The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants

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Blissful & Blessed Unions 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
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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Blissful & Blessed Unions (Yvonne) was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From the moment we met Yvonne, we could tell she was truly caring, passionate and devoted to helping us celebrate our love. Her communication style put us at ease throughout the entire process, and her delivery of our personalized ceremony was outstanding, incredible, and beyond amazing. Yvonne listened intently as we shared our love story, and she beautifully wove it into a one-of-a-kind ceremony that left our guests feeling so connected to us. We are endlessly grateful to Yvonne - Blissful & Blessed Unions for making our special day even more meaningful and unforgettable. Truly, Yvonne, from the bottom of our heart- thank you! You made our day special that we will cherish forever.
Sahil and D., a year ago
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Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (51 reviews)
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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“How long have you known Tim?” Since we got married, this has quickly become one of the most common questions from friends and family. The honest answer is just under a year. In that time we had a couple of phone calls, a handful of texts and emails, and most importantly his questionnaire. And somehow, that was all Tim needed to write the perfect ceremony for us. Our ceremony was so personal and so perfectly "us" that we couldn’t stop talking about it for weeks afterward. If most of your experience with weddings has been religious weddings, it can be difficult to envision what a non-religious wedding ceremony can look like. Tim's process and questionnaire are structured so that you can take the time to think through and decide what you do and don't want for your ceremony. There's zero pressure to do things "because it's tradition", and he's conscientious to ask how you want to be introduced. We took our time filling out the questionnaire and researching readings, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of planning the wedding. Tim is LGBTQIA friendly, open to skipping any traditions you don’t want, and excited to help make something new and fresh if that’s your vision. He has such a warm, affable, calming presence on the day of the wedding that puts everyone at ease. We can’t recommend him enough, and we’ll keep telling anyone who asks: hire Tim as your officiant!
Kristin & J., 9 months ago
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The Officiant Jawn 
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)
Collegeville, 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.

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The Officiant Jawn was the perfect choice for our wedding ceremony. Her communication style was consistently reliable, uplifting, and personable throughout the entire process. She was extremely professional, welcoming, and caring, ensuring our special day was everything we had hoped for. Jawn personalized our wedding vows and spoke them in both English and Spanish so all of our guests could understand and feel included. She was a warm and inviting presence that truly made our wedding day even better. I highly recommend hiring Jawn to officiate your wedding - she'll make your day even more special.
Melissa P., 3 months ago
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Married By Evan 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
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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Evan was an amazing and unforgettable part of our wedding. Our guests loved his voice and the ceremony he created just for us using details we provided. His professionalism was appreciated and his calm demeanor helped keep us on track during our ceremony as well. He guided us through a lot of questions we had with ease and made our special day even more than we could have imagined. We highly recommend Married by Evan!
Janet W., 2 months ago
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Illuminating Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
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.

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If Chris is available on your big day, look no further and just book him. We were so unsure of where to turn as we are not religious so we didn't have a preacher but also didn't have any family or friends we could visualize to do our ceremony, which so many people do now (Hire the pro!). I'm so so glad we found him! Chris is great because he does a great non-religious ceremony, under 30 minutes (what we wanted), and is so engaging, funny and easy to work with. Our guests loved our ceremony so much and wondered how we knew him (spoiler alert: we didn't know each other before we booked him for our wedding) because he made our ceremony so personal and told our beautiful love story so masterfully. After speaking with Chris my now husband and I both immediately wanted to move forward with him. After booking we got a somewhat long questionnaire, parts were for both of us to fill out together and we each had other parts that we filled out individually telling our version of our love story in our own words which made for a quite fun ceremony. While the questionnaire was long it was necessary to have the personalized ceremony we both wanted. We were able to meet with him in person when he was in Cincinnati, he also works in NYC, for another wedding and he is such a joy to be around. Once he was done with our ceremony he sent us a draft and we made a few small adjustments but it was PERFECT. Chris also ran our rehearsal and he did amazing organizing everyone and making sure that people knew what they needed to do. The ceremony couldn't have been more perfect on our wedding day, he has great timing, he is funny, engaging and had about 75% of our guests crying by the end. The video of our ceremony gets me misty every time. Thank you again Chris!
Shelby M., a year ago
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Weddings by Danny 
Rating: 5.0 (39 reviews)
Miami, FL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600

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.

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Danny did a phenomenal job during our wedding. Not only was he able to translate in both English and Spanish, he also was able to add in some of his own touch to make the ceremony something we will never forget. I have been to a lot of weddings in my day and was more than satisfied with the effort to detail and craftsmanship Danny was able to add to our special day!!!
Jaye A., a year ago
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EC Matrimony 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
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 were thrilled to have Ernie from EC Matrimony as our wedding officiant. From the very first interaction, Ernie was friendly, helpful and responsive, walking us through every step of the process. He was also incredibly thorough, ensuring we had all the necessary details and paperwork in order. On the day of the wedding, Ernie's excellent and adaptable approach made the ceremony feel warm and personal, yet also polished and organized. He performed a fun but classy wedding ceremony that made everyone feel comfortable. Ernie is highly recommended - he truly feels like family and we are so grateful he was a part of our special day.
Erica H., 4 months ago
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Wedding Officiant Julia Garcia 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
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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Wedding Officiant Julia Garcia was an absolute pleasure to work with on our special day. From our very first conversation, her communication style was clear, thoughtful, and engaging, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, Julia's organizational skills, promptness, and mindful presence truly shone through. She helped bring a sense of elegance and ease to our garden ceremony, coordinating her outfit seamlessly with our wedding colors. Julia's warm and professional demeanor made our wedding party feel completely at ease as she guided us through our vows. We are so grateful to have had Julia as the officiant for our wedding and would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for a truly special and memorable ceremony.
Marissa M., 7 months ago
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Let's Get Married! 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
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!

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Erica made my husband and I feel so comfortable during the whole process of our wedding. From planning and making sure our ceremony wording was perfect to mailing in our marriage license for us. We were skeptical about hiring someone but she made us feel so happy with our decision. She was so professional and we would 100% work with her again!
Hannah P., 8 months ago
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Weddings by Ms. Ellie 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
Wallingford, CT
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
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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 came through basically last minute for us, may have been 2 days out or so. She arrived ahead of schedule and delivered a beautiful ceremony for just the two of us. Private, personal and memorable. Thank you Ms. Ellie :)
Krista, 8 months ago
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Lem LeRoy - Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
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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Lem LeRoy, the wedding officiant, was a real pleasure to work with. My husband and I were really nervous about choosing an officiant for our wedding because we didn't know what to expect, but Lem made the entire process easy and seamless. He was very thorough, asking all the right questions to understand what we wanted our day to be like. Lem always followed up with us and made sure we knew what we needed when it came to the marriage license, taking that stress off our plate. He also made sure the ceremony was exactly what we wanted it to be, changing anything we asked him to. Lem took the time to get to know us better, which really shone through in the personalized ceremony he created. We are so grateful to Lem for helping make our wedding day special and memorable.
Elizabeth K., a year ago
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Wed By Norm 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
Trenton, NJ
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $700

At Wed By Norm, I design wedding ceremonies that feel powerful, personal, and unforgettable. I’m Norman I. Graham, a professional wedding officiant trusted by couples across NY, NJ, CT, PA, RI, and destination locations who want their ceremony to be the moment everyone remembers. My signature strength is transforming your love story into a ceremony that feels authentic, intentional, and emotionally resonant for both you and the people who came to celebrate you. My role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most to you, and craft a ceremony that reflects your values, culture, humor, and connection.

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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, a year ago
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Milestones by Miri 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
Troy, NY
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600

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., 8 months ago
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Amor Celebrant 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
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.

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Carla is amazing. She really gets to know who you are and it is reflected on how she officiates. She makes everything so beautiful and personal to each person and is so special for your day. Couldn’t thank her enough for the beautiful ceremony.
Yohana E., 8 months ago
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Jane’s Personalized Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
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, 5 months ago
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Officiant NYC 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
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.

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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, a year ago
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Raleigh Wedding Minister 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
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.

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We absolutely loved working with Kayelily as our wedding officiant! She was kind, attentive, and made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. We actually knew we were in great hands because not only was she recommended by our venue, Highgrove Estate, but she also officiated my sister’s wedding at The Bradford back in December 2018 — such an unexpected and special connection! Our ceremony was everything we hoped for and more. Kayelily shared our love story in a way that was sweet, funny, and perfectly us. It flowed beautifully, had everyone smiling (and tearing up!), and was the perfect length at under 30 minutes. We received so many compliments from guests who said it was one of the best ceremonies they’d ever seen. If you’re looking for an officiant who truly listens and crafts a meaningful, personalized ceremony, Kayelily is it. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Allison L., 7 months ago
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Vows By Dawn 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
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Since 2007, I've ensured my couples' wedding ceremonies are an extraordinary celebration of love and pure happiness. I'm here for you, making this process stress-free, so you can relax and savor every precious moment. From crafting the perfect vows to executing the ceremony and handling the license paperwork, I've got you covered! It's an honor to play a part in creating memories that will be cherished forever. Being there with my couples during their happiest and most fulfilling moment brings me such joy. Let's connect and make your wedding ceremony unforgettable!

Awarded Best of Zola
Vows By Dawn was the perfect wedding officiant for our special day. From the start, their communication was prompt, fast, and open - they were always quick to respond to our questions and kept us informed every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, they arrived early and provided excellent service, guiding us through the ceremony seamlessly. She also gave us great recommendations on how to capture the best photos during our session with her, ensuring we have beautiful memories to look back on. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our wedding day so special.
Telma, 8 months ago
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Love to Laugh - Wedding Officiant & Speech Writing Services 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
Raleigh, NC
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250

At "Love to Laugh" we offer wedding one-of-a-kind, personalized, officiant 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!

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We got married April 10, 2026 with Matt. Matt was an amazing officiant. He was prompt, detailed, and attentive from the very start. He listened to our wishes and took them all to heart. He made a beautiful speech that was exactly what we wanted and needed it to be! I would recommend Matt to anyone looking for a funny, reliable, and down to earth officiant. He made us feel like we’d known him for years! My husband and I are highly satisfied with his services!!!
Alex W., 9 days ago
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Chadwick Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Medford, NJ
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75

I love giving my couples an experience they will treasure forever. Your ceremony should fill you with happy memories when you think back on how you began your journey together as one. My ceremonies celebrate love, marriage, partnership, and connection. I have been ordained since 2014 and I am licensed to solemnize marriages in NJ, PA, NY, DE, and MD. I am happy to marry ANY loving, consenting couple who wishes to tie the knot in style. My delivery is engaging and energetic, with a professionally trained voice from decades of singing opera, voiceover work, and public oration, enabling me to deliver a beautiful, unforgettable ceremony.

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Michael did a perfect job officiating our wedding. The entire process was so easy. From our initial calls, to working on the script he put together, to helping my now wife with her vows on the wedding day - Michael was so helpful and easy to work with every step of the way. We had an idea of what we wanted in a ceremony, and Michael took our loose ideas and absolutely nailed it. The ceremony he put together for us was absolutely perfect. It felt like he had known us our entire lives. We had several guests ask where we found such a great officiant and comment on what a great job he did. We weren't putting a huge emphasis on our ceremony, as we had always wanted a ceremony on the shorter side, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the day. We'll treasure those moments for the rest of our lives, and Michael is to thank for that. We're absolutely thrilled with Michael & our ceremony and we would recommend him to anyone without a doubt!!
John M., a year ago
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The Wedding Rev - Rev. Dave Angle 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
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!

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Reverend Dave did an incredible job officiating our wedding! He felt more like a friend of the family rather than an officiant we found online. From the beginning he met with me and my now husband to get to know us, learn our love story, and our overall style as a couple. This led to him helping us develop an amazing ceremony that centered around and highlighted our love story and what matters most to us including our love for each other, our family, and our friends. His sense of humor and banter with our bridal party was an added bonus that broke the ice with everyone and made for funny stories to tell! We got married on May 23rd, 2026. Dave coordinated so well with our DJ and our venue to put the ceremony on and make it run so smoothly. After our ceremony, we got SO many compliments about how beautiful the ceremony was and how they loved hearing our story and Reverend Dave’s style and delivery. We also got complimented on how smoothly it went with the schedule for the night and that was also thanks to Dave! He also made sure to take a selfie with us after the ceremony (pictured below) which is just another example of how fun he is to work with! We are so happy we went with Dave for our wedding ceremony and we are so grateful for all of the work he put in. We would absolutely recommend working with him to any couples getting married in the future!
The W., 4 days ago
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Love, Honor, and Cherish Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
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.

Awarded Best of Zola
David was absolutely amazing, and we truly could not have had a better experience. We did not start looking for officiants as early as the other vendors, and I was feeling a bit stressed about it, but David made the process as easy and seamless as possible. He worked with us leading up to the event to make sure that the ceremony felt like us and was happy to make any adjustments we wanted even right up to the event. We really appreciated that we could be as much or little involved in the details of the ceremony as we wanted. The ceremony was beautiful - not only did we think David was amazing, but we got so many compliments from our guests as well (and he also took care of all the paperwork which was very much appreciated so we could focus on all the other important things). We feel so fortunate that we chose to work with David for our wedding - could not recommend him enough.
Julia R., 5 months ago
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Emerald Elegance Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400

I became a wedding officiant in 2023 because I believe ceremonies should be anything but boring. This is the moment two people declare their love, it should be heartfelt, engaging, and unapologetically YOU. My ceremonies are so personal and memorable that guests often ask, “How long have you known Emerald?” From emotional vows to inside jokes, first-date stories, flower-grandmas, and even that one uncle’s pill alarm going off mid-ceremony, we’ll work together to and make sure your ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of your big day!

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Emerald made our Nigerian elopement unforgettable. She took the time to understand our story and honored the memories of my late father and grandmother so beautifully. Her words were comforting, powerful, and meaningful. From our very first conversation she listened, really listened, to the details about how my husband and I met, the values we wanted to hold in our marriage, and the elements we hoped to include in the ceremony. I love how she even incorporated details that reflected my husband’s Nigerian roots. I’ve been to many weddings before, which are often long, drawn out, and not truly about the couple as they all tend to sound the same, but this ceremony was different. It was personal, heartfelt, and rich with the traditional elements of marriage. Emerald was very friendly, professional, and genuine throughout the entire process. I would gladly recommend her to anyone who wants a ceremony filled with meaning and authenticity.
Benita h., 8 months ago
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SoCal Christian Weddings 
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
Temecula, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $625

I'm Rev. Dr. Jeff Saville, (call me Jeff) a retired Navy chaplain with 26 yrs military service and real church pastor (not just ordained online). I can lead a highly customized & personalized wedding ceremony at a winery, golf club, beach, on a military base or in a hot air balloon! Or if you just need to be quickly/legally married very inexpensively, I do that too! When you contact me you will quickly receive detailed info, a sample but customizable ceremony, and offer times for a free consultation by videocall to answer questions about levels of service (Gold/Silver/Bronze), the fees, OPTIONAL Premarital Counseling and more!

Jeff can be described in one word. Outstanding! We originally went with Jeff since he is a retired Navy Chaplain, as a Marine that was an instant pro fro me but he also; helped and made the process of planning the wedding from the opposite of the country easy with video calls, while still making time to meet us prior to the wedding to get face to face time as well as run a walk through of our wedding day. He was also able to do a good portion of the ceremony in Spanish to help my in-laws understand what was happening and make them included in the ceremony. He helped us plan out for amazing pictures of the ceremony down to what he would wear. He coached up the bridal party on their roll in the ceremony so everything went smooth. The only negative thing I can say about Jeff is; well I didn't get to spend more time with him! He is amazing and funny and I genuinely cannot recommend him enough. If you're looking to add the perfect Pastor/Officiant for your perfect day Jeff is an easy inclusion.
John and K., 8 days ago
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Koru Ceremony: Officiants Celebrating New Beginnings 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Deerfield, WI
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $595

Since 2005, we’ve brought love stories to life through heartfelt, personalized ceremonies. With expert guidance and genuine care, we help you create unforgettable moments celebrating your one-of-a-kind bond. It would be a joy and privilege to officiate your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We can’t say enough good things about Pat! She was absolutely amazing to work with. From the very beginning, she guided us through every step — from getting our marriage license, to meeting with us to get to know our story, to helping us craft a ceremony that felt so personal and true to us. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, answering all our questions and giving us the freedom to really make the ceremony our own. She even reviewed our vows and was there if we needed any help or feedback. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and heartfelt our ceremony was, several people told us it was the most personal and meaningful ceremony they’d ever attended, and we owe that to Pat. She did an incredible job and we couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Michaylann, 8 months ago
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Rebecca's Weddings LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Granby, MO
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $100

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. Visit my website for booking, reviews, photos, and more.

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, 7 months ago
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Storybook Officiants LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
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
We loved working with Sandy! From our initial phone call we knew she would be the one to perform our ceremony. She is professional through and through, AND has a warm and friendly personality perfect for getting to know us as the couple. Our favorite part was how she included our friends and family into our ceremony and it was such a personalized ceremony. She did an amazing job up there and was a calming presence for us. Sandy really guided us through the whole thing from beginning to end. She was invaluable to us and we had such an amazing time working with her!! Would recommend 1000/10!!
Stephanie D., 2 months ago
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"I Do" Weddings, Ltd. with Rev. Phil Landers 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
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
Reverend Phil Landers made our wedding ceremony absolutely unforgettable! He took the time to get to know us, our story, and what mattered most to us, and he turned it all into a ceremony that was so personal and meaningful. It was beautiful, emotional, and also so much fun — our guests couldn’t stop smiling and laughing! The ceremony truly became the most special part of our day. My husband and I couldn’t have picked a better person to marry us. We highly, highly, highly recommend Reverend Phil!
Robert C., 8 months 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.