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LET'S GET MARRIED TOGETHER!
Hello, Lovebirds! I'm Jim McFarlin from WhollyMatrimony4U, an ordained lay minister based in Champaign, Illinois. In addition to being a wedding officiant I am an award-winning professional writer, experienced public speaker and former standup comedian, making marriages memorable since 2007!
I've performed more than 300 weddings over that span, and while I don't mean to brag (clearing my throat here) my many awards suggest I'm pretty good at it. My goal is to create an experience that exceeds your expectations while leaving a lasting memory for you, your relatives and friends.
I'm happy to perform secular as well as religious and interfaith ceremonies, and will incorporate unity candles, sand or wine blending rituals, tree plantings and other unique elements upon request. I once spent a week learning about the Hispanic custom of the "lazo," or wedding lasso, to accommodate one couple's desire! I'm willing to do the homework and consult with you to ensure that your ceremony is personalized and customized precisely to your wishes. (And BTW, from years of experience, the ideal wedding lasts no more than 22:30.)
I also perform vow renewals. Though based in central Illinois, I'm a Michigan native and work across a six-state region that includes Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri. Everything I do is designed to fulfill my company's name: it really is wholly matrimony –– 4 YOU!
- State licenses in IL, MI, OH, IN, MO, and WI
- Black-owned
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Jim as a wedding officiant. They praise his humor, showmanship, knowledge of the couple, and sincerity. Many guests were impressed and felt like they had known Jim for years. They appreciated his calming presence, assistance with vows, and the love he put into the whole experience. Jim is described as a friend guiding the couple throughout the planning process, and his professionalism and communication are highly commended. Overall, reviewers urge others to book Jim as an officiant.
Phenomenal
We got so many raving reactions and reviews from our guests. They were all impressed by his humor, his showmanship, his knowledge of us as a couple, and hit sincerity. A lot of my guests were shocked that we had not known Jim for many years.
Above all else Jim helped calm my nerves about planning a whole wedding, assisted my husband with his vows and put so much love into the whole experience.
From the first message asking about his services to the hug goodbye at the reception Jim went above and beyond. We both really felt like we had a friend guiding us.
BOOK THIS MAN PRONTO!
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