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Based in Chicago, IL, The Contemporary Reverend provides wedding services that work to create personalized ceremonies for engaged couples. This team of experienced officiants celebrates love in all its forms and are happy to perform both traditional and contemporary services. They are available for weddings across the country, as well as destination celebrations throughout the globe.

This company understands that every couple is different. They work to develop one-of-a-kind ceremonies that reflect your vision, creating an authentic start to your marriage. With their fully-customized ceremonies, you’ll be allowed to read through the ceremony script in advance of the event, ensuring your satisfaction on the day.

The Contemporary Reverend is happy to officiate all ceremony types, including religious and non-religious events, interfaith services, and civil unions. Premarital and marital counseling is available, helping couples to approach their nuptials in unity. This versatile team can also provide planning services, offering full planning packages, day-of coordination, and a la carte options.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$150

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

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

$75

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
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL
IN
MI
NY
OH
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of The Contemporary Reverend

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Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/07/2021
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The best!

Stephanie was absolutely incredible to work with!! We are wedding photographer's and she had amazing communication with us prior to the wedding, and kept us up to date on everything. Extremely professional, yet still very fun and personable! This was especially important as the wedding was a destination wedding. The day of the wedding was flawless and everything was perfect. We highly recommend her, and can't wait to work with her again! Thanks for being awesome!!
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 09/15/2020
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An Absolutely Awesome Experience

From day one, my wedding planner, TJ Strozier of The Contemporary Reverend (http://thecontemporaryreverend.com/) - sounds funny even saying “my weeding planner” because over the course of only a short amount of time he became “my friend.” TJ has been there - above and beyond - in every aspect of not only the showing and the final ceremony. But every bump in the road - TJ was there to hold my hand. And I know some of the stuff he did was not in his job description. My Italian Grandma would call him: “a piece of bread.” He's so good. I mean, the cherry on top is he got me an unheard of amount for the event space. More than I could have dreamed. But every other tiny aspect - he was there for me. He always got right back to me. Answered every question. Even the stupid ones. He's honest and he's good and he's been there for me like a best friend. He held my hand to the finishing line - myself and my wife had a lot of different circumstances - put a bunch of obstacles in his way. But TJ did it. He officiated and planned our wedding flawlessly. And on top of it - he was a gentleman the whole stretch.
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Bean Sent on 03/27/2023
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Amazing Ceremony

Attended a wedding with TCR officiating. Amazing ceremony.

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