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Weddings by Sam is a wedding officiant service based in Daytona Beach, Florida. Owner Sam is an ordained minister and licensed officiant who is happy to work with couples from all walks of life. He is passionate about telling love stories in a fun, romantic way and will strive to make your first steps into marriage unforgettable.

Services Offered

Weddings by Sam offers multiple packages to soon-to-be-weds to best suit their nuptial needs and wants. Before your big day, Sam will schedule a one-on-one consultation with you to make sure your vows match your and your partner’s spiritual needs. Arch and decor installation is also available to complete your big day. From your first meeting to your rehearsal to your ceremony day, Weddings by Sam will work to bring your vision to life.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$175

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings by Sam

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Reviewers praised Sam as an exceptional officiant who created warm, personalized, and deeply meaningful ceremonies. He was attentive, professional, and calm, helping couples feel at ease while skillfully weaving their love stories. Guests found the ceremonies moving and memorable.

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Reviewers praised Sam as an exceptional officiant who created warm, personalized, and deeply meaningful ceremonies. He was attentive, professional, and calm, helping couples feel at ease while skillfully weaving their love stories. Guests found the ceremonies moving and memorable.

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Nicole Sent on 12/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Officiant!

Out of all the vendors we chose for our wedding, the one that totally exceeded our expectations was Sam. He really made our ceremony personal and was very open to including our time capsule ceremony as well. He had so many great ideas and even folded my groom's pocket square when no one else knew how. He's a really great guy and an even better officiant!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Sam is the best!!

There is truly no amount of money that could ever capture Sam’s value on our wedding day. From the very beginning, he was kind, thoughtful, and gentle with both my husband and me as we prepared for our nuptials. We spent time in meaningful, detailed conversations about our vision for the ceremony, and he honored it so beautifully. Sam is an incredible human, and anyone who has him as their officiant should consider themselves incredibly lucky. Every one of our guests, along with my husband and I, were deeply moved by the way he led our marriage ceremony. Thank you, Sam, truly. 🤍
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Roger Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Personalized, Caring


Sam combines a formula for bringing out your story with a genuine personal caring that made our wedding day special and intimate. He took the time to get to know us through conversation and questions about our personal love story like no other pastor I've witnessed. He used our own quotes and storylines in the ceremony and wove them together into a beautiful tale that reminded me, once again, why we are so in love with each other.

Sam has a very calm demeanor and a unique skill of making you feel as if you are the most important people in the world. This really helped to keep us calm in the Florida heat before and during our ceremony. Ever the consummate professional, he even seamlessly reached into his coat pocket and handed my wife a handkerchief to wipe her brow without ever breaking stride in his charming narrative.

I highly recommend Sam and the personal care that he gives to your big day.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented Storyteller!

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant than Sam. From the very first meeting, he was warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony personal and meaningful. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and did an amazing job telling our love story. We received so many compliments about how he made our ceremony so personal to us as a couple. Sam set the perfect tone for our wedding, and we’re so grateful for their guidance and care. We can't recommend him enough - he was spectacular!
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Kimberly Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sam is the BEST

Sam was absolutely wonderful as our wedding officiant! From the first meeting to the ceremony, he made us feel completely at ease and truly understood our vision for the day.

His warmth and genuine personality shone through in every moment. He crafted a beautiful, personalized ceremony that perfectly captured our love story and made our special day even more memorable. Many of our guests commented on how touching and meaningful the ceremony was.

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Thank you, Sam, for making our wedding so special and for being a part of our journey. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a heartfelt and unforgettable ceremony!
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Zoe P. Sent on 04/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Zoe and Chris Wedding 02/11/24

I cannot recommend Sam enough! He was amazing to work with, and walked us through exactly what to expect on the day-of which was super helpful. He brought an amazing and charismatic energy to our ceremony that we will never forget!
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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant in Central FL

If you're looking for a customized, personal, and genuine experience, look no further. Sam is incredibly professional and goes above and beyond with nailing the details and tailoring your ceremony to how you want it to be. He is hands down the best officiant out there, and I'm so happy he was part of our wedding. Our guests were blown away by his performance and story-telling. Thank you for making our ceremony so magical!!
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Jose Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Have Sam officiate your wedding!

Our family and friends loved the way Sam officiated our wedding. Sam put in so much thought and detail in being able to tell our story as a couple. There was laughter, tears of joy and smiles all around. Everything he wrote captured our journey perfectly and he presented it so beautifully. He made us feel comfortable and even helped guide us throughout the marriage license process (as we were an out of state couple). If you want your ceremony to be memorable, unique and personalized, hire Sam!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You’ll be so happy you hired Sam!

We decided we wanted to hire a professional, but also worried that our officiant wouldn’t make a ceremony that felt like us. All those worries went away with Sam!! Sam was so kind, so communicative, helped us with our vows, and delivered the most beautiful ceremony. He spent time with us doing a workshop to go through each step and we had him rehearse with us which was so helpful to ease wedding day jitters. We are so happy we had Sam marry us! Thank you so so much, Sam!
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Jenny Sent on 06/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

You can tell that he cares about the couples and he was amazing to work with. He was quick to respond to our emails and questions. The ceremony was beautiful and he did a great job officiating it! The ceremony seemed personalized which we loved!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Roeshink Entertainment Roeshink Entertainment Wedding DJs

Sam is excellent and a professional that you won't regret hiring for your wedding to make it the special event it was meant to be

Amanda Marie Photography Amanda Marie Photography Wedding Photographers

Sam did an excellent job as an officiant at a recent wedding I had the opportunity to meet him at. He was professional and genuine. I highly recommend Weddings by Sam.

Vows and Views Vows and Views Wedding Planners

I highly recommend Sam to perform your wedding ceremony. He takes the time and effort to put his heart into the wedding ceremony with personalization of the couples. He is great to work with. With Sam your ceremonial vows will be flawless and everyone will enjoy. He is always on time and has a smile on his face.

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