The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Illinois

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Illinois

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30 Wedding Officiants in Illinois

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Bishop Weddings 

5.0

Aurora, IL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Illinois
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Professional Wedding Officiants & Coordinators Offering Fun, Meaningful, Personal, & Non-Traditional Ceremonies. We Serve Couples Of All Kinds And Weddings Of All Sizes In The Chicago Area, Including Northern Illinois & South Eastern Wisconsin. From Simple Sign and Go services, to Fabulous Wedding Ceremonies to dazzle your guests, and mark the beginning of the next chapter in your love story, we can accommodate an array of nuptials to solidify your relationship and declare, this is my spouse! We Are An LGBTQIA+ Owned Small Business

We were blessed to have Ashton perform our wedding ceremony and legally marry us to each other. Not only was the ceremony everything I could have dreamed for, there was humor, there was sentiment, and there was a lot of love that day! Leading up to our wedding Ash was incredibly easy to work with, he answered all of my question in an extremely fast manner, his communication was top notch, and he truly cared to make our ceremony as special as our love! For the ceremony and reception we used bishop weddings music attendant service which was FLAWLESS! The music seemed to flow from the heavens and rather speakers! They seriously set us up for such a lovely day!
Laine A., 2 months ago
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"I Do" Weddings, Ltd. 

5.0

Addison, IL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves Illinois

Rev. Phil is a full-time wedding officiant. He is real minister (with a Master of Divinity degree). He has been married to Pam for 41 years. He enjoys watching movies (tries to see all the Oscar nominees), reading newspapers on his iPad, the Bears, summer concerts at the Chicago Botanic Garden and wine. He and his wife love to chat, listen to music and drink wine in front of their fireplace or in the backyard, depending on the season.

The entire process of working with him was seamless and enjoyable. He guided us through every step, offering suggestions while also ensuring that our wishes were always honored. His patience and kindness put us at ease, especially during moments when we were feeling nervous or unsure. When it came time for the ceremony, we were in awe of how beautifully it all came together. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how heartfelt and personalized the ceremony was. It was unlike any other wedding ceremony they had attended, and it made our day feel even more meaningful.
Maricruz S., a month ago
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Love story unions 

5.0

Cicero, IL
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Illinois
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I am a bilingual wedding officiant, fluent in both English and Spanish, I Specialize in budget-friendly weddings. With no guest limits for in-person weddings. I proudly welcome and celebrate same-sex couples, offering a warm and supportive experience for every couple I work with.

Our experience with Love Story Unions was fantastic. The officiant was fast, efficient, and incredibly respectful throughout the entire process. He is thoughtful, understanding, and budget-friendly, providing excellent value. When I was 35 minutes late due to traffic, the officiant patiently waited for me to arrive, not just sitting idly but actively checking for updates, and he even offered to help my wedding planner with any issues that came up, even translating for a vendor. Their communication was top-notch, and they contributed greatly to making our special day truly memorable. I highly recommend Love Story Unions to any couple looking for a professional, caring, and attentive officiant.
Danelle H., a month ago
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Say I Do Wedding Officiant 

5.0

Palatine, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Serves Illinois

Contact Lois for a free, no-obligation consultation with personalized pricing! Say I Do Wedding Officiant is based in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, serving Northern IL, Southern WI, Northern IN, and Southern MI. Ordained Officiant Lois Meyer Bruno holds the realization of a couple's dream wedding day as her highest priority. She will work with you to create a personalized ceremony that reflects your unique love story. In addition to officiating your wedding, services include unlimited meetings with the two of you, a custom ceremony reflecting your preferences and personalities and filing your marriage license via certified mail.

Lois was so kind and helpful in putting our ceremony together! She was able to tailor our ceremony to exactly what we wanted, including letting us edit the word document she prepared and choose our reading and vows (she recommended a handful of options, in case we were overwhelmed by choices). On the big day, she had a calming presence. Her delivery was warm and easily heard, even for people whose hearing was buzzing with nerves. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Jeffery C., a month ago
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The Wedding Rev - Rev. Dave Angle 

5.0

Cary, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Serves Illinois

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I’m here to help make it UNFORGETTABLE! I specialize in personalized ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple—whether lighthearted and fun or deeply heartfelt. Serving couples across Chicagoland, I’m passionate about making your ceremony the highlight of your big day—for you and your guests. I have over 30 years of experience as an ordained minister, and have married 1,200+ awesome couples. I LOVE helping couples start their marriage with love, joy, and a ceremony they will never forget. Let’s create a ceremony your guests won’t stop talking about!

We are so glad we booked Rev. Dave as our officiant for our wedding. He really took the time to get to know us over the course of our pre-marital counseling sessions and worked hard to write a very personal ceremony script for our special day. He also added some unique personal touches that brought a ton of joy and laughter to our wedding. Our family and guests would not stop commenting on how special our ceremony was - and we agree! We would recommend Rev. Dave to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding. He is a joy to work with!
Meghan J., a month ago
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Hitched By MV 

5.0

Mundelein, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Illinois

When you tell your love story it should bring a smile to your face. It should make you laugh. Expressing your love and exchanging vows with your fiance(e) should perhaps even bring a tear to your eye. This is exactly what you and your guests will experience during your wedding ceremony. You and I will work together as I craft and narrate your personalized service reflecting your one of a kind journey for only $300. English, Spanish and bilingual ceremonies are available. This all inclusive offer is available to any bride and groom whose ceremony will be held in Lake County, IL.

Reverend Michael is a true pleasure to work with. Whether it's his short and sweet or custom ceremony scripts, they are always beautiful, and our couples are consistently thrilled with their ceremonies.
Riley, 2 months ago
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DesTin Weddings Chicago Officiant (Bilingual) 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $125
  • Serves Illinois

We specialize in crafting intimate and beautifully personalized wedding experiences in Chicago. Whether you’re planning a romantic elopement, a micro-wedding, a chic in-house ceremony, or grand affair we make saying “I do” effortless & unforgettable. Founded with a passion for love stories and a commitment to excellence, Destin Weddings offers wedding officiant services, courthouse alternatives, photography ad ons, & elegant décor rentals. We take pride in creating heartfelt ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique journey, blending faith, & traditions. Let us help you start your forever—beautifully, authentically, and with love.

Desi was the greatest help in the wedding planning process as well as officiating a beautiful ceremony and telling our story in a way brought tears to myself and my husband! She was always easy to get ahold of and often times more on top of wedding planning than I was. I could not have made major decisions about our special day without her input. From coordinating to officiating, she offers a comprehensive package for weddings. Would hire her for any other events in the future.
Marina J., 3 months ago
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Always and 4ever Ceremonies 

5.0

Aurora, IL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Illinois

I am a non denominational wedding officiant that travels to your location to unite you. I pride myself with open communication for my couples this way I can learn more about you both and create a beautiful ceremony that reflects your beautiful love story.

Always and 4ever Ceremonies was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From our very first call, Rachel was so delightful to work with - her communication style was easy, helpful, and down to earth. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and wrote a beautiful, personalized ceremony script that truly captured our unique love story. On the day of the wedding, Rachel's top-notch professionalism and attention to detail ensured the ceremony went off without a hitch. The ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful and so special to us. We are so grateful to Rachel and the Always and 4ever Ceremonies for helping to make our wedding day perfect.
Juan O., a month ago
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Special Moments Services 

5.0

Plainfield, IL
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Illinois

When you give me the honor of serving as your officiant or pastor, I owe you the very best service. It’s your wedding! And you deserve a ceremony that is perfect for you! My role is to listen, to understand the love you share and your vision for your wedding, to offer ideas and possibilities, and to support your decisions. I will work hard to write the perfect ceremony just for you, and to deliver it beautifully.

We got married on June 7th and couldn’t be happier with our officiant. He was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process feel easy and personal. One of the things we appreciated most was how he incorporated both English and Spanish into the ceremony, which meant so much to us and our families. So many of our guests told us how amazing he was, he brought the perfect mix of emotion, warmth, and humor. He truly made our ceremony unforgettable, and we’re so grateful to have had him be a part of our day! Highly highly recommended, he was a huge contributor to the ceremony of our dreams!
Elizabeth L., 5 days ago
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Weddings By Jennifer Fox 

5.0

Woodstock, IL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Illinois

Our team of officiants has over 600 weddings experience in the last 8 years. We are experienced in creating a ceremony that is perfect for you and your fiancee for the best start to your married life.

Jennifer was wonderful to work with. She was very easy to contact and quickly answered any and all questions. Rehearsal went by so smooth and made sure to allievate any concerns and nerves- everyone knew what to do, when to do it, and how. The ceremony itself was more than what we could have hoped for. Jennifer kept it upbeat, loving, emotional, and just FUN! We were involved in the writing process so the ceremony was personal and full of meaning but kept a lot of surprises for us. I cannot recommend Jennifer enough!!!
Abby W., 2 months ago
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RebDina.com 

5.0

Lake Zurich, IL
  • Offers 2 ceremony types
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Illinois

I assist in crafting a creative, Jewish wedding ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple. I work with partners that are Jewish, interfaith, and LGBTQ+. I help couples honor their connection to Judaism and show them how to incorporate that respect into their wedding ceremony...in a way that is comfortable for them.

Rabbi Dina was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding ceremony. From our first conversation, Reb Dina was incredibly responsive, communicative, and friendly. We wanted elements of a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony without being overly religious and she took the time to understand our vision and tailored the ceremony to be truly special and personal for us. We received so many compliments from our guests on how special and full of love the ceremony was and what a wonderful job Reb Dina did. She was a delight to work with and really allowed us to customize the ceremony to be exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Reb Dina and her team for any couple looking for a flexible, personalized, and unforgettable wedding officiant!
Julia D., 2 months ago
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Aligned Newlyweds 
Northbrook, IL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Illinois

Guiding couples through intentional commitment, emotional growth, and meaningful ceremony. I started Aligned Newlyweds to help couples build a strong foundation for a lifetime of love.  Rooted in our company core values—Tenderness, Harmony, Curation, and Celebration—I'm honored to support you on your wedding day and beyond. As a Licensed Therapist and Marriage Consultant, I have the joy of co-authoring love stories every single day.  I’m excited to help you craft a beautiful beginning!

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Rev Russ Weddings 
Westmont, IL
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Illinois

Rev. Russ Sorensen is a wedding officiant located in Westmont, Illinois that services weddings throughout the local area. He provides couples with extraordinary and memorable wedding ceremonies. Rev. Russ Sorensen has been officiating weddings for nearly two decades. He is an interdenominational ordained and licensed minister. Rev. Russ is well-versed in the traditions of various Christian denominations and a number of other faiths. He also has a great deal of experience working with couples who identify themselves as spiritual but non-religious.

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Custom Weddings by: J Patrick McDunn 
Schaumburg, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Illinois

You spend a lot of time and energy and money planning your wedding. It should be a day you will cherish and remember forever. You don't have to settle on a service you are not completely satisfied with. Get married with the type of service that reflects you. Whether it is a park, an arboretum or even in your own backyard, make your day special. J. Patrick McDunn, a duly ordained minister, who can work with you to make your ceremony one that people will talk about forever.

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Mercy The Officiant 
Chicago, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

Absolutely! Here's a wedding-focused version in one paragraph and under 650 characters: I’m so honored you’re here. When I stand beside you on your wedding day, my heart is right there with you—sharing your story, honoring your journey, and celebrating your dreams. My ceremonies are rooted in cultura, love, and family, and crafted to feel deeply personal and unforgettable. Whether in English, Spanish, or both, I weave traditions with meaning, laughter, and joy. It’s my honor to create a ceremony that feels like you—one that celebrates your love and welcomes your future with open arms.

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Something Profound Weddings 
Chicago, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $99
  • Serves Illinois

Welcome! I see my role as an expert facilitator, listening and learning about you and your love story so I can articulate the goodness of your relationship in a personal ceremony made just for you. Whether queer, normative, spiritual, secular or somewhere in between, our process is painless! Clients consistently share that they feel supported through the process, and hear from guests that their ceremony felt so much like them. We work with all couples in the context of their sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, race, culture, spirituality, age, and physical ability.

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Flow Ceremonies 
Chicago, IL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

A poet, storyteller, and literacy librarian with an M.A. in Modern Letters and an M.A. in World Religions and the Arts, I founded Flow Ceremonies to support and celebrate the milestone moments in people's lives. I bring to my work a global set of resources and an openness to new ideas. As a certified mediator and spiritual director, I am committed to ensuring that your ceremony is meaningful to you.

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Matched In Eden, LLC 
Evergreen Park, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Illinois

Matched in Eden, LLC is your one-stop destination for Christ-centered love. We offer faith-based matchmaking, premarital assessments, and marital enrichment coaching to help couples build lasting, God-honoring relationships. We also provide etiquette training for men and women seeking confidence and clarity in their romantic journey. One of our greatest joys is officiating weddings—helping couples begin their marriage at the altar with elegance, purpose, and a strong spiritual foundation.

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Chicago Justice of the Peace 
Chicago, IL
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Illinois

"I've been officiating weddings since 2008 and I absolutely LOVE this job. Each couples love journey is unique and so should their wedding ceremony. I strongly believe that no one should ever be denied, what is essentially a basic human right, to be legally married regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation, to the one they love...for as long as they both shall live!"

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My Chicago Wedding Officiant 
Chicago, IL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $395
  • Serves Illinois
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With over 20 years in the wedding and event industry and more than 1,000 celebrations under our belt, we’ve seen it all—from tearful “I do’s” to packed dance floors. Based in the heart of Chicagoland, we started this business with one goal: to help couples create meaningful, unforgettable moments. After years of working behind the scenes as DJs, lighting pros, and event specialists, officiating was a natural next step. We understand the flow of a perfect day and know how to make every ceremony feel personal, joyful, and just right.

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Minister Jim - Your Personal Wedding Officiant 
Beach Park, IL
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Illinois

Hello! My name is Jim McArdle and I have been involved in the wedding industry for more than 20 years. I’m grateful that you are considering me as your wedding officiant. Each wedding is unique and should be treated as such. An officiant plays a key role on your special day. It is very important to me that your beliefs, love and commitment are shown in a personalized ceremony. We will work together to make sure your ceremony is perfect.

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Four Corners Weddings 
Eureka, MO
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Illinois

My name is Jake Schuchardt and I am the owner/operator of Four Corners Weddings. It all started as a favor for a friend. I played college baseball in Denver and after college I had a close friend and teammate who wanted me to marry him and his wife in a small outdoor ceremony in California. I was working as a pastor and baseball and softball coach, but had never performed a wedding. Through weeks of preparation and practice, the wedding went off without a hitch and they are still married to this day. Fast forward to today, I have officiated over 150 weddings and would love to officiate yours!

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Certified Signatures TN 

5.0

Murfreesboro, TN
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Illinois

As recently seen on the TLC Network in April 2025, Certified Signatures TN is a premier, one-of-a-kind, inclusive wedding officiant service. Winning all five stars, Certified Signatures TN is trusted and has become a go-to choice for couples looking to make their wedding day memorable. Jackie’s weddings have been featured in the NY Times, People Country, and most recently on the TLC Network as the Officiant for Jay & Pamela. [Episodes 4 and Season Finale 8] Whether it's a backyard 'I Do' or a ballroom fairytale, I'm here to make your moment unforgettable. Weddings are my business and love is always center stage.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect officiant for our Florida beach wedding. From our very first interaction, she was attentive, professional, and genuinely full of love. Her dedication to making our special day memorable was evident in every detail. She sent us a thoughtful questionnaire beforehand, which allowed her to craft personalized vows that truly reflected our relationship. Not only was her presence warm and caring, but even her outfit complemented our beach-themed celebration beautifully, adding to the overall magic of the day. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant — she was, without a doubt, the best!
Tameca A., 2 months ago
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Koru Ceremony Llc: Celebrating New Beginnings 

5.0

Deerfield, WI
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $595
  • Serves Illinois

Since 2005, we’ve brought love stories to life through heartfelt, personalized ceremonies. With expert guidance and genuine care, we help you create unforgettable moments celebrating your one-of-a-kind bond. It would be a joy and privilege to officiate your special day.

Where do I even begin. Pat was ABSOLUTELY amazing. We met with Pat before signing with Koru Ceremony and knew after that short meeting she would be the one to marry us (I even canceled my other appointments with other officiants). Pat took time to get to know us, who we were individually and as a couple and created a ceremony that was absolutely us. When we first got our script for approval, I cried. We also received so many compliments after the ceremony on how great it was executed. We couldn't have asked for a better day and Pat started the afternoon with a beautiful ceremony, one we could have only dreamed of.
Bree S., 3 months ago
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Officiant Kim Rumph 
Merrillville, IN
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Illinois

Kim Rumph is the quintessential wedding officiant - she plays a crucial role in the couple's nuptials. With the power to marry and oversee the entire event, she provides ceremonial expertise & heartfelt dedication to every union. Officiant Kim is highly sought after & the optimal choice for a meaningful start to a lifetime together. Additionally, as the ultimate professional life celebrant, she provides Baby Blessing, Funeral/Eulogy, and Pet Loss Memorial services to guide families through each milestone moment. Kim is based out of the Chicago/NWI area, but travels nationwide.

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Happy Thoughts Weddings & Events 
Kansas City, MO
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $185
  • Serves Illinois

Congratulations on your engagement!!! We rejoice with you! We strive to create a unique and memorable experience for your special day that you'll cherish forever. We have more than 15 years working with couples creating memories. Either officiating your ceremony, coordinating your event or both we make sure that you enjoy, have fun and celebrate your special day! Let us be part of your celebration!

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Liz Rae & Co 
Minneapolis, MN
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $959
  • Serves Illinois

I believe words can change the world, and I write every ceremony 100% from scratch—no templates, no AI. I create a safe, inclusive space for all couples and spend quality time getting to know you (usually over dinner, drinks, or coffee!) so your ceremony feels like you. I’m a trained and published writer who loves weaving love stories into meaningful, unforgettable ceremonies. Having a loved one officiate? We offer coaching and ghostwriting to help them shine.

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Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. 
Dallas, TX
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Illinois

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.

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CJ the Wedding Guy 

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Serves Illinois for additional fees
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Se, Habla Español!!! Hey, I’m CJ! I believe every love story deserves a powerful beginning. Officiating weddings isn’t just a job for me—it’s an honor. Looking forward to being apart of your special day.

CJ the Wedding Guy was a wonderful officiant for our wedding day. The communication with him was efficient and friendly - he responded to us in a timely manner and was eager to move forward with the ceremony plan on all the details. The quality of his work really stood out because he was more than willing to accommodate our needs and adjust things around when needed, even though some aspects were a bit last minute. CJ made the experience fun and comical, which was a great addition to our special day. Despite the chilly weather, he came to our location and ensured the ceremony was still intimate and memorable. Overall, I would highly recommend CJ the Wedding Guy - his fun-loving spirit made our wedding ceremony truly special.
TaRaya M., a month ago