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Heidi Gessner is an Ordained United Church of Christ Minister located in Durham, North Carolina. She has officiated weddings for happy couples since 2008 and is excited to be a part of your day as well.

Services Offered

Providing every couple with a personalized, meaningful and fun ceremony is what Heidi prides herself on. Her warm and friendly demeanor makes her couples feel comfortable, relaxed and excited for their big day! She creates ceremonies that reflect your relationship, personalities and emphasize your love. She proudly services wedding types such as civil union, non-religious, interfaith ceremony, rehearsal, single religion and vow renewals. Her ceremonies last 30 minutes or less, giving couples ample time to enjoy their day as newlyweds. Weddings by Heidi respects all religions and beliefs.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$100

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

$100

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings by Heidi

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Heidi is overwhelmingly praised by couples for her exceptional officiating services, receiving high recommendations for her warmth, personalization, and ability to create beautiful, unique ceremonies that reflect the couple's relationship. Reviewers highlight her excellent communication, attention to detail, and personalized approach, with guests also expressing admiration for the touching and meaningful ceremonies she conducts. Heidi's Building Blocks program and premarital coaching sessions are noted to be valuable additions that enhance the overall experience and contribute to strengthening relationships, making her highly sought-after as an officiant for weddings.

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Heidi is overwhelmingly praised by couples for her exceptional officiating services, receiving high recommendations for her warmth, personalization, and ability to create beautiful, unique ceremonies that reflect the couple's relationship. Reviewers highlight her excellent communication, attention to detail, and personalized approach, with guests also expressing admiration for the touching and meaningful ceremonies she conducts. Heidi's Building Blocks program and premarital coaching sessions are noted to be valuable additions that enhance the overall experience and contribute to strengthening relationships, making her highly sought-after as an officiant for weddings.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Person and Officiant

If you are looking for an officiant that truly makes your wedding ceremony something special and unique to you and your spouse, hire Heidi! My husband and I had such a great time working with Heidi through her Building Blocks program, and then having her officiate our wedding was the cherry on top. Our ceremony was personal to us and exactly how we wanted it. Heidi is so good with her words and we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 05/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Heidi is the very BEST in every way!

Working with Heidi was a dream in every way! Look no further when choosing a wedding officiant. From our first zoom call to our ceremony rehearsal to our pronouncement of marriage, having Heidi as part of our team was a true blessing to us, our family and friends. Heidi perfectly represented my husband and I’s relationship during our ceremony and guided our guests through a beautiful community experience sharing in our special vows. Heidi truly wants to know you and make you feel special throughout the entire process. She was wonderful to communicate with and extremely organized. Her calming and warm presence set the tone for our ceremony and the whole remainder of our celebratory evening. We received countless compliments from guests on the lovely and meaningful ceremony, many people commenting on how it was the most heartfelt wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. We are just so grateful to Heidi and would recommend her again and again to anyone looking for the perfect person to have a part of their special day!
Desirae
Desirae Sent on 03/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking - This is your Officiant!

Guys, when people talked to me about our ceremony after the wedding, they asked how long Heidi had known me and my husband! Her ceremony was perfect - uniquely Spirit-filled but also encompassed us as a couple. Everyone raved about it! She was a calming presence on a busy day, and helped to start our marriage together with such joy! We also did the 3 sessions of coaching with her, and I would highly recommend doing it as well. It helped my husband and I figure out some of our strengths, better understand communication styles, and continue to find ways to connect and understand each other as we start married life. Heidi feels like a lifelong friend - and is definitely who you want marrying you!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
FireRose Photography FireRose Photography Wedding Photographers

Heidi is captivating and fun while she showers her couples with wisdom and love. Eloquent and versatile, I recommend Heidi as a professional officiant in the industry.

Michelle Elyse Photography Michelle Elyse Photography Wedding Photographers

Heidi was wonderful to work with. She is warm and friendly, and also very professional. We photographed an outdoor wedding with her this fall and were very impressed. The ceremony was just lovely.

Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design Wedding Planners

From a planner's point of view, Heidi is a dream to work with. She's responsive, organized and easy to work with during the planning process. During the wedding weekend, she is always prompt, flexible and has made my clients feel special through her work. Her ceremonies are personal to the couple and she gives great sessions prior to the ceremony, if the couple is interested in working more closely with her. I highly recommend Heidi as your officiant!

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