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The Wedding Chaplain is an officiant business that has served couples for over 20 years in and around Louisville, Ohio. Our team of officiants has served at over 1800 weddings. They are happy to travel and perform couples' weddings in Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Regardless of where you are planning your ceremony or style, your officiant will create and deliver a memorable service you will remember forever.

Services Offered
Before your big day comes, The Wedding Chaplain offers couples premarital counseling. You can opt to have this service after your wedding as well. As you plan your wedding, your officiant can help you craft custom vows. They work with various religions, such as Agnostic, Protestant, Catholic, and Quaker. Their wedding types include the following:

  • Interfaith ceremony
  • Non-religious
  • Single religion
  • Vow renewal
  • Interdenominational services
  • Traditional
  • Civil

Please visit the website to listen to the Wedding Chaplain Podcast, Read the Blog, or see any other resources.

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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?

Yes

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

$40

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MD
NC
OH
PA
VA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of The Wedding Chaplain

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Couples rave about the officiant and team for crafting heartfelt, personalized ceremonies delivered with warmth, calm, and professionalism. Reviewers praise the helpful premarital counseling, flexibility, attention to traditions, and smooth coordination that eased planning. Strongly recommended by many.

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Couples rave about the officiant and team for crafting heartfelt, personalized ceremonies delivered with warmth, calm, and professionalism. Reviewers praise the helpful premarital counseling, flexibility, attention to traditions, and smooth coordination that eased planning. Strongly recommended by many.

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Alex Sent on 04/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Yancy Wedding

David was a pleasure to work with and helped us out a ton on the rehearsal and ceremony. He did an amazing job marrying us!
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Kevin Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend WeddingChaplain.com and Tim Young!

Timothy Young was an incredible officiant for our wedding we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! After David Anderson helped us pick Tim from pool of officiants we got straight to work with Tim. He was easy to talk to and went out of his way to work with us while we attended school in another city. He spent so much time learning about and incorporating the Ukrainian Wedding traditions that were so important for us. He definitely knew them better than we did by the end of the ceremony. He is an amazing human being and I would highly recommend WeddingChaplain.com to officiate your wedding!
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Chris Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Rev. Anderson was absolutely the right choice for our wedding prep and ceremony. During the lead up to the ceremony he gave us some great exercises that helped to reflect on our relationship and also to keep dating each other. He gave us some ideas for the actual ceremony, but was totally open to building one that incorporated all of our ideas. When it came to wedding day, he was outstanding and lead an absolutely beautiful ceremony. I highly recommend him for your wedding experience.
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Kenny Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect ceremony

David was amazing! Walked us through everything and helped guide us through making our ceremony. Was extremely helpful and organized. Helped make our ceremony run smoothly. David and our ceremony was one of the most complimented parts of our wedding. Can not recommend him enough
Zack
Zack Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You David!!

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about David! From start to finish, he was an absolute joy to work with and such a meaningful part of our wedding journey. We had the pleasure of working with him through the SYMBIS Program, and it was such an incredible experience. The sessions were filled with insight, laughter, and deep connection—it brought us even closer together and gave us such a strong foundation heading into marriage.

When it came to the big day, David absolutely nailed the ceremony. It was heartfelt, personal, and beautifully delivered—everything we had hoped for and more. We’ve had so many friends and family members reach out to tell us how touched they were by the ceremony and how perfectly it reflected us as a couple.

David took the time to truly get to know us, and it showed. He spoke with warmth, sincerity, and a calming presence that made the entire moment feel so special. His words resonated with everyone there and created such a meaningful atmosphere—we genuinely couldn’t have imagined it being any more perfect.

If you're looking for someone who brings kindness, wisdom, authenticity, and heart to what he does, David is it. He played such a special role in our wedding and in our journey together, and we are so incredibly grateful to have had him by our side.

Thank you, David, for everything!
Madeleine
Madeleine Sent on 07/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Exceptional Officiant – Chaplain David Anderson

From our very first meeting with Chaplain David Anderson, we knew we were in good hands. He was so calm, kind, and patient as we navigated the planning process — especially when we had no idea how everything worked. He walked us through each step with grace and made us feel completely at ease.

Talking with him always felt like a breath of fresh air. He brought such a warm, genuine light to every conversation, and he consistently made our relationship feel strong, valued, and supported. He even gave us some thoughtful “homework” that helped strengthen not just our marriage, but our friendship — something we’ll carry with us for years to come.

His sermon during the ceremony was beyond anything we could have imagined. It was polished, spiritual, and deeply moving — the kind of message that stayed with everyone long after the ceremony ended. Our families haven’t stopped talking about how beautiful and meaningful it was.

Chaplain David is truly the best officiant we could have ever hoped for. He didn’t just marry us — he poured love and purpose into our entire experience. We are so incredibly grateful to have shared our special day with him.
Amie
Amie Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing

Could not say enough positive things about Rev David Anderson. His experience and professionalism made our day effortless. He took charge when needed and made the ceremony go off without issue. He was helpful in assisting with ideas and flow of the ceremony. His added touch of a personalized message just for us was touching. We also enjoyed and learned some things about ourselves and our relationship in our premarital counseling that he did with us. He is truly a special person and I would recommend him for any setting.
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Jessie Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The ceremony was a hit!

It was honestly a pleasure to work with David Anderson on our ceremony. I highly recommend his company!

From his quick but effective counseling session, flexibility to lead our rehearsal and his charisma during our ceremony - all was top notch!

For real, we received more compliments on your ceremony than any other part of the wedding.
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

Pastor Burl Jernigan officiated my husband and I’s wedding last September at the Glidden House. The months leading up to our wedding, we met a few times via phone and discussed what we envisioned for our ceremony. The day before we met in person at the rehearsal. On our wedding day, Pastor Burl officiated a beautiful ceremony, exactly as we envisioned. We appreciate all Pastor Burl did for us throughout the process and for being an important part of our wedding day.
Mia
Mia S. Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended!

My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend David Anderson as your officiant. From our very first marriage prep session, David took the time to truly get to know us, and that care was beautifully reflected in his thoughtful and heartfelt homily during our ceremony. He provided excellent resources and insightful suggestions to help us craft a ceremony that felt deeply personal and aligned with our vision.

Beyond the ceremony, David offered invaluable advice during our prep sessions, helping us stay grounded and focused on our relationship amidst the whirlwind of wedding planning. He made every step of the process— including navigating marriage licenses and ceremony logistics—simple and stress-free.

Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the ceremony and David’s words, and we couldn’t agree more. Choosing David as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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