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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Based in Rochester, NY, SJM III consulting services offers wedding officiant services. Reverend and officiant Stuart has Methodist roots but serves with open arms, joyfully marrying all couples. Their inclusive, personalized ceremonies are thoughtfully designed to make your wedding a memorable and joyful experience. While based in Rochester, they are also open to travel. SJM III consulting services can also provide a pre-wedding consultation and assist with the rehearsal.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 56 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

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

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Earth-Based
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Unitarian
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of SJM III consulting services

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Stuart and his wife are highly recommended officiants for weddings, praised for their warmth, organization, and personalized approach. Couples appreciated the detailed attention Stuart gave to crafting ceremonies that reflected their beliefs and values, making the process stress-free and meaningful. They were described as professional, empathetic, and accommodating throughout, with a positive attitude that eased wedding day stresses. Reviewers highlighted Stuart's dedication, genuine care, and ability to create personalized and memorable experiences for couples, making him a great choice for officiating weddings.

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Stuart and his wife are highly recommended officiants for weddings, praised for their warmth, organization, and personalized approach. Couples appreciated the detailed attention Stuart gave to crafting ceremonies that reflected their beliefs and values, making the process stress-free and meaningful. They were described as professional, empathetic, and accommodating throughout, with a positive attitude that eased wedding day stresses. Reviewers highlighted Stuart's dedication, genuine care, and ability to create personalized and memorable experiences for couples, making him a great choice for officiating weddings.

Danielle
Danielle Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made eloping easy!

Stuart and his wife were amazing at our mini wedding in letchworth state park! He made things so organized and easy and eased any stresses we both had. We are grateful we chose him for the ceremony! I recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant in the Buffalo area
Stephie
Stephie Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing officiant

Stuart is a really amazing officiant. He was able to work with my now Husband and I on creating the perfect wedding ceremony. He spent hours adjusting the wedding drafts that would represent our values. We chose to have a Christian, his presence really embodied our faith in God. He truly was God sent, because I found him a month before our wedding. His wife and him both worked hard in preparing us for marriage. We chose on having premarital counseling which reinforced our connection and commitment. Highly recommend choosing him as your officiant!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant Ever

Stuart was amazing, responsive, kind, and sincere. He customized our ceremony just for us. He was professional and empathetic. We were so blessed to have him Marry us!
Lid
Lid Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

8/23/25 Wedding

Stuart was amazing to work with, everything was written out and easy to understand. Stuart walks you through everything and makes sure everything sounds exactly how you want it. Would highly recommend Stuart to officiant your wedding his wife was incredibly sweet as well !
Bianca
Bianca Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

💍💒 Individualized ceremony

Wonderful positive attitude. Great flexibility. We had the ability to choose how we wanted things to go, things to be added and making it our own personalized ceremony.
Stuart and his wife were very warm and welcoming, eating the stress and anxiety we may have had at the initial meet. They took care of mailing our license, alleviating that from our things to do.
Josh
Josh Sent on 08/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Officiant

Stuart was truly exceptional as our wedding officiant. From our first conversation, he was warm, kind, and incredibly genuine. He immediately felt like family and went above and beyond by traveling two hours to our location to perform the ceremony.

What stood out most was how much care he put into personalizing our ceremony. He worked closely with me and my wife to shape something that reflected our beliefs, values, and preferences. He took the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and offer guidance that made everything feel easy and natural.

We had an elopement-style wedding, which was a bit different from many he had done before, but his wide range of experience really showed. He adapted seamlessly and created something that felt meaningful, personal, and perfect for us.

Stuart made the entire process simple and stress-free. His calm presence, flexibility, and sincere desire to support us created a beautiful experience we’ll never forget. It’s clear that he has spent much of his life helping others, and that generosity of spirit came through in every interaction.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is compassionate, professional, and truly dedicated to making your ceremony special, I can’t recommend Stuart highly enough.
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Stuart Mitchell
Stuart Mitchell
Wedding Officiant
Yesenia Ramos-Torres
Yesenia Ramos-Torres
Wedding Officiant

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