The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants

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712 Wedding Officiants

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Blissful & Blessed Unions 

5.0

Mesquite, TX
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400

Hi, I’m Yvonne — Lead Officiant - Founder, and your personal hype woman for one of the biggest moments of your life. I am Texas based and I’ve married over 400 couples, and no two love stories have ever been the same. I started officiating as a tribute to my sister, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. She loved us all deeply and wholeheartedly, and celebrating life’s big moments without her was the hardest part of losing her. Helping couples honor their journey and love story has been my way of healing — one beautiful, heartfelt ceremony at a time. Whether your vows are traditional, bilingual, or totally outside the box, I’m here for it. ♥

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Our marriage ceremony was blessed and made very special by Yvonne! She truly cares about the couples she helps unite, and is willing to go the extra mile (like for us when it rained) She was so patient and kind with my son who was struggling that day due to ASD. Her momma heart showed and helped smooth the bumps out. Her words that she shared in the ceremony, showed careful and Holy Spirit led dedication and planning. And her love for Jesus shined bright which is everything needed on our very special day! We are grateful that God led us to her and would highly recommend her services!
Mr. & M., 8 months ago
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Illuminating Ceremonies 

5.0

Flushing, NY
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $700

I am your guests' favorite thing about your wedding. Since 2011, I've been writing and performing personal, meaningful and refreshingly engaging ceremonies for couples just like you and couples who are nothing like you. Couples work with me with an easy, collaborative process during which I become your favorite part of wedding planning. I take guest experience and your wishes very seriously. Your families will thank you for getting somebody who makes the ceremony light while still making clear how beautiful it is that you found each other. I officiate all over the US.

Awarded Best of Zola
Illuminating Ceremonies was the perfect choice for our wedding. From the very first interaction, we knew Chris was the person for us. He is a true professional and clearly an expert at his craft, skillfully capturing our love story through thoughtful, creative, and engaging storytelling. He took the time to get to know us and what makes us unique to build the perfect flow for our ceremony. It was my favorite part of the wedding! Even on a very hot day, he kept our guests entertained and upbeat, there was both continuous laughter and happy tears throughout the ceremony. The perfect balance and tone for us! Many guests commented to us that they typically don't enjoy wedding ceremonies, but ours was highly entertaining and heartfelt. We highly recommend Illuminating Ceremonies to any couple looking for a wedding officiant who will make your special day unforgettable.
Jody Tropeano G., 8 months ago
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Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant 

5.0

Canton, OH
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150

What’s the right wedding ceremony for a religiously independent couple? A courthouse ceremony is cold, impersonal, and over in a flash. A church ceremony is usually just a long sermon to which your actual ceremony is a sideshow. Pick your poison - a quick, dry affair with no heart, or a long, tedious slog that flies in the face of your worldview. Or... chuck that poison and grab the champagne. I got you, boo! I perform deeply personal, customizable ceremonies for couples who care about the content of their ceremony and want the declaration of their love and commitment to be truly unforgettable. 800+ ceremonies, 500+ rehearsals, 17 years!

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Tim is the BEST we could have hired for our ceremony. He is so personable and professional and truly made our ceremony feel so special and unique to us—we even had guests asking how we knew him, or if he was a family member or old friend. He puts in the effort to learn about us as individuals and as a couple and crafts a ceremony that is specifically tailored to our love story. We laughed and cried and everything in between—it was so special. Our ceremony was our absolute favorite part of our day and we have Tim to thank for that. 11/10 recommend.
Emily V., 5 months ago
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The Weston Center, LLC 

5.0

Cross Roads, TX
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
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Hello, we have been in business 9 years and married over 800 couples. We would love to work with you and create your vision for your special day. We have officiated weddings all over the US and find it a pleasure to make new friends and broaden our knowledge as to the new and innovative ideas for ceremonies

Awarded Best of Zola
Reverend Weston was a joy to have as our wedding officiant! He really cared about the details and helped make it our own. I’d highly recommend him to anyone!
Hayley B., 3 months ago
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Married By Evan 

5.0

Virginia Beach, VA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75

Thinking about having your good friend officiate your big day for you, but unsure of how they will do? Well what if your good friend was a professional with over 2,300 weddings under their belt? That's the best way to describe what we shoot for at MBE ... being the good friend that definitely knows what to do when the moment counts! Whether you plan to have an intimate elopement ceremony or if you've been working on your dream wedding for months, we'd love to help you make your day one to truly remember. Our goals are to help you decide exactly what you want to do on your big day and to do everything we can to make it come to life!

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Having Evan officiate our wedding was one of the BEST decisions that we made during the wedding planning process. Conor and I settled on the Gold Wedding Service which included a fully customized ceremony that absolutely exceeded our and our guests expectations. Several guests asked if he was a personal friend of ours and almost EVERYONE we talked to commented on how our ceremony was beautiful, thoughtful, and personalized. We even had a few comments saying it was one of the best, most engaging ceremonies they have witnessed. From the moment we first met with Evan, he was incredibly professional and very clear that he was there for us, to help us plan the ceremony of our dreams. Meeting with him helped us remember that while all the details of a wedding are important, it is a day to celebrate our unique love story and lifelong commitment to each other. He was an incredibly grounding presence during the last weeks of planning (chaos), especially during the ceremony rehearsal. His years of experience were evident and helped us and our family to feel as prepared as anyone can be for one of the biggest moments of our lives. Additionally, he helped us, our maid of honor, and best man execute an absolutely FLAWLESS handfasting ceremony while reciting our vows. This was a dream come true for us and it was a highlight for us and our guests. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. Our wedding ceremony will forever be one of the best moments of our lives. Absolutely outstanding. Thank you, Evan!
Kira M., 4 months ago
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EC Matrimony 

5.0

Beaverton, OR
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150

A Portland native, and founder of EC Matrimony, Ernie has become an expert in all things weddings. Having recently stepped away from a career in Marketing/Public Relations, Ernie has taken his business from part-time to full-time in 2021 to help more couples realize their wedding dreams. Throughout his 18 years in the industry, and having performed over 3,000 weddings, it’s easy to see why he’s been featured in bridal magazines, national IG posts, and been featured in Huffington Post twice, and on realty TV. Add to that the dozens of national awards he’s won over the years, and you can tell why he’s in demand as a wedding officiant.

We had John be our officiant on June 28th, 2025 and we wouldn’t have it any other way! We met a couple times via video call to discuss the next steps. He was very respectful and thoughtful of who we were as a couple and John spent time writing a few different scripts for us to work off of for the ceremony (thank goodness, because I had no idea where to start) and we could tweak it however we liked. It was perfect. He is a lovely person to be around! Overall, working with EC Matrimony was a breeze and made the wedding planning so much easier.
Jenny H., 5 days ago
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Weddings by Danny 

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $685

Hi! I’m Danny! A wedding officiant who believes your ceremony should be the heart of your wedding day — personal, joyful, and true to your love story. Whether you’re dreaming of a meaningful, story-driven ceremony, something short & sweet, or a little in between — I’m here to guide you, support you, and create a ceremony you’ll remember forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were originally planning on having one of our best friends perform our ceremony, but we couldn’t bring ourselves to do it, after spending so much time and money planning the rest of our wedding, our ceremony couldn’t be left on the hands of an unprepared person. Therefore, we decided to look for officiants. After interviewing over 5, we knew Danny was the perfect fit for us. His communication skills and professionalism were outstanding. We inquired about his services on his website and we heard from him within minutes! We set up a phone call and he was so pleasant to talk to. He asked us what our vision was for our ceremony, our must have, and what we wanted him to not include. He allowed us to ask all the questions we wanted without feeling rushed. A month before our ceremony we met over zoom, which is super convenient. We went over personal questions so he could customize our ceremony to fit our story. He walked us through what the ceremony would look like the day of ur wedding so we wouldn’t have any surprises. He even asked us which color suit we wanted him to wear! The ceremony was perfect! He was super engaging, smiling the whole time, and my favorite part; he ran away the middle for our first kiss so he wouldn’t be standing in any of our pictures. Just perfection! Even after our wedding, he kept the communication going with my husband and I. He mailed our marriage license back the next business day, and he notified us once we were showing officially married on the county website! If you are on the fence or can’t decide to hire Danny, please make the investment! He is 100% worth it!
Daniela A., 5 months ago
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Weddings by Ms. Ellie 

5.0

Fort Pierce, FL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Offer

I thoroughly enjoy meeting new couples, and I make every effort to perform the ceremony to your expectations. It is an honor to perform weddings, and I look forward to working with you. I have been performing weddings since 2017- check out my website for more reviews! I have performed over 300 weddings, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies (traditional and same sex). I'm ordained solely to perform weddings; Christian, non-denominational, secular, and judgment-free. I am an active member of a local church community. I'm also a notary (Florida) if you prefer secular certification.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ms. Ellie was absolutely amazing! Our vows were so beautiful and more than we could have imagined. We gave her just a little bit of information, and she turned it into a heartfelt, personalized story that captured our love perfectly. She made everything feel so real, meaningful, and unique to us. We are so grateful for her talent and the care she put into making our ceremony truly special. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for customized vows that feel genuine and unforgettable!
Marycarmen, 2 months ago
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Let's Get Married! 

5.0

Grandville, MI
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75

My name is Erica Cooke and I'm your everyday neighbor and friend. I live in Grandville, MI with my husband, our 2 boys (ages 18 and 20) and our 17 chickens. I love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, get tattoos and garden. I love my family... Like LOVE my family. I'm often babysitting nieces or nephews and never miss an opportunity to hang out with my 4 younger siblings and their families. I'm pretty laid back and can adapt to most any situation. This helps me be the best version of myself for you. I love LOVE. I am very inclusive and affirming of all relationships. Thank you for considering me as part of your very special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Erica was great. We communicated in all forms via email, texting, phone call and even got to meet in person. The outline was perfect for us. It had our personalities written in there and gave a glimpse of our everyday lives to all our guests. Erica is great to work with and I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Erica!
Shannon B., 3 months ago
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Lem LeRoy - Wedding Officiant 

5.0

Waxhaw, NC
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250

I am an ordained minister based in the Charlotte metropolitan area. I've served a local church as a minister and music director in the region for over 20 years. I've had over 30 years experience of helping couples plan and facilitate their wedding ceremony, in grand or intimate venues, either as an officiant or as a musician. I grew up in a small town outside of Athens, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS) in 1995 with a Bachelor of Music degree concentrating in piano and voice. I've been married since 2006 to my wife, Ellen and we have three beautiful children: Kate, Meredith, and Owen.

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Our chosen officiant flaked out a month before the wedding and luckily, Lem was available. I already knew vendor quick response time, a contract and more good reviews than bad were requirements. Lem fit all these; was friendly, helpful and rates were reasonable and average. Lem stood out to me because another officiant recommended him. He listened to our needs and was a total professional on the wedding day. A great choice.
Julia G., 9 months ago
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Wedding Officiant Julia Garcia 

5.0

Oxnard, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350

• I love to customize the look and feel of wedding ceremonies to meet the aspirations and imagination of my couples. • Perform personalized, romantic, memorable wedding ceremonies - elopements, weddings, and vows renewal in LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara counties. • Christian 💒, non-religious, non-denominational, LGBTQ+🌈. • I provide marriage license guidance 📜, write wedding scripts ✍️, and help with vows ❤️.

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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Julia, our incredible officiant for our wedding. From the very beginning, she took the time to truly understand our relationship and in such a short period, she somehow managed to capture our story, our personalities, and our connection as if she had known us for years. It was genuinely impressive. Julia brought the perfect blend of warmth, presence, and professionalism to our ceremony. Her energy was uplifting, her timing was flawless, and her sense of humor had everyone smiling and fully engaged. She struck that rare balance of heartfelt and lighthearted, making the moment feel deeply personal while keeping it relaxed and joyful. Our ceremony was everything we hoped it would be and more, and so much of that is because of Julia. She delivered an exceptional experience that we will never forget. We are truly grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who is thoughtful, genuine, and absolutely outstanding at what she does.
Karen and D., 2 months ago
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Wed By Norm 

5.0

Trenton, NJ
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $700

At Wed By Norm, we specialize in providing personalized and unique wedding ceremonies curated to your unique love story. As your dedicated marriage celebrant, we go above and beyond to ensure that you enjoy a seamless and stress-free wedding experience, from the initial marital coaching sessions to the post-wedding nuptials. Our focus on religious and non-denominational ceremonies ensures that couples from all backgrounds feel celebrated and loved. Get ready for a heartwarming and extraordinary journey as we officiate your love in breathtaking locations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wed By Norm provided exceptional communication throughout the couple's wedding planning process. Norman's clear and frequent updates kept everyone informed every step of the way. He delivered his services with intention, ensuring the ceremony was personalized and meaningful. Norman took the time to get to know the couple, even incorporating cultural elements into his attire. Norman is caring, reliable and amazing to work with. I highly recommend using his services for your wedding day!
Chanel, 7 months ago
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Milestones by Miri 

5.0

Troy, NY
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600
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I take pride in the fact that I’m a connector and listener. I love getting to know people and learning and helping to share their stories. And I’m happiest when I’m able to guide people through taking those stories and turning them into something meaningful. Through thoughtful questions and deep conversations, we'll collaborate on crafting your one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony!

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We cannot recommend Miriam highly enough! She was kind and caring, professional, and extremely good at her job, for a very decent price. She helped our wedding go so smoothly and we are so incredibly grateful she was part of our special day! Our photographer heard we were looking for an officiant for our wedding, and passed along Miriam’s information. From the moment we connected with her, we felt her warm and friendly energy and felt totally at ease about planning our wedding ceremony! Before we met Miriam, we were not really sure what we wanted our wedding to be, but we did know we wanted it to be written by us, and as a queer couple we did not want a “traditional” wedding. It started off feeling overwhelming with so many details to plan overall, but as soon as we met with Miriam, we felt completely at ease and even excited about the process! We threw out some ideas that wove in our New Age/paganistic spiritual beliefs, and Miriam reached out to her pagan priestess friend and did a deep dive researching for our ceremony and coming back to us with so many wonderful ideas. She thoughtfully and creatively wove all the important elements we hoped for into a beautiful ceremony, down to every detail. She was open to our ideas, and supportive through every step of the way, right up until we were there in the moment getting married, and even after the ceremony. She helped make our wedding so special, and we got so many compliments on how “us” our ceremony was and what a great job Miriam did. 100/10, would recommend, do yourself a favor and take this as your sign to book with her!
Nikki & V., 3 months ago
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Jane’s Personalized Weddings 

5.0

Boulder, CO
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350

At our wedding officiant business, we believe that love is a beautiful journey, and there's nothing more special than sharing that journey with couples as they embark on this journey. In fact John and I have been married for 39 years. We are both passionate officiants, dedicated to crafting personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple's unique story and vision. We bring warmth, humor and a genuine love for what we do to every ceremony we officiate. Let us make your dream wedding a reality, filled with joy, laughter and the love you deserve. Let's create a magical moment together.

Jane was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding officiant! From our first meeting, she was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a beautiful ceremony that perfectly reflected our love story. Her communication throughout the planning process was outstanding - always responsive and helpful. On the wedding day, Jane had a calming presence and delivered the ceremony with such grace and emotion that there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Our guests are still raving about how heartfelt and unique our ceremony was. If you're getting married in Colorado, Jane is the officiant you want by your side!
Samuel, 19 days ago
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Love, Honor, and Cherish Weddings 

5.0

Vernon Rockville, CT
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350

Why settle for the same clichéd, predictable service everyone else uses? You're unique, and your wedding should be, too. I'll work with you to design the perfect ceremony to match your own individual style and personality.

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A few hours after my husband and I got engaged, I asked him, "What if we just had a super tiny wedding and got married in a week?" Cue a mad scramble to find an officiant, photographer, and venue. We had already spoken to one potential officiant who didn't ask us any questions or tell us what he was planning to do—not great—so when our photographer recommended Dave, we were thrilled he was available. When we met up over Zoom to talk, it was clear he's very smart and funny, and loves love without being mushy about it. He crafted a ceremony that was short and sweet, complete with a reading that was a great match for us. I loved that he sent us the full script with free rein to adjust it to our liking. I, an endless word-fusser, only made one small change. On the day, he was already laughing with our witnesses when we arrived, and it set the scene so beautifully for us to have a joyful, laid back ceremony. It was perfect. He's happy to provide ideas but really wants the ceremony to work for you as a couple. He'll talk about his outfit options for you to choose from. (We went with a navy suit but he has a rad hot pink one too if that fits your vision. I suspect he would gamely wear an Iron Man costume or KISS makeup if that were your dream.) That open thoughtfulness extends to whatever kind of ceremony you want—big or small, religious or secular, traditional or offbeat. Zero judgment, just a steady stream of smart questions, good ideas, and caring support. And he writes the best emails. I haven't laughed that hard or felt so sparklingly clever in writing in years.
Kailen and N., 10 months ago
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Amor Celebrant 

5.0

Herndon, VA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400

Hi, I’m Carla, a legally authorized wedding officiant based in the Washington D.C. area. I’m all about creating moments that feel genuine and joyful. While I primarily serve the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, I’m always up for an adventure. I’m passport ready and happy to travel wherever love takes you. For couples coming from out of town, I can help set up your elopement, connect you with trusted local vendors, and guide you through the marriage license process so everything feels smooth and stress-free.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Carla was amazing she set up meetings to get to know us as a couple. Included all of our little corks. Everyone enjoyed the ceremony. Carla is very fun, exciting, friendly great energy that flowed throughout the room. High recommended as your next officiant for your wedding 100% worth it. We had a great experience with Carla.
Ty W., 2 months ago
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The Wedding Rev - Rev. Dave Angle 

5.0

Cary, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types

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 ceremony the highlight of your big day—for you and your guests. I have over 30 years of experience as an ordained minister, and have married 1,200+ awesome couples. I LOVE helping couples start their marriage with love, joy, and a ceremony they will never forget. Let’s create a ceremony your guests won’t stop talking about!

Awarded Best of Zola
Rev. Dave Angle from The Wedding Rev was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding ceremony. His communication was always timely, clear, and enthusiastic, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, he delivered a professional, personal, and detailed ceremony that perfectly captured our love story in a humorous yet caring manner. Rev. Angle was also incredibly flexible, accommodating our request to include a special mailbox painting that he made into a truly memorable moment. His witty personality and attention to detail ensured our ceremony went exactly as we had pictured it. All the guests had nothing but great things to say about him and how memorable the ceremony was. We would highly recommend Rev. Angle to any couple looking for a warm and engaging officiant to make their wedding day extra special!
Stephanie + R., 6 months ago
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Rebecca's Weddings 

5.0

Granby, MO
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
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Hi, I’m Rebecca! I create wedding ceremonies that feel truly you. I work with couples of all backgrounds and belief systems, crafting personalized, heartfelt ceremonies. Using a simple questionnaire, I get to know your story, your style, and what matters most — so your ceremony is authentic, meaningful, and completely your own.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rebecca's Weddings was the perfect officiants for our wedding. Her communication style was simple and easy, which was exactly what we needed during the stressful process of planning our wedding on such short notice. She was incredibly considerate of us and caring, going out of their way to accommodate our last-minute changes. Rebecca reassured me of everything and took care to meet our needs and make everything super easy. I appreciate the patience and care that was given to us - we had to cancel our wedding date for next year and move it to this year with less than 3 weeks to plan, but Rebecca gave me the relief I needed to know we had someone who could officiate for us. She even drove a distance to be there for our special day, and we are forever grateful and appreciative! Thank you so much! 3
Molly, 3 months ago
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Storybook Officiants LLC 

5.0

Margate City, NJ
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $650

My name is Reverend Sandra and I am the owner of Storybook Officiants LLC. I have been officiating weddings since 2011 and am passionate about love & commitment. Creating the perfect wedding ceremony for each couple is my heartfelt passion. Storybook Officiants aims to craft custom wedding ceremonies that are filled with good energy, personalization, deep emotion, laughter, and occasional tears of joy. I specialize in crafting personalized ceremonies to resonate with each couple's unique journey. Whether traditional vows or with a blend of different bespoke elements, I provide guidance to ensure your ceremony is heartfelt and memorable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Having Sandy as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first meeting, she made us feel like we had known her forever. She didn’t just get to know us as a couple, she spent time with our close family and friends, making sure every detail of the ceremony truly reflected who we are and what matters most to us. That kind of effort is rare, and it made our ceremony feel so genuine, heartfelt, and personal. On the day of, Sandy brought such warmth, ease, and joy to every moment. She told our story beautifully and made us feel completely present, even in front of a crowd. Afterward, countless guests told us how touching the ceremony was, and it’s all thanks to Sandy’s gift for connecting with people. Not only did we have the perfect officiant, but by the end of this journey, we also gained a friend. If you want someone who will go above and beyond to make your ceremony unforgettable, Sandy is the one. We couldn’t imagine our wedding without her.
Mallorie M., 4 months ago
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Officiant NYC 

5.0

New York, NY
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250

We strongly believe the HEART of your celebration is the words of the ceremony. For over 18 Years, We offer a Highly Reviewed, Trusted Service. Ceremonies for all types of celebrations, Performed with Joy & Passion by licensed NY & NJ State professional ministers. We also guide you with marriage license, shaping your ceremony & following up with legal registration. We articulate your love story, respect your journey & perform in a way that resonates not just with you, but with everyone present.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Alex from Officiant NYC, we knew we were in good hands. His communication style was precise, friendly and knowledgeable, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, Alex's personable, joyful and calm presence was the perfect complement to our ceremony. So many of our guests have since commented that he was the best officiant they've ever seen, making the whole experience feel really personable and full of love and joy. Alex was always one step ahead, making sure he was out of the way of key moments the photographers wanted to capture. We are so grateful to Alex for making our wedding ceremony super memorable and a smooth process from start to finish.
Jess, 7 months ago
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"I Do" Weddings, Ltd. with Rev. Phil Landers 

5.0

Addison, IL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types

Rev. Phil is a full-time wedding officiant. He is real minister (with a Master of Divinity degree). He has been married to Pam for 42 years. He enjoys watching movies (tries to see all the Oscar nominees), reading newspapers on his iPad, the Bears, summer concerts at the Chicago Botanic Garden and wine. He and his wife love to chat, listen to music and drink wine in front of their fireplace or in the backyard, depending on the season.

Awarded Best of Zola
The entire process of working with him was seamless and enjoyable. He guided us through every step, offering suggestions while also ensuring that our wishes were always honored. His patience and kindness put us at ease, especially during moments when we were feeling nervous or unsure. When it came time for the ceremony, we were in awe of how beautifully it all came together. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how heartfelt and personalized the ceremony was. It was unlike any other wedding ceremony they had attended, and it made our day feel even more meaningful.
Maricruz S., 8 months ago
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Love to Laugh - Wedding Officiant, MC, & Speech Writing Services 

5.0

Raleigh, NC
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350

At "Love to Laugh" we offer wedding officiant, MC, and speech writing services with a twist—we're standup comedians! We take what we do seriously, however, providing elite customer service, a unique skillset, and a genuine passion for both love and people to deliver a memorable, heartfelt experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt is my brother and my husband and I chose him to officiate our wedding, not only because he is family, but because we wanted it to feel more personal rather than a generic wedding ceremony speech from the officiant. I always knew my brother was good with words and could speak in front of a crowd, but he truly exceeded our expectations to give us the most memorable ceremony we could have asked for. His speech was the perfect mix of lighthearted jokes, love, personal stories from our relationship, and information and feelings from my husband and I. He truly captured the essence of love and what it means to commit yourself to someone else for the rest of your life. Our guests still cannot stop talking about how great Matt was, even 6 months after the wedding! If you are looking for a wedding officiant to personalize your ceremony, make you and your guests laugh, and make the whole room feel the love between you and your partner, I truly recommend Matt for your special day!! You will not regret it!
Tina V., 6 months ago
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Married By Matthew 

5.0

Leander, TX
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150

I offer budget friendly officiating services alone or in conjunction with Matthew Chambers Photography. Services include sign and go service (no service), elopement (with or without a photographer), full wedding (vow assistance available), and meet and marry services (meet at a local park or location and get married)!

Awarded Best of Zola
Married By Matthew provided outstanding communication before, during, and after our weddings at my venue. His excellent photographs were delivered with lightning-fast turnaround. Matthew was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding our couples through special posing, including extensive knowledge of poses for military couples. At a very reasonable price, Married By Matthew produced work on par with elite professional photographers - an excellent value that contributed greatly to our couples' special day.
Christy S., 10 months ago
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Your Wedding Officiant LLC 

5.0

Delmont, PA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350

Welcome to Your Wedding Officiant, LLC., one of the Premier Officiant Services serving those wishing to be married in the Western Pennsylvania Tri-State area regardless of where they are in the area or the world. Our various officiants are highly skilled individuals who will work tirelessly to provide you with the execution of your unique ceremony. Reverend Dennis M. Wargo, M.Div. - Officiant, Priest, President; Minister Gigi Trask, M.Ed. - Associate Officiant; Minister Judy Shannon, M.A. Chap.,- Associate Officiant, Minister Keri Harmicar, BA - Associate Officiant, and Reverend Kelly Moore, CPFC - Associate Officiant.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rev. Dennis M. Wargo was great throughout the entire wedding planning process. He was easy to get in touch with, explained everything in great detail, and allowed us to customize our ceremony as we pleased. As a retired catholic priest, he was able to mimic a catholic ceremony for us outside at our venue, which is something very rare but very important for our families. The day of the ceremony, he was prompt, helped to ease our worries, and provided us with the best ceremony that we could imagine. Our family still talks about how much they loved our ceremony. I would highly recommend Rev. Dennis and his team to anyone getting married
Julia G., 4 months ago
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Fanciful Hearts Wedding Ceremonies 

5.0

Baltimore, MD
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150

With a decade in business and over two hundred weddings officiated; Fanciful Hearts Wedding Ceremonies, led by officiant Kimberly Eiler, has established a strong reputation in the Baltimore County, Maryland area for creating personalized and heartfelt wedding ceremonies. The service is consistently praised for its professionalism, warmth, and dedication to crafting unique experiences for each couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kimberly did a fantastic job as our officiant. She was responsive, timely, and professional. She was very accommodating to our requests and helped us create the perfect wedding ceremony. She was able to come to our rehearsal as well, even on a short notice. I definitely recommend her. Thank you for a great wedding ceremony!
Aloise D., 3 months ago
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Forever Loven Angels 

5.0

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75

As a dedicated and experienced wedding officiant based in Virginia, I am honored to assist couples in creating elegant, heartfelt, and memorable ceremonies that reflect their values, love story, and vision for their special day. With a commitment to professionalism and personalization, I offer a range of ceremony styles including traditional, spiritual, interfaith, and secular. Each ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to ensure a meaningful experience that celebrates the unique bond between every couple. Together, we will create a ceremony that is not only beautiful but truly unforgettable. I offer upgrades of photos and coordination.

Awarded Best of Zola
April from Forever Loven Angels was an absolute joy to work with throughout our entire wedding journey. Her communication was so thoughtful and kind, which helped put us at ease leading up to our big day. The ceremony she led was truly beautiful, with a personal touches from our love story that made it feel so special and unique to us. April was extremely professional, responsive, and I really appreciated our detailed phone calls and texts in the weeks before the wedding. She even captured some wonderful photos of our ceremony that we weren't expecting but were thrilled to have as keepsakes. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to help make our wedding day so memorable.
Kate M., 4 months ago
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K Scarry Officiant Services 

5.0

Herndon, VA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500

Hi, I'm K - and I can't wait to meet you. I believe your wedding ceremony should be uniquely yours and one you feel proud of. As a wedding officiant, I specialize in crafting custom ceremonies that are playful, joyful, and deeply sentimental—bringing laughter and heartfelt moments to your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
K was an absolute DREAM to work with! K was our marriage officiant, and she made everything easy for us. She was incredibly kind and thoughtful, while also being a gifted writer who was able to share my and my husband’s love for each other during the ceremony. She interviewed my husband and I separately to get our thoughts on our relationship, and then put together the most wonderful ceremony for us, using the same communication style we used. We had many people tell us it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had heard. She included so many details about our relationship that were meaningful to us. She helped us decide on things like how we wanted to be announced at the end of the ceremony and other things we hadn’t even thought about, so all of the “smaller” details were special to us, too. The picture I'm including shows how much we enjoyed the ceremony she put together! On the administrative side, she walked us through how to get a marriage certificate, and after the wedding, handled sending it in for us. Also, when she had an emergency come up and wasn’t able to attend our rehearsal, she was insistent on lowering her fee, since we originally planned for her to be there. It was unnecessary, as we understood things happen, but she insisted. Just another example of how wonderful and fair a person she is to work with. I can’t imagine anyone else having made our ceremony as special for us as K did.
Casey K., 9 months ago
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Raleigh Wedding Minister 

5.0

Raleigh, NC
  • Offers 9 ceremony types

Co-creating fun, romantic wedding ceremonies with my couples and joining them in marriage on their wedding day. Seminary ordained in 1997 and legally recognized in North Carolina to solemnize marriages.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kayelily is wonderful! We hired her to officiate our small elopement ceremony with our immediate family. From the start she was responsive, kind, and professional. She took the time to ask for my vision, what aspects of the ceremony were most important to us, and provided us with a script that we were able to edit if desired. Our wedding ceremony could not have been more perfect. It was the perfect blend of honoring our love, acknowledging everyone who was there to support us, and even a little humor. Our families agreed that she was absolutely wonderful and they enjoyed listening to her speak about us. We are so happy that Kayelily was able to be part of our most special day and we cannot thank her enough for the most perfect memory!
Jennifer V., 4 months ago
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Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky 

5.0

Claremont, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $495

Meet Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky: Serving Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, Pastor Josh Kapchinsky brings warmth, wisdom, and a touch of magic to every wedding ceremony. As the Lead Pastor of a welcoming nondenominational church in the vibrant college town of Claremont, he’s no stranger to celebrating love and community. When he’s not leading his congregation, Pastor Josh pours his heart into helping couples craft the wedding ceremony of their dreams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Seriously the most amazing wedding officiant!! We loved Pastor Josh the minute we met him. He went above and beyond to help make our wedding day trust special. He helped us get through the day as stress free as possible and delivered the most amazing speech. We’re grateful to have him in the memory of the most special day of our lives.
Gloria L., 2 months ago
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The Officiant Jawn 

5.0

Philadelphia, PA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300

June of 2023 I officiated my first wedding and had so much fun, I decided to take this on and build a brand others and myself would love. Since then, I’ve officiated over 370 weddings and am still loving every minute of it.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Officiant Jawn was amazing! Very professional and has amazing humor! Jaclyn was always checking in on us and doing her own countdown with us , she provided us with a list of vendors incase we did not have any of our own which is very helpful for those who didn’t know where to start. We loved every moment of our ceremony ! Thank You
Serenity, a month ago

About wedding officiants

What kind of weddings can officiants help with?

We’re proud to offer officiants that offer secular weddings that focus on the couple’s love, commitment, and personal values; as well as officiants aligned with specific faiths. These officiants can perform ceremonies according to the traditions, rituals, and doctrines of that particular faith.

Can officiants help me with my vows?

We know that couples like private and personalized vows, and there are definitely some officiants who can help with this. We offer officiants on Zola that support non-secular ceremonies that allow you to tailor your vows and commitment in a memorable and meaningful way.