Illuminating Ceremonies
Pricing
Prices start at $900
About Illuminating Ceremonies
Chris Shelley
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.
I am the funniest wedding officiant in the country. I know! Such chutzpah! But my goal is to be the best, to find that perfect balance of humor and dignity that makes a wedding ceremony a wedding ceremony. My experience as an actor, a writer, a workaholic and a spouse to a very smart wife have led me to be someone whom couples can trust with their ceremony. I've lived a lot, I've actually been married since 2002, so I know a thing or two about having a happy marriage. I'm a professional who can get along with your parents and grandparents as well as your friends. I've done ceremonies all over the country and on TV. I love my work!
In three words: Collaborative, Confident, Fun
Services
Ceremony types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Legal License Signing
- Multicultural Weddings
- Non-religious Ceremony
- Other
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious affiliations
- Interfaith
- Other
- Secular
- Spiritual
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
31 reviews
Stellar Celebrant
Chris Shelley was a fantastic celebrant who made our special day feel unique, personal, entertaining and authentic. He guided us through the process so we never felt lost or confused as to what he would be saying and everyone at the ceremony felt that our personalities shone through. We'd whole heartedly recommend him and he's handled the weddings of another friend of ours as well who only had great things to say about him. Hire him - you will not be disappointed!!
Response from vendor•May 28, 2025Thank you Taj! Your marriage ceremony was a joyous event. It was an honor to officiate for you and Laura.Forever Grateful!
Working with Chris at Illuminating Ceremonies was truly a heartfelt experience. From the moment we first spoke, I could tell Chris was passionate about creating a ceremony that was a perfect representation of who we are as a couple. Chris took the time to get to know us and our personalities, and tailored the ceremony in such a thoughtful way that it felt so personal and special (our guests thought we had known him for years!). Their attention to detail and commitment to making our wedding day perfect was truly priceless. We felt so blessed to have them officiate our ceremony, which was filled with love, laughter, and a wonderful celebration surrounded by our fun-loving family and friends. We are so grateful to Illuminating Ceremonies for helping to make our wedding day an unforgettable experience.
Response from vendor•May 18, 2025Thank you so much!! Wedding of the Year.Perfect Experience!!!
From start to finish, Chris was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to get to know us, asking thoughtful questions that helped shape our ceremony to fit us. With a perfect blend of humor and sentimentality, he brought our story to life in a way that felt personal but still relatable to all. When the moment for our ceremony arrived, hearing Chris deliver his heartfelt speech was such a joyful experience, even though I had read it multiple times. Afterward, so many guests approached us to express how much they enjoyed it and how great Chris was. Chris's passion for his work shines through, making each ceremony feel vibrant and special. He was the ideal choice for us, and I can't recommend him enough!
Response from vendor•May 7, 2025Wow, Alison, thank you so much!Not Just An Officiant, An Entertainer
Chris is very good at what he does, and working with him couldn't have been more of a breeze. We had many friends point to his ceremony as the highlight of the wedding. And once you work with him, it'll be easy to understand why.
Response from vendor•May 7, 2025Thank you Tim!
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