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The Preacher Guy is a licensed wedding officiant operating out of Detroit, Michigan. An ordained minister for over a decade, Pastor Jacob Mangum brings a wealth of experience to every ceremony he officiates. Passionate and professional, he is available for celebrations of all denominations and is ready to bring your one-of-a-kind ceremony vision to life.

Services Offered

The Preacher Guy is licensed to officiate weddings throughout the states of Arizona and Michigan. In your initial phone consultation, Pastor Jay will inquire about the details of your wedding and get to know about your unique romantic bond. From there, he will tailor his services to fit your specific needs and requirements for a warm and enjoyable ceremony experience. As well as officiating services, he is available for vow renewal ceremonies, premarital counseling, and DJ services.

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  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$25

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?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

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

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
MI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of The Preacher Guy ( Wedding officiant)

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The Preacher Guy, represented by Pastor Jacob, receives glowing reviews from couples who have hired him to officiate their weddings. Reviewers appreciate his punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness, noting how he helped create a vision for their special day. Pastor Jacob is commended for making the ceremony feel intimate and comforting, leading the rehearsal smoothly, and offering guidance throughout the process. His expertise and calming presence during both the rehearsal and the actual ceremony left couples feeling grateful and highly satisfied, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Preacher Guy, represented by Pastor Jacob, receives glowing reviews from couples who have hired him to officiate their weddings. Reviewers appreciate his punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness, noting how he helped create a vision for their special day. Pastor Jacob is commended for making the ceremony feel intimate and comforting, leading the rehearsal smoothly, and offering guidance throughout the process. His expertise and calming presence during both the rehearsal and the actual ceremony left couples feeling grateful and highly satisfied, making him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Denise Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional

He did an amazing job. From rehearsal to the actual ceremony.. we could not have got through without his expertise and guidance! I would recommend him. Thank you so much for making my day extra special!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jacob, the preacher guy is truly one of the good ones.

Jacob did not know my husband and I. My best friend is friends with his wife and due to my health, we needed to be married right away. Jacob rearranged his schedule, came to our home and preformed the ceremony. He is wonderful! He also, said a beautiful prayer for my healing. I truly felt lifted. Thank you so much Jacob! You deserve all the blessings that come your way!
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Edith Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

2nd time is a charm!

Beautiful ceremony My best friend married her ex-husband again and Jacob made the whole experience so intimate and beautiful Treasured memories Thank you
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Mikaela Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience working with The Preacher Guy!

My husband and I hired The Preacher Guy for our wedding last August (08/03/24). While we had a general idea of how we wanted our wedding ceremony, Pastor Jacob helped us to form a complete vision for our wedding day. Pastor Jacob was punctual, professional, and very responsive to emails and any questions we had. During our wedding rehearsal, Pastor Jacob helped everyone feel comfortable and at ease, even getting those who were the most stressed to laugh and smile at times. We were able to walk through the order of the ceremony multiple times to ensure everyone felt confident for the wedding day. The day of our wedding, everything went as smoothly as could be and exactly as rehearsed. Pastor Jacob did a fantastic job officiating our wedding, and we can't thank him enough! We would HIGHLY recommend booking with The Preacher Guy.
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Colten Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience, would reccomend!

The preacher was great. Made all of us feel welcome and came prepared when our wedding planner was unable to make it. He led us through the ceremony schedule and everything went as planned with no issue whatsoever.
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Leslie Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor J exceeded our expectations

Pastor J by far was the best choice we made to have him officiate our wedding. He's a seasoned Pastor and very professional. He really made it all come together for us once we got to the chapel. We are so grateful for his input and guidance. I highly recommend his services!
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Eric Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pleasure working with him

Working with pastor was very smooth and easy. He and Sharnita are very organized, responsive, and personable. My wife and I are very happy to have found and worked with them after searching all over for an officiant.
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Adatsi Sent on 06/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

He was really professional . On time and very responsive . I am greatly pleased
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor J. Made Our Day!!!

Pastor J A.K.A The Preacher Guy was absolutely wonderful! Extremely professional very helpful, courteous, kind and most importantly a true man of God! He officiated a beautiful service for my husband and I. He honored my special request to do a tribute to my husband's late mother who passed recently. His kind words during the ceremony really touched everyone. It was extremely easy to communicate with him prior to our date. Very receptive and responsive, I really appreciated that. I would highly recommend him for your special day. Whether you decide to do a traditional ceremony or other he is very accommodating and gives an excellent service!!!
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Michelle Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A true joy for the Hicks family

Very dependable and helpful!!!
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