The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Portsmouth, VA

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Portsmouth, VA

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9 Wedding Officiants in Portsmouth, VA

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Married By Evan 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Portsmouth, 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!

Married By Evan was a fantastic wedding officiant for our special day. From the very first time we spoke with him, he was super easy to talk to and offered us very helpful information to make our ceremony feel more personal and intimate. Evan is clearly passionate about his work. His warm and inviting demeanor put us at ease, and he guided us through the ceremony flawlessly. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to marry us, and we highly recommend Married By Evan to any couple looking for an exceptional experience.
Alana D., 11 days ago
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Forever Loven Angels 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Portsmouth, 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.

April from Forever Loven Angels was an absolute joy to work with throughout our entire wedding journey. Her communication was so thoughtful and kind, which helped put us at ease leading up to our big day. The ceremony she led was truly beautiful, with a personal touches from our love story that made it feel so special and unique to us. April was extremely professional, responsive, and I really appreciated our detailed phone calls and texts in the weeks before the wedding. She even captured some wonderful photos of our ceremony that we weren't expecting but were thrilled to have as keepsakes. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to help make our wedding day so memorable.
Kate M., 7 days ago
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Sincerely Pete- Wedding Officiant 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Portsmouth, 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.

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., 5 months ago
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Catrina Reese LLC 

5.0

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

Mrs. Catrina was truly a blessing throughout our entire journey. From premarital counseling to the wedding day, she was supportive, wise, and incredibly comforting. Her advice was heartfelt and always exactly what we needed to hear. She made us feel seen, prepared, and spiritually grounded. By the time the wedding came, it didn’t just feel like she was our officiant — she felt like family. We’re so thankful for her guidance and presence. Highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone genuine and full of love!
Kari, 3 months ago
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Chris Karol Marriage Officiant 

5.0

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

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

Chris Karol Marriage Officiant was on top of everything for our wedding ceremony. He was amazing and truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. Chris wrote our vows for us, and we couldn't have said it better ourselves - the words he crafted captured the essence of our relationship beautifully. His communication style was fantastic, and he ensured the entire ceremony ran smoothly from start to finish. We are so grateful to Chris for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Elizabeth and Z., 3 days ago
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I Got A Love Jones Events 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Portsmouth, 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.

From beginning to end , every question no matter the time of day Sarah was there . The vibe was matched instantly! We really appreciate you ! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend !
Angel, 4 months ago
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Virginia Officiants 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Portsmouth, 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, 2 months ago
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Amor Celebrant 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Portsmouth, VA for additional fees

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.

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 &., 4 months ago

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