The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in New Orleans, LA

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8 Wedding Officiants in New Orleans, LA

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Reverie & Riot 
New Orleans, LA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250

At Reverie & Riot, ceremonies are not templates — they are architecture. Founder Brandon Thorn is known for crafting original, story-driven ceremonies that feel immersive, articulate, and unmistakably personal. Blending the instincts of an event producer with the discipline of a writer, Brandon approaches each ceremony with intention and precision. A dedicated advocate for marriage equality, he believes every couple deserves a beginning that reflects the weight and beauty of their commitment. If you want a ceremony guests remember long after the celebration ends, you are exactly where you belong.

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Ceremonies By Kristi 
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves New Orleans, LA

Ceremonies By Kristi & Assoc was started by Kristi Jarrett, a retired RN and currently practicing archaeologist, as a means to deliver dignified, high quality officiating services to all: regardless of race, religion, gender, partner preference, language, etc. Currently, we have 11 professional, diverse officiants, coordinators & planners that make up our team. We write unique, highly personalized ceremony scripts for our clients (more traditional scripts also available). We offer wedding/event planning, Day of Coordinating, unique craft items, unity ceremonies & much more. We go the extra mile to ensure your special day is magical!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the great privilege of having Kristi officiate our elopement. Less than a week out from our ceremony an acquaintance who was supposed to officiate our elopement ceremony cancelled on us and Kristi responded almost immediately and reassured me she could help us for that upcoming Saturday. From start to finish Kristi was so sweet and wonderful at helping to ease my worries and responding very quickly. She went above and beyond to make sure our special day went smoothly and even helped us with all our paperwork and gave us a beautiful certificate as a keepsake. Would recommend Connections by Kristi to anyone that wants a professional officiant that will help make sure you have everything covered for your special day.
Reagan L., a year ago
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Rivere Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves New Orleans, LA

Rivere Ceremonies is a top-rated New Orleans wedding officiant specializing in personalized ceremonies, elopements, and intimate weddings across Louisiana. Serving New Orleans, Metairie, the Northshore, and Baton Rouge, each ceremony is crafted to reflect your unique story. Gina Rivere has officiated hundreds of weddings, from romantic elopements to spiritual and non-denominational ceremonies. Whether at City Park, the French Quarter, or Jackson Square, every ceremony is meaningful and unforgettable. Known for professionalism and a seamless experience, Rivere Ceremonies creates moments that feel personal and truly memorable.

Gina was truly phenomenal as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, she was incredibly personable and made us feel completely comfortable and understood. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, paying close attention to every detail that mattered most to us. What stood out the most was how beautifully she told our love story during the ceremony. It felt so genuine, heartfelt, and perfectly captured who we are. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how special and meaningful it was. If you’re looking for someone who is thoughtful, detail-oriented, and able to create a ceremony that feels personal and unforgettable, Gina is absolutely the one. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant on such an important day.
Alyse B., 3 months ago
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Christian Weddings by Pastor Brian 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves New Orleans, LA

I am an ordained (from the church, not the Internet) Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1988 and have been doing weddings rver since. I travel everywhere and anywhere for you. I perform Christian Wedding Ceremonies. I can also provide for Jewish couples for conservative and reformed couples. I am here to help you get married, not make a lot of money. I want to help you with anything and everything regarding your wedding celebration. It does not matter if you are planning months in advance or want to get married today, I am here for you.

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant than Pastor Brian! He arrived early for both our rehearsal and wedding day, which immediately put us at ease. His professionalism and calm presence helped everything run smoothly, and he truly made our ceremony feel meaningful and personal. The prayers he shared were beautiful and added such a special touch to our day. We’re so grateful to have had him be a part of our wedding—highly recommend!
Kim, 4 months ago
Alicia's Wedding Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves New Orleans, LA

Good day! Congratulations on your up coming wedding. My name is Alicia Fontenot and I have been in the wedding industry for over 20 years. I have had the pleasure of working with many couples over the years and I love what I do and would not trade it for the world.

She made the process of writing the ceremony a dream. Once booked, we received samples of ceremony wordings to help guide the type of ceremony we intended to have. That was a life saver! Me and my now husband wrote our ceremony in one night, by having the foundation of the ceremony it was easy to tailor what we liked or didn’t like as much. The day of the ceremony, she arrived promptly at the time agreed upon and it was smooth sailing from there! I really couldn’t ask for more!!
Melissa, a year ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves New Orleans, LA

Vowed and Clear is a team of online wedding officiants built on fostering spirit of accessibility and inclusion that marriage deserves. Based in Utah, Vowed and Clear helps couples legally marry online from anywhere in the world, ensuring that love, and not logistics, guides the ceremony. Vowed and Clear’s officiants have proudly helped couples across the globe celebrate their commitment. Whether joining from different cities or different continents, we help couples create a moment that’s both deeply personal and fully legal, all while honoring the belief that everyone deserves the right to marry the person they love.

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Illuminating Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves New Orleans, LA for additional fees

Most couples who work with me take their relationship seriously, but don't take themselves too seriously. They're educated, do Wordle, read the NY Times and have a healthy sense of reality. Since 2011, I've been writing and performing personal, meaningful and refreshingly engaging ceremonies. Couples work with me in an easy, collaborative way. I take guest experience and your wishes very seriously. I have the ability to command a room, a writer's knack for shaping a story, an emcee's sense of timing, and experience at the most prestigious venues. My BFA in Acting (Boston University) and MFA in Creative Writing (NYU) serve me well.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding officiant, Chris from Illuminating Ceremonies, was simply amazing. From the moment we met him, his charismatic and relatable personality put us at ease. He had a captivating and likeable stage presence that kept our guests engaged and entertained throughout the ceremony. Chris was clearly committed and dedicated to making our special day as meaningful and memorable as possible. His effective and excellent execution of the ceremony alleviated any anxiety we had, and our guests are still raving about how incredible our officiant was, even 2 years later. We couldn't have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding.
Kristen M., a year ago