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What is the story behind Sunrise Ministries?

Welcome to Sunrise Ministries, I'm Rev. Fr. Bradford L. Barco, O.C.B. Let me be the first to congraulate you on your engagement. This is one of the biggest commitments in your life. Finding the right Minister/Priest is also a big decision you must make. Hopefully you find someone that you can relate and feel comfortable with and trust. Being a non-denominational minister/priest serving all faiths, I can perform any type of Wedding Ceremony or Civil Union that you desire, regardless of Religion, Faith or Orientation. Many couples find the traditional exchange of vows and rings profoundly moving and eternal. Others are inspired to combine tradition with unique contemporary dedications of love and commitment while other couples choose to write their own wedding vows to convey their feelings for each other and to express the love that unites them. Whatever you choose depends upon what best suits your personalities and are, of course beautiful and special ways to express your love and promises to one another. I have No restrictions on your photographer, this is your day and I want them to be able to capture all your special moments of the day. I would be honored to serve as your wedding officiant at your location of Choice, Whether in a Church, Chapel, Theme Park, Garden, on the Beach or even at your home, the choice is yours....absolutely anywhere your hearts' desire! Simply let me know and I will accomenadate your wedding requests and make your day an everlasting memory.

I look forward to serving you on your very special day. Please visit my Website at srministries.wix.com/sunrise

God Bless,

Fr. Brad

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What are Sunrise Ministries's coordination packages and rates?

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?

$150

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?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
FL
MA
NH
RI
VT

What languages do you speak?

English

What are real couples saying about their experience with Sunrise Ministries in reviews?

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Summary: Fr. Brad is warm, kind, and professional, taking time to personalize religious ceremonies and guide couples through planning, rehearsals, and paperwork. He’s flexible, communicative, and organized, creating meaningful, well-paced ceremonies that guests praised. Highly recommended as an officiant.

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Summary: Fr. Brad is warm, kind, and professional, taking time to personalize religious ceremonies and guide couples through planning, rehearsals, and paperwork. He’s flexible, communicative, and organized, creating meaningful, well-paced ceremonies that guests praised. Highly recommended as an officiant.

Lexington
Lexington Sent on 10/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you father Brad

Father Brad was a wonderful officiant! He made our wedding ceremony so personal, and was extremely professional + responsive along the way. We would recommend him to anyone who asks, and he goes out of his way to know the couple :)

Thank you Father Brad for making our wedding so wonderful!
Toryn
Toryn Sent on 09/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So grateful!

We can't recommend Fr. Brad enough! He is a genuinely kind man, and we felt comfortable with him from the first conversation. He was thorough in figuring out how we wanted the ceremony to be guided and blending everything together perfectly. We went with a more Catholic ceremony with a prayer for those who couldn't be with us, a reading and both personal and traditional vows. Our families loved and appreciated the beautiful way Fr. Brad conducted the ceremony with many people saying so. If you value your ceremony as much as or more than your reception, you should entrust it to Sunrise Ministries!
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David Sent on 09/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Chloe & David DeCenzo - Experience

From the start, Fr. Brad took the time to get to know us as a couple, and on the day itself that care shone through in every word and gesture. The ceremony felt warm and full of joy rather than formal or distant. Fr. Brad's calm presence, thoughtful words, and genuine care grounded everything and left us and our guests feeling truly blessed.

We couldn't have asked for a more meaningful experience and recommend him wholeheartedly.
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Bill Sent on 08/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience with Father Brad

Reverend Father Brad was wonderful to work with. He was warm, kind, patient, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. His experience really put us at ease, and he made everything feel simple and comfortable from start to finish. He was always available to answer questions and guide us along the way. Just a genuinely nice person and an absolute pleasure to have as part of our wedding. We highly recommend him!
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Anthony Sent on 07/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Ceremony

Father Brad was so helpful from the moment we contacted him about officiating our wedding. We had several communications via phone calls and emails prior to the wedding. During this time Father Brad listened to us attentively about the type of ceremony we wanted and gave us valuable suggestions. He made us feel comfortable during a very stressful time of planning a wedding. During our rehearsal he walked us through every detail and was very friendly with everyone in our wedding party. The day of the wedding we couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony. Father Brad made the ceremony feel special and it was a blessing to us and to everyone in attendance.
Zachary
Zachary Sent on 07/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

Rev. Fr. Barco helped make my wife’s and I wedding feel so personal by dedicating time to phone calls, replying quickly to our questions, sitting down with us and even sharing suggestions of some beautiful ceremony ideas. He is flexible and proactive. We are honored to have had him play one of the most important roles and celebrate with us at our wedding.
Matt
Matt Sent on 07/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars would absolutely recommend!

Fr. Brad did an amazing job! He was a pleasure to speak with through the process. Always willing to get on the phone if we ever had questions and very quick to respond to texts and emails. The ceremony went perfectly the day of and we have him to thank for that. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone in search of a wedding officiant!
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David Sent on 08/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Father Brad was down to earth easy going minister

Father Brad was friendly and met our needs as the officiant for our wedding. He was able to lay out the actions needed such as vows, blessings for the rings and was very personable. I recommend Father Brad for all your religious ceremony needs.
Ian
Ian Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

8-10 Ceremony In Newport, RI

Sunrise Ministries and Rev. Fr. Brad were so great to work with. He provided my wife and I with ideas that we could incorporate into the ceremony, and helped us craft it all piece by piece. We elected to have a Catholic ceremony and he was very professional and read passages from the gospel and made sure the crowd could hear him so that they could participate. He also did a great job making sure that my wife and I were comfortable every step of the way and never got too nervous. We would strongly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant, and look forward to seeing him the next time we are in town.
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Timothy Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Special Day made Memorable

Rev. Fr. Brad Barco made our day wonderful. On a June afternoon that felt like November, he blessed us with a wonderful ceremony and memories that will last our entire life. He was organized, professional and communicative. More importantly, he helped guide us through the event with love and attention, and gave us a deep, memorable and spiritual experience. Fr. Brad was kind, patient and knowledgeable, and gave us the gift of a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. He gave us a very beautiful certificate as well, which we prize greatly.
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What awards has Sunrise Ministries won?

48
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Where is Sunrise Ministries based?

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