The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Newport News, VA

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20 Wedding Officiants in Newport News, VA

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Married By Evan 
Rating: 5.0 (164 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Newport News, VA

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., a year ago
Wedding Officiants of Coastal Virginia 
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Newport News, VA

I am Susan Turner, Marriage Officiant appointed by the Circuit Court Judge of Isle of Wight County in 2008 to perform marriages in the Commonwealth of Virginia. My daughter, Vicki Turner is my partner in Wedding Officiants of Coastal Virginia and now performs the majority of the weddings. We both love meeting new people, providing a level of service that is unsurpassed in Virginia. Beach weddings are a specialty and we are on the preferred vendor list of many venues as well. It takes skill,patience, creativity, calmness and natural talent to be a really superior Wedding Officiant, all qualities our couples have appreciated in our services.

An April Affair 
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Newport News, VA

April founded April Affair in 2008 where she began coordinating and officiating weddings. She is an ordained Christian minister and an authorized officiant in Virginia and Washington D.C. Her vision is to honor and celebrate weddings of all cultural and religious traditions. Her passion goes beyond the ceremony itself, her deep commitment to helping engaged couples led her to earn a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling with a specialization in Life Coaching, so she could offer premarital counseling and relationship coaching. She is dedicated to helping couples build a strong, lasting foundation as they step into their new life together.

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Sincerely Pete- Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (51 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Newport News, 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., a year ago
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I Got A Love Jones Events 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Newport News, 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
“Sarah was absolutley amazing to work with. She was super responsive and was able to answer any questions we had. And not to mention she is a total sweetheart! She truly made the process super easy and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Would remmend her over and over again. :)”
Alanis, 5 months ago
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Forever Loven Angels 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Newport News, 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 , we thank you endlessly for all that you contributed to making our Wedding day so special and walking us the whole way through the event so everything ran smoothly and the brides could relax and enjoy . You are a force to be reckoned with April , many Blessings and Merry Christmas 3”
Zoria W., 9 months ago
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Chris Karol Marriage Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Newport News, VA

I have officiated over 3000 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 was our officiant just a few hours ago and he was amazing. Showed up early, seamlessly mingled with the family while everyone got ready, and conducted a beautiful and personalized ceremony for us. Leading into the big day he was easy to reach and communicate with and gave options for the proceedings while allowing room for our personal requests. Thank you for being part of our day Chris!”
Damon and B., 10 months ago
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Catrina Reese LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Newport News, 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
“Catrina Reese was a memorable officiant for our wedding ceremony. From our first conversation, they listened intently to understand our vision and personal style, and incorporated thoughtful elements that made the ceremony truly our own. Catrina's communication was warm and responsive throughout the planning process, and they provided guidance that helped us feel at ease. On the day of, their presence was calming and their delivery of the ceremony was heartfelt. We are so grateful to Catrina Reese for helping to make our wedding day special and uniquely reflective of us.”
Jessica and M., a year ago
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Matrimonies By Mia 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Newport News, VA

I have been marrying couples for the past 5 years. I have met so many wonderful people from various cultures and backgrounds. After meeting with couples, I tailor the wedding ceremonies to what couples want so that their weddings are special and unforgettable. I also ensure marriage licenses are filed timely with the courts so that there are no issues with the legalization of the marriage.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Matrimonies By Mia was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. Mia's communication in finalizing the details for our ceremony was top-notch - she was responsive, flexible, and ensured we felt prepared and confident going into our big day. On the day of, Mia was absolutely perfect - her calm, professional demeanor put us at ease, and she led the ceremony with poise and warmth. The quality of Mia's work was excellent, and we truly felt that she contributed meaningfully to making our special day everything we had dreamed of. We highly recommend Matrimonies By Mia to any couple looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond.”
The B., a year ago
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Virginia Officiants 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Newport News, 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.

“The team at Virginia Officiants is always an absolute pleasure to work with! Their communication is thorough, prompt, and incredibly friendly throughout the entire process. The quality of their work and overall value is truly top-notch - their team’s ceremony delivery is polished and professional, ensuring each couple’s special day started on a wonderfully positive note without any mistakes or awkward moments. We've been working with Laura and her team for over a decade, and they are undoubtedly the best in the business. Too many couples make the mistake of trying to save money by using an inexperienced friend to perform their ceremony, but it never has the same effect on guests as a well-crafted ceremony delivered by a skilled professional like Virginia Officiants. You can't go wrong hiring this great team!”
Evan, a year ago
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Minister Tim wedding officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Newport News, VA

I started doing weddings in 2021. Since then, i've done well. Over 300 weddings and have the experience to make your special day, everything that you've dreamed it would be. Whether it's hand fasting, cross building candle ceremony or sand ceremony. If you are just renewing your vows or a simple elopement, I can help you with whatever you need.

“From our first conversation with Paster Tim, we knew we had found the right person to officiate our wedding. He was professional and courteous throughout the entire planning process, answering all of our questions and making sure we felt heard and understood. On the day of our ceremony, Tim put us at ease right away with his calm demeanor and warm presence. He conducted our vows with genuine respect and care, treating our marriage like it truly mattered to him. We appreciated how he took the time to personalize our ceremony and make it feel authentic to who we are as a couple. We would absolutely recommend Paster Tim to any couple looking for an officiant who will make their special day feel meaningful and stress-free.”
Donald P., 13 days ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Vowed and Clear is a team of online wedding officiants built on fostering spirit of accessibility and inclusion that marriage deserves. Based in Utah, Vowed and Clear helps couples legally marry online from anywhere in the world, ensuring that love, and not logistics, guides the ceremony. Vowed and Clear’s officiants have proudly helped couples across the globe celebrate their commitment. Whether joining from different cities or different continents, we help couples create a moment that’s both deeply personal and fully legal, all while honoring the belief that everyone deserves the right to marry the person they love.

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The Madame Mystery Cabaret 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees

Madame Mystery is an award-winning Las Vegas entertainer bringing vintage glamour, theatrical wonder, and genuine connection to weddings of every style. Couples can choose from elegant walk-around magic, live-vocal cabaret, comedy hypnosis, tarot readings, or polished hosting and emcee services for cocktail hours, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding-weekend celebrations. For more than a decade, Madame has entertained audiences in events around the world. Every experience is thoughtfully tailored to the couple, creating memorable moments that feel sophisticated, playful, inclusive, and completely one of a kind.

“Madame was absolutely wonderful and such a hit with our guests! Her outfit was incredible and brought so much personality and glamour to the celebration. The planning process was easy from beginning to end, and everything was handled so smoothly that we had nothing to worry about on the day. Thank you for helping make our wedding so special!”
Kary L., a month ago
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Sapphire Blessings Atelier 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees

At Sapphire Blessings Atelier, we believe life's most meaningful moments deserve more than words--they deserve ceremony artistry. We specialize in creating experiences that are personal, sophisticated and timeless.

“We had an amazing experience working with Sapphire Blessings Atelier for our ceremony. From our first conversation, they were so easy to talk to and genuinely cared about understanding what we wanted for our big day. They took the time to learn our story and designed our ceremony specifically around us, making sure every word and moment felt true to who we are. Their honest, down-to-earth approach made the whole planning process feel less stressful and more like we were working with a friend. On our wedding day, their diligent preparation really showed—everything flowed beautifully and our ceremony was exactly what we'd hoped for. We'd absolutely recommend Sapphire Blessings Atelier to any couple looking for an officiant who truly listens and cares.”
Josephine, 4 months ago
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Married by Faith 
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees

Dr. Faith Wilkerson is a Richmond-based wedding officiant who believes your ceremony should feel like you. As an experienced public speaker, educator, event professional, Faith brings a natural ability to connect with people, tell a great story, and create memorable moments. She works with each couple to craft a ceremony that reflects their personalities, relationship, and the kind of experience they want to share with the people they love most.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Faith for a wedding in 2025 and she is wonderful to have as part of the vendor team. She’s professional, prepared, personable, and knows how to keep a ceremony flowing while making it feel natural and personal to the couple. As a planner, I especially appreciate her communication and understanding of the overall event. I’m always confident recommending her to couples looking for an officiant!”
Dana, 17 days ago
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Dallas Johnson - Officiant & Photographer 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees

Aloha, Im Dallas. I am a state licensed officiant for weddings and elopements! I love being able to bring a “full Service” to couples looking to tie the knot here in Hawaii. From assistance with your marriage license to any permits needed, I got your back! I also offer both traditional elopement packages with digital photography photos and our unique Analog Elopement Experience for couples looking to disconnect for their special moment with film photography. Lets create your dream ceremony together!

“Dallas was the officiant at our beach wedding and it was perfect!!! He spoke so everyone could hear him and understand what he was saying over the noise of the waves. He was happy and smiling the whole time. He wore the best Hawaiian shirt ever and I love seeing it in our pics! He was organized and send us a questioner beforehand so he could get to know us even more. He even sent us his script the night before so we could go over it as a couple and make any edits. He showed up early and was helpful and kind. Pick him! He’s the best and I recommend him 10000%!!”
Lauren, 6 months ago
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Elegance by Yvonne, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $80
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees
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Elegance by Yvonne helps couples have their most memorable and magical wedding ceremony come to life with a unique wedding script made specifically for them from the beautiful journey that brought the couple together, to their wedding day.

“We are so grateful to Yvonne for making our wedding ceremony so beautiful and meaningful. She was very kind, professional, and truly wonderful to work with. She made us feel comfortable and took the time to make our ceremony feel personal and special to us as a couple. Yvonne’s words and presence made our ceremony even more memorable, and we feel very lucky to have had her be such an important part of our special day. We highly recommend Yvonne to anyone looking for a caring and heartfelt wedding minister. Thank you, Yvonne, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable! -Ray & Raquel Foster #happilyeverfoster”
Ray & R., 15 days ago
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The Pro's Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Newport News, VA for additional fees

A. Scott Galbraith brings a lifetime of leadership, ministry, and service to life’s most meaningful moments. A USC Football alumnus and former NFL player who played nine seasons professionally, Scott has also served more than 20 years in professional sports chaplaincy, including with the Sacramento Kings. His experience as a pastor, mentor, and spiritual counselor brings warmth, compassion, and genuine presence to every ceremony. Scott provides personalized Christian weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and premarital counseling, creating ceremonies that honor each couple’s faith, love, story, and commitment.

“Many sincere THANKS for the outstanding God-Centered work you have done for the benefit of the Spencer family. On behalf of my family a profound appreciation is expressed towards Scott as we could not have had a better experience. The positive comments we received are too numerous to recite and you laid the right foundation for the service from start to finish with equal parts wisdom, religiosity, humor and messaging that was so important to the family and attendees. We feel GRATEFUL that Scott accepted our ask to serve as officiant. Keep up the good work and may The Most High continue to bless your entire family. Sincerely, Brian, Maude, Gena, Arika, Jennifer, Janet, Glenn, Robert, Darren, Godfrey, Harrison and Brian Alejandro”
Brian S., 6 days ago
The Wedding Officiant LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Anna is The Wedding Officiant; she provides a custom and diverse service, civil or religious ceremonies, same-sex marriages, and interfaith celebrations. She is available for elopements and vow renewals and is happy to travel for occasions. Weddings & Events Venue is a perfect space for your special occasions. Whether it's a private event, wedding reception, bridal shower, birthday celebration, baby shower, celebration of Life, or business party, we have the ideal space for you. Our event hall offers a unique white canvas style and elegant atmosphere. Anna offers bilingual services in Spanish and English ceremony.

“Ana is incredibly professional, engaging, and resourceful. She’s always responsive and goes above and beyond to ensure her couples have a truly unforgettable day. Thank you for delivering such an exceptional customer experience!”
Curated By P., a year ago

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