A Story of Us

Pricing

Prices start at $350

Packages

Prices start at $199

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About A Story of Us

Mike

Officiant & Ceremony Writer

Most couples remember their wedding in pieces. The ceremony is the part people talk about at the reception. I’m Mike, an ordained minister since 2016, and every ceremony I write starts with your story — how you met, the moment it became real, the people who made you who you are. You fill out a short questionnaire, and I turn your exact words into a ceremony that’s warm, funny, and tender, with no generic filler and no “just kiss the bride.” From backyard elopements to 200-guest weddings on Long Beach Island, I serve couples across the Jersey Shore, Monmouth and Ocean counties, and beyond. Your guests will feel like they know you better by the time you say “I do.”

Your ceremony is written from scratch, in your own words. Every couple fills out a short questionnaire about how you met, the moment you knew, and the people who matter most. I build the ceremony from your answers, keeping your exact phrases instead of generic wedding language. Funny stories get laughs, and loved ones who’ve passed are honored with care. Even my simplest package tells your story — no “just kiss the bride” ceremonies. You’ll review a draft before the big day. What couples tell me most: guests are still talking about the ceremony at the reception.

In three words: Creative, Empathetic, Fun

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Secular
  • Unitarian

A Story of Us packages

1. Simple Vow

Price$300

Description

Description: A short, heartfelt ceremony for weekday weddings (Mon–Thu). Even at its simplest, your ceremony tells your story — never just “you may kiss the bride.” Included: 5-question story questionnaire · 6–8 minute custom ceremony · Draft to review before the wedding · Officiating and signing your marriage license

2. Elopement

Price$400

Description

Description: For intimate weddings and small gatherings — backyards, beaches, just the two of you or a handful of loved ones. Personal, relaxed, and built around your story. Included: 6-question story questionnaire · 8–10 minute custom ceremony · Draft to review · Officiating and signing your marriage license

3. Personalized

Price$500

Description

Description: Your full love story, told your way. How you met, the moment it became real, the proposal, and the people who made you who you are — with laughs and heart in all the right places. Included: 12-question story questionnaire · 12–14 minute custom ceremony · Honoring loved ones who’ve passed · Your choice of traditional or personal vows · Draft to review · Officiating and signing your marriage license

4. Signature

Price$650

Description

Description: The complete Story of Us experience. A ceremony your guests will still be talking about at the reception, written from your exact words and woven with full-circle callbacks to your story. Included: 16-question in-depth questionnaire · 14–18 minute custom ceremony · Honoring loved ones · Traditional or personal vows · Pronunciation notes and polished delivery · Draft to review · Officiating and signing your marriage license

Reviews

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  • EC

    Elizabeth C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 12

    Perfectly written ceremony

    Honestly, as an older couple doing this the second time around, we weren’t sure what to expect—but our officiant really got it right. Mike wrote personalized vows that told the story of how we met and fell in love again, and he made a point of including our kids as a big part of that story and the ceremony itself. It felt so natural and meaningful, not forced at all. Hearing our blended family woven in like that was incredibly heartwarming. People were still talking about the ceremony for days afterward—how personal and inclusive it felt. He really listened to what we wanted and was totally fine with any changes or additions we asked for in the script. Nothing felt cookie-cutter. We’d absolutely recommend him to any couple, especially those in a second marriage or blending families. He made the whole thing feel genuine and special. His assistant, Louise, also took care of all of the marriage license paperwork from obtaining all of the signatures from our witnesses at the ceremony to making sure the license got to the municipality in a timely fashion. Highly recommend Mike!

  • NB

    nathaly b.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 12

    The best officiant we could’ve gone with!

    Mike was honestly the best decision we went with, not only did he officiate our wedding but he helped guide us through our journey and was a great help. We couldn’t be more grateful and thankful for him helping us! Thank you so much for making our ceremony emotional and filled with gratitude.

  • RG

    Rose G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 12

    5 stars!

    Mike went above and beyond to make our ceremony truly special. He wrote beautiful, personalized vows that beautifully told the story of how my fiancé and I met. Hearing our unique journey woven into the ceremony was incredibly heartwarming—it felt intimate, authentic, and perfectly “us.” Guests were visibly moved, and people were still talking about the ceremony for days afterward at the reception and beyond. It became one of the most memorable parts of our wedding. What stood out most was how carefully he listened to us. He took the time to understand our story and our preferences, and he was completely open and responsive to every addition or change we requested for the script. Nothing felt rushed or cookie-cutter; everything was thoughtfully tailored. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who genuinely cares, listens, and creates a ceremony that feels personal and unforgettable. Thank you Mike for helping make our day so meaningful!

I’ve been an ordained minister since 2016 — ten years of helping couples say “I do.”
Over 50 — and every one was written from scratch. Couples tell me their guests were still talking about the ceremony at the reception.
That’s all I do. Every ceremony is written from your answers to a story questionnaire, using your own words — how you met, the proposal, the people you love. Even my simplest package tells your story.
Absolutely. Many couples sign at the courthouse first and celebrate later. Your ceremony will be just as personal, with or without the paperwork.
Based in Seaside Heights, I serve the Jersey Shore, Monmouth and Ocean counties, and beyond. Ask about your location.

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