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I love helping couples express their love stories in a personal wedding ceremony. Whether you want a traditional Christian wedding, a civil ceremony, or something brief and simple with just vows and rings, I can help make it happen. Having worked with hundreds of couples of all faiths and backgrounds, I have learned to make the process easy and accommodating for busy schedules.

Whether you are a young person leaving home to start a life apart from your parents or you are in your twilight years, ready to commit to a new love, I can make your ceremony appropriate to this new chapter in your life.

I offer pre-marital counseling by Zoom or Google Meet for couples who want to smooth out some rough spots in their relationship. Topics covered include effective communication, money matters, sex, step-children, how to fight fair, and more. The number of sessions depends on what issues you want to talk about.

I can come to the location of your choice; Your home, a nearby park, a restaurant, a wedding venue, or my home in Stafford, VA.

I am an ordained minister licensed to officiate weddings in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. If your location is within a 90-mile radius, my fee is a flat rate. Over 90 miles or a 1.5-hour drive is an additional $25 to cover gas costs. I do not travel more than a 2-hour distance (120 miles).

I would love for you to reach out to me so we can chat about how to make your day personal and special!

Weddings by Terry is a wedding officiant based in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$80

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

$50

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
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD
PA
VA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings by Terry

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The officiant was professional, kind, and highly responsive, offering many script options and helping craft a personalized, non-religious ceremony. She was punctual, calm under stress, assisted with rehearsals and marriage-license paperwork, and accommodated last-minute or unusual requests. Overall, couples strongly recommend her.

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The officiant was professional, kind, and highly responsive, offering many script options and helping craft a personalized, non-religious ceremony. She was punctual, calm under stress, assisted with rehearsals and marriage-license paperwork, and accommodated last-minute or unusual requests. Overall, couples strongly recommend her.

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Casey Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Terry was wonderful! She was very quick to respond and allowed us to fully customize our ceremony script and provided a surplus of pre-written examples. She showed up early to assist with the marriage license and explained everything we needed to know. And an incredible bonus, she happily accommodated our 6am sunrise elopement including a sandy and humid location. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially those eloping!
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Emily Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Terry was the best !

Terry was great. She made it easy to take care of payment, was on time and professional, and even offered scripts to choose from where you can add your own touches if you wanted. The ceremony went great- she even made sure I didn’t forget my bouquet on the walk back down the aisle!
Jeanne
Jeanne Sent on 04/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Terry was a joy to have as our officiant!

Terry was kind and always got back to me the day of to answer my many questions. She gave us so many sample scripts to choose from and was always willing to help assist us. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
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Pete Sent on 03/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Civil Ceremony

Fully recommend Terry - she was responsive, professional, experienced, able to accommodate special requests and script changes. She made our ceremony one that we will never forget!!
Bold
Bold Sent on 03/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant!

Our officiant was very kind and professional. Even though it was a quick ceremony outside the county office, they made the moment feel special and comfortable. Everything was smooth and easy. Thank you!
Scott
Scott Sent on 12/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

In spite of my procrastination, the wedding was a huge success. I waited until the last minute to fine an officiant, I gave her the script for the service the day before the wedding and we decided to forego a rehearsal. However, Terry was great and was very professional. I definitely recommend her.
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Miranda Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful ceremony

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. She took the time to go over everything with us well before the ceremony, which made us feel completely prepared and at ease. She offered several beautiful scripts to choose from and helped us find one that truly felt like us. Her organization, care, and calm presence made such a difference on our wedding day. We absolutely loved her and are so grateful she was part of our ceremony.
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!💍

Terry was very sweet and thoughtful! She made sure we felt completely prepared and confident going into our ceremony. She provided the most beautiful/perfect script that allowed a moment to honor my dad, who has passed away, in such a meaningful and gentle way. Our ceremony felt personal, heartfelt, and exactly what we envisioned because of her. We’re so grateful for Terry and can’t recommend her enough🤍💍
Kate
Kate Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant for Religious and Non-Religious Ceremonies

Terry is a very sweet and understanding officiant! She showed up for our rehearsal the day before our wedding on time, and helped prepare us for the ceremony. We did our ceremony rehearsal at our rehearsal dinner since our venue was unavailable the night before our wedding. It was a stressful situation due to the restaurant's lack of organization and flow with the dinner service, but Terry handled it well and kept everyone on track. She gave a beautiful ceremony for our wedding at Sweeney Barn on October 4th, 2025! Absolutely lovely and stunning. I really loved Terry's speedy responses to my questions and her flexibility with the script that she was to use on our wedding day. Terry really cares about making her couples happy and goes above and beyond to make that happen. Our completed marriage license was mailed/returned to the district court on time (within 5 business days of the wedding) and we were able to pick up our marriage certificate shortly after. I also liked that Terry was respectful of the fact that we did NOT want a religious ceremony. You want someone who is versatile to marry you, and she definitely is! Highly recommend her to officiate your wedding! :)
Susy
Susy Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just So Lovely

Reverend Terry was so kind and thoughtful providing valuable tips on how to have the service go smoothly and how to manage the marriage certificate process.
The guests mentioned how great she was with the ceremony; well spoken, not rushed, easily heard and it was conducted solemnly but with a nice touch of humor.
I HIGHLY recommend Weddings by Terry!
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