SJM Weddings

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Prices start at $300

About SJM Weddings

SJM Weddings

Officiant

💍 Reverend & Wedding Officiant ❤️ Joyfully marrying ALL couples with love, care, and intention 🙏 Methodist roots, open arms for every tradition 🤝 Offering pre-wedding consultation and ceremony rehearsal support 📍 Based in Rochester, NY | ✈️ Open to travel anywhere love takes us

🌎 I create inclusive, personalized ceremonies that honor every love story 🕊️ Committed to crafting thoughtful, joyful, and truly memorable wedding experiences 📅 Flexible with location, date, and time to best fit your dream day

In three words: Calm, Empathetic, Thoughtful

Best of Zola 2026

Services

Ceremony types

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

Religious affiliations

  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Other
  • Spiritual
  • Unitarian

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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6 reviews

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    Allison

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 12, 2026

    Amazing Experience!

    Rev. Stuart was extremely thoughtful and helpful in both the lead-up to and day of our wedding ceremony. His assistance really helped us create the perfect ceremony that felt like "us", not just something cookie-cutter. It felt great to us, and we even received compliments from family and friends on how beautiful it was. We would highly recommend booking with him!

    Stuart J Mitchell III•Jun 15, 2026

    Allison and Samuel, Thank you so much for this very kind and much appreciated review. Both Martha and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with you, your family and friends. It is obvious to all the two of you have a very special bond of deep love and commitment to be full partners in the holy estate of matrimony!! Many many best wishes Stuart

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    Kirstyn M.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 2, 2025

    Wedding ceremony

    SJM Weddings was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From the start, Stuart was patient, thorough, and efficient in their communication, ensuring we felt supported and informed throughout the process. On the day of, their work was just as impressive - they were thorough, simple, and personable, helping to make our ceremony feel uniquely our own. Stuart in particular made sure the entire presentation of the ceremony shared our story in a meaningful way. We are so grateful to SJM Weddings for helping to make our special day so memorable.

    Stuart J Mitchell III•Nov 10, 2025

    Kirstyn and Andrew Thank you so very much for your very kind and thoughtful review. In my retirement years I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and am privileged to share in your journey toward married life. Deciding to marry is a lifelong decision and sharing your vows with your family and friends is very special. I hope we can stay in touch. I'm sure you are busy planning for your new arrival into your beautiful family!! Many best wishes Stuart

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    Sue A.

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 7, 2025

    Stuart was an amazing officiant

    SJM Weddings was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Stuart was incredibly knowledgeable, cooperative, and accommodating. He took the time to understand our vision and made thoughtful suggestions to make our day even more special. Including the snow pile we wanted to get married in, Stuart handled the ceremony with care and professionalism. The value SJM Weddings provided was truly unmatched - their services were reasonably priced, but the quality of their work and the caring way they treated us was priceless. We are so grateful to Stuart and the SJM Weddings team for making our wedding day perfect.

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    Michelle Y.

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 2, 2025

    21 Years Since the Ceremony and Our I Do's

    We were thrilled to have SJM Weddings as our wedding officiants in June 2004. From the beginning, they were incredibly caring, responsive, and cooperative throughout the process. Their high-quality work and collaborative approach made them true partners in creating our perfect ceremony. SJM Weddings worked closely with us to coordinate our vows and ceremony wording, which made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. Their patience in practicing the ceremony with us helped ease our nerves leading up to the big day. We couldn't have asked for a better team to officiate our wedding! We highly recommend SJM Weddings!

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    Luce W.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 28, 2025

    Perfect

    Stuart from SJM Weddings was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From our first interaction, his communication was clear, thoughtful, and relaxed, which instantly put us at ease. On the day of, he delivered a professional, personal, and engaging ceremony that was tailored just for us. Stuart said a beautiful grace, prepared a unique individualized ceremony, and traveled to our location, going above and beyond to make our special day even more meaningful. Stuart is absolutely wonderful and does an excellent job performing a very sweet, genuine, and special ceremony. We could not have asked for a better officiant and highly recommend SJM Weddings.

Actively participate in a complementary brief phone or zoom conversation with me. As your potential officiant I want to make sure you will feel comfortable with my leadership as you publicly declare your love for each other and commit to living together in the holy estate of marriage for as long as you live.