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My West Michigan Wedding is a wedding officiation service for couples marrying in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Pastor Tom F. Hamel marries couples in the greater Grand Rapids area and lakeshore communities from St. Joseph to Ludington. This officiant is experienced, professional, and honors a couple in the ways they best see fit on their wedding day.

Experience

Tom has performed more than 1,300 weddings since 2005. He knows the ins and outs of a wedding ceremony and helps couples with the understanding that — more often than not — this is all new to them. Through My West Michigan Wedding, he instills confidence in the soon-to-be-newlyweds and keeps the focus on them while celebrating their love.

Services Offered

Ordained and licensed in the state of Michigan as an officiant, Pastor Tom officiates all varieties of weddings. This includes civil unions, vow renewals, rehearsals, and single-religion, interfaith, and non-religious ceremonies. He typically keeps the length of the ceremony under 30 minutes. Couples choosing My West Michigan Wedding will find counseling and assistance with customized vows. This officiant works with agnostic and non-denominational couples, as well as a wide variety of Christian denominations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$300

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$175

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
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 My West Michigan Wedding

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
261 reviews
99% recommend it
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Tom from My West Michigan Weddings receives glowing reviews from multiple couples who commend his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to craft personalized, heartfelt ceremonies tailored to their visions. He is praised for his calming presence, humor, and the special touch he brings to the ceremonies. Couples appreciate his guidance, flexibility, and the seamless execution of their ceremonies, with many guests also complimenting his engaging and intimate approach. Tom's services are highly recommended for anyone seeking a meaningful and enjoyable wedding ceremony experience.

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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.

Tom from My West Michigan Weddings receives glowing reviews from multiple couples who commend his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to craft personalized, heartfelt ceremonies tailored to their visions. He is praised for his calming presence, humor, and the special touch he brings to the ceremonies. Couples appreciate his guidance, flexibility, and the seamless execution of their ceremonies, with many guests also complimenting his engaging and intimate approach. Tom's services are highly recommended for anyone seeking a meaningful and enjoyable wedding ceremony experience.

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Joan M. Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Very Best Experience

We were recommended to Tom from a website. He was so great. He has a charming, calming way that immediately puts you at ease. He takes you through every step of personalizing your ceremony. We got married May 5 at a country club with about 50 close friends and family. We wanted a spiritual ceremony not religious and it was perfect. All about love. And all about us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tom for your ceremony. He makes the process so easy. So many people commented to me after the wedding about how good he was. Thank you Tom😊❤️Joanie Dobbie
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Alexa S. Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tom was great!

I booked Tom for my wedding after reading many positive reviews. They were right! Tom was very professional and responsive to all of my questions. He respected our views, and he was amazing during the ceremony! He brought humor in all the right places, and we got so many compliments from our guests on how much they loved him.

Before the ceremony, he came to both of us to check in on us. He helped calm our nerves, and it was great confidence booster. We would recommend Tom to everyone!
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Bri T. Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tom is incredible!

We couldn’t recommend Tom enough! Incredibly professional, kind, experienced, and funny! He made our day that much more special. Since the beginning of chatting with him, he has always been extremely responsive and friendly. So thankful he was our officiant, he does an outstanding job!
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