The Nashville Wedding Officiant

The Nashville Wedding Officiant
Heartfelt. Personal. Never Boring.

Hey there! I know finding the right officiant can feel like a big decision—and let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. But here’s the deal: I believe your ceremony should be the best part of your wedding day—not something to endure before the party starts.

That’s actually why I got into the wedding biz. After sitting through way too many long, lifeless ceremonies in my 20s, I knew it could be better. A lot better. I wanted to help couples have ceremonies that feel like them—fun, warm, meaningful, and engaging.

So that’s what I do.

Every ceremony I officiate is custom-written based on your unique love story. It will be personal, light-hearted, and joy-filled, while still capturing the intimacy and sacredness of the moment. We’ll keep it concise, heartfelt, and—most importantly—unforgettable.

Don’t just take my word for it—check out the reviews and photos! I’ve been serving couples since 2014 and have received the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award every single year in business.

If you choose me as your officiant, you won’t regret it. We’ll have a blast, and your ceremony will be a true celebration of your love—not a lecture.

Hi, I'm Chad—Officiant, Communicator, and Storyteller.

I’m happily married to my best friend, Megan. We both grew up in Orange County, CA and spent 11 wonderful years in San Diego, where I launched my wedding business. It quickly grew, and I became one of the top officiants in the area, officiating 40–50 weddings each year. To date, I’ve had the honor of officiating over 300 weddings.

Now, we live in Columbia, Tennessee, and I love getting to serve couples here in the South. Megan and I have two amazing daughters, Ayven and Sage. When I’m not officiating weddings, you can find me playing pickleball, golfing, reading, chasing my kids around the backyard, or indulging in some Korean barbecue (my guilty pleasure).

For my wife and me, the ceremony was the most valued and special part of our wedding day. My mission is to create that same kind of meaning and beauty for every couple I serve. Every ceremony I lead is personalized, based on your unique story, and crafted to reflect who you are.

Plenty of people can show up, read some vows, and make it legal—but when you hire me, you’re hiring a seasoned communicator. I’ll connect with your guests, bring warmth and presence, and create a ceremony that’s personal, heartfelt, and concise—one you’ll still be talking about for years to come.

Services Offered

The Nashville Wedding Officiant caters to different wedding types, with an average ceremony length of 30 minutes, including civil unions, non-religious, single-religious, interfaith ceremonies, and vow renewals. Rehearsals are done before the event to ensure everyone is on the same page. Religious ceremonies cover agnostic, Baptist, Episcopalian, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Catholic, Evangelical, Lutheran, Mormon, Orthodox Christian, and Quaker traditions. The Social Wedding Officiant also offers wedding counseling and custom vows.

What You'll Love About The Social Wedding Officiant

Couples have praised him for creating personalized, heartfelt, and engaging ceremonies. They also found that he was professional and skillful in his work. Check out the review section for more information.