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𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤, 𝙄'𝙢 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙩. 😍

I am an ordained wedding officiant and minister located in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have officiated wedding ceremonies that are both planned ahead of time and just days before the wedding. I am knowledgeable on how to plan the wedding ceremony of your expected desires and hearing about your wants and needs, which is my main priority.

Services Offered

My ability to plan accelerated ceremonies is ideal for couples who are looking for quite literally, a last-minute officiant. I offer couples customized vows. I am licensed to perform ceremonies in the state of North Carolina.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$350

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of The Last Minute Wedding Officiant

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User1545857 Sent on 02/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our Wedding Ceremony was so special and sentimental. There were tears and smiles throughout. Pastor Francois Youakim also took the time to get to know mine and my husbands relationship and he learned quickly that God brought us together for a reason. I can't rave enough about how great of a job he did. You'll see for yourself!!
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Kyle Sent on 07/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant ever!!

I highly recommend Caroline! Our wedding was quick and efficient. Gwen also provided us with two witnesses. Everyone was very welcoming and sweet.
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J Colvin Sent on 05/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great! Awesome!

The service was above and beyond anything I could ask for! We had a quick and efficient wedding During the COVID-19 pandemic. It was amazing and I can wait to spend the rest of my days with my new wife.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Brice Hursey Brice Hursey Wedding Musicians

I had the privilege of working with The Last Minute Wedding Officiant at a couples wedding. She was early and made everybody feel at ease with her persona. I highly recommend her!

Steffes Event Services Steffes Event Services Wedding Planners

Pastor Francois was VERY personable and super sweet. He is incredibly efficient in his work and in his responses. His work is beautiful and he does an excellent job in creating ceremony scripts that are both traditional and nontraditional. He has a few options for Officiant services and his prices are very reasonable.

A Paradigm Shift Event A Paradigm Shift Event Wedding Planners

Minister Francois is a wonderful Officiant. He is on time, helpful, funny, and really easy going. He is an all around great guy. I have referred him to several of my brides and he never disappoints!

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