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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

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I have been a Wedding Planner for 12 years and have worked with many Officiants. Caroline was kind, professional, and quick to respond. I had a couple that wanted to "officially" get married a couple days before their wedding and have their uncle officiate the actual ceremony. Without hesitation, Caroline said yes!! She even met them at their hotel lobby with their witnesses to say "I Do" to make it more convenient for them. Thank you Caroline!!! You're the best!
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Teyana Sent on 03/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing last minute wedding

Caroline did an amazing job organising a literal last minute wedding for me and my husband! Originally we had just planned a court wedding, nothing special and found out on our way to meet our witnesses from my side of the family, that it wasn’t possible because it was a Sunday. I found Caroline through Google and explained the situation and she really came through for us and our mini last minute wedding ended up being more meaningful and special than we could’ve imagined. She is very professional and not to mention so sweet and caring! 5 stars doesn’t even cover it! We are forever grateful 🥰
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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.
Alexa
Alexa Sent on 07/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

We had a quick wedding ceremony during the pandemic in April 2020 since we had to postpone our big wedding to 2021. It was such a simple and sweet ceremony and the officiant took COVID precautions seriously, which we appreciated.
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Ana S. Sent on 01/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great service!

I am so happy to have hired Last Minute Officiant to officiate our wedding! We contacted them a few days before the wedding and didn’t know the location until a day or so before we got married, (it was more of an elopement) and they were so flexible. Francois was absolutely amazing and a pleasure to have for our wedding. He is friendly and hilarious and I would recommend him and Caroline both!
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Alondra Sent on 05/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend!

Caroline was very sweet with us and was able to work with us on a schedule with this crazy pandemic going on. I definitely recommend her!!
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Matt Sent on 05/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A+++++++++++

Extremely short notice and during a pandemic, Caroline still came through!

Very grateful for everything she did!
J
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.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 05/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant! Don’t book anyone else!!!

After our big wedding got postponed because of COVID 19 we decided 2 weeks prior to our original date that we didn’t want to miss out on getting married on the day we had planned for so long. Caroline was recommended to us via a Facebook group for NC Weddings and it was totally meant to be! I reached out to her and within 24 hours she contacted me back. We set up a meeting over the phone and ended up having the most positive and sweet conversation about my husband and I’s love story and god’s plan for us and how he definitely led us to Caroline for a reason despite the chaos of everything going on around us. She was extremely professional, kind and accommodating. For having just met us she knew exactly what worked best for our ceremony and the script she sent us prior to saying I do was perfect! During the ceremony she did stand 6ft away for social distancing reasons and we respected that greatly. She made the ceremony feel so sentimental and not like the rushed feeling of eloping which we didn’t want. At the end she had our families get together for a separate sweet moment prayer for my husband and I and that was one of the sweetest moments of the ceremony! If you ever need a last minute officiant go to Caroline!! She’s the best in the area and her prices are worth every cent for what she provides to a last minute ceremony.
Asia
Asia Sent on 05/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Quarantine Wedding at Arrowhead Inn

Caroline was absolutely AMAZING! Not only was she super sweet, attentive and flexible, but she was able and willing last minute. With a week notice, it seemed as if she had months. Andddd YES, we abided by the social distancing guidelines. She even helped us with our wedding photos! All I can say is thank you and I am forever grateful.
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Awards

141
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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