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On WeddingWire since 2023

I love helping couples express their love stories in a personal wedding ceremony. Whether you want a traditional Christian wedding, a civil ceremony, or something brief and simple with just vows and rings, I can help make it happen. Having worked with hundreds of couples of all faiths and backgrounds, I have learned to make the process easy and accommodating for busy schedules.

Whether you are a young person leaving home to start a life apart from your parents or you are in your twilight years, ready to commit to a new love, I can make your ceremony appropriate to this new chapter in your life.

I offer pre-marital counseling by Zoom or Google Meet for couples who want to smooth out some rough spots in their relationship. Topics covered include effective communication, money matters, sex, step-children, how to fight fair, and more. The number of sessions depends on what issues you want to talk about.

I can come to the location of your choice; Your home, a nearby park, a restaurant, a wedding venue, or my home in Stafford, VA.

I am an ordained minister licensed to officiate weddings in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. If your location is within a 90-mile radius, my fee is a flat rate. Over 90 miles or a 1.5-hour drive is an additional $25 to cover gas costs. I do not travel more than a 2-hour distance (120 miles).

I would love for you to reach out to me so we can chat about how to make your day personal and special!

Weddings by Terry is a wedding officiant based in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$221

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?

$80

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
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD
PA
VA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Weddings by Terry

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Terry, as an officiant for weddings and elopements, received glowing reviews for her professionalism, helpfulness, and sweet demeanor. Reviewers praised her for walking them through the ceremony process, providing ceremonial ideas and templates, and being flexible with last-minute changes like forgetting the wedding license. Terry was commended for making the wedding day easy and magical, with some sharing that she saved their ceremony when their original officiant fell ill. Highly recommended for her communication, punctuality, and ability to customize ceremonies to create a memorable and stress-free experience for couples.

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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.

Terry, as an officiant for weddings and elopements, received glowing reviews for her professionalism, helpfulness, and sweet demeanor. Reviewers praised her for walking them through the ceremony process, providing ceremonial ideas and templates, and being flexible with last-minute changes like forgetting the wedding license. Terry was commended for making the wedding day easy and magical, with some sharing that she saved their ceremony when their original officiant fell ill. Highly recommended for her communication, punctuality, and ability to customize ceremonies to create a memorable and stress-free experience for couples.

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Casey G. Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Terry was wonderful! She was very quick to respond and allowed us to fully customize our ceremony script and provided a surplus of pre-written examples. She showed up early to assist with the marriage license and explained everything we needed to know. And an incredible bonus, she happily accommodated our 6am sunrise elopement including a sandy and humid location. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially those eloping!
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Hope B. Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Terry had amazing ceremonial options, she was very helpful when I had questions, and she helped to make the wedding amazing.
Claire
Claire Sent on 07/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

SO sweet and perfect for the job - 10/10 recommend Terry!!

Terry was so wonderful and lovely - she has the perfect demeanor for this role. Someone even complimented how lovely seeming our officiant was... I found Terry on one of these websites and after one call with her I was sold - she is very sweet and was very professional on the day. 10/10 would recommend, hopefully I'll never have to use her services again (for a wedding!) but would definitely recommend. She helped run the rehearsal like a real professional, she travels too! Note - she did jump out of the pic for our first kiss, it's just this photo I posted (our teaser photo) was taken from an angle..
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