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Michelle
Super October 2020

Finding an officiant on Thumbtack

Michelle, on December 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 8
I’m in the process of searching for an officiant. Fiancé and I aren’t religious or part of any churches so we are looking for a fairly quick ceremony, about 15 minutes.


I’m looking to spend no more than around $200. Many of the vendors on WeddingWire are like $500 in my area but on Thumbtack there are several in my range. Many of them have several positive reviews but I’ve heard bad things about Thumbtack on how there’s a catch. I do plan meeting in public before booking.
So my question. 1. Has anyone used Thumbtack to find their officiant?2. How do I know if they’re legit?

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Latest activity by Michelle, on December 13, 2019 at 9:41 AM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I would search them on google too or social media and see reviews there too. As long as they file your marriage license legally that would be most important. Smiley smile

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  • Ivy ORP
    VIP October 2019
    Ivy ORP ·
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    I don't know if every state does this, but the state I am licensed to perform weddings in provided me with a license stating I have the legal "power" to officiate. Depending on your state you may be able to request to see this from the officiants you meet with. I haven't used Thumbtack before but I agree with Kristen that you may want to Google them for more reviews. More research is better in my opinion.

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  • Michelle
    Super October 2020
    Michelle ·
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    Thanks all! Unfortunately, a lot of the officiants I look up don't seem to have a ton of reviews on Google or Facebook but I find that they do have a business. I guess I'll have to do more research if I do choose to go with one person.

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
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    We didn't get our officiant from Thumbtack but we did choose our honeymoon photographer from there and she was amazing. We obviously were not able to meet with her beforehand but we did she her portfolio and were happy with her work. We emailed back and forth for over a month leading up to the honeymoon shoot so yeah it was a risk but thankfully, it all worked out for us. I have nothing bad to say about the process and found no catch.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    We found our officiant on thumbtack. He had a ton of good reviews, we clicked for the phone call, and he was listed on a local church's website. He was THE BEST and we are so happy with the choice. I reached out to 20+ officiants on WW and The Knot and couldn't find any.

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    Thumbtack is pretty reputable but just like any site you should still be careful. A friend of mine who I served with in the military is licensed and will be officiating for us but I have used Thumbtack to find our wedding planner and our engagement shoot photographer. They've both been wonderful thus far.

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  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
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    I found my officiant on Thumbtack, my seamstress too. Super easy to use, seamstress was great, officiant was very good. And cheaper than I saw anywhere else.
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  • Michelle
    Super October 2020
    Michelle ·
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    Thanks all! The lady I spoke with has a very nice voice, seems very kind, etc. I'd meet with her of course before moving forward.

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