The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Virginia

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Virginia

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20 Wedding Officiants in Virginia

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K Scarry Officiant Services 

5.0

Herndon, VA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Virginia

Hi, I'm K - and I can't wait to meet you. I believe your wedding ceremony should be uniquely yours and one you feel proud of. As a wedding officiant, I specialize in crafting custom ceremonies that are playful, joyful, and deeply sentimental—bringing laughter and heartfelt moments to your big day.

K was so friendly, personable, kind, helpful, & warm! We could tell she was invested in accurately representing us and our relationship. She helped us craft our wedding ceremony exactly the way we wanted and completely custom. She was willing to be as hands-on/off as we wanted and answered any and every question that we had in ways that made sense. We received many many compliments on our ceremony! She’s so professional and she took care of things we forgot to ask about. We absolutely recommend K and hope she’ll be available when we do our vow renewal down the road!!!
Samantha, 15 days ago
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Forever Loven Angels 

5.0

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Virginia

As a dedicated and experienced wedding officiant based in Virginia, I am honored to assist couples in creating elegant, heartfelt, and memorable ceremonies that reflect their values, love story, and vision for their special day. With a commitment to professionalism and personalization, I offer a range of ceremony styles including traditional, spiritual, interfaith, and secular. Each ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to ensure a meaningful experience that celebrates the unique bond between every couple. Together, we will create a ceremony that is not only beautiful but truly unforgettable.

We cannot express enough how grateful we are to have had April as our wedding officiant! From our very first conversation, it was clear that she was not just a professional, but someone who genuinely cared about making our day special. Her attention to detail and organization were evident throughout the entire planning process. April was always available for a phone call whenever we had questions or needed guidance, making us feel supported every step of the way. She took the time to ensure that every word spoken during our ceremony was exactly what we wanted, and her thoughtful approach made our vows feel deeply personal and meaningful. On the day of the wedding, April arrived early to coordinate with the other vendors, which helped everything run smoothly. Her expertise and good advice for the flow of the ceremony were invaluable, and it was clear she had everything under control. By the end of the night, April felt like family to us. Her warmth and genuine spirit added so much to our special day. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who is not only skilled but also truly invested in making your wedding day unforgettable. Thank you, April, for everything! You made our ceremony a beautiful and memorable experience that we will cherish forever.
Anya & M., a month ago
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Sincerely Pete- Wedding Officiant 

5.0

Richmond, VA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Virginia

Hi, I’m Sarah-Pete Petersen (she/her), an award-winning, queer, wedding officiant and humanist celebrant. Through Sincerely Pete, I create custom, heartfelt, and inclusive ceremonies that reflect your love story, values, and vision. Whether you're planning a joyful elopement or a grand celebration, your ceremony will feel authentic, romantic, and completely you. I also offer script writing and coaching for loved ones officiating. If you want a ceremony that’s intentional, personal, and unforgettable—I’d be honored to work with you.

Sincerely Pete - Wedding Officiant is incredible, personalized and customized presence on our wedding day. Her flawless, amazing work ensured they thought of everything, delivering an animated yet natural ceremony filled with endearing storytelling. SP spends time getting to know her clients, customizing their vows, and personalizing the entire script to make each couple's special day truly unique and memorable. No one could ask for a better wedding officiant - Sincerely Pete is a truly gifted speaker and our whole team highly recommends her services.
Kim M., 19 days ago
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Married by Miller 

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Virginia

Joanna is a writer, performer, and experienced officiant who marries couples of all backgrounds within 100 miles of Washington, DC. Raised in a multi-faith home and having lived abroad, she loves weaving cultural and religious traditions into ceremonies. (Don't worry, they're still mostly secular and feminist!) Joanna had an elopement, a formal wedding, and a separate reception—so she truly gets it! She’s ordained through AMM and ULC, trained in the Business of Officiating, and is a member of IAPWO. In off hours, she walks her rescue dog, Corrigan, reads or sings. She can’t wait to help you create a celebration that feels just right.

In every aspect of the process, from the interview to the drafting of the ceremony text to the execution of the event, we felt respected and valued as collaborators. We highly recommend her, especially if you're looking for someone to work with you to create a custom ceremony!
Hayden K., a month ago
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Weddings with Gemma 

5.0

Mineral, VA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Virginia

My husband Dan and I run our business together. We have successfully married over 300 couples. We are both court appointed Marriage Officiants, and Photographers! We specialize in doing private Elopements and Micro Weddings. We also add our Photography services in at an additional charge. In increment’s of 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

Gemma was absolutely wonderful to work with as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, she was so attentive to my wishes and made sure every detail felt personal and meaningful. She really took the time to understand what we wanted, and that care showed through in every part of the ceremony…even down to getting it finished and us pronounced right at 11:11! I think we had 30 seconds to go but she did her best to listen to my wishes! It was such a bonus that she also did photos for us—she captured beautiful moments that we’ll treasure forever. If you’re looking for someone warm, professional, and truly invested in making your day special, I highly recommend Gemma!
Jennifer P., 8 days ago
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Married By Evan 

5.0

Virginia Beach, VA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Virginia

Thinking about having your good friend officiate your big day for you, but unsure of how they will do? Well what if your good friend was a professional with over 2,300 weddings under their belt? That's the best way to describe what we shoot for at MBE ... being the good friend that definitely knows what to do when the moment counts! Whether you plan to have an intimate elopement ceremony or if you've been working on your dream wedding for months, we'd love to help you make your day one to truly remember. Our goals are to help you decide exactly what you want to do on your big day and to do everything we can to make it come to life!

Evan was absolutely AMAZING! He was thoughtful and considerate, gave us tons of information, had beautiful things to say at our ceremony, and took tons of photos for us afterwards. I HIGHLY recommend him! He was perfect and made our day even more special!
Trinity N., a month ago
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Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies 

5.0

Germantown, MD
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Virginia

Rev. Elle Sojourner is a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant™, Teacher, and Author. As the owner of Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies, she crafts rituals and ceremonies for regular folks with extraordinary souls. Although she is formally educated and trained, life, love, and experience have been her most profound masterclass. She helps others grow in love through weddings, funerals, and Soul Circles­™. Elle delights in life’s joys, including her son, turtle, and dog. And she keeps her cup full with nature, music, laughter, and dance.

My husband and I were lucky enough to have our April 2024 wedding officiated by Elle at spirit fire life. As we are an interfaith couple; we wanted someone who would not mind incorporating spiritual beliefs into our ceremony keeping this in mind. We reached out to Elle a couple months ahead of our wedding and she encouraged us to set up a zoom call with her to figure out if she would be the right fit for wedding day. Well, we were so impressed from the start on everything that she brought to our call that we immediately emailed her following our discovery call to book her services. Throughout the process, Elle was kind, collaborative, and extremely professional. She was patient with us getting information to her and provided great resources to help us throughout the wedding planning process that I quite frankly never thought about. She continued to be a guiding light throughout our planning process and suggested we meet to talk through my thoughts regarding our unity ceremony. On our call she so eloquently stated something along the lines of: “sometimes it’s easier to have someone else make a decision for you when you are making so many of them.” As a result, I am positive our unity ceremony was perfectly executed thanks to Elle. She brought this level of poise and professionalism to our wedding ceremony and made our day even more wonderful than I ever could have anticipated! We are so grateful that we were able to have Elle as a member of our wedding day team.
Shawna, 24 days ago
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Blissful Unions 

5.0

Chesterfield, VA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Virginia
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Blissful Unions is a veteran-owned, family-operated wedding service dedicated to delivering a personalized and exceptional experience at an affordable price. Our comprehensive range of wedding services accommodates small and large weddings, same-day elopements, license signing, and military weddings. We offer various add-ons that reflect the diverse cultural, religious, and spiritual backgrounds of couples. We offer religious and non-religious options, commitment ceremonies, and vow renewals. To further enrich your special day, we offer photography services for our couples, ensuring every moment is beautifully captured and cherished.

Monica is absolutely the sweetest person! She’s very kind, talented with her words, she guided us through the entire process. She’s humorous, and made everything from the start easy! We loved working with her. Her husband and her take the most amazing photos, and they are such a great team! They both went beyond what we expected, and gave us a lot more than we could ever imagine. It was the best experience! Our wedding day went smoothly, perfect, and it was magical thanks to the both of you!!
Elizabeth, 12 days ago
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Old Dominion Vows 

5.0

Mechanicsville, VA
  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $225
  • Serves Virginia

Hello! I am happily married from Mechanicsville, Virginia, who entered into marriage during the challenging times of the 2020 pandemic. Alongside my spouse and our awesome dog, we form a happy little family. I am here to offer my support and guidance as you move towards your forever. Allow me to officiate your wedding on your special day, guiding you towards a future filled with love and commitment. Additionally, I am a certified relationship coach, ready to assist you with any questions or advice you may need.

Tom was absolutely amazing. He put so much into our ceremony and listened to exactly what we wanted. The ceremony has us both tearing up later once we were able to actually comprehend everything that just happened! He truly made our ceremony so customized to show us and our love story. 10/10 recommend.
Meghan F., 20 days ago
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Married By Us 

5.0

Gaithersburg, MD
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Virginia

We are a distinguished officiant duo, composed of a husband and wife team, celebrated for our expertise in orchestrating celebrations of all types of weddings. Renowned as passionate narrators of love, our approach prioritizes an immersive experience for guests, meticulously attending to every aspect of the ceremony. Our dedication lies in crafting a ceremony that not only entertains but also embarks guests and the couple on a memorable journey, laying the groundwork for a truly remarkable celebration. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, French, and English, we offer versatile speech delivery to cater to diverse audiences.

So happy with our experience with Married By Us. They made our civil ceremony feel so intimate and special. We appreciated all the small touches that made our experience memorable and loving. Our entire experience was captured with photos & videos which we can cherish forever. My husband and I chose the “quick I do” package and would highly reccomend for anyone looking for a short & sweet ceremony!
jay, 3 days ago
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JILLI - Jewish Institute for Liefelong Learning and Innovation 

5.0

Arlington, VA
  • Offers 4 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Virginia

Rabbi Lia Bass is an innovative Jewish leader who believes that Judaism is a spiritual way to respond to the joys and sorrows of being human. She knows that to engage fully with our tradition, creativity and a listening heart are key ingredients. She is a compassionate listener that believes in the power of rituals to help people connect with the tradition, God, and the community. She prides herself in responding to the needs and the desire of interfaith couples, LGBTQ folks, different family configurations, and new and older people as they search to incorporate the Jewish tradition as a relevant part of their lives.

I’m Jewish and my husband is not and we loved our experience with Rabbi Lia. We had a couple of great conversations with her throughout the process preparing for our wedding and she gave us a beautiful and meaningful ceremony.
Noey, 23 days ago
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Wedding Officiating by Laura Becker 

5.0

NEW CASTLE, DE
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $325
  • Serves Virginia

I believe every love story is unique and deserves to be celebrated in a way that reflects your style and vision. My goal is to turn your wedding ceremony into a reality, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

If you are thinking of hiring Laura as your officiant let this be your sign to just do it! She was there for us every step of the way..even times we didn't know we needed it. From our first phone call to reading our vows at the alter and through every single step she helped us in ways that we couldn't even imagine. She is thoughtful, super attentive to detail and completely goes above and beyond before, during and after the entire process. She is kind and relatable and truly made us feel at ease the whole time. Laura we are forever grateful for you making our ceremony so special and putting your own twist on things.
Kelly K., a month ago
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Ceremony Officiants - Rev. Laura C. Cannon & Associates 

5.0

Ellicott City, MD
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Virginia

Ceremony Officiants is a team of experienced, professional wedding officiants who believe your ceremony should be the most meaningful part of your day—not the most stressful. We’ve married thousands of couples across the Mid-Atlantic and offer everything from custom-written ceremonies to simple elopements and legal signings. No matter your vision, we’ll match you with the perfect officiant to bring it to life. We’re inclusive, affordable, and passionate about helping couples have a ceremony they’ll never forget.

If you are looking for the perfect officiant - look no further! We are so grateful that we found Ceremony Officiants! Everyone we worked with, Nicole in the office, and our officiant, Laura, were awesome. They were so responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making the ceremony perfect for us. On the day of, Laura totally nailed it — it was warm, personal, and somehow captured everything I hoped for but couldn’t put into words. I honestly can’t believe how many people came up to us afterward raving about the ceremony! If you're detail-oriented like me and want to feel confident everything will go smoothly, book them!
Anna & E., 2 months ago
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Catrina Reese LLC 

5.0

Charlotte, NC
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Virginia
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Her 20 years of wedding expertise and professionalism makes her top in the wedding industry. She will make sure that your wedding day is one of the most special and important days of your life! And she will want to make sure it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of, her REVIEWS are your guarantee. At Catrina Reese LLC., Catrina believes that your wedding should be a reflection of your love and individuality and she offers a range of services to help make your big day perfect, from helping you choose the perfect venue to coordinating with your vendors, down to officiating and pre marital coaching.

My husband and I did pre-marital Counselling sessions with Dr. Catrina who also married us in the end, and we are both so happy with her services! More than just a counselor and officiant, she felt like our auntie giving us useful nuggets to pocket and taking us right through to the end (well, the beginning). We are so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone we know! 10/10!
Wanda J., a month ago
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Altared Vows By Taya 

5.0

Wilmington, DE
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Virginia

As a non-denominational officiant who has been in business for more than 20 years, performing an average of 50+ weddings per year, I look forward to bringing my relaxed, professional demeanor to your Big Day. Whether you're looking for a traditional, somewhat traditional, or completely not boring ceremony, I'm here for you! Your wedding day is a very special day, filled with family, friends, memories and emotions. As your officiant, I will do my best to see that your ceremony will always be a treasured part of your memorable day!

Taya from Altared Vows By Taya was amazing! She got back to us right away, was reliable and was so great to talk to. She really hit the nail on the head with the non-religious ceremony we were looking for and made it fun! Taya was so supportive and helped calm our nerves so much the day before and of our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to be a part of our special day.
Courtney t., a month ago
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Rabbi Rayzel Raphael 
Melrose Park, PA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Virginia

Rabbi Rayzel Raphael specializes in meaningful and joyous Jewish, interfaith, multicultural, same sex, and cross denominational weddings, as well as anniversary ceremonies and any other celebration of love.

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Weddings by Pastor Gary 
Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Virginia

Congratulations on planning your wedding day!! For over 20 years, we have taken the ideas and visions of our couples and made them a reality. From the smallest details and extra touches to the grandiose, it all matters and can all be executed by our wedding team. Planning your memorable wedding is one of the first celebrations in your lifetime together. Together you will create a lifelong memory for you and your guests through an stress-free process.

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Illuminating Ceremonies 

5.0

Flushing, NY
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Virginia for additional fees

I am your guests' favorite thing about your wedding. Since 2011, I've been writing and performing personal, meaningful and refreshingly engaging ceremonies for couples just like you and couples who are nothing like you. Couples work with me with an easy, collaborative process during which I become your favorite part of wedding planning. I take guest experience and your wishes very seriously. Your families will thank you for getting somebody who makes the ceremony light while still making clear how beautiful it is that you found each other. I officiate all over the US.

If Chris is available on your big day, look no further and just book him. We were so unsure of where to turn as we are not religious so we didn't have a preacher but also didn't have any family or friends we could visualize to do our ceremony, which so many people do now (Hire the pro!). I'm so so glad we found him! Chris is great because he does a great non-religious ceremony, under 30 minutes (what we wanted), and is so engaging, funny and easy to work with. Our guests loved our ceremony so much and wondered how we knew him (spoiler alert: we didn't know each other before we booked him for our wedding) because he made our ceremony so personal and told our beautiful love story so masterfully. After speaking with Chris my now husband and I both immediately wanted to move forward with him. After booking we got a somewhat long questionnaire, parts were for both of us to fill out together and we each had other parts that we filled out individually telling our version of our love story in our own words which made for a quite fun ceremony. While the questionnaire was long it was necessary to have the personalized ceremony we both wanted. We were able to meet with him in person when he was in Cincinnati, he also works in NYC, for another wedding and he is such a joy to be around. Once he was done with our ceremony he sent us a draft and we made a few small adjustments but it was PERFECT. Chris also ran our rehearsal and he did amazing organizing everyone and making sure that people knew what they needed to do. The ceremony couldn't have been more perfect on our wedding day, he has great timing, he is funny, engaging and had about 75% of our guests crying by the end. The video of our ceremony gets me misty every time. Thank you again Chris!
Shelby M., a month ago
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ExchangingRings.com 

5.0

New Port Richey, FL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves Virginia for additional fees

Modern. Soulful. Unforgettable. I custom-craft non-religious, Jewish, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ weddings that grab all the feels. Your love is one-of-a-kind — and your wedding ceremony should be, too. Blending tradition with a fresh perspective, honoring every story, and presenting warmth, heart, and just the right touch of humor, I strive to create customized wedding ceremonies as unique as you are. Whether you're planning a beach wedding, rooftop celebration, or backyard gathering, I’ll meet you there.

Our experience with ExchangingRings.com was truly outstanding. Rabbi Astrachan was kind, thoughtful, witty, and warm throughout our entire interaction. He took the time to understand our unique wedding vision and tailored the ceremony to be perfectly suited for our same-sex, interfaith celebration. Rabbi Astrachan arrived promptly and conducted the service with precision, ensuring every detail was just right. He even dressed up in a fun steampunk ensemble to coordinate with our wedding theme! We couldn't have chosen a better rabbi to make our special day just perfect. We recommend ExchangingRings.com without reservation.
Tomi C., a month ago
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Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. 
Dallas, TX
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Virginia for additional fees

Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. is a pastor, marriage counselor and best-selling author on relationships. Lawrence specializes in marriage counseling and one-on-one spiritual advisory. He approaches his guidance in a biblically based, structured, relatable, and systematic manner, with clear owned outcomes and next steps. Lawrence will guide you through the wedding planning process with warmth, intentionality and clarity. Lawrence offers a wide array of services to guide you through your wedding and beyond. He provides both wedding officiating services and vow renewals, as well as pre-marital counseling and ongoing marriage counseling.