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The DC Marriage Knot is a professional wedding officiant company located in Washington, D.C. They specialize in customized ceremonies, elopements, marriage license processing for their D.C. couples, and elopement photography. This company prides itself on being inclusive.

Experience

Founder Starlene Joyner Burns is a trained spiritual science minister and shares her experience and expertise with all loving couples. Starlene takes pride in her work and delivers ceremonies in a style that is suitable for any audience. She also works in tandem with your other vendors to ensure a fabulous affair. Her calm nature, attention to detail, professionalism, and uncanny ability to assess her clients' needs sets her apart from other wedding officiants.


Services Offered
The DC Marriage Knot provides all-inclusive wedding packages for destination events. They also provide customized ceremonies on-location. This service has many packages to choose from and will interpret their clients' wedding visions to help them plan accordingly. They provide solutions that include:

  • Customized ceremonies
  • Weddings
  • Elopements
  • Signature Services at our locations of choice

We are closing US Capitol Elopements, and keeping our long term business The DC Marriage Knot.

  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$495

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$435

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)?

$150

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
Baptist
Buddhist
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD
NY
VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Lauren
Lauren C. Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever!

Multiple guests raved about how moving and special our wedding ceremony was. Starlene provided beautiful words of wisdom that hit home for us and our families. Not to mention, our consultation session was basically a pre-marital counseling session! Starlene is kind, professional, and responsive. Hiring her was one of the best decisions that we made.
Jennifer
Jennifer M. Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

Starlene was such a treat to work with. She was responsive to us in a timely manner, answered questions that we had regarding our marriage ceremony as well about ourselves to customize it to our relationship. We would definitely recommend Starlene to anyone, don't hesitate and reach out to her!
Beatrice
Beatrice N. Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We made the right decision getting Rev. Starlene as our officiant. From the beginning, she was so kind and understanding especially on our wants. She took time to get to know us as a couple before sending us a draft of the ceremony. She also mailed us a copy of her workbook that contains all the information we need along with a guide on how to create personalized vows. My husband and I however decided to just go with one of her pre-made vows since it resonated with us. On the day itself, the ceremony started on time. She conducted the ceremony in such a heart-felt way that even the guests felt it. Most of them approached me during the reception to say that the officiant was so good. She also stayed even after the ceremony and interacted with our guests. I find this to be a nice gesture and also, she didn't make us feel rushed. The marriage license was mailed right away as well. Over-all, such a wonderful experience! I suggest you call her right away and you'll feel the warmness in her voice throughout the conversation.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Justy Photography Justy Photography Wedding Photographers

I have done a few weddings with Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns and she is extremely professional and so easy to work with. I would strongly recommend her services to all of my clients.

James Bonato Video James Bonato Video Wedding Videographers

I have done countless weddings with Ms. Burns over the years. She is an absolute delight and easy to work with. I recommend her to everyone!

Angie D Entertainment Angie D Entertainment Wedding DJs

Had the opportunity to be the wedding entertainment for a commitment ceremony that Rev Burns was the officiant of. She organized the couple's entrance with their attendees and made the guests feel like family. She was absolutely great fun and personable. I look forward to working with her in future ceremonies.

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