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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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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?

$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

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Father Brad, with Sunrise Ministries, is highly praised by couples for delivering heartfelt and personal ceremonies that are tailored to their preferences. He is commended for his professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Couples appreciate his ability to incorporate religious elements while keeping the ceremony personal and meaningful. Father Brad is described as organized, communicative, and accommodating, making him a top choice for officiating weddings. High recommendations are given for his services, with guests impressed by the beautiful and spiritual experiences he helps create.

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Father Brad, with Sunrise Ministries, is highly praised by couples for delivering heartfelt and personal ceremonies that are tailored to their preferences. He is commended for his professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Couples appreciate his ability to incorporate religious elements while keeping the ceremony personal and meaningful. Father Brad is described as organized, communicative, and accommodating, making him a top choice for officiating weddings. High recommendations are given for his services, with guests impressed by the beautiful and spiritual experiences he helps create.

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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.
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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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Briana Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Fr. Brad!

From the moment we started working with Fr. Brad, he was incredibly attentive to our needs. We wanted to incorporate religious elements into our ceremony while keeping it personal and true to who we are, and he struck the perfect balance. He was flexible and ensured our vision came to life. On the day of the wedding, he was professional and made sure everything ran smoothly. He even did an excellent job at the rehearsal, making everyone feel prepared so we could all focus on enjoying the big day. He was easy to talk to on the phone and was always available to answer any questions we had, whether it was about the ceremony itself or even the paperwork for filing our license. The feedback we received from our guests was overwhelmingly positive, they loved the ceremony and praised how personal and meaningful it felt. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to help make our day as special as it was! Highly recommend!
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Lisa Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fr Brad is a great officiant!

Fr. Brad was an absolute pleasure to work with and was the perfect officiant for our wedding. We wanted to incorporate a religious aspect into our personalized outdoor ceremony, and he was able to seamlessly blend these aspects together for us. Fr. Brad is organized, timely, professional, kind, and a pleasure to work with. He put together a beautiful ceremony for us and we received many compliments on it! We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, well-spoken officiant for their wedding or any other event!
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Amanda Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fr. Brad was a wonderful part of our wedding

Fr. Brad conducted a very special ceremony at my wedding. He's incredibly kind and thoughtful, and clearly really cares about the families he works with. Fr. Brad was always willing to chat on the phone. We asked if he'd be willing to meet us in-person before our wedding and he invited us to his home for coffee and cookies that he baked us. Fr. Brad is also very professional and thorough. He was on-top of everything and was always prepared. We look forward to keeping in touch with Fr. Brad.
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Traci Sent on 08/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Fr Brad was excellent. He made everything easy from the planning to the day of. We would highly recommend him!
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Savannah Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fr. Bradford did an exceptional job

All guests that attended were impressed with his ceremony. Kind and patient
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Meaghan Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Father Brad!

We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. Father Brad did such a beautiful job officiating our June wedding. From the day we booked with Sunrise Ministries, Father Brad was so helpful, checking in with us frequently making sure our ceremony was everything we ever wanted. My husband and I are both catholic and really wanted to have a religious ceremony. Finding someone who would do this outside of the church was a bit difficult, until finding Father Brad. He made the whole process so easy and he really did such an amazing job. We had so many people compliment us on how wonderful the ceremony was. We can’t say enough great things about Father Brad and we highly recommend him to officiate your wedding!
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Lauren Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fr. Brad was great

Fr. Brad was great. He made our ceremony heartfelt and personal. Totally recommend.
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