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The Master in Ceremony is a wedding officiating company based out of the Bronx, New York. Owner Mic Barber is a certified celebrant, ordained wedding officiant and emcee with more than 15 years of experience. He loves being able to celebrate the unique relationship between couples and will go the extra mile to make it a day to remember.

Services Offered

The Master in Ceremony can perform non-religious and interfaith ceremonies, as well as civil unions and single religion services. Once the ceremony is over, Mic is happy to then act as master of ceremonies at both the cocktail hour and reception to help the day run smoothly. You're invited to meet this industry professional for an initial consultation to discuss your ideas for the day, and decide what services best fit your needs. Mic is licensed to perform ceremonies in all 50 states, and can work with the following religions:

  • Baptist
  • Islam
  • Presbyterian
  • Methodist
  • Catholic
  • Black-owned
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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?

$295

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Islam
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?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of The Master In Ceremony

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The officiant/MC was energetic, professional, and kept guests engaged throughout the reception, creating a lively atmosphere. He personalized ceremonies, listening closely to the couple and delivering meaningful, well-paced services. Reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented, he managed logistics and came highly recommended for future events.

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The officiant/MC was energetic, professional, and kept guests engaged throughout the reception, creating a lively atmosphere. He personalized ceremonies, listening closely to the couple and delivering meaningful, well-paced services. Reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented, he managed logistics and came highly recommended for future events.

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Venee Sent on 01/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

More Like THE G.O.A.T. In Ceremony!

Mike deserves thank yous and ALL THE flowers.
Thank you so much for EVERYTHING. Thank you for rooting us on through the entire process and assuring us the day would be great!
It really was a great great day!
Nobody does it better than this guy!
If you're getting married and you're in need of an officiant and/or MC... do yourself the favor.
His positive energy and smile is so contagious.
Of the 10 million vendors I utilized for our special day. Mike is easily one of our best choices!
Book him. Trust me. You're Welcome.
Karen
Karen Sent on 07/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best MC ever!

Mic B. Is hands down the best MC for any occasion! He keeps the crowd engaged and entertained. He made our wedding reception a bashment! Thank you from Patrick and Karen.
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Tiffany Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The b e s t

If there’s one thing everyone knows about me, it’s that I LOVE to party. So when it came to choosing an MC for our wedding, I wasn’t looking for someone who could just make announcements—I needed someone who could match my energy, command a room, and keep 250 guests engaged all night long. My expectations were incredibly high… and Mike didn’t just meet them—he completely blew them out of the water.

When I tell you Mike was phenomenal, I mean it. Not only did he match my energy, he somehow surpassed it. He kept the crowd hyped from beginning to end, had everyone involved, and never let the energy drop for a second. It honestly felt like he was me… just on a professional microphone. That’s the highest compliment I can give.

Mike was also incredibly attentive. If I needed the microphone, he already had it ready. If something needed to happen, he was already one step ahead. I never had to worry about a thing because he was completely on top of everything. He made my husband and me feel like the only two people in the room. We always felt seen, celebrated, and taken care of.

The biggest compliment? My guests have not stopped asking me, “Who was your MC?” Everyone wanted to know because he absolutely owned that room. He had 250 people completely locked in, engaged, dancing, laughing, and having the time of their lives.

Mike is personable, professional, energetic, and genuinely one of the biggest reasons our reception was everything we dreamed it would be. He didn’t just host our wedding—he elevated it.

As far as I’m concerned, Mike is officially hired for life by the Davenports. Every future event we have, he’ll be our first phone call.

If you’re debating who to hire as your MC, stop looking. Hire Mike. Trust me—you won’t regret it.

Thank you, Mike, for making our wedding unforgettable. You were absolutely incredible, and we are forever grateful.
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Tarisha Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant

We are so grateful to have had Mic officiate our wedding. From the very beginning, he was incredibly flexible, responsive, and available especially when we needed support last minute. He took the time to answer all of our questions, made us feel completely at ease, and truly listened to what we wanted for our ceremony.

He went above and beyond to make our wedding ceremony unique and meaningful, beautifully incorporating our personalities, values, and special requests. The ceremony felt personal, intentional, and authentic to us as a couple. Many of our guests commented on how touching and well-delivered it was.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is professional, caring, and genuinely invested in making your day special, we highly recommend him.
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Victoria Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!

Mic was the officiant at our wedding and he did a fantastic job! He is very personable, humorous, and our wedding guests loved his sermon. I would highly recommend his services!
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Jose Sent on 05/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome!!!!!

Mike rocked it!
This wedding was for my parents so it was a very special occasion. Mike was on time, informative & very professional. I want him for my wedding renewal in the future!
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Ore L. Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Good Officiant!!!

I had a good experience working with Mic. Throughout the wedding process he was very professional and overall a dependable wedding vendor to work with. On the day of the wedding, he was a great officiant. He detailed our love story so beautifully and gave me the exact wedding ceremony I wanted. I was and am happy with choosing Mic to be the officiant for my wedding day.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant!!!

Mic was an amazing officiant from start to finish! He was professional, provided us with a schedule to ensure we stayed on track, helped ease our stresses around what to do for our marriage licenses and he made himself available 24/7 for all questions and random ideas that came to mind for the wedding. Best of all, Mic took the time to get to know us which made our ceremony truly unforgettable. Hearing my husbands side of our love story for the first time, still warms my heart. It couldn’t have been more perfect. The ceremony was fun, lighthearted, and guests are still talking about how much of any amazing job he did!
Tashay
Tashay Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a Master in Ceremony!

We had the chance to experience the Master in ceremony at a previous wedding and we were like we need him! He really made a lasting impression and added order and fun to their wedding day. We booked him for our wedding 2 years later on 9/15/23. Again, he did not disappoint. He gets so many details about your day and knows how to keep the wedding flowing. He got everyone’s name right and provided dope introductions! He is so professional and overall great at what he does. He kept the party going and kept everyone excited all night. He really made our day one for the books!! Please book him, you will be amazed and so will your guest. We will always recommend him to any our friends/family who are getting married.
Laura
Laura Sent on 05/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Touching . He was thoughtful and intentional with how he coordinated our ceremony ..

Mic was relatable , funny , professional , touching ,he made our ceremony memorable and also special to who we are . He took the time to learn our story so he can engage us and our family and friends . Everyone loved his speech !!
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