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Rev. Josh Lee

5.0 (25)
· Boise, ID

Discover the radiance of your love story with Rev. Josh Lee! Serving all five boroughs of NYC, Josh crafts bespoke ceremonies tailored to your unique journey. From spiritual to secular, traditional to cultural, he honors your love in every way. Choose from a variety of templates and personalize your...

"Josh did an absolutely phenomenal job at our ceremony. What drew us to Josh was his authenticity and style that he..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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$500

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Young Hip & Married

4.9 (248)
· Portland, OR

Based in Missoula, Montana, Young Hip & Married is an experienced wedding officiant team that works across BC, Alberta, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. In 2004, founders Shawn and Erica Miller got married and were inspired to help others tie the knot. In 2010, they started a relationship coaching...

"From start to finish working with Shawn was a pleasure. His enthusiasm for his work is like no other. I discovered..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$897

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Rev. Scott Awbrey

4.9 (153)
· Loveland, CO

Rev. Scott Awbrey is a Colorado wedding officiant who performs weddings in Denver and along the Front Range, and throughout Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Grand Lake, and other Rocky Mountain sites. With more than 25 years of...

"Scott officiated our wedding in April and we had a great time with him. He made all of the details smooth and easy..."

Interfaith Non-religious
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Love Story Weddings, Rev. Brad Hughes

5.0 (258)
· Charlotte, NC

(DEAR HAPPY COUPLES, There's a better way... For faster service, please avoid the big green "Request Pricing" button! Instead, go to LoveStoryWeddings.org. Submit the contact form & know availability in just 3 minutes!) Remember your wedding for all the RIGHT reasons! When most weddings feel more...

"Rev. Jeff Straub captured our story so well for our wedding! We had guests laughing and smiling from ear to ear,..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Non-religious

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The Wedding Rev

5.0 (420)
· Chicago Suburbs, IL

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I’m here to help make it UNFORGETTABLE! I specialize in personalized ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple—whether lighthearted and fun or deeply heartfelt. Serving couples across Chicagoland, I’m passionate about making your...

"Rev. Dave was amazing from the start. He was thorough when explaining and kept things light with his humor. His..."

English Licensed Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Non-religious

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Weddings and Wellness

5.0 (176)
· Tampa, FL

Weddings and Wellness is a Tampa, Florida-based company providing wedding officiant and counseling services. I have a passion for helping couples have a special wedding day. All couples bring their own personalities and creative ideas to make their wedding distinctively their own. The wedding...

"My husband and I have nothing but kind and positive things to say with our experience with Reverend Scott. He was..."

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Kathleen Rose Weddings

5.0 (18)
· Marysville, WA

Kathleen Rose Weddings is a wedding officiant company based in Marysville, Washington. For over 15 years, owner and officiant Kathleen has loved working closely with couples to develop their perfect ceremony -- the ceremony that reflects who they are to each other and the love they share. She finds...

"Kathleen was amazing and so loving! She had so many different styles to go with. My husband and I are mot..."

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Above Talk Weddings

4.9 (21)
· Fresno, CA

Above Talk Weddings is a wedding officiant based in Fresno, California. Jo Souza has been in the industry for over 8 years. She helps marry couples throughout the local area, including Clovis, Madera, Sanger, and surrounding cities. Prices are based on distance, so outlying areas are slightly...

"Our experience with Jo was top notch. When our original offciant was unable to perform our ceremony two weeks..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$375

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Officiant

York, PA

Hello, I am Rev. Terry Dearmore I became a licensed and ordained minister in 1996. I attended the Unity School of...Read more Religious Studies, located in Lee's Summit, MO. After 20 years of serving churches in Tennessee and Virginia, I retired from pulpit ministry and settled in York, Pennsylvania. I am...

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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Love Your Moment

5.0 (99)
· Dallas, TX

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, and you want it to be perfect. Choosing the right wedding officiant is an important part of making your day special. At Love Your Moment, we specialize in creating personalized wedding ceremonies that are unique to each couple. We are a team of...

"We could not be happier with Lisa and Love Your Moment Officiants! Details matter, and they make sure every detail..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$350

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Back Bay Weddings

5.0 (45)
· Cape Cod, MA

Back Bay Weddings is a wedding officiant service based in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 1980, Rosaria Salerno has been offering Justice of the Peace services for couples starting their lives together throughout the Greater Boston area and Cape Cod. Rosaria considers it a privilege to have joined...

"We didn’t have a big wedding we just had quick ceremony in the office but Rosaria managed to make it very sweet..."

Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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Creative Wedding Ceremonies by Reverend Daylover

5.0 (19)
· Reno, NV

Reverend Jessica Daylover is a wedding officiant in Reno, Nevada that serves the Northern Nevada area (Reno, Tahoe, & Carson, and anything nearby). Will also travel anywhere!Jessica collaborates with each couple to design a wedding ceremony tailored to their personality and their love story. With...

"My husband and I lost our officiant at the last minute. We did a google search and found Jessica and she responded..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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$350

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Heart and Soul Ceremonies

5.0 (151)
· Smithfield, RI

Based in Burrillville and Exeter, RI, Heart and Soul Ceremonies covers all of RI and parts of MA and CT. Our team has two full time and two part time licensed officiants. Each of us has somewhere between eight and twenty five years of experience. Services Offered Our officiants love meeting new...

"We couldn't have picked a better officiant Robin was absolutely amazing I would recommend to everyone"

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Non-religious

$450

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Michael Rye Enterprises

5.0 (49)
· Kensington, MD

Michael Rye Enterprises is a wedding officiant company based in Kensington, Maryland. Owner Michael Rye is an ordained and licensed wedding officiant who specializes in creating custom and personalized ceremonies. He is passionate about joining couples together in marriage and utilizes his energetic...

"Michael was SO wonderful to work with. TL;DR: He is professional, willing to customize his style to fit yours,..."

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Always & Forever Weddings

4.9 (66)
· Sevierville, TN

Welcome to your Happily Ever After! Your Special Day should turn out just the way you envision it. From our inception in...Read more 2020 until today, Pastor Billy has made that mission a reality for thousands of happy couples who chose Always & Forever Weddings to lead their Special Day. Learn more or request...

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$150
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Officiant Doug

5.0 (322)
· Panama City Beach, FL

Officiant Doug is a professional wedding officiant in Panama City, Florida. He specializes in delivering beautiful, meaningful wedding ceremonies that celebrate love. He works every step of the way with couples to build a solid marriage foundation, and creates a heartfelt and unique experience for...

"He married my husband and I 08/08/2020 and he made it so fun ! I was so nervous but he helped me through it lol..."

German Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$250

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All Faiths Ceremonies by Reverend Dr. Sheila Gay Gross

5.0 (383)
· Jersey Shore, NJ

All Faiths Ceremonies by Dr. Sheila Gay Gross is a wedding officiant business in Edgewater, New Jersey, and Asbury Park, New Jersey. As an ordained, licensed interfaith minister, Sheila works with couples to produce a unique, creative ceremony that reflects their relationship. This business has won...

"Sheila was great to work with from start to finish. She was very responsive, easy to talk to and open up with, and..."

Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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The Ginger Officiant

5.0 (143)
· Orange City, FL

NON-RELIGIOUS WEDDING CEREMONY OFFICIANT: The Ginger Officiant is a Notary Public who officiates non-religious, upbeat, custom, and personalized wedding ceremonies all over the world and her homebase is in Central Florida. Catherine loves learning more about couples, hearing their love stories, then...

"Catherine made the entire process easy and took the time to write an absolutely hilarious ceremony. We wanted..."

English Licensed Ceremony Rehearsal Civil Union Non-religious

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$340

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Purposeful Counseling

Saint Louis, MO

Purposeful Counseling is a premarital counseling service and wedding officiating business based in Saint Louis,...Read more Missouri, passionate about preparing spouses-to-be for a lifelong marriage. From obstacles to victories and everything in between, a life together entails a journey of the unexpected. This...

English Ceremony Rehearsal

$850

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Marriages By That Girl - Henderson

5.0 (80)
· Henderson, NV

Marriages By That Girl - Henderson is an experienced wedding officiant located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rather than a cookie-cutter wedding, this officiant provides customized wedding ceremony services that are both affordable and memorable. That Girl specializes in a wonderfully written wedding...

"My (now) husband and I came to Las Vegas to get married and did not know what to expect, but we were so happily..."

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Rev. Don Morphis

5.0 (291)
· Charlotte, NC

Rev. Don Morphis Wedding Officiant is an ordained, non-denominational minister located in Charlotte, North Carolina. His goal is to make your ceremony enjoyable, current, simple and sacred. He hopes your wedding will be remembered for years to come, and shared with family and friends. Rev. Don...

"What a great experience we had with Don! For our wedding, we were extremely hands on and wanted to be creative in..."

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$425

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Reverend James

5.0 (2)
· Marion, IA

Reverend James is a wedding officiant located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and he wants to be a part of your big day. For the best wedding ministry ever!! I am a professional wedding officiant who wants you to have a beautiful wedding no matter what size, from 4 - to 400. Each one should be unique, and I...

"He responded very fast. He was flexible when we had to change the location. He was so kind and patient. The talk..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$240

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Lifelong Wedding Ceremonies

5.0 (114)
· Oklahoma City, OK

Lifelong Wedding Ceremonies provides wedding officiant services in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Owner Dr. Makayla Saramosing is a licensed minister in the state of Oklahoma who specializes in performing wedding ceremonies of all kinds for a wide variety of couples. Whether you choose a private ceremony...

"Dr. Makayla Saramosing did an amazing job and was super friendly and helpful. She have helpful information to us..."

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$156.45

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Great Officiants

5.0 (1,046)
· Orange County, CA

Your Wedding CeremonyShould be FUN!! Great Officiants is a team of Professional Wedding Officiants who are ready to work with you to create the Perfect Wedding Ceremony. Your wedding doesnt have to be boring. It can be Fun and Romantic. When you choose from our expansive list of Amazing Officiants...

"Just want to shout out how amazing, awesome and absolutely number 1 Uncle Larry is!!!! Our guests really..."

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Find a Wedding Officiant

While searching for the right wedding officiant may not be the most glamorous aspect of the wedding planning process, it's crucial to the ceremony. After all, there's no getting married without an officiant! In that sense, wedding officiants have the most important job of all of your wedding vendors. Unfortunately, finding the best person to perform the ceremony can be difficult – especially if you're getting married in an unfamiliar area where you may not have a strong connection with a religious leader or judge. If you're not sure how to look for someone to marry you, don't worry. We have all the resources you’ll need to find the right officiant for your special day.

Selecting Your Wedding Officiant

Start researching the marriage laws in the place you’re getting married in. Find out if the state (or country) has any restrictions on who can or can't marry you. (Check out our marriage laws by state information.) From there, your officiant search can begin. You might look into wedding ministers or wedding pastors as options; non-religious couples can check out tips for choosing a non-religious wedding officiant. Be sure to ask around for references. You can even chat with other couples in our online wedding forums.

Make sure you meet any potential marriage officiant in person before booking. You and your partner should feel comfortable around them, and they should get a sense of the two of you as a couple. It's not uncommon for a wedding officiant to request several counseling sessions to get to know the couple better.

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Officiant

During this face-to-face time, we suggest asking any and all questions you have concerning the marriage officiant’s part in your wedding. Some suggestions:

Are you available for our wedding day and location?
What is the best way to contact you?
How much do you charge?
Is there any flexibility with the format of the ceremony?
Can other people (family and friends) speak during the ceremony?
Can you work within our theme?
Will you be attending the rehearsal?
How will you be dressed during the ceremony?

You can even ask if they have any video from weddings they have officiated before. This is also a good time to ask about their history and experience.

Wedding officiants aren't just there to preside over the ceremony. They’ll also advise you on how and when to apply for your marriage license, suggest readings for the ceremony and answer any questions you might have about the process. Whether you're looking for someone to talk at length about the commitment you are making, or for someone who will keep their speeches short and sweet, witnessing your marriage commitment is the whole reason everyone has come together. While planning the reception holds a great deal of excitement, finding the right wedding officiant will make the most important part of the wedding – your ceremony – all the more special. Just don't forget to have your officiant sign your marriage license at the end of the day!

If you’re wondering, “How do I find a wedding officiant near me?”, WeddingWire can help. Simply select “wedding officiant” from the vendor section, enter your location information and read reviews from real couples who have used the officiant before. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!

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Rev. Josh Lee

Young Hip & Married

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The Wedding Rev

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Love Your Moment

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Heart and Soul Ceremonies

Michael Rye Enterprises

Always & Forever Weddings

Officiant Doug

All Faiths Ceremonies by Reverend Dr. Sheila Gay Gross

The Ginger Officiant

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Rev. Don Morphis

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Lifelong Wedding Ceremonies

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