Interested in this vendor?
What is the story behind Weddings and Ceremonies with Pastor Chris?
Pastor Chris is an ordained minister within the United Church of Christ, a Protestant denomination that embraces all loving couples (including LGBTQ+). He has been officiating weddings for a number of years. Based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Pastor Chris faithfully helps couples through a significant milestone in their lives, and will plan and work with them to achieve a spiritual and special event.
Services Offered
Pastor Chris is enthusiastic about meeting with couples to plan a wedding and hear any concerns they may have. He can officiant any kinds of service, such as single religion or interfaith ceremonies, vow renewals, civil unions, and rehearsals. He can serve various religions with ceremonies that are less than 30 minutes long, ensuring there is plenty of time for celebration. He is also a licensed clinical social worker and has been working with families and couples for years. He offers counseling and customized vows, guaranteeing precious moments for all to remember for years to come. Couples can trust Pastor Chris’ abilities, after having officiated over 300 weddings and being licensed in most Northeast and Midwest states.
Vendors you may like
See other vendors that are popular with couples right now
What are Weddings and Ceremonies with Pastor Chris's coordination packages and rates?
Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?
Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?
What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?
What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?
What services do you provide?
What religious affiliations do you serve?
On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?
In which states are you licensed?
What languages do you speak?
What are real couples saying about their experience with Weddings and Ceremonies with Pastor Chris in reviews?
Review summary
Summary: Pastor Chris is a warm, communicative, and professional officiant who creates personalized, meaningful ceremonies tailored to each couple. He’s calming, humorous, and accommodating, easing nerves, handling logistics (including paperwork), and engaging guests. Highly recommended for his flexibility, responsiveness, and genuine care.
Highly Recommend Pastor Chris
On our wedding day, Pastor Chris helped us feel completely at ease. We were nervous beforehand, especially about reading our vows, but his calm and reassuring presence made all those nerves disappear. Our ceremony felt personal, meaningful, and truly special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our marriage. We are so thankful Pastor Chris was part of our day and would highly recommend him to any couple!
What a guy
He has the best sense of humor, which immediately made us feel comfortable, but what stood out most was how much time he took to truly get to know each of us individually and as a couple. Because of that, our ceremony felt incredibly personal and meaningful instead of generic.
He found the perfect balance of heartfelt, emotional, and lighthearted moments, and so many of our guests commented on how wonderful the ceremony was. We are so grateful that he was part of our wedding day.
So Happy!!
April 2026 Wedding
Excellent Pastor!
Our Beautiful Day
So Easy to Work With
In sum, we're so happy we selected Pastor Chris and you would be lucky to have him as your Officiant.
What awards has Weddings and Ceremonies with Pastor Chris won?
Explore other vendors in your area
Find the most recommended vendors and Couples' Choice Award winners.
See vendors