Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

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Pricing

Prices start at $150

Packages

Prices start at $150

About Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

What’s the right wedding ceremony for a religiously independent couple? A courthouse ceremony is cold, impersonal, and over in a flash. A church ceremony is usually just a long sermon to which your actual ceremony is a sideshow. Pick your poison - a quick, dry affair with no heart, or a long, tedious slog that flies in the face of your worldview. Or... chuck that poison and grab the champagne. I got you, boo! I perform deeply personal, customizable ceremonies for couples who care about the content of their ceremony and want the declaration of their love and commitment to be truly unforgettable. 800+ ceremonies, 500+ rehearsals, 17 years!

Your ceremony will focus on thoughtful, bold insights on love and commitment, and personal stories and details about your relationship - NOT religion. You'll answer a detailed survey that puts you in control of every aspect of your ceremony, and you'll answer insightful personal questions so that I can share some highlights of your romance with your family and friends. With 17 years in the business and over 850 ceremonies officiated, I bring the enthusiasm and eloquence to deliver a deeply moving yet lighthearted ceremony, a relaxed demeanor that will keep you calm and centered, and unparalleled expertise in wedding ceremony craft and theory.

In three words: Calm, Creative, Fun

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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

  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Other
  • Pagan
  • Secular
  • Sikh
  • Spiritual
  • Unitarian
  • Wiccan

Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant packages

Custom Ceremony

Description

Custom ceremonies begin with a questionnaire that gives you complete control over all aspects of the ceremony, like vows, readings, remembrances, ceremony extras, and virtually any other element you can imagine, as well as insightful personal questions so that I can share some highlights of your romance with your family and friends. The best ceremony they've ever seen - that's what they'll all say!

What’s included
  • A customized 15-20 minute ceremony
  • Fully customizable vows, readings, and more
  • Custom-written passages all about you two
  • Unlimited, free consultation on the ceremony
  • Rehearsal optional (for an additional fee)

Elopement Ceremony

Description

For couples who want a warm, lighthearted ceremony, but don't have the need or budget for a custom-written ceremony. It's a purely secular, 15-minute ceremony full of deep insights and thoughtful reflections on love and commitment. I'll arrive early to the ceremony you and help coordinate the processional, recessional, and other ceremony details.

What’s included
  • Thoughtful reflections on love and commitment
  • Questions of intent, vows, exchange of rings
  • Secular closing blessing & pronouncement
  • Pre-ceremony coordination with couple and vendors
  • 30-minute pre-ceremony arrival time

Flash Ceremony

Description

It's a 2-minute ceremony, over in a flash - hence the name! This is mainly for couples who mainly just want their marriage licensed signed, as a brief ceremony is still legally required. Attendees are limited to immediate family only. Flash ceremonies are only offered Sunday through Thursday at or before 11am, at Canton Garden Center at Stadium Park.

What’s included
  • A 2-minute ceremony (no exaggeration!)
  • For couples who just want their license signed
  • I'll return the marriage license to the courthouse

Reviews

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91 reviews

  • PL

    Patrick L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 20

    The BEST

    We truly cannot picture our wedding without Tim at the helm of our ceremony. He was the perfect balance of low-maintenance and go-with-the-flow, while also being incredibly clear and concise about what the heck we were supposed to be doing! Tim had such a calming presence throughout the entire process and delivered a beautiful message that felt perfectly tailored to who we are, both as individuals and as a couple. We received so many compliments from our guests about both Tim and the ceremony itself. Thank you, Tim, for being such an important part of our big day. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!

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    Will

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 17

    Tim's the BEST!!!

    Tim was awesome! We appreciated the thought he put into our ceremony and how he weaved our story into his narrative. Many people told us he was the best officiant they had ever seen at a wedding - and we agree! He was kind and a pleasure to work with. You can't go wrong with Tim! We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!

  • SV

    Samantha V.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 15

    Perfect officiant for a perfect day!

    We cannot say enough amazing things about our officiant! From the very beginning, he was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely excited to be a part of our wedding day. He was so much fun to work with, and somehow managed to make us feel completely comfortable during what can be such an overwhelming and emotional moment. He made our ceremony feel so incredibly personal, beautiful, and meaningful. It wasn’t just a ceremony—it truly felt like us. He knew exactly when to bring the emotion, when to make us laugh, and how to make the entire moment feel natural and special. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and he played such a huge part in making it that way. We are so grateful that he was the person standing up there with us as we officially began this next chapter of our lives. If you’re looking for an officiant who is professional, personable, hilarious, heartfelt, and genuinely cares about making your ceremony special, look no further. We would recommend him a thousand times over! Thank you for helping make our wedding day absolutely unforgettable! We are so lucky to have had you be a part of it.

  • KG

    Katelyn G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 1, 2026

    THE BEST!

    Tim did beyond an amazing job, so many of our guests said it was the best ceremony they've been to. And we agree!!!. We had a lot of people ask us how long Tim has known us. Tim did a phenomenal job of making our ceremony exactly what my husband and I wanted. He was so prepared, answered any questions we had and did an amazing job of calming us and handling everything to make our ceremony beautiful. Nothing felt rushed or stressful. He had a perfect mix of tearful beautiful moments for us and the best jokes to keep us laughing like we asked. Can not recommend him enough. He’s the best!!!

  • BM

    Brook M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 24, 2026

    Brook & Justin Vetrano

    Tim officiated our wedding and was absolutely amazing! He made our ceremony feel so unique, personal, and fun. We loved everything he wrote for us, it truly felt like he took the time to make our ceremony completely “us.” We had so many guests come up to us afterward raving about how incredible our officiant was! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be part of such an important day. Highly recommend Tim!

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I began officiating ceremonies part time in 2010. It was a runaway success, and by 2012 I was able to quit my day job and make officiating my full-time career.
As of December 2025, I have performed 842 ceremonies. I perform over 100 ceremonies a year.
No - let *me* personalize your ceremony! You'll fill out a detailed questionnaire where you'll choose readings, vows, ceremony extras, remembrances, and more. You'll also answer dozens of questions about what makes your time together, and each ceremony features an in-depth examination of your answers. Why are you two in love? This is the question I attempt to answer.
Not only will I help you plan and run your rehearsal, I'll even make it pretty darn enjoyable! It's not the usual hour-long goat rodeo you're used to. Instead, it will be a tight 30 minute rehearsal, with simplicity and anxiety management being the top priorities. (Rehearsals are a separate fee.)
Not a problem! I can keep that fact under my hat during the ceremony (if it's a secret) or make a playful reference to it during your ceremony (if it's common knowledge.)
After planning, writing and performing over 800 ceremonies (and coordinating and running almost 500 rehearsals) for almost two decades, you can assume that my writing, planning, public speaking and leadership skills are second to none - and my fees reflect this. Furthermore, a lot of officiants charge more than me and do astonishingly little to justify it. Over 100 couples a year are happy to pay my fee, and I turn away dozens more couples each year. This makes me certain that my fees are both fair and competitive.
Hell yes I do! Neither one's gender identity nor their sexual orientation make their love any less lovely or worthy of celebration. Read all about my views on LGBTQ+ ceremonies: https://timgreathouse.com/lgbtq
No. The ceremony will have far less emotional impact if you already know what's going to be said. I ask that couples trust that I’ll compose the perfect ceremony for them - because of this, I don’t allow them to read it ahead of time.
Most ceremonies I perform (excluding processional and recessional) are 15-20 minutes. To some this sounds brief, but the truth is: no one came to hear me talk. They came to celebrate, break bread, tie one on, and dance like a Muppet. I choose my words for the greatest emotional impact in the shortest time, moving us with purpose through the formalities and to the celebration. In other words: I skip the boring bits!
Which do you mean? An African or European swallow?
Contrary to popular belief, my house is merely adequate.

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