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One-of-a-kind wedding ceremonies created with you, performed for you, in your chosen setting, to express your personalities and delight your guests.

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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?

$545

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
Anglican
Baptist
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

SD

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Your Joyful Wedding

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Mary consistently receives glowing recommendations for her work as a wedding officiant, with reviewers praising her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Some highlights from the reviews include her ability to create personalized ceremonies, ease of communication, and talent for putting couples at ease during the planning process and on their special day. Many couples appreciated her guidance, flexibility, and the unforgettable moments she helped create. Mary's exceptional services and thoughtful approach have left a lasting impression on those who have had the pleasure of working with her.

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Mary consistently receives glowing recommendations for her work as a wedding officiant, with reviewers praising her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Some highlights from the reviews include her ability to create personalized ceremonies, ease of communication, and talent for putting couples at ease during the planning process and on their special day. Many couples appreciated her guidance, flexibility, and the unforgettable moments she helped create. Mary's exceptional services and thoughtful approach have left a lasting impression on those who have had the pleasure of working with her.

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Clint Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Your Joyful Wedding

Mary is phenomenal!! My wife and I are so glad that we chose Mary to officiate our Wedding!! She listened to everything we asked for and made it all come together in such a beautiful, breathtaking way!! We very Highly recommend Mary!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Review for Mary

Mary was absolutely wonderful to work with! She made the entire process so easy and stress-free. She sent us several ceremony options to choose from, which helped us find something that fit us perfectly. Her communication was clear, her guidance was thoughtful, and her warmth made our ceremony feel truly special.

We’re so grateful for her professionalism and kindness. Highly recommend Mary to anyone looking for an amazing officiant! 💍✨
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Angela Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant!

Mary did an amazing job with providing us with a ceremony of our dreams. I would 100% recommend her to anyone that is looking for an officiant for their wedding. She was very helpful with getting our ceremony the way we wanted it to be. She was very personable and made us feel comfortable and not stressed to stand up in front of a crowd and speak. She also reminded us to take in the day and not get lost in the chaos that can happen on this very important day.
Eric
Eric Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mary made our day even better

Mary was simply a dream to work with for our wedding. She was able to help us make the ceremony truly special, and was simply a delight to work with in the planning stages, she answered any questions we had very promptly and once the big day came she preformed the ceremony with ease and grace, and helped both me and my bride feel comfortable speaking our vows and promises. I will be recommending her to every one I hear of looking for an officiant.
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Erin Sent on 07/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant Ever!

Mary was the best officiant ever! She was very organized and intentional with every step in the process. She helped my fiance and I custom make a beautiful ceremony by offering many options that tailored to our needs and vision. During the day, Mary delivered a BEAUTIFUL heart felt ceremony that helped me and my now husband celebrate our love. Mary is calm and loving. Everyone felt at ease in her presence. Thanks for everything Mary! We were so lucky to have you officiate our wedding!
Sara
Sara Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mary is the best!

Mary did such an amazing job officiating our wedding. We highly recommend her!! She was so easy and nice to work with. I feel like she understood what we wanted and helped create a perfect ceremony for us that was unique and personal. She worked seamlessly with our photographer and videographer to make sure we captured all our special moments. She even went above and beyond by meeting up with us on a specific date to officially sign the paper. We appreciate her so much for making our wedding day very memorable and exactly what we wanted. Thank you!!
Ayla
Ayla Sent on 11/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mary / Your Joyful Weddings is THE ONE

The difference a good officiant can make not just on your wedding day, but throughout the wedding planning experience is extraordinary. We had the pleasure of knowing Mary before we hired her, but our experience with her went far beyond a few emails and Google docs. Her communication is timely and professional, and her kindness shone through in her check-ins. She was one of the few people that truly asked us how we wanted our wedding day to feel, not just what we wanted to happen.

We had a private elopement with only parents, grandparents, and siblings on Friday, and a full wedding day with extended family and friends on Saturday. We handed her a tall order: two different ceremonies for two different experiences, and some pretty significant family tension due to divorce and remarriage. Mary not only created two beautifully bespoke and thoughtfully arranged ceremonies for us, but braved an out-of-nowhere freezing rainstorm on Friday and some venue miscommunication chaos on Saturday. She handled my un-amicably divorced parents with graceful and diplomatic compassion, and helped me find a way to honor both of them with specific roles and acknowledgements.

We can genuinely say our wedding day(s) would not have been the same without Mary's guidance and presence. She blended into our families perfectly, and gave us ceremonies more beautiful and heartfelt than we could have dreamed. When you're swamped in To-Dos and overwhelmed by vendor lists, "officiant" may feel like just another space you have to fill to get married. I can promise you Mary is not just an officiant, but an ally for your marriage, and a friendly face you feel relieved to see in the chaos.
Kim
Kim H. Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

Working with Mary for our elopement in Custer State Park was wonderful! We decided to move our elopement date up and to another state, and contacted her with only a couple month's notice. Communication was easy and timely and her kindness and professionalism came through in every email we exchanged. She even gave us suggestions on where in the park to elope since we were traveling from WI. We also loved the fact that she let us customize our vows. She had tons of suggestions and we were able to put together the vows that meant the most and symbolized us as a couple. We couldn't have asked for a better day!
Seth
Seth Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical!!!

My wife and I planned quite spontaneously to change our plans and travel from out of state to get married in the Black Hills area. Mary was incredible at planning the perfect ceremony with us- even when on a faster schedule than normal. We had to change the location due to fires the day before, and Mary was communicative and reassuring to turn a stressful turn of events into an even more perfect day! We adapted and she was willing to meet us at one of our favorite SD views, and from there on, we were swept up in the magic of it all! Even without knowing us from more than a few emails, Mary crafted such an intimate, insightful, moving ceremony around the two of us.
She and her lovely husband even helped us organize ourselves and take photos afterwards. We couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful time! Thank you Mary for sharing your light and wisdom with us on our special day! We’ll be grateful for it whenever we think back on when we tied the knot!
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David Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mary is the best!

Mary was everything we could have asked for and more. She took charge, and made the day an absolute breeze. Her message was perfect and there wasn’t a dry eye in the ceremony. Highly recommend!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Dahl Arts Center Dahl Arts Center Museum Weddings

I have known Mary for many years and have nothing but full confidence in her. I would not have any else perform my wedding!

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