Professional WV Wedding Officiants
The number one reason to hire a professional officiant is experience. The more experience someone has at performing wedding ceremonies, the better equipped they are to deliver a high-quality performance in the midst of an unpredictable, unscripted environment. Performing a wedding ceremony isn’t as simple as just reading a piece of paper, and many amateurs get thrown off by the near-constant distraction of mumbling guests, crying children, flying bugs, moving vendors, and the like. A professional officiant has a level of comfort that comes only from experience, and can maintain a state of calm and focus despite changing or unforeseen circumstances. This leads to a better experience for you, your families, and your guests – you can relax and enjoy your ceremony, knowing you’re in the capable hands of someone who knows exactly what to do. Since a professional officiant has the benefit of experience, they can also offer knowledge and guidance that you simply can’t get from an inexperienced amateur. A professional officiant can advise you on the proper length for your ceremony, any potential logistical challenges you might face at your venue, different options for wedding traditions to incorporate into the ceremony based on your unique circumstances, and the answers to many questions an amateur wouldn’t even know to ask. Aside from being a life-changing display of your love and commitment to one another, your wedding ceremony is also your guests’ first impression of your wedding and sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you wouldn’t trust your friend to photograph your wedding or DJ your reception, then why would you put something as important as your wedding ceremony in the hands of an amateur?
Some of the Officiants answered these questions and some didn't. You will find their answers next to their listing.
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1. Are you available to travel if needed?
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class?
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on?
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)?
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony?
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license?
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If you go to the drop-down menu at the top of the page and click "Clickable Vendor Tab" it will bring you to a map of WV that is clickable. The point of the Clickable map is that you can click the county you are getting married in and see all the vendors in that area or surrounding areas.You also go to each county file in the drop-down menu in the Clickable Vendor Map section.
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Click the State of West Virginia down below to go to the Clickable Vendor Map!
Wedding Officiant
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<- Dots next to a Officiant indicates it is one that Key to Adam has worked with and recommends.
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Weddings by Mathew - Weddings by Mathew started in 2016, and since then, Mathew has officiated over 100 weddings! From helicopters, to living rooms, to the nicest resorts around, Mathew has officiated weddings everywhere. 2018 was the biggest year of Weddings by Mathew with 57 weddings, three new states, being featured in four issues of FOUR Magazine, and a published book. Having officiated a wedding in 9 states, his ultimate goal is one in every state. Whether you want a simple elopement or an extravagant wedding, Mathew is the officiant that goes anywhere in West Virginia, and the United States. Let’s get you married!
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1. Are you available to travel if needed? Absolutely, Weddings by Mathew travels anywhere in West Virginia and has officiated weddings in 10 different states.
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? No, it’s not my place to make you feel judged or belittled on your wedding experience. We’re all adults, and we all come from different walks of life.
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? When my schedule allows it. Most of the time I am unable to make rehearsals, but always make sure my couples or the wedding planner have the script the day before.
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? Yes, this day is about you, both of you! Whether you’re looking for a simple ceremony, or want to write your own vows with a hint of Pagan rituals, let’s make it happen.
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? Yes, each ceremony is tailored to fit each couple I work with.
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? Of course, I want to make sure your wedding is legal, so I’ll make sure you know EVERYTHING!
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Todd A. Gray, Wedding Officiant - I am licensed to officiate weddings in West Virginia and Virginia. If you are looking for professionalism and personality you have come to the right place. Please visit my website for more information.
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1. Are you available to travel if needed? Yes. I will travel anywhere in WV.
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? No.
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? I will attend the rehearsal if needed, there is an additional charge.
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? Yes. I always work with my couples to create the ceremony that is right for them.
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? Yes
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? I can offer guidance but by State Law the couple must obtain the license. After the ceremony I take care of filing the paperwork to make sure everything is legal.
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Non-Denominational Weddings and Vow Renewals - My name is Pam and I am a Fully-Licensed and Ordained Non-Denominational Minister/ Professional Wedding Officiant serving WV, PA, OH, VA, KY, MD and other East Coast States. I officiate weddings at my home in Buckhannon, West Virginia and am always happy to travel to any venue of your choosing. I specialize in beautiful custom-written personalized ceremonies that capture the true heart and soul of a relationship and will go the "extra mile" to make your wedding or vow renewal UNIQUELY BREATHTAKING! Whether your perfect wedding consists of a short, sweet private ceremony at one of three beautiful countryside settings at my home, or a larger ceremony with all the bells and whistles at a venue of your choice, I can custom-write and officiate a ceremony that will fit you perfectly. My ultimate goal is to make your ceremony absolutely PERFECT and I won't be happy until it is. Give me a call and let's talk about what PERFECTION looks like to you. I would love the opportunity to work with you and would be honored to help turn YOUR special day into a treasured memory. Thank you for considering me and my services and please do not hesitate to contact me at (304) 472-0296 with any questions you may have. ~ Take care, Keep Smilin' and above all... Be Blessed, Pastor Pam
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1.Are you available to travel if needed? Absolutely, I travel throughout the East Coast and beyond to officiate weddings and no distance is ever too far. I also have a venue at my home in Buckhannon, WV where I officiate elopements and small, intimate ceremonies.
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? No, I do not require pre-marital counseling or religious classes before officiating a marriage, but I do offer those services free of charge to couples who request them. I also offer marriage counseling following the wedding, free of charge, if the couple hits a rough spot and requests my services.
Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? Yes, I am always happy to attend and orchestrate a Rehearsal when requested. If the venue provides a Wedding Coordinator and my services are not needed, I always provide a written script of the ceremony for their use. And, on occasions when they request that I not attend the Rehearsal, and a Wedding Coordinator is not available, I send a detailed Rehearsal Guide for their use. I always arrive an hour prior to my weddings so that I am available to do quick run-throughs if necessary as well as answer any questions the couple might have.
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? Yes. I offer multiple add-ons to ensure that the couple’s ceremony is unique and meaningful to the two of them. Writing is my strong point and if they have an idea for something that they have never seen done, I can write it into their ceremony with no problem at all.
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? Yes, each of my ceremonies is personally written for the couples I work with and no two are ever alike. Whether it’s incorporating special family traditions, honoring inter-faith sacraments, or writing a one-of-a-kind ceremony that captures their “Love Story,” my goal is to create a ceremony that is a true reflection of the couple, the love they share and their dreams for the future.
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? Yes, when talking with a couple, I always give them complete details on how to obtain their Marriage License, the cost involved, and after their marriage is finalized, I complete the License and mail it back to the originating Courthouse with a copy also sent to the couple by mail.
Weddings, Renewal, Romance - I was blessed with the sweetest of love stories. To honor those memories, I have been inspired to pay it forward and share in the love and goodness I have known. I am hoping to make new and different love story memories with couples through this new adventure as a wedding officiant.
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1. Are you willing to travel? Yes
2. Do you require any pre-marital or religious counseling? I am totally nondenominational and nonjudgmental. Being I love is my only requirement.
3. Do you come to rehearsal when booking or is it an add-on? Rehearsals are negotiable and different with each ceremony. I do what the couple feels like they need.
4. and 5. Will you create a personalized ceremony and will you do special rituals? Every love has its own story, and so each ceremony is personal and I will always do ritual requests.
6. Will you help us obtain our marriage license? While I am happy to answer questions, officiants only the couple can obtain their license. As their officiant, I legalize and send on to the appropriate county as soon as possible after the ceremony.
Lynn Reed Feather - Ordained Marriage Ministries. 304-276-5045
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1. Are you available to travel if needed? YES I DO TRAVEL
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? NO.
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? YES. I AM AVAILABLE FOR REHEARSALS.
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? YES, I INCLUDE/SUGGEST WHATEVER CEREMONY THE COUPLE WISHES.
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? ALL OF MY CEREMONIES ARE PERSONALIZED FOR EACH COUPLE.
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? YES. I TELL THEM WHERE TO GO TO OBTAIN/SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ONE IN THEIR AREA.
Weddings by Megan Burns - I’ve been lucky to find love and experience life with a great partner. The more I started to see couples in search of finding someone who would support their relationship and create a ceremony just for them, the more I was inspired to be that person. It’s my honor to be a wedding officiant and to help couples find the perfect way to say, “I do”!
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1. Are you available to travel if needed? Yes - although it does affect my rates.
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? No. You’re an adult and should know if your relationship is working and solid enough for marriage. If a couple has questions of concerns, I’m willing to listen and give support, but I’m not a counselor or therapist.
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? Add on
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? Yes!
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? Yes! Each couple should have a ceremony that reflects their love story and personalities.
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? Yes - I can walk them through the steps but ultimately it’s the couple’s responsibility to obtain the license.
Jaime Williams - Jaime has lived in West Virginia since 2016 after living in Alaska, Hawaii and Denver to name a few places. Given that list, you can tell that Jaime Loves an adventure! If you're doing an adventure wedding, Jaime is the officiant for you. Underwater scuba wedding? Jumping out of a plane? Climbing a mountain? Theme wedding? Jaime wants to be there for you on your big day! With an extensive background in public speaking, Jaime is comfortable in front of a big crowd or small elopements (with a special rate for elopements.) You can find her on The Hit Music Channel 102WVAQ 10AM-3PM. Connect with her on Instagram or Tiktok @justjaimeradio or email her at Jaime.Ames@outlook.com. Find more under the "wedded bliss" section at Just-jaime.com. Jaime would be honored to be a part of your big day!
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1. Are you available to travel if needed? Yes
2.Do you require any pre-marital counseling or religious class? No
3.Do you come to the rehearsal when booking with you or is this a add on? Add on, but not for much
4.Can you do personalized rituals within the ceremony (rose ceremony, unity candle, or sand pouring)? Yes
5.Will you be able to create a personalized ceremony? Yes! Would love to
6.Will you help us obtain our marriage license? Yes
