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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

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.
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.
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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Awards

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

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Sitting Pretty Grand Rapids Sitting Pretty Grand Rapids Wedding Rentals

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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