The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Charlottesville, VA

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Charlottesville, VA

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16 Wedding Officiants in Charlottesville, VA

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Weddings with Gemma 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

My husband Dan and I run our business together. We have successfully married over 300 couples. We are both court appointed Marriage Officiants, and Photographers! We specialize in doing private Elopements and Micro Weddings. We also add our Photography services in at an additional charge. In increment’s of 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

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Gemma was absolutely wonderful to work with as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, she was so attentive to my wishes and made sure every detail felt personal and meaningful. She really took the time to understand what we wanted, and that care showed through in every part of the ceremony…even down to getting it finished and us pronounced right at 11:11! I think we had 30 seconds to go but she did her best to listen to my wishes! It was such a bonus that she also did photos for us—she captured beautiful moments that we’ll treasure forever. If you’re looking for someone warm, professional, and truly invested in making your day special, I highly recommend Gemma!
Jennifer P., 9 months ago
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Amor Celebrant 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

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
I worked with Carla on two weddings. I enjoyed her easy going professionalism and felt at ease with her and her wedding planning team. They are the best in the DMV and I’m happy that they wanted me to share my skills. She was easy to schedule time with to discuss any questions and share my concerns. I especially liked that she met with me and told me the details of the couple, the layout of the location and where the best vantage points were to ensure that I captured the key moments during the ceremony. She also walked me around the area with the couple so that we could all get to know each other and form a good connection. During the ceremony, she gave good cues that were discreet and helpful to ensure that I was well positioned. Afterwards, she reached out to confirm expected dates and payment for my services.
Necota, 8 months ago
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Forever Loven Angels 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

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., 5 months ago
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Chris Karol Marriage Officiant 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

I have officiated over 1500 weddings since 2019. I can even be seen on Love is blind season 7 episode 12. I officiated the wedding of Tyler and Ashley. I perform all ceremonies from all genres, from religious to non religious, themed weddings to elopements. I love to start people's happily ever afters!!!

Awarded Best of Zola
Chris Karol Marriage Officiant was on top of everything for our wedding ceremony. He was amazing and truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. Chris wrote our vows for us, and we couldn't have said it better ourselves - the words he crafted captured the essence of our relationship beautifully. His communication style was fantastic, and he ensured the entire ceremony ran smoothly from start to finish. We are so grateful to Chris for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Elizabeth and Z., 5 months ago
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Sincerely Pete- Wedding Officiant 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Hi, I’m Sarah-Pete Petersen (she/her), an award-winning, queer, wedding officiant and humanist celebrant. Through Sincerely Pete, I create custom, heartfelt, and inclusive ceremonies that reflect your love story, values, and vision. Whether you're planning a joyful elopement or a grand celebration, your ceremony will feel authentic, romantic, and completely you. I also offer script writing and coaching for loved ones officiating. If you want a ceremony that’s intentional, personal, and unforgettable—I’d be honored to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sincerely Pete - Wedding Officiant is incredible, personalized and customized presence on our wedding day. Her flawless, amazing work ensured they thought of everything, delivering an animated yet natural ceremony filled with endearing storytelling. SP spends time getting to know her clients, customizing their vows, and personalizing the entire script to make each couple's special day truly unique and memorable. No one could ask for a better wedding officiant - Sincerely Pete is a truly gifted speaker and our whole team highly recommends her services.
Kim M., 10 months ago
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Catrina Reese LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Her 20 years of wedding expertise and professionalism makes her top in the wedding industry. She will make sure that your wedding day is one of the most special and important days of your life! And she will want to make sure it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of, her REVIEWS are your guarantee. At Catrina Reese LLC., Catrina believes that your wedding should be a reflection of your love and individuality and she offers a range of services to help make your big day perfect, from helping you choose the perfect venue to coordinating with your vendors, down to officiating and pre marital coaching.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I did pre-marital Counselling sessions with Dr. Catrina who also married us in the end, and we are both so happy with her services! More than just a counselor and officiant, she felt like our auntie giving us useful nuggets to pocket and taking us right through to the end (well, the beginning). We are so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone we know! 10/10!
Wanda J., 10 months ago
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Steele Away Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

I would be honored to help you create a personal and unique ceremony and marry you in the location of your dreams. I will hike to the top of a mountain or join you at your favorite venue. Custom and basic non-denominational civil ceremonies in the North Central and Valley regions of Virginia. We can work from a template or I can write a bespoke ceremony just for you and your day. I am non-discriminatory and inclusive in my practice. I respect and want to work with people of all races, colors, religions, belief systems, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities and ages.

Awarded Best of Zola
Steele Away Weddings was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From the moment I met the officiant, at a local wedding expo, her warm smile and contagious laughter immediately put me at ease. She was clear and prompt in all of our communications leading up to the big day, and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. On our wedding day, her heartfelt and fun approach made the ceremony feel so special and personal. She has a wonderful energy that just makes you want to get married and enjoy each other. I would highly recommend Steele Away Weddings to any couple looking for an officiant who will make your wedding day truly joyful and memorable.
Michelle H., 9 months ago
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I Got A Love Jones Events 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Sarah started an event/wedding planning business in 2024. Since then she has become a certified civil celebrant for the state of Virginia in 2025. Sarah made this decision because she wanted to be able to support couples in multiple ways during this process.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Sarah to officiate our wedding on October 24, 2025. She was the absolutely best to work with! She was attentive, kind, friendly, and the most helpful! She told us everything that we needed to do leading up to the wedding, she included a prayer and catered to our religious beliefs by including that in our ceremony. She was so accommodating and supportive and even though we forgot our marriage license the day of the wedding, she didn’t panic or worry because the very next day we were able to meet up with her and give her the license to complete and sign so it could go out right away. If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding and do a wonderful job doing so, look no further cause she is the best! She also does wedding coordinating as well, so you get a wonderful package deal with her if you need it! Our special day couldn’t have gone as planned and as smoothly without her. Thank you so much, Sarah! We are forever grateful!
Lashana M., 4 months ago
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B.A. Scott Wedding Services 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

As an ordained elder + pastor, I have the privilege of coaching couples and officiating weddings; each one as unique as and representative of the people I get the privilege of marrying. One of my FAVORITE things is ensuring that couples have a joyful, authentic ceremony - no matter how large or how intimate. I look forward to supporting your special day, however you envision it! I am based in VA, but I love a good trip so I’m also happy to support weddings outside of Virginia and destination weddings / elopements.

He was absolutely wonderful I would recommend him 10 times over. Very responsive to all my messages sent over a copy of this speech and made any changes or add on I had. Made us both feel very comfortable the day of I couldn’t of asked for a better officiant. 10/22/22 he helped to make my day everything and for that I appreciate him and recommending his services.
Jennifer, 7 months ago
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Virginia Officiants 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Virginia Officiants stands out with nearly 20 years of experience, hundreds of five-star reviews, and a trusted emergency backup system. We serve Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Charlottesville, offering a range of ceremony options to fit your style, budget, and beliefs—from custom weddings to elopements and legal signings. Our inclusive team of professional officiants is committed to making your ceremony personal, heartfelt, and stress-free. With Virginia Officiants, you're choosing experience, reliability, and a ceremony you’ll always remember.

We cannot say enough good things about our wedding officiant! From our very first conversation, they were warm, professional, and invested in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. They took the time to get to know us and crafted a ceremony that felt authentic to us as a couple. On our wedding day, they brought such a calming presence and handled everything seamlessly. The ceremony was heartfelt and beautiful! People kept telling us how amazing the ceremony was. We are so grateful!
Nikki, 7 months ago
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Christy Harman Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

I have had the honor of being a Civil Celebrant for nearly 5 years! Wow! Hard to believe I have been a part of so many couple’s beginnings! Now, over 325 happy couples! I strive to represent my couples in the best and most positive way. My approach is constantly having the mindset to start my couples off on the right foot. Begin their first day as a married couple with a ceremony that highlights their personalities and their love story. The ceremonies I do are around 18-20 mins in length and they are packed with moments that become outstanding memories. Becoming a Celebrant has been one of my greatest callings and achievements.

Christy Harmon was the wedding coordinator and officiant for my daughter's wedding on September 6, 2025, and she was amazing! Christy's organization, leadership skills, can-do attitude, dedication, energy, and commitment to making the bride's dreams come true showed! Our outdoor wedding plans had to transition to an indoor service when rain moved in unexpectedly and she didn't miss a step. She pivoted and made it happen, and then after sweating for hours setting up, she seamlessly transitioned into the polished officiant as if she'd had all afternoon to relax and get ready. Her wedding program was so special and clearly showed that she got to know the bride and groom and cared about them. She worked tirelessly during the reception ensuring that everything was done exactly as the bride had planned and conducted all the vendors adeptly. She was amazing, and we are forever grateful. She is truly gifted at what she does. What could have been a disappointing day was magical in every way, and Christy is the reason.
Lori T., 5 months ago
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Matt Sims Wedding Officiant 

5.0

  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

Matt Sims Officiant is a wedding officiant based in Chantilly, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia. I have a master's in theology and am an ordained pastor. I have a lot of experience working with crowds from my over 15-year career as a public speaker and actor. I am a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. I am available for ceremonies of varying lengths and styles. I would be delighted to lead your ceremony from start to finish or help you and your loved ones be involved. Consultations are important to come up with a ceremony that is meaningful and memorable. I will provide you with an order of service ahead of your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire wedding ceremony process. He guided us expertly, responding promptly to all our inquiries and providing script templates that significantly shaped the ceremony from start to finish. His flexibility regarding the inclusion of religious prayers was greatly appreciated, allowing us to choose as much or as little as we desired. The journey of getting married can be stressful and overwhelming, but with Matt's assistance, it was made as seamless as possible. I highly recommend Matt to anyone seeking an officiant.
Matthew, 5 months ago
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Old Dominion Vows 

5.0

  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $225
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

Hello! I am happily married from Mechanicsville, Virginia, who entered into marriage during the challenging times of the 2020 pandemic. Alongside my spouse and our awesome dog, we form a happy little family. I am here to offer my support and guidance as you move towards your forever. Allow me to officiate your wedding on your special day, guiding you towards a future filled with love and commitment. Additionally, I am a certified relationship coach, ready to assist you with any questions or advice you may need.

Tom was an excellent officiant for our small wedding ceremony! He was prompt, professional and did a lovely job overall. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for your wedding needs!
Jill T., 10 months ago
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Drunk in Love Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

Drunk in Love Weddings creates and officiates joyful, romantic ceremonies that are personalized for each and every couple. Let us craft a ceremony that feels like you! Our officiants draw on their years of experience in wedding officiating, stand-up, improv, and theater to create a ceremony that is unique and meaningful, with a lighthearted touch. Your wedding day is all about celebration, and we make sure your ceremony reflects both the magnitude of your commitment, along with that joy. You may cry during the ceremony, but you'll probably laugh, too!

We initially weren’t sure if we wanted to hire an officiant, but after just one meeting with Beth, we immediately knew it was the right choice. Beth offers an incredible service and truly takes the time to get to know each couple, ensuring the ceremony feels completely personal and meaningful. Portia ended up being the perfect officiant for us. She delivered such a beautiful and heartfelt (and at times nerdy and hilarious!) ceremony that had many of our guests assuming she was a close friend or family member. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Malorie M., 9 days ago

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