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It would be an honor to be your personal officiant for your special day. Your ceremony can be traditional, contemporary, Christian, interfaith, or a blend of styles. I will work with you to design a ceremony that represents the best of who you are as a couple. Your first consultation is always free of charge. Please contact me so that we can discuss your vision for your big day!

West Michigan Ceremony supports AYA Youth Collective. AYA creates safe spaces for youth in crisis to belong, be themselves and build a future (ayayouth.org). Ten percent of the revenue of WMC is donated to support AYA. Please consider adding AYA or a charity of your choice to your wedding registry.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
ME
MD
MI
MS
MO
MT
NE
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
WA
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of West Michigan Ceremony

Austin
Austin Sent on 06/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Jay Made Our Day Even Better

Jay was wonderful to work with. He truly cares about the couple and the quality of their relationship, and he was flexible in helping us create the exact ceremony we wanted for our day. On the wedding day, he was absolutely fantastic — helpful, fun, joyful, calming, and a great speaker. My family really enjoyed him, and so did my bride and I. Thank you Jay!
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made the day perfect!

We found Jay to be very professional. He arrived on-time and workedvery well with all of our family and vendors to make the day perfect. Really appreciated everything he did and would highley recommend him.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience!

We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding other than Pastor Jay! He was so prepared, thoughtful, kind, considerate, professional, and just overall AMAZING throughout our entire time preparing for our wedding and the day of our wedding. Our ceremony was not only the perfect length but also perfectly captured who we are. We cannot recommend him enough and could not have had the same experience without him.
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Edward Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant and a Great Guy

We worked with Jay for man many months, plenty of meetings and communications were exchanged. We went through many meetings regarding our relationship and the issues we had and the best possible paths to solve them. I appreciate Jays kind words and words of encouragement throughout the whole process. He showed up very early on the day of and provided a flawless speech that myself and the bride very much enjoyed. We are glad we chose Jay to be apart of our special day.
Hillary
Hillary Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience was very genuine and he’s very fun to work with. Has a very open mind and lots of ideas .

Jay is someone who comes in an makes it happen. He hears your thoughts and ideas and gets to know you on a personal level and gives services that fit your wants to make your big day special and memorable. He is a genuine person who loves his job and makes people laugh. Very professional and we couldn’t have chosen a better candidate for us.
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Olivia Sent on 02/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best ever!

Do you want your friends and family to rave about your wedding officiant for months to come? Pastor Jay is your guy. He was honestly the backbone of our entire wedding, and I cannot recommend his services enough. He is kind, incredibly patient, funny, and a joy to be around. He helped us out in so many different ways I can't even count them, but more than anything he felt like a friend when we got to our wedding day, and he made our day feel unique and special. Pastor Jay rocks!!
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Mckenzie Sent on 08/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant EVER!

Pastor Jay was not only a JOY to work with, but a LIFESAVER! Jay was so much more than an officiant for my husband and I on our wedding day and throughout our planning journey. From the very beginning he took the time to ask and learn details of our day and lives that most officiants would not. Being an out of state couple, he worked so well with us to coordinate in-person or zoom meetups. Even more than all of this you guys, when Covid-19 threatened to ruin our dream wedding, Pastor Jay stepped up even more. He became our coordinator, MC and kept Brandon and I cool throughout the day. I cannot recommend him enough. If you are looking for the best guy to be a part of the most intimate part of your day (the ceremony) and MORE, Pastor Jay is your man.
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Mandy Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant

Jay was amazing to work with. He helped us build a beautiful ceremony and gave great advice during the wedding planning process.
Bobbye
Bobbye Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Personable and flexible

I loved working with pastor Jay. He helped us think of things I otherwise wouldn’t have. He offers much more than being an officiant. He is open to all religions and ideas for your wedding day.
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Travis Sent on 06/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Conducted the ceremony and beyond!

He made everything way easier. Of course, unless you have had many weddings before, this won't be valuable to you, but for us, we truly appreciated his suggestions and ideas (even in real time during the ceremony. Awesome, professional and friendly! 100% recommend.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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What's the most important part of the wedding? It's the "I do" and Jay is certainly one who can make your ceremony special.

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