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Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

English
Interfaith
Civil Union
Non-religious
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Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant?

What’s the right wedding ceremony for a religiously independent couple? A courthouse ceremony is cold, impersonal, and over in a flash. A church ceremony is usually just a long sermon to which your actual ceremony is a sideshow. Pick your poison - a quick, dry affair with no heart, or a long, tedious slog that flies in the face of your worldview. Or... chuck that poison and grab the champagne. I got you, boo! I perform deeply personal, customizable ceremonies for couples who care about the content of their ceremony and want the declaration of their love and commitment to be truly unforgettable.

Your ceremony will focus on thoughtful, bold insights on love and commitment, and personal stories and details about your relationship - NOT religion. You'll answer a detailed questionnaire that puts you in control of every aspect of your ceremony, and you'll answer insightful personal questions so that I can share some highlights of your romance with your family and friends. Now in my 17th year with over 850 ceremonies officiated, I bring the enthusiasm and eloquence to deliver a deeply moving yet lighthearted ceremony, a relaxed demeanor that will keep you calm and centered, and unparalleled expertise in wedding ceremony craft and theory.

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Just me

Experience

  • 16 years in business

  • We speak English

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What are Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant's coordination packages and rates?

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?

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OH
PA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English
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What are real couples saying about their experience with Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant in reviews?

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Reviewers rave about the officiant, praising his warm, humorous, and genuine presence that calmed nerves and made each ceremony deeply personal and meaningful. He’s professional, punctual, communicative, and crafts custom vows from thoughtful questionnaires. Guests said he felt like an old friend and made ceremonies memorable, inclusive, and perfectly paced.

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Reviewers rave about the officiant, praising his warm, humorous, and genuine presence that calmed nerves and made each ceremony deeply personal and meaningful. He’s professional, punctual, communicative, and crafts custom vows from thoughtful questionnaires. Guests said he felt like an old friend and made ceremonies memorable, inclusive, and perfectly paced.

Alexa
Alexa Sent on 09/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant Ever

We are so grateful to have had Tim officiate our wedding! From the very beginning, he made us feel completely comfortable and helped calm our nerves leading up to the ceremony. Tim was reassuring, funny, and so genuine, which made everything feel natural and relaxed.
We especially appreciated how welcoming, inclusive, and accepting he was. He created an environment where we felt completely comfortable being ourselves and made sure our ceremony felt authentic to who we are as a couple. He brought the perfect balance of warmth and humor while making the whole experience feel personal and meaningful.
We couldn’t have asked for a more authentic and wonderful person to be part of such an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for an officiant who will make you feel at ease, celebrate you for exactly who you are, and genuinely care about your special day!
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Will Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Tim is the Best Officiant out there

Tim was awesome! We appreciated the thought he put into our ceremony and how he weaved our story into his narrative. Many guests told us he was the best officiant they had ever seen at a wedding - and we agree! He was kind and a pleasure to work with. You can't go wrong with Tim! We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect officiant for a perfect day ❤️

We cannot say enough amazing things about our officiant! From the very beginning, he was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely excited to be a part of our wedding day. He was so much fun to work with, and somehow managed to make us feel completely comfortable during what can be such an overwhelming and emotional moment.

He made our ceremony feel so incredibly personal, beautiful, and meaningful. It wasn’t just a ceremony—it truly felt like us. He knew exactly when to bring the emotion, when to make us laugh, and how to make the entire moment feel natural and special.

Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and he played such a huge part in making it that way. We are so grateful that he was the person standing up there with us as we officially began this next chapter of our lives.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is professional, personable, hilarious, heartfelt, and genuinely cares about making your ceremony special, look no further. We would recommend him a thousand times over! ❤️

Thank you for helping make our wedding day absolutely unforgettable! We are so lucky to have had you be a part of it. ❤️💍
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant

I found Timothy Greathouse on WeddingWire, and from the very beginning, he was wonderful to work with. When I first contacted him, I heard back within the hour. He was easy to communicate with and immediately came across as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.

As our wedding date approached, Tim checked in with us and made sure everything was confirmed and ready to go. On the day of our wedding, he arrived early, looked very professional, and was genuinely enjoyable to have around on such an important day.
Most importantly, he made our wedding vows feel incredibly special and meaningful. We truly appreciated the care he put into making our ceremony memorable.
I would absolutely recommend Tim to anyone looking for an Ohio wedding officiant. He made the entire process easy and helped make our wedding day even more special!
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Michael Sent on 07/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Tim immediately!! Look no further!!

10 stars! 5 from me, 5 from Lisa!
Small wedding, 40 people, 3 guests asked why I hadn’t introduced them to Tim before! Since (3 days later) I’ve received numerous texts telling me how beautiful the ceremony was! Tim really made the ceremony personal and we felt like it was a culmination of our whole lives together wrapped up into a wedding ceremony! Fantastic!
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Erika Sent on 07/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant

Instead of doing a typical elopement, my husband and I decided to treat this first ceremony as our civil wedding. However, we didn't want to just go to the courthouse and sign the papers like it was any other day... We decided that even though it wasn't our main ceremony, it should still be special and unique. Hiring an officiant was a huge part of making that moment truly memorable—and Tim totally got it! We got married on a Sunday, and during the ceremony, Tim spoke words that truly surprised us and exceeded all our expectations. On top of that, he was so respectful and sensitive to our faith, giving my husband and me a private moment during the ceremony to pray together as Christians. It was beautiful!
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 07/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding officiant

Our search for an officiant led us to Tim's website where his ceremony theory really spoke to us. Booking was easy through his site and the questionnaire he had us fill out was definitely worth the time.

He wrote us a ceremony that felt completely personal, honoring us as individuals while still showing who we are as a couple. Multiple guests told us it felt like he'd known us for years. On the day itself, he was calm, warm, and had such a welcoming presence that really put us at ease.

We got married outdoors at the historic Everett Covered Bridge in Peninsula. Tim made the whole experience feel effortless and deeply meaningful. It really was everything we hoped for. If you're looking for an officiant who will take the time to get to know you and create something unique, it's Tim.
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Destany Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding officiant ever!

We absolutely loved Tim! We had great communication before our wedding! He guided us through the whole process of how the ceremony was going to go perfectly! He is so good at what he does! Took everything from our questionnaire and just made our ceremony perfectly written for just us! With the perfect balance of humor and heart! Everyone loved Tim and we were asked if he was a friend of ours!
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Lauren Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

Tim was excellent! Our ceremony would not have been so perfect without him. The ceremony was the perfect length and he made all of our wedding day jitters wash away. Our guests loved how he told our story it had just the right amount of personal touch. He was so attentive and constantly checked in on us leading us to the big day so we had nothing to worry about. I would absolutely recommend Tim for your wedding day.
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Thomas Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great is in his name for a reason

Tim was a hit all around many of our guest asked how we found him. He knew how to make the ceremony quick sweet, personal and beautiful. He knew how to keep us calm and focused up there cracking light quick jokes and making sure we followed our cue’s the ceremony could not have gone better for us. If you’re looking into him I highly recommend him at the least get on a call with him and I know you’ll feel he’s the one after.

Thank you Tim
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What awards has Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Who is the team behind Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant?

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Do wedding professionals recommend Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant? Which ones?

Springlake Party Center Springlake Party Center Banquet Halls

Tim Greathouse has officiated numerous ceremonies here at Springlake Party Center. He's courteous, friendly, punctual, and very professional.Tim goes out of his way to ensure that the bride and groom are comfortable, and has even been seen helping calm the nerves of participants before the ceremony. Best of all, Tim is flexible, and has officiated weddings custom tailored to the bride and groom's wishes in very intricate ways. Even when it's not the case, it always seems as if Tim has a personal relationship with the bride and groom based on how well he interacts with them and customizes his ceremonies for each couple. You'd swear he's known each couple for years! Tim is without a doubt one of our recommended officiants!

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