at the altar, and many guests commented on how much they enjoyed his parts in the ceremony. Doug is very flexible and will meet you where you’re at. We wanted a brisk, light ceremony (without losing the emotion/meaning) and he was happy to accommodate, even rolling with some curveballs the wedding party threw in. However, he’d certainly be able to work with any style of ceremony chosen, traditional or otherwise. We’re confident he’d be a great addition to anyone’s special day.
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Sarah Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

Doug was a pleasure to work with! During our first meeting, he explained everything in great detail and continued to help us with every step along the way. He was flexible with us when we needed to postpone due to the pandemic. He performed our ceremony with every detail exactly how we wanted. He has a great personality that made our ceremony enjoyable for everyone. I would highly recommend Sharing Common Ground!
Megan
Megan Sent on 05/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Doug is the BEST

Doug was so nice, and so lovely during our ceremony! We were able to completely customize our ceremony and it was beautiful! Absolutely would recommend him to others!
Andria
Andria Sent on 09/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience and highly recommend!

Doug was great to work with. He sat down with us prior to the wedding to get to know us and provide us with all the resources and information needed in order to make the ceremony how we envisioned. He answered all of our questions and did an excellent job during the wedding. He was professional yet kept things personal and light hearted. We’d definitely recommend him!
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Zancheska Sent on 09/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Genuine, reliable, thorough!

We would highly recommend Doug! He took the time to sit down and meet with us, which helped break the ice and get to know us as a couple. We could tell he loved what he does and gave off a great energy. My husband and I knew right away we wanted Doug to officiate our special day. Then Covid happened and our wedding plans began to change, pushing the date back and changing venues. Doug was very flexible and quick to respond to emails with our ever changing plans. He is reliable and thorough and will help customize your perfect ceremony. We got a lot of compliments from our family and friends about what a great job he did, that he was a great speaker, very genuine. So take our advice and reach out to Doug! You will not be disappointed.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 07/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Would highly recommend Doug to anyone getting married. He was very personable, easy to work with and very accommodating! Our ceremony just perfect!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One of a kind officiant

My husband and I wanted an officiant who would make our ceremony more light versus serious. Doug delivered exactly this. He cracked some jokes and made this experience very easy and relaxed. He met with me to discuss how we wanted the ceremony to go. We were also able to completely customize our ceremony. He acted as if we had known him forever and I could not have been any happier with him.
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Jenae Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 6/8/19

My husband and I are so happy we chose Doug to be our officiant. The first time we met with him we knew we were making the right decision because he actually took the time to get to know us. He was very professional, friendly, and was very quick to respond to our emails with any questions. We would highly recommend him for anyone who needs an officiant!
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Jaimee Sent on 09/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Doug was great! He’s easy to talk to, affordable, and has lots of ideas for us to think about and use. Would highly recommend!
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Brittney Sent on 05/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Highly, highly recommend Doug. 5 stars across the board.
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