Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

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 15 years in the business and over 700 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

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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Rating: 5.0

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49 reviews

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Margaret
Rating: 5
•May 25
Stellar custom ceremony from an upbeat officiant
Tim has a great attitude and sense of humor that will carry you through any stress or anxiety of the day. His process for crafting a seamless custom ceremony is simple and easy for the bride and groom, with results that dazzle. What he creates keeps you and the guests grounded in the ceremony, sharing little details about your love story and reminding everyone how beautiful love (and specifically your love) is. So happy to recommend Tim for his craft, personality, and efficiency. He will lead you through an incredible ceremony!
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Richard W.
Rating: 5
•May 23
Great is literally in his name
A wise man once said "When you do everything right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" when it comes to Tim that statement is incorrect as everyone at our wedding knew Tim did everything right. To us he was an anchor with his calm demeanor and wise words he knew exactly what to say to keep us not only focused on the task at hand but also to keep us stress free the entire time. To our guests he appeared as an old friend, someone who knew us forever and was able to speak about us with a wit and candor only obtained by years of bonding and adventures. In truth we had never met Tim before we hired him to officiate but his professionalism and talent elevated him beyond such a simple title. I cannot thank him enough, and I cannot recommend him enough.
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Diya
Rating: 5
•May 18
Perfection!
There's no one like Tim Greathouse! Exceptional service, amazing value, professional and all around an intelligent and witty ceremony. After the ceremony was complete my husband and I couldn't believe how perfectly our ceremony and vows were a match for our love and our personalities. Can I rate this officiant 5 thousand stars? You want personality and sincerity? Hire Tim Greathouse. Second best decision of your wedding. ( Your spouse is hopefully the #1 best decision...)
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Cassie
Rating: 5
•May 14
Wonderful experience!
We had a wonderful experience with Tim. From the beginning, he took the time to really get to know us through thoughtful questions so he could personalize our ceremony in a meaningful way. He created a ceremony that truly felt like us. We specifically wanted a non-religious ceremony with handfasting included, and he honored every request perfectly while still making the ceremony feel warm, heartfelt, and special. He was professional, easy to communicate with, funny, and helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. He arrived on time, was very organized, and helped our day flow smoothly. We’re so grateful for the care and attention he put into making our wedding ceremony personal and memorable. Highly recommend!
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Marcus R.
Rating: 5
•May 8, 2026
Book Tim before it's too late!
Before you read my review, go book Tim NOW before it’s too late! It will be the best decision you make (other than saying YES!, of course). Tim officiated our wedding on April 25 at Waters Edge Vinyard in Louisville, Ohio. My wife and I found Tim online and instantly fell in love with his quirky and thorough website. After calling Tim up, we quickly realized we wasn’t lying—he really does love his job! At that point, we knew that no one else but Tim could officiate our wedding. Tim is an expert in his craft and a skilled orator. More importantly, he is a great guy. Tim will put in the time that your special day deserves. On your big day, he will speak passionately about love and commitment and find a way to share your love story in a way that will make the crowd shed a tear. We had so many guests ask us who Tim was, how we knew him, and whether he had a card. Tim was a hit! And we are so thankful to him for making our wedding day an unforgettable one. I can’t forget to mention his impeccable fashion instincts. 10/10.

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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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Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

Pricing

Packages

About Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

Services

Ceremony types

Religious affiliations

Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant packages

Custom Ceremony

Elopement Ceremony

Flash Ceremony

Reviews

Stellar custom ceremony from an upbeat officiant

Great is literally in his name

Perfection!

Wonderful experience!

Book Tim before it's too late!

Preferred vendors of Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

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