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The Modern Officiant is an officiant service based in Atlanta, Georgia that specializes in non-traditional and LGBTQ+ weddings. As a wife, mother, and member of the LGBTQ+ community, owner Jemelle Wooten understands that everyday life can come with many challenges. She therefore endeavors to help all couples feel wholly loved and supported through their wedding experiences. Jemelle creates heartfelt, uniquely beautiful ceremonies, and she takes time to get to know each couple and craft a script that speaks to them. She will happily incorporate any traditions and rituals that clients desire into their ceremonies.

Services Offered
The Modern Officiant presides over a variety of ceremony types, including civil unions, interfaith, non-religious, single religion, and vow renewals. Jemelle specializes in non-traditional and LGBTQ+ weddings, though she gladly officiates for any couple. All lovebirds are provided with customized vows, as well as the option of counseling services.

  • Black-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$375

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$200

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

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

$50

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
Earth-Based
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
GA
SC
TN

What languages do you speak?

English
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Jemelle is a highly recommended and exceptional officiant for weddings. She is described as professional, welcoming, and accommodating, particularly for LGBTQIA+ couples. Reviewers appreciate her personalized and tailored ceremonies, as well as her warmth and guidance throughout the process. Her services are commended for being heartfelt, humorous, and easy to work with. Guests also express their admiration for Jemelle's officiation and recommend her to others.

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Jemelle is a highly recommended and exceptional officiant for weddings. She is described as professional, welcoming, and accommodating, particularly for LGBTQIA+ couples. Reviewers appreciate her personalized and tailored ceremonies, as well as her warmth and guidance throughout the process. Her services are commended for being heartfelt, humorous, and easy to work with. Guests also express their admiration for Jemelle's officiation and recommend her to others.

Nicholas
Nicholas S. Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Focused on Love

Jemelle Wooten is all about love. She brings love to her calling, she reminds couples about their love and she celebrates love throughout the wedding service. All couples will be supported, guided and kept calm when working with Jemelle. Love is Love.
Fawn
Fawn Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Officiant for US!

Throughout our wedding journey, we knew that one of the most important decisions we would have to make, besides getting married, was to decide who we would choose to usher us into marital bliss. Jemelle made herself available to us at all times. She was professional, very personable and open with us about what to expect from the beginning to end of our ceremony. She was knowledgeable of various ceremony elements that we wanted to incorporate and made suggestions on where we should place them in the wedding, so everything flowed smoothly. Our guests especially loved how she was able highlight the origins of many of the elements we had. She even helped us with ideas for our vows to each other. She was wonderful. Her couple's questionnaire was extensive lol, but 100% worth it. She incorporated what we answered beautifully. She was absolutely amazing! Couldn't have asked for anyone better!
Jamie
Jamie J. Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Jemelle, you won't regret it!

From the moment we met with Jemelle, we knew that she was the perfect officiant for us. As an LGBTQIA+ couple, navigating a heteronormative wedding industry had us defeated at times, especially when we were looking for an officiant. Jemelle was instantly welcoming and we loved talking with her! She's professional, answered our million questions, and was extremely helpful. Our ceremony was perfectly tailored towards us and so many of our guests made sure to go out of the way tell us just how incredible she was (which we already knew, but that was good to hear)! We would recommend her and her services to anyone, but especially if you're a queer couple. Thank you, Jemelle!
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Elegant Events by Maya Elegant Events by Maya Wedding Planners

I highly recommend The Modern Officiant to all of my clients. She writes and performs the most beautiful intimate ceremonies. I have seen her bring her clients to tears with the way she crafts ceremonies. Jemelle puts her clients at ease with her calming demeanor and gives her clients a beautiful day to remember.

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