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Whitaker Weddings is a wedding officiant business based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Woman-owned and -operated, this company customizes each ceremony to clients' unique needs and preferences. Whether your celebration is large or small, spiritual or secular, non-denominational or interfaith, officiant Nikeya Whitaker will ensure it is joyous and stress-free.

Services Offered

Nikeya takes every wedding very seriously and will work hard to make your vision a reality. As a mother of two children and business owner, she is very good at multi-tasking. On your big day, she will be more than an officiant, and will be by your side to assist with everything. She invites you to get in touch and work with her to create the romantic wedding of your wildest dreams. Whitaker Weddings' services include ceremony rehearsal, vow renewals, civil unions, and anything else you need.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
DC
GA
MD
NJ
NY
OH
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Whitaker Weddings

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Nikeya, who was initially met at the Philadelphia Bridal Expo, received outstanding praise from couples for her services as an officiant and day-of coordinator. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, attention to detail, support, and ability to handle unexpected events seamlessly. Nikeya's dedication and calming presence were commended, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for her role in ensuring stress-free and flawlessly executed weddings. Overall, Nikeya was described as pleasant, accommodating, and highly recommended for both officiating ceremonies and coordinating wedding day events.

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Nikeya, who was initially met at the Philadelphia Bridal Expo, received outstanding praise from couples for her services as an officiant and day-of coordinator. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, attention to detail, support, and ability to handle unexpected events seamlessly. Nikeya's dedication and calming presence were commended, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for her role in ensuring stress-free and flawlessly executed weddings. Overall, Nikeya was described as pleasant, accommodating, and highly recommended for both officiating ceremonies and coordinating wedding day events.

Jelinette
Jelinette Sent on 03/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Nikeya

We first met Nikeya at the Philadelphia Bridal Expo and immediately loved her charisma and personality. There was no doubt in mind when choosing her as our officiant. From our first meeting to the day of our wedding, Nikeya was punctual, professional and delivered with grace. During our ceremony, she introduced us and it literally sounded like she knew us for years, it was amazing.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 05/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Nikeya was an exceptional day-of coordinator who provided more than just her services. She offered support and helped keep me calm during the most nerve-wracking moments. Nikeya went above and beyond to ensure that everything was taken care of, resulting in a stress-free wedding day. Even when a vendor issue arose just before the I walked down the aisle, Nikeya stepped in and handled it without breaking a sweat. Her dedication to her clients is admirable I not only had a successful wedding but also gained a new friend. Don’t hesitate to book with her she is worth it.
Albert
Albert Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Completely thorough and detail oriented

Nikeya was an absolute treat to work with. Everything was laid out perfectly and she was so detail oriented that we had no questions to ask her! She kept all the vendors in line and made sure the bride and groom weren’t bothered by any issues that could have possibly came up. Definitely recommend!
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Sherries Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sherries Baxter

PROFESSIONAL...AWESOME...AMAZING...FLAWLESS
from the time I contacted Nikeya until my wedding day she was pleasant and accommodating, she answered al my questions and kept me calm. She offered words of inspiration. Nikeya performed my ceremony exactly as I expected and requested. She gave a ceremony reading that was uplifting and inspiring. We could not have asked for a better officiant. Nikeya also does wedding day coordinating services so we had the pleasure of her all day. The reception never missed a step...she made sure everything was on time and in order...I highly reccomend her in either capacity...you will be glad...Thank you again Nikeya for the making my wedding day FLAWLESS...
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Lisbeth Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fabulous

It was a pleasure having Ms.whitaker, Mary me and my husband. She was very pleasant, helpful and kind, I would absolutely recommend her for any couples wedding, I’m definitely happy with the turn out!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 05/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Nikeya is amazing

Nikeya preformed an absolutely beautiful ceremony for my husband and I was was such a sweetheart and a delight to be around! 100/10 would recommend
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Alisha Sent on 03/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

We planned a very last minute wedding, and we only reached out to wedding officiants three days before. We were worried we wouldn't be able to find someone, but Tysha immediately got back to us and continued to be very responsive and prompt with her communication. Nikeya did our ceremony, and she said a beautiful prayer and kept the vows short and sweet, exactly like we had asked. Both Tysha and Nikeya were very professional but also personable and funny, and they put as ease before and after the ceremony. They also gave us a candle, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses as a wedding gift!! I can't recommend them more!
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Carmen Sent on 03/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing experience!

Ms Whitaker was amazing! She resonded fast everytime I called wit any question. She was very professional and had a great personality. I recommend her 100%.
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Monda Sent on 02/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and excellent

My fiancé and I wanted a private but reasonable wedding as it was just the two of us. Other vendors were giving astronomical prices. She was within our budget and very professional and on time
Faith
Faith Sent on 10/07/2023
1.2 out of 5 rating

Would've been better without her

We hired Nikeya nine months before our wedding with one initial phone call to confirm our early requests, and then we scheduled another phone call for 3 weeks before the wedding. During the second call, she said that she did not feel comfortable sharing what she would write with us before the ceremony, but I insisted. After these two phone calls and supposedly reading our wedding website, Nikeya did not understand us enough to write anything we liked. Three days before the wedding, she had yet to write the script for the ceremony, so we ended up writing the script for her entirely. She arrived late on the day of, and did not join the ceremony area until 5 minutes before the ceremony was said to start. This was after our venue coordinator had told her that people were looking for her to check the microphones for the ceremony. Even then, she messed up reading it which leads me to think she did not actually read it before the ceremony. Everyone there noticed her mess-ups, and my now-husband was fuming internally at the altar. Now we can laugh about how much stress it caused us, but I would not recommend her if you are a type A person. She frequently left me on read, insisted she had everything handled when she didn't, and did not listen to our very specific requests. We had told her on two separate occasions that I would not be taking my husband's last name, and yet she still announced us with his last name after our kiss, confusing everyone. If you are looking for a stress-free ceremony experience, I do not recommend these services. The only thing she did correctly was fill out the paperwork and send it to the courthouse.
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