The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants

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Blissful & Blessed Unions 
Rating: 5.0 (85 reviews)
Mesquite, TX
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
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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. ♥

Awarded Best of Zola
Yvonne was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful throughout the entire process and made us feel at ease on our special day. Being bilingual, she was able to beautifully include both languages in our ceremony, which meant so much to us and our families. She made everything feel so personal and heartfelt, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. Truly unforgettable and highly recommended!
Adriana F., 10 months ago
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Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (83 reviews)
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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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute pleasure of having Timothy officiate our wedding on May 17th, and we truly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From the very beginning, he was kind, professional, and incredibly helpful. He guided us through every step, helped calm our nerves on the big day, and brought such a warm and personal touch to our ceremony. Timothy made our guests laugh, brought a few happy tears, and somehow made it feel like he had known us forever. So many of our friends and family told us how amazing he was! If you’re looking for someone who will make your ceremony meaningful, personal, and full of heart—Timothy is the one. We are forever grateful!
Caela T., a year ago
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Married By Evan 
Rating: 5.0 (56 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of having Evan as our wedding officiant, and we couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful, warm, and genuine person to lead our ceremony. From the very beginning, he put great effort into getting to know us as a couple and as a family, ensuring that the ceremony truly reflected who we are. He crafted an incredibly touching and meaningful ceremony that deeply resonated with both us and our guests. One of the most special moments was the family sand ritual he proposed — a beautiful way to include not just me and my husband, but also our two boys. It made the ceremony even more personal and memorable. We are so grateful for his kindness, creativity, and the care he put into every detail. If you are looking for a personalized, heartfelt, and unforgettable wedding ceremony, we wholeheartedly recommend Evan.
Adelaide M., 9 months ago
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Hitched by Harper 
Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews)
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Hammonton, NJ
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150

Hitched! By Harper is where unforgettable ceremonies meet authentic storytelling. I’m a firefighter-turned-award-winning officiant who crafts one-of-a-kind wedding experiences rooted in joy, meaning, and a touch of humor. Since 2010, I’ve helped couples of all backgrounds feel seen, celebrated, and totally at ease on their big day. Every ceremony is written from scratch to reflect your vibe, your values, and your story—not a template in sight.

My fiancé and I had Kevin officiate our wedding in August of 2025, and it was one of the best wedding decisions we made in the whole process! We were struggling on who we wanted to officiate our non-denominational ceremony, and with one month until our wedding day we found multiple recommendations for Hitched by Harper. The process was so easy, and for not knowing him personally, we had no less than 10 people on our wedding day asking something to the affect of “the officiant was amazing and personable, how did you know each other” and we actually had a friend book him for a wedding shortly after! Kevin was beyond impressive and we would recommend him and his services to anyone! If I could give this more than 5 stars I would.
Jeff A., 2 months ago
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Chadwick Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)
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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank you Mr. Michael Chadwick for the beautiful ceremony. We were lucky enough that the weather cleared up before the ceremony as well. Michael's flexibiliy, guidance and the ceremony text from him made it all easy for us. Thank you again!
Marjorie P., 4 months ago
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Christopher Shelley/Illuminating Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
Flushing, NY
  • Offers 7 ceremony types

Most couples who work with me take their relationship seriously, but don't take themselves too seriously. They're educated, do Wordle, read the NY Times and have a healthy sense of reality. Since 2011, I've been writing and performing personal, meaningful and refreshingly engaging ceremonies. Couples work with me in an easy, collaborative way. I take guest experience and your wishes very seriously. I have the ability to command a room, a writer's knack for shaping a story, an emcee's sense of timing, and experience at the most prestigious venues. My BFA in Acting (Boston University) and MFA in Creative Writing (NYU) serve me well.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough amazing things about Chris!! He came super highly recommended by our planner so we felt lucky to be able to book him for our date. From the first meeting, Chris was engaging and fun, yet professional and had a clear process that he explained to us. That process, included questions that dove deep into our relationship and love story and was extremely fun for us to complete. As I look back, his process feels like a super special part of the planning process. Then came wedding day…. Chris was phenomenal!!! The ceremony was so fun and exactly our vibe. He involved our guests the perfect amount and the ceremony felt so special and exactly what we wanted. Multiple guests raved about him, but beyond that, told me they got a chance to talk with him afterwards which I thought was so special that he stayed and engaged with guests. I would rate him more than five stars if I could, book Chris Shelley!!!
Lily L., a year ago
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Rev. Todd Rodarmel 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
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Nashville, TN
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500

Todd Rodarmel has been happily married for 37 years and he loves helping other couples get happily married too. After being a pastor in California for 30+ years, their family moved to Nashville. Todd and Traci love to travel in their van and explore our beautiful country when they are not at home playing with their kids and grandkids.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our experience with Rev. Todd Rodarmel from Nashvows.com was truly wonderful. From the very beginning, his communication was perfect - he was open, responsive, and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. As a couple getting married at the Gaylord Opry Hotel in Nashville while living in Michigan, having a pastor who could meet with us over Zoom was incredibly helpful. Rev. Todd took the time to get to know us and incorporated personal touches into our ceremony that made it feel so special and meaningful. You can tell he truly loves what he does and has a deep passion for God. On the day of our wedding, his kind words and guidance helped us feel relaxed and allowed us to fully enjoy our special day. I would highly recommend Rev. Todd to any couple looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony unique and unforgettable.
Kim Forte K., a year ago
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Pastor Heath Weddings - Your Memorable Ceremony 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
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Dunedin, FL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $395

When planning a wedding, there are lots of decisions to make. Let Pastor Heath Weddings put your ceremony and marriage license concerns at ease! Your ceremony is the heart and soul of your wedding day. We will help you create a ceremony that is both meaningful and memorable—completely customizable and uniquely designed to reflect who you are as a couple. Heath is an ordained minister and notary. As a Tampa Bay area officiant, he has been performing wedding ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals for over 20 years in every type of venue and location you can imagine. We also assist our couples with the entire marriage license process.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Heath my entire life. Truly he was the only option for us. My guests absolutely LOVED him and he made the process so easy for us. He even took care of submitting all of the paperwork to get our marriage license. I could not recommend Pastor Heath enough.
Darby P., 3 months ago
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Weddings by Danny 
Rating: 5.0 (41 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you don’t follow Danny on social media, I encourage you to do so because you’re able to get a great idea of how he is with people, as well as the sincerity, joy, and love he brings through with his officiating. Danny met with my then-fiance and me in the weeks before our ceremony, to get to know us better and learn more about what makes us, “Us.” On the day of the wedding, he did a phenomenal job during our ceremony to convey the depth of emotion, and the strength in our relationship. He was eloquent yet down to earth, caring, and kind. Many guests commented afterward (and still do to this day!) about how beautifully he'd performed our ceremony; our story is an emotional one and Danny captured the essence of us so well. Thank you SO much, Danny. It would not have been the same without you!!
Lish R., a year ago
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Certified Signatures TN 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
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Murfreesboro, TN
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600

As recently seen on the TLC Network in April 2025, Certified Signatures TN is a premier, one-of-a-kind, inclusive wedding officiant service. Winning all five stars, Certified Signatures TN is trusted and has become a go-to choice for couples looking to make their wedding day memorable. Jackie’s weddings have been featured in the NY Times, People Country, and most recently on the TLC Network as the Officiant for Jay & Pamela. [Episodes 4 and Season Finale 8] Whether it's a backyard 'I Do' or a ballroom fairytale, I'm here to make your moment unforgettable. Weddings are my business and love is always center stage.

Jackie was an amazing officiant from start to finish! We struggled to find a officiant close to our area so we started looking further out and once we found Jackie, she won us over with her joyful and funny personality. Jackie had good and quick communication starting from the moment we reached out and throughout the whole process. Jackie was super helpful with making our ceremony unique to us and special by including small pieces that we asked for but also by having some suggestions of her own. There were many guests after the ceremony that told me what a good job Jackie did. She was super supportive during our wedding day and made us comfortable throughout the whole process. I highly recommend choosing Jackie as your wedding officiant. Our day truly would not have been the same without her!
Lexi H., a year ago
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EC Matrimony 
Rating: 5.0 (36 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.

You can look at any wedding planning website and see that EC Matrimony comes highly recommended. We had an incredible experience with Ernie and planning our ceremony. He was responsive, professional, and created a beautiful ceremony that we will remember forever. We are two very busy doctors planning our wedding and he was so patient and flexible with our crazy schedules! He also took care of mailing and filing the marriage license which was huge for us, as we went straight to our honeymoon!
Camille S., 6 months ago
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Once Upon 2 Rings 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
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Orlando, FL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $488

As an author of magical romance novels, Happily Ever Afters are my passion, and your love story deserves nothing less. I’ll create and deliver a ceremony filled with love, laughter, and all the magic that makes your journey as a couple so unique. I take time to get to know both of you, and we make your day all about you and what you want.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karen made our ceremony unforgettable. She took the time to really get to know us and created an incredible story that felt like it was written by someone who had been a part of our relationship all along. It was so personal, thoughtful, and perfectly us. Every word felt intentional and genuine, and it truly made the day perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant or a more meaningful ceremony.
Michael T., 10 months ago
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Weddings by Ms. Ellie 
Rating: 5.0 (33 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
Miss Ellie was an absolute gem. Her price is so reasonable. She is very punctual and is prompt when she responds to emails. She wrote beautiful words to share with us on our big day. We highly recommend Ms Ellie!! 15/10 stars!
Amanda P., a year ago
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Let's Get Married! 
Rating: 5.0 (32 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We highly recommend Erica at Let’s Get Married. She is highly involved in planning, easy to get a hold of, and really invested in making sure you’re wedding ceremony is exactly the way you want it.
Brooke S., 4 months ago
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Wedding Officiant Julia Garcia 
Rating: 5.0 (31 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 ❤️.

Awarded Best of Zola
Yulia is an amazing celebrant! Everything was absolutely perfect and exceeded our expectations. What I appreciated the most was her personal approach to every couple. She genuinely takes the time to learn your story and creates a ceremony that truly reflects who you are. That personal touch made our ceremony incredibly meaningful and emotional on such an important day. We absolutely loved her approach. We were also looking for someone who could conduct our ceremony in our native language. The fact that Yulia speaks several languages and was able to officiate our ceremony in our native language meant so much to us. We wholeheartedly recommend Yulia to anyone who wants their special day to be truly unforgettable!
Viktoriia T., 2 months ago
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Rabbi Noyo - Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
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Newton, MA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400

Rabbi Noyo (Rabbi Sarah Noyovitz) is a warm, inclusive, and creative officiant based in Boston, MA. She crafts meaningful, personalized wedding ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds - Jewish, interfaith, non-religious, queer, poly, and beyond. Whether you want something simple or symbolic, she will collaborate with you to make it feel deeply “you.” She brings care, clarity, and joy to every celebration and believes your love deserves to be honored with intention.

Awarded Best of Zola
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Rabbi Noyo as our wedding officiant. From our very first conversation, they brought warmth, an open mind, understanding and genuine care into the entire process. They took the time to get to know us as a couple easily and conveniently. They asked us great questions and got right to the heart of who we are and how to bring that to our wedding day. They crafted a ceremony that was deeply meaningful, personal, and full of heart that really resonated with who we are individually and together. They made us feel seen and comfortable to express ourselves. Rabbi Noyo blended tradition with inclusivity of our multi faith backgrounds. Our family told us afterward how moved they were by the ceremony. We can’t recommend Rabbi Noyo highly enough. They are incredibly open minded and caring, a rare and special soul, and we’re beyond grateful for their role in our Wedding day. It was so wonderful to be married by such a lovely human.
Zoe S., a year ago
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Milestones by Miri 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
Troy, NY
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We were going back and forth between having a family member or a professional officiate, and we eventually landed on Miriam. It truly felt like the best of both worlds because it feels as though we made a new friend in her. Miriam has such an warmth about her, and you can tell that they truly love connecting with couples to make each ceremony perfectly "them." They listened to all our ideas and created a ceremony that was so unique to us and full of little personal details. Miriam also coordinated and ran our rehearsal, which made the logistics feel so easy. On our wedding day (and even days after!), so many of our guests came up to us to say how beautiful the ceremony was and how much they loved it. We cannot recommend Miriam enough!
Maura H., 7 months ago
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Lem LeRoy - Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (27 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lem was AMAZING! He made our ceremony feel so personal, fun, and meaningful — exactly what we wanted. He got to know us beforehand and told our story perfectly. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the ceremony was! He kept everything calm and easy, which let us just enjoy the moment. If you want a ceremony that feels truly “you,” Lem is your guy.
Kayla K., a year ago
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Lawler Love Story 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
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Wilmington, DE
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $225

Hi! I’m Alisha—founder of Lawler Love Story and your real-life Bridal Bestie. I’m an ordained officiant who believes your ceremony should feel just as special as the rest of your day. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full celebration, I create personalized ceremonies that reflect your love, your story, and your vibe. I bring calm energy, organization, and a genuine connection to every couple I work with. I also offer ceremony support like timeline guidance and rehearsal help to make sure everything flows smoothly. My goal is simple—to make sure you feel present, supported, and fully in the moment when you say “I do.”

Alisha was amazing! She made everything super easy and really took the time to get to know us. The ceremony felt so personal and natural, not stiff at all. On the day of, she was calm, organized, and just good energy all around. It honestly felt like having a friend marry us. We’re so glad we chose her!
Michael, 3 months ago
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Breathless Imagery 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
Jacksonville, FL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $149

Breathless Imagery has two officiants on staff excited to help you achieve the ceremony of your dreams. Male and female, Notary and Minister. We offer both custom and religious ceremony options. Plus we offer photo and video options - your wedding, your way!

What amazing couple to work with! We did a last minute elopement and Lee and Vanessa were so accommodating. They sweated through the day with us. Vanessa has a great eye. She is great at having you just relax and enjoy the moment. Lee is a wonderful officiant/ videographer. We appreciate them and our beautiful memories created from our special day! If you’re looking for beautiful pictures/ videos along with a great team to make the day better, book them asap!
Carissa, a year ago
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Wed By Norm 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
Trenton, NJ
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $700
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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.

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, a year ago
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Anna Brooke 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
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Newcastle, ME
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $275

Anna Brooke is a wedding officiant, author, and healing arts practitioner based in Midcoast Maine. She offers vow renewals, premarital counseling, and is available for local and destination weddings. Fluent in English and French, Anna honors all paths with a warm, open-hearted approach.

Anna was the best choice we could have made for our wedding day. She was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind to work with throughout the entire process. While she offers a variety of scripts and ceremony elements to choose from, she also takes the time to create thoughtful, personalized touches that make the ceremony feel truly meaningful and unique. She thinks of every small element that adds to the ceremony and to your day. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant. I highly recommend Anna to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding officiant.
Kayla B., 2 months ago
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Divine Unions by Pastor Ron Ruben 
Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
Abington, PA
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300

A devoted husband, father, and spiritual guide, Pastor Ron has been officiating weddings for over 9 years, helping couples start their marriage journey with love, faith, and a little bit of fun. He’s happy to include personalized vows, scripture, or special traditions to make your ceremony truly yours.

Divine Unions by Pastor Ron Ruben provided a truly exceptional wedding ceremony experience for me and my Husband. From the moment we first spoke with Pastor Ron, his communication style was empathetic, respectful, concise, and engaging. Throughout the planning process and on our wedding day, his heartfelt, genuine, and compassionate approach was evident. Pastor Ron was poised and adjusted well to changes during the ceremony, bringing laughter and showing that he truly cared for our union. His inspiring words made our ceremony unforgettable, and the grace and warmth he brought touched everyone present, creating a moment we will cherish forever. We are so grateful for the phenomenal job he did in making our special day truly meaningful.
Naica D., a year ago
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Amor Celebrant 
Rating: 5.0 (23 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amor Celebrant was a true professional to work with for any wedding ceremony. From the very first interaction, her communication style was both personable and prompt, which puts my clients at ease during the planning process. The quality of her work is truly unique and special - she takes the time to get to know the couple and crafts a personalized, detail-oriented ceremony that highlighted the modern touches couples often want while honoring traditional elements. Amor has assisted us with the rehearsal the day before weddings and helped out after the ceremony was over, going above and beyond to ensure my clients special day was seamless. We appreciated Amor's ability to listen my client’s needs and make the ceremony all about them, bringing their guests into the moment to fully experience the couple’s love. Her versatility and expertise made every wedding ceremony unforgettable.
MIR Events &., a year ago
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Vows By Dawn 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Offers 9 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
We had an amazing experience with Vows by Dawn! From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative and responsive, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. She was not only friendly and warm, but also very accommodating. Dawn was very helpful with the marriage license application. She walked us through every step, which was especially helpful since we are from out-of-town. After that, she handled all the details, allowing us to focus on enjoying our special day. We also appreciate her offer in helping with name change processes! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and personable officiant who truly makes your wedding feel personal and meaningful!
Paige H., 3 months ago
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Kasey King, Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
Ladson, SC
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $295

Hi, I’m Kasey King! I believe your wedding ceremony shouldn’t just be the "official" part of the day—it should be the absolute highlight. For over a decade, I’ve stood alongside couples in the beautiful Charleston area, crafting deeply personal, engaging, and memorable ceremonies that perfectly reflect who you are. Whether you’re planning an intimate coastal elopement, a classic Lowcountry celebration, or a modern ceremony, my goal is to make the experience feel effortless, intentional, and uniquely yours. I’ll get to know your story and vibe so you can feel entirely at ease. Let’s make it a moment you and your guests will never forget!

If we could give Kasey more than five stars, we would. From the very first conversation, he made us feel completely at ease. On our wedding day, he brought the perfect balance of professionalism, warmth, humor, and sincerity. His energy was calm and genuine, and he has a personality that instantly makes you feel like you’ve known him for years. He made the entire marriage license process effortless. He clearly explained exactly what we needed, prepared all of the paperwork, brought everything to the ceremony (even a copy for my name change), and handled the filing afterward so all we had to do was sign. Throughout the planning process, he was always happy to answer questions and offer thoughtful advice and recommendations whenever we needed them. Most importantly the ceremony felt personal, heartfelt, and authentic, not scripted or rushed. He helped create one of the most meaningful moments of our lives, and so many of our family and friends commented afterward on how wonderful he was. If you’re looking for an officiant who truly cares about your story and creates a ceremony that feels natural, joyful, and unforgettable, Kasey is the person you want standing with you on your wedding day!! Thank you, Kasey, for making our Charleston wedding everything we hoped it would be. We couldn’t have imagined anyone better!!
Leila M., 21 days ago
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Officiant NYC 
Rating: 5.0 (22 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently got married in Central Park’s Cop Cot and Alex was our officiant. He was outstanding! He crafted a beautiful message that was heartfelt, poignant and humorous in all the right places. And his delivery? Oh, my goodness! It was pitch-perfect! He barely glanced at his notes but rather spoke to us and to the crowd. It was like we were old friends or longtime congregants and he a pastor/priest at a church. However, we were not surprised. We could see being friends with Alex under ordinary circumstances. Both my husband and I were touched by his words, and several guests remarked on how wonderful he was. Thank you, Alex, for making our wedding day so special!
Ellie M., a year ago
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Married By Matthew 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
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
From our first conversation with Matthew, we knew we had made the right choice. He took the time to ask thoughtful questions about what we wanted our ceremony to look like, which really helped us feel heard and understood. The entire process was easy and pressure-free, and Matthew was accommodating every step of the way. On our wedding day, he made us feel comfortable and confident, and his expertise showed in how smoothly everything went. We appreciated how prompt and kind he was throughout the whole experience. Matthew truly cares about making your day special, and we couldn't recommend him more.
Audrey E., 4 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.