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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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Reviewers praised the officiant’s warmth, professionalism, and clear communication. She provided customizable scripts, premarital counseling, rehearsal support, and handled marriage-license details efficiently. Calm, flexible, affordable, and attentive to small touches, she’s highly recommended.

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Reviewers praised the officiant’s warmth, professionalism, and clear communication. She provided customizable scripts, premarital counseling, rehearsal support, and handled marriage-license details efficiently. Calm, flexible, affordable, and attentive to small touches, she’s highly recommended.

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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!
Sharad
Sharad Sent on 08/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Terry was fantastic! Highly recommend

Our wedding ceremony was everything we hoped for, and so much of that is thanks to Terry. She took such thoughtful care in helping us prepare, giving us great script templates and helping us tailor one that fit our story perfectly. Having Terry lead our ceremony gave us complete peace of mind—her organization and composure was felt by everyone there. We are beyond happy with our experience!
Teresa
Teresa Sent on 08/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant and premarital counselor

My daughter and son in law worked with Terry and had a great experience. She was thoughtful, responsive, and knew just when to inject humor in the situation. Even though my daughter and son in law had been dating for six+ years, they found the premarital counseling discussions and exercises helpful and it helped strengthen their already strong relationship. Terry provided them with great resources and guidance to help them personalize their ceremony and vows. Highly recommend!!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 06/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Terry for everything!

Terry was wonderful and one of the most open minded person to work with. My husband and I needed an officiant to marry us only we were not a part of any organized religion nor did we want to marry in a court house. We approached Terry with the idea of a handfasting ceremony which not only did she have plans for ceremonies as such already, but she modified it to our needs. More than that, we did her pre-marital counseling with her as well. Even though Brian and I had been together for so long, we both had fears around marriage. She was able to help guide us through them and to help us make sure we were ready for the next step in our relationship. She was so open minded, caring and compassionate. As far as her asking prices, we thought she was more than fair. I highly recommend her for not only her marital services but her pre-marital as well. It was a wonderful way to get to know her, her to know us so it felt like a friend was marrying us. Thank you so much for everything you had done for us! You had blessed my husband and I and we'll be forever grateful!
-Jacqueline and Brian
Married June 14th 2026
Alexandria
Alexandria Sent on 05/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Terry’s Top Notch

Terry took a shot gun wedding and added a splash of tranquil eloquence I didn’t even know it needed. Beautiful beautiful home first of all. Wonderful scenic views, and so many trees, flowers, and botanical vibe gazebos set Terry out from the rest. She’s polite, super kind, super hospitable and flexible. It was the littlest things that made Terry stand out. I didn’t have a ribbon for my bouquet of fake flowers and she added real flowers and a ribbon. She even set out refreshments for my two guests. Played the music we wanted and gave us ample time to enjoy each other, take pictures, and bask in such an important milestone in our lives. We may have to call Terry back for the bigger wedding. She was perfect.
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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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