Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant Reviews
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Leah H. Sent on 01/14/2024Thanks to Tim, our ceremony was absolutely perfect!
Tim was absolutely everything I needed as a bride. My family and I are not religious, but my husbands family is, and they were not thrilled with the fact that we chose to have an outdoor wedding rather than a church wedding. I told Tim this, and he assured me that he would be able to appease to everyone in the audience (I know it shouldn't matter because it's supposed to be about the married couple and no one else.... but it's very stressful when people you love disapprove of big decisions). Tim was able to deliver EXACTLY what I hoped for. He shared so much information about my husband and I's relationship and was able to include some humor and emotional aspects. He truly captured our story and helped the audience understand the love between us. After the wedding, we had SO MANY people tell us how great our officiant was (even those that were wanting us to have a religious wedding) because our ceremony was much more meaningful and personal than their original (Catholic) expectations.
Before the ceremony itself, Tim helped with all of my anxiousness. He impressed everyone at our rehearsal as he took complete control and helped direct everyone and everything. It was like having a wedding coordinator. He knew exactly what to do and how to orchestrate everyone. My venue coordinator even applauded him for such a job well done. Then, on the day of my wedding, I was hit with a last minute decision of whether I should have my wedding indoors or outdoors because there was a 90% chance of rain. I was so adamant about having our ceremony outside, but so many people (my photographer, videographer, DJ, venue coordinator, some family, etc) were telling me I need to change the ceremony to have it indoors because the rain was looking pretty promising. My husband and I agreed that we wanted to be outside, even if it was raining, and the ONLY person who was on our side was Tim. I will never forget the phone call I had with Tim an hour before walking down the aisle. He told me that he will marry us in the pouring rain and it would be amazing memory for us forever..... that's all I needed. I just needed someone on my side and Tim was it. (One thing to note, is that Tim even had another ceremony they he had to officiate after mine, but he was willing to inconvenience himself, get soaking wet just for us, and figure out what he needed to do for the next wedding... he was 100% committed!) Thankfully, we held our ceremony outside and the rain held off!! I have Tim to thank for this because I almost gave into everyone else's pushy opinions, but Tim wanted to make sure I got what I wanted.
Tim is such a remarkable person. From the moment you have your first phone call with him, it is obvious that he is a true, genuine character who is passionate about what he does. He has an extremely friendly demeanor about him, and his humor is so much fun. Tim is great with his words and absolutely worth the price you pay to hire him. He honestly deserves so much more than he asks for. I can't recommend Tim enough! I will always encourage anyone planning a wedding to consider him. Outside of my bias because it was my own wedding, Tim's performance was the most sincere I have ever seen at any wedding I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot!).
Tim, I am forever grateful for you! Thanks for exceeding our expectations, and being more than we could ever ask for! You are amazing. -
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Annmarie H. Sent on 07/15/2024Perfect Choice for Anxious Brides (and Grooms!)
Tim is the perfect officiant for couples prone to anxiety; he kept us calm all day! -
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Maya P. Sent on 07/08/2024Tim is the best, he helped create the most beautiful, memorable, perfect ceremony for us!
We can’t say enough great things about booking Tim Greathouse for our wedding! From start to finish, Tim made planning our wedding ceremony so fun and easy.
For a little context, my new husband Zak and I live in Europe and had our wedding in Cleveland on June 7th. Working with an officiant we had never met in person before our wedding could have been a challenge, but Tim truly took the time and care to get to know both Zak and me as a couple through Zoom meetings. Despite the distance, his warmth and genuine interest in our story made us feel like we had known him for years! We loved Tim’s online questionnaire too, which allowed Zak and I to reflect on and write about all the things we love about each other. This process not only made us appreciate each other more but also gave Tim the insights he needed to craft the most beautiful ceremony I’ve ever seen!
When we finally met in person, Tim was seriously the coolest guy of all time. He was so wonderful to work with! Right from the start, he made Zak and me feel at ease and comfortable during the rehearsal and before the ceremony with his funny jokes and captivating stories. His ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments was truly so special, and it immediately put us and our wedding party at ease.
On the day of the ceremony, Tim delivered a beautiful, heartfelt speech that was incredibly personal to us. He chose a reading from Les Miserables that was so perfect and meaningful for us, it brought tears to our eyes. His delivery was so genuine and heartfelt that multiple people came up to us after the ceremony and asked if we had known Tim for years because he conveyed our personalities and story so well! It was as if he had been a close friend who had known us throughout our relationship.
Tim made us laugh, he made us cry, and he helped create a ceremony filled with moments that we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives. His ability to capture the essence of our relationship and translate it into words was truly a gift. The ceremony was not just an event but a reflection of our love and commitment to each other, something we and our guests will never forget.
In addition to his incredible skill as an officiant, Tim was also incredibly organized and professional. He was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance, making the entire planning process seamless. His dedication and passion for his work shone through in every interaction we had with him.
We can’t recommend Tim Greathouse enough for anyone looking for an officiant who will make your wedding day as special and memorable as ours. He exceeded all our expectations and made our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable.
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Macy D. Sent on 01/12/2024Delightful, stress-free, worth the money
Initially, I was all about having the shortest and most basic ceremony possible as I have QUITE the stage fright, but at the same time my husband and I wanted to do our own vows (I'm very glad we did.) and have a meaningful ceremony.
Tim's style and demeanor in delivering the ceremony really helped put me at ease. (He did great when I messed up timing on walking down the isle and delivering my "I will" at the right time. My jitters had my brain somewhere else. 😅) Also- shout out to Happy Days Lodge! That space + Tim really helped make our ceremony feel relaxed, cozy, and intimate despite our high headcount. The combination of the officiant and venue made our ceremony wonderful.
Sooo many guests had many wonderful things to say. I loved watching the video of our ceremony, and I look forward to watching it for years to come. I'm so thankful we went with Tim! -
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Chelsea Sent on 01/12/2024The best vendor
Tim was absolutely amazing. What he did for our ceremony was beyond what we expected. He had everyone laughing and crying. When he says the ceremony is personalized he means it. Our ceremony was us in a nut shell and I couldn't of asked for more.
Not only were we impressed by him our guests were too. They had nothing but good things to say, such as they have never seen a ceremony like ours before, that was the most beautiful ceremony iv ever seen.
Tim was the best vendor that we had when it came to communication and answering questions or any other things that may have came up.
Even though he is on the more expensive side he is worth every penny. I have no regrets what so ever.
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Jenna O. Sent on 01/12/2024
Best.Officiant.Ever
Tim was so amazing I don't even have words. The ceremony he put together sounded as if he knew us for years. I had NUMEROUS guests come up to me and tell me how amazing he was and how perfect our ceremony was. Lots of emotions, laughs, tears, it was everything. He also did a glorious job at keeping us calm while up there in front of all our loved ones. I couldn't recommend him enough! -
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Emily J. Sent on 07/07/2023Tim is exceptional!
Highly HIGHLY recommend Tim Greathouse as your wedding officiant. He strikes a perfect balance between personal and professional: he responded exactly to our wishes and yet was never invasive in his questions getting to know us. He was warm and friendly and yet focused in our planning conversations. And the ceremony he performed was absolutely perfect: he truly took the time to understand us and our wishes and he delivered a ceremony that was spot-on. Can't say enough good things about Tim! -
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Courtney M. Sent on 01/20/2024Winter Wedding
Tim was wonderful, he prepared a custom ceremony for us that was even themed to the wedding! The delivery was smooth despite the gusty conditions, he was very warm and made us so comfortable when exchanging vows. He said this was his first subzero wedding! Even when the wind blew and it felt even colder, he kept his composure and continued the ceremony as if nothing happened! I loved how unique and personalized the whole thing was and I am very happy we found him! -
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Sarah H. Sent on 10/11/2022Best Vendor of our Whole Night!
We are SO grateful to have found Tim as our officiant! He was kind, friendly and punctual. Most importantly, he stays true to himself and his beliefs. Tim helped modernize some very outdated wedding traditions while respecting family members' wishes and different points of view. Tim was funny and conversational throughout our whole ceremony. We had numerous people ask us if he was a personal friend! (We had only just met him in person the night before!) He kept the flow of the ceremony moving along in a tremendous story-like manner and captivated everyone's attention thourhgout. We received so many compliments on his service!! -
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Kerry H. Sent on 09/30/2022Tim Rocks!!
Tim is the BEST wedding officiant I have ever seen in action and we were lucky that is was for our wedding!! We couldn't have been happier. Tim will make you feel at ease and you will actually enjoy and have fun at your ceremony. He knows how to personalize it so that it has special and deep meaning to the couple getting married so much so that you will never forget what was said. It will carry you through the day and beyond as one of the best moments of your life! My now husband and I shared the perfect moments over looking Lake Erie listening to Tim read why we chose to marry each other (that part was a surprise since you submit your answers separately) and also special passages that Tim chose for us. Tim listens to exactly what you want on your questionnaire and then he delivers above and beyond your expectations. I never thought the ceremony would ever be my favorite part of the day, but it truly was thanks to Tim!! Many of my guests said that it was the best wedding ceremony they have been to. Big shout out to Tim for making our day the best day ever. ...and if you hire him your wedding ceremony will be one of your BEST days too!! -
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Sarah D. Sent on 09/01/2022Amazing Officiant
Tim did such an amazing job making sure my husband and I were prepared for the ceremony and keeping us calm and relaxed. He was very professional and put together a beautiful ceremony. -
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Becca M. Sent on 01/12/2024Tim is wonderful!
Tim did a fabulous job with our ceremony. I had many guests compliment our choice of officiant once the ceremony was over. He was a pleasure to work with and made us feel at ease with his sense of humor and calming demeanor. I felt that the ceremony was very unique and not just a generic "Do you take...." blah, blah, blah. (Because who honestly wants that anymore?) 😂 I will recommend Tim to anyone I know that is in need of an officiant. Thank you again for the beautiful ceremony! (My veil getting ripped of my head and the cell phone alarm going off just made it that much more entertaining. 😅) -
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Elyse S. Sent on 11/27/2022Tim is incredible!
Finding the perfect wedding officiant was at the top of our list when it came to planning our wedding. We were looking for someone that fit our personalities and could create a ceremony that was non-religious, laid back, and could set the tone for our wedding. Tim did just that and more. Not only did he curate a lovely ceremony for me and my husband, he was able to integrate the most important aspects of our life and painted a beautiful picture of our relationship for our friends and family. He did such an amazing job for our non-traditional wedding (neither of us are religious but he will include whatever you want or don’t want). We received so many compliments from our guests and Tim is not only an awesome officiant, he is truly a kind and caring individual who is amazing at helping people celebrate their love as they embark on this next step in their journey. Tim Greathouse is incredible!
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