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Ordained Catholic priest and wedding officiant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rev. Dr. Shaun Ake-Little is a member of the Progressive Catholic Church community. He is passionate about working with organizations that help those on the margins of society, fight for social justice, and spread God’s word. Rev. Dr. Shaun will assist in planning your special day with openness and authenticity to create a service to remember.

Services Offered

Whether you are looking for an officiant to help with your civil union, interfaith, Catholic, same-sex, or vow renewal ceremony, Rev. Dr. Shaun Ake-Little would be happy to assist you. Not only will he work with you on customizing your vows and planning your special ceremony, but he also provides counseling if you desire. Some of the traditions and sacraments he has worked with previously include:

  • Ribbon ceremony
  • Seven blessings
  • Hands ceremony
  • Blending of sands
  • Honoring of children
  • Unity candle
  • Breaking of the glass
  • Memory candle
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$595

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$595

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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?

Catholic

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
PA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Father Shaun, a wedding officiant in Pitman, NJ, received rave reviews for his exceptional services, personalized ceremonies, and accommodating nature. Reviewers praised him for his ability to customize ceremonies, make couples feel comfortable, and incorporate both traditional and modern elements. His professionalism, organization, and warmth were highly appreciated, making him a top recommendation for couples seeking a personalized and memorable wedding ceremony experience.

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Father Shaun, a wedding officiant in Pitman, NJ, received rave reviews for his exceptional services, personalized ceremonies, and accommodating nature. Reviewers praised him for his ability to customize ceremonies, make couples feel comfortable, and incorporate both traditional and modern elements. His professionalism, organization, and warmth were highly appreciated, making him a top recommendation for couples seeking a personalized and memorable wedding ceremony experience.

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Fiona M. Sent on 06/27/2024
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Father shaun - fantastic

Father Shaun officiated our wedding on 6/9/24 in Pitman, NJ. We talked with Father Shaun on the phone to go over the initial information and then later had a video call to do our Pre-Cana Counseling. We felt immediately at ease with Father Shaun and really enjoyed this session. At his request, my husband and I sent 3 things we loved about each other to Father Shaun and he incorporated them into the wedding ceremony in such a perfect way. Everyone was crying at what a beautiful ceremony it was. I was able to get communion before the ceremony as well and this really meant a lot to me. Father Shaun had everything so organized and included everything we could possibly want (hand-fasting ceremony, personal vows, prayers, etc.) I would absolutely 1000% recommend Father Shaun for your wedding. He was amazing and really made our wedding so intimate and personal. My strict Catholic grandmother even appreciated everything. :) We cannot thank Father Shaun enough - he guided us through the entire process, every step of the way.
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Amanda H. Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Officiant!!

Father Shaun was absolutely amazing to work with. As we live down south, we were not able to meet him until the wedding day. That being said he was super flexible with us and was very quick with communicating. We were able to talk with him on the phone about our vision for our wedding and he was able to customize it to how we wanted it. We were also able to complete the pre-marital counseling via video chat. Father Shaun is so easy to talk to and is so easy going which made us feel so comfortable during this process. The way he led the ceremony was better than we ever could have asked for. It was very sweet and personal, while also keeping the traditional church ceremony present as well, which was what we wanted. I would 100% recommend Father Shaun as your wedding officiant!!.

ps: i dont have any wedding photos back yet but will try to add some in when i do
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Joe Sent on 01/22/2024
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Outstanding

Father Shaun is approachable, understanding and supportive. He led a beautiful ceremony, I would highly recommended having him be a part of your wedding
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