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Dr. Stephan J. Smith is a wedding officiant based out of Flint, Michigan. He has more than 15 years of experience and specializes in non-denominational weddings. He welcomes the LGBTQ community and he creates beautiful, personal ceremonies that are tailored to your unique personality and style. His services cover all of Michigan and will travel up to 50 miles for no additional charge. Dr. Stephan J. Smith's calming and reassuring persona will ensure you are as relaxed as possible during your ceremony, and his passion for love and weddings will ensure you have an unforgettable experience.

Services Offered
Dr. Stephan J. Smith provides officiant services for non-religious, religious, and interfaith ceremonies, as well as civil unions and vow renewals. He also invites couples to write their own vows, and is available for ceremony rehearsals so you can feel confident that everything will go exactly as planned. Ceremonies typically last up to 30 minutes, and Dr. Smith welcomes a range of faiths, including:

  • Agnostic
  • Baptist
  • Episcopalian
  • Methodist
  • Non-denominational Christian
  • Pagan
  • Presbyterian
  • Unitarian

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$400

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$150

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Episcopalian
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Dr. Stephan J. Smith

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The reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Dr. Smith as their wedding officiant, praising his professionalism, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. Many mentioned how Dr. Smith personalized the ceremony to reflect their preferences and provided examples and guidance throughout the planning process. His kindness, warmth, and ability to create a heartfelt and memorable ceremony were highlighted, with guests also appreciating his contribution. Overall, Dr. Smith\'s calm demeanor and expertise left a lasting impression, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a dedicated and personable officiant for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Dr. Smith as their wedding officiant, praising his professionalism, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. Many mentioned how Dr. Smith personalized the ceremony to reflect their preferences and provided examples and guidance throughout the planning process. His kindness, warmth, and ability to create a heartfelt and memorable ceremony were highlighted, with guests also appreciating his contribution. Overall, Dr. Smith\'s calm demeanor and expertise left a lasting impression, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a dedicated and personable officiant for their special day.

Jennifer
Jennifer W. Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Worth It!

My husband Tyler and I could not be more happy with how Dr. Smith worked with us during our wedding planning/rehearsal process, and how well he officiated on the big day. He worked with us before the wedding to help craft our ceremony, and was very helpful by providing several excellent examples for us to draw inspiration from. We had a non-religious wedding, and using the examples he sent us, we were able to craft a wonderful ceremony we were both happy with. He is very responsive, extremely thorough with all the important information we needed to know as an engaged couple, and extremely easy to work with. He was extremely flexible with what we wanted implemented in our ceremony, I changed my mind several times throughout the process and he was accommodating every time. We were also planning our wedding out of state, and this was never an issue during the planning process with him. When it came to the big day he spoke very eloquently, all our friends and family were raving about how beautiful the ceremony was. He helped run our rehearsal, while also communicating back and forth with our wedding coordinator, which made us feel much more comfortable come the day of the actual wedding, we worried for nothing knowing it was in good hands! We would highly recommend hiring Dr. Smith to officiate your wedding, we could not be happier with how our day turned out, we will look back fondly on our decision to have him officiate for us.
Michelle
Michelle G. Sent on 07/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful, kind and highly recommended!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Stephan officiate our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect person to lead such an important part of our day. From our first meeting, Stephan had a genuine interest in our story, interests and how we'd like the ceremony to play out.

He made recommendations on what's traditional, what's not and what's trending. This was very helpful and helped us understand the specific script we wanted to take. He also provided several sample scripts that we could read through. These helped us craft the perfect flow. The ceremony ended up being beautiful with the perfect blend of humor, sentiment, and tradition.

Stephan's delivery was heartfelt and engaging, capturing the attention and emotions of all our guests. Many of our friends and family commented on how lovely and unique the ceremony was, and we owe that to Stephan.

If you're looking for an officiant who is not only professional and organized but also deeply passionate about making your day special, look no further. We highly recommend Stephan!
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Adam Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Nairu and Adam ~ Married on 6/28/2024

Dr. Smith was perfect. He was very responsive and attentive to our needs through our entire wedding day. His years of experience also showed in his responses. Although our needs were simple, he went above and beyond and made sure we were comfortable. The ceremony was heartfelt and tearful, and he even handed a clean handkerchief to us shortly after the ceremony.. That action alone showed us Dr Smith's pure kindness. We highly recommend him.
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