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Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Weddings by Paul's Reverend Paul Costello provides personalized wedding officiant services to couples throughout the surrounding areas, including (but not limited to) Lancaster, Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Lehigh counties. Reverend Paul prides himself on using his professional writing and public speaking skills to design ceremonies that are as unique as his clients. He can handle events of all sizes, whether it's just you and your partner or all of your family and friends.

Guest engagement is of utmost priority to Reverend Paul; those ceremonies which engage your guests and make them FEEL a part of your big day are of the utmost importance to him, while performing exactly the ceremony which fits YOUR style, values, philosophy, and beliefs.

Services Offered

Before the big day, Reverend Paul can rehearse the ceremony with you so you can be sure everything runs smoothly and meets your expectations. He is able to create spiritual, romantic, interfaith, and non-denominational ceremonies and vows, and will collaborate closely with you to ensure they match your values and receive your approval. Additionally, he can perform vow renewals for couples who are already married. For more information about his available services, contact Weddings by Paul.

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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?

$150

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

$150

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
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Hindu
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
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?

DE
NJ
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings By Paul

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Reverend Paul as an officiant for weddings, praising his professionalism, kindness, flexibility in accommodating ceremony changes, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect couples' personalities. Reviewers appreciate his helpfulness in crafting unique ceremonies, providing guidance, and making the process simple and stress-free. Reverend Paul's timely arrival, well-spoken delivery, and attentive service during weddings have left a lasting positive impression, with guests mentioning how lovely the ceremonies were.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Reverend Paul as an officiant for weddings, praising his professionalism, kindness, flexibility in accommodating ceremony changes, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect couples' personalities. Reviewers appreciate his helpfulness in crafting unique ceremonies, providing guidance, and making the process simple and stress-free. Reverend Paul's timely arrival, well-spoken delivery, and attentive service during weddings have left a lasting positive impression, with guests mentioning how lovely the ceremonies were.

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Christine Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Pleasure to Work With

Paul was great! He was so easy to get along with, personable, and made us feel at ease. We opted for a non-traditional ceremony which included a hand fasting and he gave us lots of information and text to review that we opted to include in our vows. He helped us with the structure of our ceremony and answered all my questions promptly. He arrived early and did an amazing job. Highly recommend hiring Paul!
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Cammi Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Soooooo grateful!!!

Paul was professional and kind. He showed up at the perfect time and even held my doggy while the photographer shot a few photos. Really went above and beyond. His prices are fair and well worth it. He has a booklet of ideas that were incredibly helpful. He was also very organized. I am so happy that we had Paul officiate our wedding!
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Jill Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Paul was wonderful. I made so many changes to my ceremony and he was more than willing to accommodate them. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very responsive.
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant for wedding!!

We booked Reverend Paul for our wedding, and he did an absolutely fantastic job. We met with him for a phone call first before we booked he went over everything, super nice and helpful. Once we booked he helped us with vows and crafting our ceremony to be as unique as we wanted it to be. He’s on time, prepared, well spoken and just a great person. Will not disappoint for your big day!
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Jennifer Sent on 05/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Ceremony

Reverend Paul was amazing as our Officiant and we highly recommend his services. I appreciated the ability to taylor our ceremony to reflect both our personalities as well as knowing it’s completely unique from any other wedding ceremonies. All our guests mentioned how lovely it was, how well spoken Reverend Paul was, and overall the best ceremony some of our guests ever heard!! Thank you so much for helping to make our day special, memorable, and overall amazing 🤩
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Sarah Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant to work with

Paul was excellent to work with from start to finish. He helped us personalize our ceremony and make it our own. Highly recommend!
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Erica Sent on 02/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Revered Paul was great!

Reverend Paul was great to work with and professional.
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Jhona Sent on 10/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brian and Jhona

It's been 2weeks since Brian and I got married @ Sunnybrook. Paul did our ceremony, his very friendly, and professional, well spoken
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Nicole Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very special

What a great experience! Reverend Costello is the real deal! He made the ceremony process so easy and he his light hearted personality comes through during his service. Communication was consistent and he was very welcoming to any info provided. I highly recommend him!
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Don W. Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Articulate and professional

Paul did a great job with his delivery but the strongest points were the materials and guidance he provided. He gave us an original written guide with suggestions covering every aspect of the ceremony which helped us greatly to compose our personalized and original vows.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Costello Wedding Ceremonies & Gardens Costello Wedding Ceremonies & Gardens Wedding Officiants

Paul is friendly, warm, a great writer and has a wonderful sense of humor. A professional when it comes to personalizing ceremonies, he has written a Ceremony Selection book with tons of suggestions for literally every detail of a wedding. Paul's personality makes him easy to talk with and fun to be around. I know Paul personally, but I can imagine that couples totally enjoy working with him from the first planning stages all the way through to the end of their very special day!

Murphy Ministry Murphy Ministry Wedding Officiants

Reverend Paul has set the bar when it comes to romantic weddings. He has a way with words that is pure poetry and a demeanor to set anyone at ease. The perfect combination for an officiant.

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I have never met a more accomodating officiant! Paul brings it all when he marries any couple whatever religious background or domination they are from. His website is very helpful to any Bride and Groom who is not sure of how much they want to add to their Ceremony. Paul will meet with a client at a location that is suitable for the Bride and Groom and always makes them feel comfortable and that all their needs are met with their Ceremony. I have had the pleasure to work with Paul on several occasions and all of my clients are very happy with his services.

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