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Dani Antman

5.0 (41)
· Santa Barbara, CA

"Dani is very patient and helpful throughout the process. She accommodates our meeting time requests all the time,..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$350

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Father Jerry Bellamy

5.0 (446)
· Orange County, CA

"Father Jerry was so helpful, responsive, respectful of our wants and needs, and was all around a pleasure to work..."

English Spanish Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union
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Beach Dream Weddings, LLC

5.0 (1,136)
· Orange Beach, AL

"Glenn was amazing and couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us on the beach!"

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English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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$350

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Wedding Minister 1

5.0 (64)
· Charlotte, NC

"Iris Newton was great! We were looking for a simple wedding ceremony with some parts spoken in both English and..."

English Spanish Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

$300

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One Heart Personalized Ceremonies

5.0 (331)
· Westchester, NY

"Norma was such a joy to work with! I found her in my knot research and after our first meeting I knew she was the..."

English Licensed Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

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Weddings By Paully

5.0 (13)
· Salinas, CA

"We are incredibly grateful to have had Paully as our wedding officiant! His pre-marital counseling program was a..."

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English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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$375

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Weddings by DBGF

5.0 (2)
· Washington DC, DC

"Having Rev. Flaherty officiate our wedding was a fantastic decision! He was supportive and attentive, helping us..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$600

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aVow Ceremonies and Services

5.0 (317)
· Atascadero, CA

"Rick is a consummate professional. We had a unforgettable wedding ceremony thanks for his impeccable experience,..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$450

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I Do on the Avenue

Glen Burnie, MD

Based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, I Do on the Avenue is a wedding officiant business specializing in intimate, stress-free...Read more wedding ceremonies. This family-owned wedding chapel provides a charming, personalized setting for couples looking to exchange vows in an unforgettable ambiance. From small...

English Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$125
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Sunshine Marriages

5.0 (3)
· Richmond, CA

"THANK YOU SUNSHINE MARRIAGES!! From the constant communication to the amazing ideas they gave us, I couldn't..."

English Spanish Portuguese Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith

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WedwithB

4.9 (12)
· Marietta, GA

"B was so kind with his words and very patient with me and my now husband. I highly recommend him to be anyone’s..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Non-religious

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The Marriage Minister

5.0 (35)
· Fresno, CA

"Erica Rose was the perfect person for our perfect day. I couldn’t have asked for a better person. As Christians,..."

English Spanish Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

$250

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Life Celebrations

5.0 (378)
· Carmel, CA

"Brian provided a beautiful elegant service for our wedding. I would recommend him highly!"

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

1 deal -5% Discount

$650

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All About Me Bride To Be

5.0 (322)
· San Antonio, TX

"Our day wouldn’t have been the same without Jospeh! His professional and attention to detail is everything you..."

English Spanish Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

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Great Officiants

5.0 (1,046)
· Orange County, CA

"Just want to shout out how amazing, awesome and absolutely number 1 Uncle Larry is!!!! Our guests really..."

English Spanish Chinese French German

1 deal -3% Discount

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Ilj billingual notary

5.0 (4)
· Greenville, SC

"Iris is absolutely awesome! She is so cute & was such a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend her to anyone! "

English Spanish Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

$150

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Weddings of Heart

4.9 (63)
· Petaluma, CA

"Lili made our wedding ceremony everything we were hoping for and more! We met several times (on Zoom and in..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

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SoCal Trust & Prenup Pros

5.0 (2)
· Irvine, CA

"With everything going on, I was feeling pretty unorganized, but the team was so patient and helpful. They worked..."
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Kathryn Diaz, Justice of the Peace

5.0 (20)
· Derry, NH

"Kathryn was a star at our wedding and I can truly say she added to our happy day! While other vendors weren’t as..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

3 deals

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Wedding in Maine

5.0 (326)
· York, ME

"Julie is not only a great officiant, but a kind, joyful person. Julie is experienced and trustworthy. We highly..."

English Licensed Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union

$350

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A Date To Remember

4.7 (19)
· Pensacola, FL

"She is very eloquent in her presentation. A very good communicator and lovely person to work with. She goes above..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Non-religious

$225

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Wendy Duncan Ministries

5.0 (183)
· Bend, OR

"Wendy is one the most kind and sincere people we ever met. Wendy made our special day even more special with her..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$325

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Better Together Matrimonies

4.9 (360)
· Chandler, AZ

"Tony made our wedding the most amazing day ever! The ceremony was unbelievable, and we were so blessed to have him..."

English Spanish Chinese French German

1 deal -20% Discount

$545

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Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant

5.0 (44)
· Carmel, CA

"First of all, thank you Ellen for being so patient with us. We had pushed the date out then changed our mind. Also..."

English Ceremony Rehearsal Interfaith Civil Union Non-religious

$300

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Find a Wedding Officiant

While searching for the right wedding officiant may not be the most glamorous aspect of the wedding planning process, it's crucial to the ceremony. After all, there's no getting married without an officiant! In that sense, wedding officiants have the most important job of all of your wedding vendors. Unfortunately, finding the best person to perform the ceremony can be difficult – especially if you're getting married in an unfamiliar area where you may not have a strong connection with a religious leader or judge. If you're not sure how to look for someone to marry you, don't worry. We have all the resources you’ll need to find the right officiant for your special day.

Selecting Your Wedding Officiant

Start researching the marriage laws in the place you’re getting married in. Find out if the state (or country) has any restrictions on who can or can't marry you. (Check out our marriage laws by state information.) From there, your officiant search can begin. You might look into wedding ministers or wedding pastors as options; non-religious couples can check out tips for choosing a non-religious wedding officiant. Be sure to ask around for references. You can even chat with other couples in our online wedding forums.

Make sure you meet any potential marriage officiant in person before booking. You and your partner should feel comfortable around them, and they should get a sense of the two of you as a couple. It's not uncommon for a wedding officiant to request several counseling sessions to get to know the couple better.

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Officiant

During this face-to-face time, we suggest asking any and all questions you have concerning the marriage officiant’s part in your wedding. Some suggestions:

Are you available for our wedding day and location?
What is the best way to contact you?
How much do you charge?
Is there any flexibility with the format of the ceremony?
Can other people (family and friends) speak during the ceremony?
Can you work within our theme?
Will you be attending the rehearsal?
How will you be dressed during the ceremony?

You can even ask if they have any video from weddings they have officiated before. This is also a good time to ask about their history and experience.

Wedding officiants aren't just there to preside over the ceremony. They’ll also advise you on how and when to apply for your marriage license, suggest readings for the ceremony and answer any questions you might have about the process. Whether you're looking for someone to talk at length about the commitment you are making, or for someone who will keep their speeches short and sweet, witnessing your marriage commitment is the whole reason everyone has come together. While planning the reception holds a great deal of excitement, finding the right wedding officiant will make the most important part of the wedding – your ceremony – all the more special. Just don't forget to have your officiant sign your marriage license at the end of the day!

If you’re wondering, “How do I find a wedding officiant near me?”, WeddingWire can help. Simply select “wedding officiant” from the vendor section, enter your location information and read reviews from real couples who have used the officiant before. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!

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Dani Antman

Father Jerry Bellamy

Beach Dream Weddings, LLC

Wedding Minister 1

One Heart Personalized Ceremonies

Weddings By Paully

Weddings by DBGF

aVow Ceremonies and Services

I Do on the Avenue

Sunshine Marriages

WedwithB

The Marriage Minister

Life Celebrations

All About Me Bride To Be

Great Officiants

Ilj billingual notary

Weddings of Heart

SoCal Trust & Prenup Pros

Kathryn Diaz, Justice of the Peace

Wedding in Maine

A Date To Remember

Wendy Duncan Ministries

Better Together Matrimonies

Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant

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