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Michael Lance Barrett

Michael Lance Barrett

Baltimore, MD
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    Landon B. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Thank you for our perfect day!

    Michael was a pleasure to work with and get to know throughout our process! He provided several samples of ceremonies which helped us envision what we wanted our ceremony to be like. His feedback and guidance throughout the process assured us that our big day would be everything we wanted, and I can safely say that it was! Thank you so much, Michael, for your kind words and support throughout this process and for making our ceremony so special.
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    Annie C. Sent on 11/08/2022
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    Sweet Ceremony

    Mike was wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. He was very accommodating to our wants for the ceremony. Mike simply loves, love and that shows through while he is officiating! We received so many compliments on the ceremony and could not be happier we chose Mike. Thank you!
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    Melissa R. Sent on 11/12/2022
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    Great to work with!

    We hired Michael to do our ceremony after we first spoke with him. He was very helpful and great to work with! Definitely recommend!
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    Abby P. Sent on 06/08/2022
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    Beautiful Personalized Ceremony

    Mike officiated our small, intimate wedding this past weekend, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We met him just a couple weeks before, and he guided us through the whole process and listened as we described how we envisioned our ceremony. We didn't want to incorporate any religious or stuffy elements of a traditional wedding, and he provided various reading and ceremony samples to give us a few ideas of how we wanted to structure the ceremony. We ended up going putting together a completely custom ceremony without any religious prayers, and we added a poem that resonated with our relationship more intimately. He did a wonderful job keeping it lighthearted and engaging, which paired well with how my now husband and I were both chuckling through our tears of joy and excitement. Thank you, Mike!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    It was simply wonderful! I was so honored to be there for you both. You both are such an inspiration to me!
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    Emily G. Sent on 06/17/2022
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    Personable Officiant and Personalized Ceremony

    Michael was a joy to work with for our wedding. He worked with us to create a personalized ceremony that perfectly captured the essence we wanted, offering many suggestions along the way. He brings a clear passion and wealth of experience to this job, and his energy was infectious the day of our wedding. Michael is the best and we cannot recommend him any more highly for anybody looking for a personable officiant and personalized wedding ceremony!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Thanks so much, Emily! You and Damani were an inspiration! Best of luck in Philadelphia. Many Blessings to you Both!
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    Shelby V. Sent on 03/13/2022
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    Amazing, personable officiant

    If you are looking for an officiant, Mike is one of the best. Instantly my husband and I connected with him and felt he truly understood us and our values for the wedding. If you want an officiant who feels like family, Mike is your man. I truly cannot say enough about his passion and talent for officiating.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    You and John clearly inspired me! Thanks so much for your kind words and sharing your story with me!
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    Shaleen B. Sent on 04/09/2022
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    Beautiful ceremony!

    Having Mike made all the difference in our wedding ceremony. He created a custom ceremony for our blending of families and our friends/family raved about how beautiful the ceremony was. During your most intimate attestation you'll want to ensure to have the best. Mike will listen to your likes/desires and incorporate them into your ceremony. Thank you, Mike, for everything!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Dear Sha: The kindness of your family and friends was wonderful. You and Jeff were an inspiration! Blessings, Rev. Mike
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    Kayla N. Sent on 03/07/2022
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    The Best Experience Ever!

    Mike made our small wedding ceremony memorable and pleasant. Never a dull moment from day 1. My newly husband and I are glad that we hired Mike as our go to person to have us married on 2-26-2022. Give his services a try!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Thanks so much Kayla! It was a wonderful day! You both made me feel like family. I wish you both the absolute best!
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    Michelle K. Sent on 01/08/2022
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    Mike was AMAZING!!!!! Such a blessing to us

    Mike was such a blessing to us he really made us feel like family.. Communicated with us along the whole way made sure we was comfortable with everything and made our ceremony beautiful if you want your day to be amazing and have a beautiful ceremony pick Mike he won’t let you down.. I’m so grateful for everything you have done for us.. 10 ⭐️

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Dear Michelle: Thank you so much! It may be a chilly day today (18degrees F), but you have warmed my heart and made my day! You are both such GOOD PEOPLE! Blessings! Rev. Mike
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    Tiffani Sent on 12/03/2021
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    It was great working with Mike!

    Mike was a pleasure to work with. He was so personable and really got to know us before we got married. He was very responsive and helpful. He arrived on time to our rehearsal and wedding and did a great job. You can really tell he loves what he does!
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    Hunter H. Sent on 11/17/2021
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    Mike Barrett wedding minister

    We both loved how Mike worked with us to make the ceremony what we wanted. The readings he had available helped us shape the day and the ceremony in the best way possible. We are very thankful that he was able to help us celebrate that day.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    My Friend Hunter: It was such a joy to celebrate the wedding of such a fine couple like you and Brandee! Many Blessings to both your families!
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    Rachel K. Sent on 09/22/2021
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Mike was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant! He took the time to get to know us and our story and made the whole process feel personal. Mike helped us put together our ceremony from scratch and was amazing at following our direction and with communication over many months. Our family and friends loved our ceremony and also getting to know Mike on our wedding day. He really made our wedding day special and we would absolutely recommend Mike!
    -Rachel & David

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Dear Rachel & David: Your love was truly my inspiration! I know that you shall have a wonderful life together!
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    Maria Sent on 09/14/2020
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    Michael was great!

    We can't thank Michael enough for the wonderful job he did on our intimate mini-wedding! We hired Michael before COVID for our large wedding ceremony but due to the pandemic we had to scale back for 2020. Michael was with us every step of the way and helped us create a beautiful ceremony for our day. He provided many options and readings to help us create the ceremony we wanted. He was responsive to all of our questions and listened to what we wanted. Our day was perfect and Michael executed our ceremony perfectly and exceeded our expectations.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Thanks so much Maria. Yes, this has been a difficult year but weddings like yours does so much to inspire me to stay positive. Many Blessings to you and Steven!
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    Jennifer H. Sent on 08/20/2021
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    Beautiful Ceremony!

    We had such a beautiful and thoughtful ceremony because of all of Michael's help. He is professional, so happy for us, and flexible in making our ceremony exactly what we wanted. He helped shaped the ceremony into an event that flowed beautifully. He is a wonderful officiant and person!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Dear Jenny & Zach: Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a profound, delightful experience for all of us!
    Ciao,
    Mike
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    Ashley Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Amazing and sentimental

    We connected with Michael through wedding wire. He was flexible, responsive, and professional. He made our ceremony perfect and was willing to work with us to make it exactly how we wanted. It was sentimental when it needed to be, yet funny at the right times. Perfect for us.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Deare Ashley & Trevor: your kind spirits and enthusiasm were a profound memory. Excellent job with the "knot ceremony"!
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    Kristina N. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Like Family

    Mike was the best officiant we could have asked for. From the start he was like family. We weren't sure exactly what we wanted for the ceremony, so he sent us plenty of options and customized it just the way we wanted. Even during the last zoom call we had, I told him I was nervous to speak in front of everyone and he said just the right thing to make me feel better about it. He even asked what our colors were so he could match! I couldn't recommend Mike enough, he was perfect!

    Kristina & Shea

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Thank You Kristina & Shea! It may have been a bit humid at Chase Court, but we had such a COOL Wedding. Say hi to Shea Junior for me too!
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    Stephen K. Sent on 08/24/2021
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    Exactly what We Hoped!

    June 19, 2021... This was the greatest day of my life, as I marry the woman I love and my best friend! Booking the perfect officiant for the “Big Day” is no small task. Look no further... Michael helped to write, and then delivered a beautiful traditional ceremony that was so personal and meaningful to my Wife and I. It was a comfort to find him and immediately relate to him, and a Blessing to have Michael officiate our wedding. Thank You!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Stephen: you both were a BLESSING to me! During these challenging times of a Pandemic, hot & humid weather and my Orioles in a death spiral, your wedding gives me HOPE! Many Blessings! Rev. Mike
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    Christina F. Sent on 06/15/2021
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    Flaskamp Wedding

    Mike was amazing. He sent several samples for us to look over and decide what we liked and didn't like and when I felt this just didn't fit us he changed things. After telling him about who we are and our life together he wrote a ceremony that fit us perfectly. He tailored readings to us and included one I found that I loved. Our wedding was perfect. Everything was perfect. Mike was such a joy and i felt like he really understood us. Thank you, again Mike for everything!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Dear Christina: Every moment was a joy. You and Scott gave me a wonderful memory. Thanks so much for the kind words. Mike
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    Nick D. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Highly recommended!

    Mike was the officiant for our elopement wedding at Chase Court in Baltimore. He did a wonderful job, from the pre-wedding planning through the ceremony. He worked with us to personalize the exact ceremony we wanted, and was incredibly positive, professional, and enthusiastic throughout. We really appreciate his effort and highly recommend him. Thanks again Mike!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Nick & Lizzy: It was a total pleasure! I enjoyed collaborating with you both.
    Best Wishes,
    Mike
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    Nadya T. Sent on 04/13/2021
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    Great officiant for intimate ceremony

    Mike was an officiant for our elopement ceremony at Chase Court on April 10th, 2021. Working with Mike was really easy. He was interested in hearing exactly what we wanted our ceremony to be and listened to all of our comments. He was extremely nice and made sure we knew what to expect. He let us customize every part of the ceremony and did a wonderful job with everything we chose including our readings. Everything went as planned, and we had a great touching intimate ceremony.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Nadya, I loved every moment! You could tell that I too really liked your readings. I wish you and Christopher much success and happiness! MIKE
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    Ryan F. Sent on 04/30/2019
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    Married April 27th, 2019

    Michael was absolutely wonderful. He is very genuine, kind, and vested in his work, we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony. He made our day special and we recommend him to anyone who is getting married. Thank you Michael, you will always be a part of our lives.

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Thanks so much! It was a pleasure to be part of your wedding! Couples like you give me reason to continue this work!
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    Tara S. Sent on 05/01/2021
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    Such an amazing experience!

    Mike was the officiant for our quickly planned ceremony at our wedding in St. Michaels, MD on 2/20/2021. With the help of my mother, we ended up contacting him less than a month before our ceremony, and THANKFULLY he was available for that weekend. Mike was very accommodating, responsive, personable, and made me feel completely at ease through the entire process of planning out the ceremony. It felt as though we had known him for years! I would recommend Mike to absolutely anyone in need of a wonderful officiant. Thank you Mike!!!

    Michael Lance Barrett's reply:

    Your wedding was such an honor for me. Thanks for your kind words. Please say hello to your family.
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    Katherine G. Sent on 10/08/2020
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    September 26, 2020

    Michael was phenomenal! Like many others this year, we had to reimagine our wedding due to COVID. We ended up postponing our big celebration to next August but decided to still get married this year with our family and wedding party. We hired Michael just over a month before our wedding. He crafted a beautiful ceremony. He truly listened to what we envisioned for our ceremony and made it happen. Michael is wonderful to be around and makes you feel like you’ve known him for years. We could not have been happier with our choice to have him marry us. Thank you again Michael!
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    Kayla F. Sent on 02/07/2021
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    Easy to work with, relatable and flexible

    We had so many requests for personalization and he accommodated all of it! Very easy to work with!
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