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.

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!

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.

James – Your Dedicated Wedding Officiant Your love story deserves a ceremony crafted with care and passion. As your officiant, I provide meaningful, personalized ceremonies that celebrate your unique bond. Licensed through Christian Leaders Institute & Alliance and certified in premarital counseling and project management, I ensure your day flows seamlessly. Proudly serving all of North Carolina’s coast and beyond, I welcome all couples, including LGBTQ+ couples. Choose James for a heartfelt, unforgettable wedding ceremony that truly reflects you.

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.

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!!!

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.