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Jim Burch is a unusually-accepting, open, welcoming officiant who celebrates marriages from Marco Island to Sarasota.
Jim is considered one of the best officiants available by those 3,000+ couples (and counting) he has married, and by vendors in the wedding business. Jim makes certain that every wedding is a celebration of joy and love, no matter what your venue might be. He makes it his constant goal to help you make your wedding ceremony a day you'll never forget. All the time he hears it said: "That was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen!"
Jim Can either officiate a wedding that is spiritual, special and warmly sacred. OR he can celebrate a wedding that just speaks about love and leaves the religious side ... to the side. (We all believe basically the same thing, just use different words, references, expressions and stories.) He will tell you about the two styles, and then you decide which fits you better. Whichever you choose, you will find your guests (and you) will be delighted with the ceremony.
Jim is able to draw on a reservoir of knowledge as an ordained Catholic priest who never stopped learning ... and not your usual issue for a "priest." He is married himself, with a wife, 5 children and 13 grandchildren. He has studied about love his whole life, has thought about it continually for many decades, and has taken the universal perception about goodness and divinity and learned to express it in contemporary (slightly-spiritual, or strictly-secular) language. He knows that every single human being is basically the same, with the same origin and destiny, the same hopes and goals for his or her life. and the same aspirations for their families. He has written 11 fascinating books on the subject of love and its expression, and has books and videos online at www.JamesHBurch.com. That is because his wide background gives him a most unusual perspective. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who speaks as clearly and as interestingly about things that matter as does Jim.
By focusing on your preferred approach to the ceremony - be it religious/spiritual or civil - Jim aims to cater to your needs, and he uses language and concepts that you and your guests will be most comfortable with, yet always leaving the newly married with a clear and sharp celebration of their love. Whether you envision something indoors or outside, he always makes your happiest moment everything you dreamed it would be and more.
Jim believes to the core of his being that we are all basically the same (different ages, colors, religious backgrounds, lifestyles, eexes, etc. make like interesting!) and he is open to all spiritual denominations - or none - providing officiant services for couples of all faiths and to those who are simply not religious at all. Your ceremony is completely tailored to you and your partner, as Jim takes the time to get to know you and your one-of-a-kind love story. Wedding Ceremonies by Jim Burch is licensed to perform weddings in m
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Highly regarded as a competent, trained, experienced ceremony officiant ... an ordained priest, he is the best choice you can make for a memorable and beautiful ceremony! He honors everyone's perspective and fits the ceremony to match the individual couple. Everybody says this is the best ceremony they have ever seen. Ask any of the nearly 2,800 couples he has married. AND ... he always tries to make the NEXT one (yours?) the best yet.
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Jim receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, highly praised for his kindness, flexibility, and professionalism. Couples appreciated his personalized approach, calm demeanor, and seamless ceremony delivery. Jim's warmth, preparation, and attention to detail made their big day unforgettable, with many noting his ability to create a stress-free and beautiful ceremony. His organizational skills, thoughtful guidance, and accommodating nature were highlighted, making him a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an officiant invested in making their wedding truly special.
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Kelly H
5.0
1/19/2025
We cannot recommend Jim enough as a wedding officiant! From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind, open, and flexible with all of our personal requests for the ceremony. He made sure every detail was tailored to reflect us as a couple.
On the wedding day, Jim’s calm and collected presence was such a gift. When I realized my vow book was missing a section, he didn’t miss a beat—he had everything printed out and graciously let me read from his copy, saving the moment without any stress.
Jim’s ability to roll with the punches and make everything feel seamless truly speaks to his professionalism and heart. We’re so grateful he was part of our big day and would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who is warm, prepared, and truly invested in making your ceremony unforgettable.
Julian J
5.0
6/14/2024
Thank you so much Jim for being a part of our special day! Jim was kind and thorough and provided the perfect ceremony for us! We hope you enjoyed your adventure out to N Captiva Island! Don’t wait book Jim now!!!
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Stacy M
5.0
5/21/2024
Jim is such a sweet and friendly person and took a lot of time getting to know us at his home to put together a ceremony unique to us! We were so happy with how it went! He's clearly really passionate about his work and wants to please the couples he works with. We're so glad he was able to work with us and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a wedding officiant!
- The Maione's
Felice K
5.0
5/07/2024
Jim was very responsive and easy to work with from the very beginning. He took the time to walk us through everything step by step and had very helpful pointers along the way. He really took a lot of the stress of the ceremony away and created a beautiful ceremony for us.
Heisy G
5.0
3/27/2024
We are very thankful for having Jim be a part of one of our most special days. The ceremony was short and sweat, which is what we wanted, but had great impact and meaning. We had people saying how much they could relate to his words. He made the process easy and the ceremony memorable. Not to mention that Jim was very flexible and accommodating to our schedules when prepping for the big day.
Thank you Jim!
Katelyn B
5.0
3/21/2024
Jim was the best choice that we could have made for an officiant. He was incredibly accepting, and welcoming, and our ceremony turned out absolutely beautiful because of him.
Kim N
5.0
2/14/2024
From our first conversation with Jim, we knew we had to hire him. He was so kind, professional, and warm! Speaking to Jim felt like a virtual hug, and he made us feel completely at ease. He also kept emphasizing that he would lead and we just had to show up, which is exactly how it went! He helped us put together our script, and made sure we chose a reading that felt personal. Overall, Jim did an amazing job officiating my wedding, and made the entire process stress-free. I couldn't recommend Jim enough!
Cherie G
5.0
12/06/2023
Jim really made our wedding ceremony special and a day we will never forget. My mom even commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. Thank you, Jim!
Samantha L
5.0
11/06/2023
Jim was such an amazing addition to our day. From the beginning, at booking, reading all of his glowing reviews from other couples is what really made us make the jump to hire him. I had grown up religious and my husband was not so he was that perfect blend for us. Every conversation with him leading up until the day was so joyous and love filled. After the ceremony, guests were coming up to me saying how beautiful the ceremony was and how incredible our officiant was. Throughout the ceremony he would give us simple cues so that we know what to do and when which helped us just be present in the day. The whole ceremony was beautiful and flawless. Thank you Jim, for an amazing day.
Sara P
5.0
6/21/2023
My Husband and I spoke with several other officiants before we found Jim. Immediately after speaking with him my husband and I both knew he was the prefect fit for our wedding. He had multiple options (religious & non-religious) and was very accommodating to fit our needs. He was very calm and organized. Every time we would talk to him it felt like we were talking to an old friend. The ceremony was beautiful and the perfect amount of time. He went above and beyond and we couldn't thank him enough!
Bill S
5.0
5/16/2023
Jim did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. We were so blessed to have him as a part of our special day.
Audrey C
5.0
5/04/2023
Jim was the 3rd officiant my husband and I spoke to regarding our wedding commencement. We instantly knew we wanted to hire Jim. His professionalism, energy and kindness was evident immediately. Jim provided us with multiple reading choices (religious and non-religious) and was very accommodating to fit our needs. We also met a week before our wedding to make sure we we on the same page, which really helped! The day of, Jim was very organized and prompt. The ceremony ended up being the perfect amount of time. Also, Jim traveled to us more than an hour, which was much appreciated! Our day would not have been the same without him!!
Adriana C
5.0
5/03/2023
We are very happy with our wedding experience with Jim. He was thoughtful, organized, and efficient. He was very professional and took the stress out of hiring an officiant!
Kendra B
5.0
4/20/2023
Jim is all around just an amazing human...truly one of a kind! He made the entire experience enjoyable from our first in person meeting all the way to delivering an absolutely perfect ceremony. He really does go above and beyond for his couples and we could not recommend him enough. Thank you for everything
Brittany F
5.0
3/29/2023
Jim did an amazing job preparing us for our big day and at our ceremony. We got a lot of great feedback on what a great job he did, and we couldn't agree more. Planning a destination wedding makes it difficult to know your vendors- but Jim made everything go smoothly. It was a beautiful day and ceremony, thank you Jim!
Joe B
5.0
3/11/2023
My wife and I feel very lucky to have found Jim to officiate our wedding. He has a tremendous amount of experience, and he put us at ease throughout the process - assuring us that "all you have to do is show up".
We were able to create a tailored version of our wedding ceremony that spoke to our spiritual and relationship values. Jim's perspective on love and spirituality is deep, thoughtful, and can be appreciated by people of all backgrounds.
His ceremony also tied our wedding to a deeper sense of meaning and tradition. He allowed us to showcase our love and brought our family and friends into the experience.
Overall, Jim exceeded our expectations of how moving and meaningful our wedding could be, and we would highly recommend him!
Dana S
5.0
1/29/2023
Perfect! He did an amazing job & so easy going we felt so comfortable around him like we’ve known him forever. Beautiful ceremony. He helped make our day so perfect. I had to reach out to him multiple times in the last year and he quickly responded and was always SO helpful and kind. Definitely recommend!
Rebecca S
5.0
11/19/2022
Jim is the best! We are still getting compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was and how much it reflected us as a couple. Jim was flexible with a venue change three weeks before our wedding due to the hurricane- he did not even skip a beat! The day of the wedding he made us feel confident and comfortable. He was able to bring our Catholic faith into the ceremony and it was everything we wanted. Thank you, Jim!
Devin M
5.0
9/27/2022
Jim was an excellent choice for our marriage ceremony. He was professional, extremely responsive and easy to work with along the whole way. We really appreciate his experience!
Stacey K
5.0
11/23/2021
Jim is a true professional, and he made our ceremony planning process as easy as possible. He's so experienced that he has a couple of ceremony blueprints based on the vibe you're going for, and each blueprint comes with options to tailor the ceremony for each couple. We supplied our own readings and used one of the vow options Jim provided, despite our initial desire to write our own. We had a beautiful ceremony and it was exactly what we hoped it would be.
Leanna E
5.0
11/17/2021
Jim was wonderful. As a bride that has a religious family to please, he did a flawless job speaking on love and respect while not getting so traditional. We had many guests (religious family members included!) rave about him and that he was a pleasure to listen to! He was lovely to work with and I have been recommending him to everybody.
Alexa S
5.0
10/20/2021
Jim came recommended from our wedding venue and he did not disappoint. He helped us customize our ceremony so that it was a perfect blend of what my husband and I wanted. He made everything run smoothly for us and our guests had high remarks! We very much recommend! Thank you Jim!
Mark J
5.0
10/12/2021
He helped us out quite a bit. He talked to us at multiple points to help prepare and guide us through the process and how to personalize the wedding program. He is a wonderful speaker and he was supportive of our different cultural traditions.
Anastasia T
5.0
10/11/2021
We first picked Jim back in November 2020. Jim was our officiant and we absolutely loved him! We didn't meet him until the day of but he walked us through everything before we started the ceremony and made sure we were comfortable with everything. We had so many guests come up to us saying what a wonderful ceremony it was! Couldn't recommend him enough!
Sherry L
5.0
10/01/2021
Due to the pandemic, we had a very small wedding and having Jim officiating made the wedding felt so enriched and full of love and happiness! He is very helpful during the entire process including answering our questions promptly, making sure what needs to be prepared and what to do to make the wedding went smoothly. Everyone enjoyed the wedding and we truly appreciate that! Highly recommended!
Erin C
5.0
9/29/2021
We found Jim through our venue's preferred vendors list. He was wonderful to talk to and really won us over with his kindness and passion for weddings. Jim does a great job communicating and has a lot of different options for what can be said during your ceremony. Jim's ceremony was wonderful at our wedding. He kept the crowd engaged and made sure that we knew what to do. One of our favorite things that Jim did was print out our vows in a larger font, then hold them across from us (all out of pictures way - trust me!) and guided us as we read them. This was so helpful, especially because you really don't know how nervous you get when it comes to speaking in front of a bunch of people trying to tell your significant other how much you love them - ha! He also allows you to read your own if you do not want to go with that option. Another thing that we loved that Jim did was he prints out a nice version of a marriage license for you that is much more decorative than the one you get from the court house. There is room for your bridal party to sign it as well, which our bridal party loved. Overall, Jim did an absolutely amazing job and our guests are still talking about how great he is. My husband and I highly recommend him!
Stephen K
5.0
7/07/2021
Jim did such a great job officiating our wedding. He guided us through the entire process and made everything so easy. Our guests enjoyed the ceremony as well.
We would highly recommend Jim!
Mariela C
5.0
6/29/2021
highly recommend!! Jim was an excellent officiant for our wedding! He was very friendly and provided everything that we needed in an officiant for our wedding. He allowed us to fully customize our ceremony and was supportive throughout the entire wedding planning process. If we could give him more stars, we would.
Lauren C
5.0
6/22/2021
Jim was a wonderful officiant. We wanted to incorporate a little bit of religion even though my now husband and I were not religious. He created a beautiful blend that made our parents and grandparents happy but did not bore our friends! He was always very kind and accommodating to our needs!
Kelly K
5.0
6/20/2021
After a meeting with Jim on the phone, we knew that he had to be our officiant.
We were able to customize parts of our ceremony which we loved being able to do. Not only was our ceremony amazing but we got to keep paper copies of our vows.
I would recommend Jim to anyone!
Franzi C
5.0
6/13/2021
I was recently the photographer for a wedding Jim officiated. Jim was friendly, inviting, and personal. He organized and officiated the sweetest ceremony of my couple Sara and James. He added in personal touches to make the ceremony unique to the couple.
Sara L
5.0
6/08/2021
Jim Burch was the exact officiant we were looking for to perform our small, intimate wedding. He is professional, organized, and really cares about the couple’s needs and wants. His ceremony options have something for everyone. We wanted a shorter ceremony and Jim worked with us to create a plan. He was also able to meet and plan through video calls which was extremely helpful. We highly recommend Jim Burch!
Ann S
5.0
5/17/2021
Jim did a great job as our officiant and made it very easy to organize our ceremony. He offered different options for readings and how we wanted our wedding ceremony to go.
Christina M
5.0
5/06/2021
Planning a wedding during COVID times was a very stressful experience. However, Jim was extremely gracious and more than flexible during that time. His efforts to help us is one of the many reasons that we were able to make things work out. We were in fact one of the lucky ones, as we were able to go through with our wedding, as originally planned, this past April 2021. Our wedding turned out beautifully, and Jim did a fabulous job as our officiant! Jim helped ensure a smooth ceremonial process, provided much needed guidance throughout the planning process, and even some creative ideas to add some extra flair to the ceremony. We would highly recommend!
Eva K
5.0
4/01/2021
Jim Burch was an amazing person to officiant our wedding. He created a ceremony that was personal and so lovely. In these times of COVID, he made us feel safe and well taken care of. My husband and I cannot recommend him highly enough! Book this man!
Gabriella L
5.0
3/20/2021
My husband and I contacted Jim about performing our ceremony about two months before we wanted to have it. Jim replied promptly and worked with us to set a time and date that worked with everyone. We used his home's garden area (which was gorgeous and spacious) for the ceremony. Jim asked us some simple screening questions to help decide exactly how we wanted our ceremony to go, and tailored it to our liking. The verbiage and length were both perfect; my husband and I loved how special Jim made the ceremony feel for us. Jim also sent the marriage license paperwork to the courthouse without delay.
I would highly recommend Jim to anyone seeking someone to officiate their marriage.
Jonathan V
5.0
12/14/2020
We were incredibly lucky to have found Jim to officiate our wedding. Even under such short notice (two weeks) and while we were scrambling to get everything together, Jim helped us set up our perfect ceremony. Everything came together beautifully. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding. Even though the venue and weather just happened to work out perfectly, Jim provided a wonderful emotional atmosphere. You can hear happiness and joy in every word that he spoke. We want to thank Jim for all of his help in setting up a beautiful ceremony, helping us put together a wonderful program for our friends and family, and really giving us the best day of our lives. We absolutely would hire him again and suggest that anyone looking for an officiant should contact Jim.
Whitney T
5.0
12/13/2020
Jim was an incredible addition to our big day. He went above and beyond to make sure everything went flawless. When I say he saved the day, this would be an understatement. Prior to our wedding he met with us multiple times to assure we were well prepared and kept us well informed. He personalized everything and made a great connection with us. It was like we knew him for years. If you are looking for an officiant who is personable, kind, and well-spoken we would recommend Jim without a doubt!!!
Katelyn S
5.0
12/06/2020
Jim was amazing to work with, very accommodating to changes in our ceremony due to covid, and the perfect officiant for our small outdoor ceremony. Our families unanimously agreed that Jim was one of the best officiants they've experienced.
Stevie K
4.0
11/23/2020
Jim did an overall good job. His sermon is a bit confusing and left my guests a bit perplexed (by the reviews below, it seems like he uses it each time- maybe just consult with him about it upfront). Super nice guy though.
Jessica D
5.0
11/12/2020
I cannot sing Jim’s praises enough! My husband was raised Greek Orthodox and I was raised Jewish so we were looking for someone who could include G-d and faith without making it the focal point of our ceremony. Jim did such a beautiful job. We were thrilled to find such a well-spoken, highly professional individual.
Kacie L
5.0
11/09/2020
We were so lucky to have Jim as our officiant for our wedding. My husband and I came from a Catholic upbringing but we knew we wanted an outdoor ceremony. Jim was so respectful and helpful with making the best ceremony incorporating all the aspects we wanted out of officially starting our next chapter as husband and wife. I'd highly recommend!!
Kitty S
5.0
10/22/2020
When our wedding officiant cancelled 5 days before our wedding, I frantically searched for new officiants in the area and Jim was the first to call me back. He was prompt, responsive and reassuring, despite the time crunch. He delivered a heartfelt ceremony and we were very happy with his services. Thanks, Jim! - Sam and Kitty
Ashley R
5.0
10/13/2020
Picking the right officiant was very important to us. We have been to a couple of weddings where we just sat there at the ceremony and was bored out of our minds because it was just someone standing at the front talking to the guests. Jim is not that type of officiant. From the first meeting, he told us that he was not just any boring officiant. Boy was he correct. When we first met, we knew he was the one to officiate our wedding. He was very nice and sweet and he picked up on our religious preferences and how we wanted to incorporate that into the ceremony. He never pressured us into doing everything by the book and he made sure that we were comfortable with everything and that it was all-natural. On the day, he followed all of the guidelines that were in place due to COVID and he made everyone laugh with his face mask that made all of the stress and nerves of the big day go away. During the ceremony, he made sure that our guests were interactive and did not get bored and they loved it. They kept saying how much fun it was and how they loved that they didn’t just sit there through it being bored. We also greatly appreciated how he incorporated our loved ones who we were very close to but sadly could not be there. Our parents and ourselves truly loved how he brought them to our day in spirit. Jim helped us with everything and guided us through the ceremony when we were overwhelmed and forgot to do something or didn’t know where to go. Afterward, one of our guests and her husband told us that Jim officiated their wedding 10 years ago! He was so amazing and we don’t think our day would have been the same without him there. He made sure that we were happy and comfortable throughout the ceremony and we can not thank him enough for all that he did for us!
Gillian D
5.0
10/10/2020
Like many weddings, our ceremony--set to be this spring--was postponed until last week. I appreciated Jim's responsiveness and commitment to professionalism; he always replied to my emails or phone calls quickly, and he was very adaptable. I also loved how my (new) husband and I were able to customize our ceremony so that it fit exactly what we were looking for. The ceremony itself was great--Jim is an interesting speaker and very well organized. He had a binder with every reading and vow printed out so that everything went off without a hitch. I really appreciated getting the chance to work with Jim and to give our ceremony that sacred spiritual flavor that made it so meaningful.
Sean M
5.0
9/25/2020
Jim did a great job for us. He provided a complete professional service . We had a beautiful ceremony with his help.
Michelle N
5.0
9/21/2020
Jim was absolutely wonderful officiating our wedding on 9/12/2020. We hired him about a year in advance and were able to meet with him in person twice. He was responsive, flexible, and provided us with an unforgettable ceremony. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about what a wonderful ceremony it was. If I could give Jim 100 stars I would. If you are looking for a beautiful ceremony to start off your next chapter with your husband or wife, contact him ASAP! You won’t regret it!
Sarah B
5.0
9/09/2020
My husband and I are so glad we chose Jim to officiate our wedding! After our first meeting with him, we felt that he was so personable and everything he was saying to us really meshed with our beliefs and needs for our wedding. He has a very nice ceremony with many options so that couples can pick certain readings and selections that work best for them. When we met with Jim the final time before our wedding, he went through the ceremony using our choices and explained how the ceremony would go. I received so many compliments on the wedding day about the ceremony and how wonderful it was. We are so happy with how our ceremony went and we would highly recommend Jim.
Steve H
5.0
8/22/2020
Jim was recommended to us by the B&B where we "eloped" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We contacted him just 7 days prior to our big day. He was extraordinarily helpful and made customizing our small ceremony very easy. I would highly recommend other couples consider Jim for their wedding.
Kate G
5.0
8/08/2020
We like many couples this past spring had to make the hard choice to change our original wedding plans. We still wanted to get married though, so we called up Jim and just about instantly had a date and a plan! He made it so easy for us from the deposit to the gorgeous location behind his house (such a nice hidden oasis!!) and a ceremony so much more thoughtful than we could ever have asked for! Really though he came up with such a thoughtful and sweet ceremony for us non-religious types who he had never in met before! It felt personal and made the day everything we could have asked for, even though it was far from the original plan. We would ABSOLUTELY recommend Jim as an officiant!
Alex W
5.0
8/03/2020
I lost track of how many times people came up to me after the wedding saying how much they loved and connected with Jim’s sermon and ceremony. He was professional, kind, flexible and a welcome addition to our wedding. Even when we had AV equipment issues during the ceremony he took it in stride and kept the ceremony going with little to no interruption. He also took the time to visit with people after the ceremony and my husband’s dad (the son of a pastor) thoroughly enjoyed speaking with him. He was a hit and was happy to help us design the right ceremony for us. We consider ourselves exceptionally lucky that he was willing to officiant our wedding and would highly recommend him.
Connor P
5.0
3/31/2020
In the midst of this COVID 19 pandemonium, Jim agreed to perform our small wedding ceremony, and we couldn't be more appreciative. He knocked it out of the park. My wife and I, our two physical attendees, and our "virtual attendees" were all very impressed by the proceedings. Even upon needing to switch our venue multiple times, Jim had no issue in accommodating us. We look back and are so happy we asked Jim to be our officiant. It was a fantastic decision.
Anonymous 1
5.0
3/20/2020
Having the right officiant at our wedding was an important aspect to both my wife and I. Jim was definitely the right person for us. Like many others couples, when we began our search, we emailed and talked to a few different people. What really stuck out to us about Jim, beyond his overall message (which is wonderful and really resonated with both of us), was the fact that before we even began talking about how the ceremony would go, Jim took the time to ask us about us, our faiths, our upbringings etc. , really getting to know us. By our second call we could picture Jim marrying us as he spoke. Jim’s ceremony was wonderful and everyone at the wedding loved it. We had several guests tell us at later times what a beautiful ceremony it was. Overall a wonderful person, very thoughtful on everything, and excellent ceremony. You will love it.
Wendy W
5.0
3/12/2020
We hired Jim for our wedding and we are so glad that we did! We met with Jim a few times before the wedding and he was very personable and great on communication. We wanted to have a religious ceremony and Jim delivered exactly what we wanted. We had a quite a few guests come up to us after the wedding and say that it was one of the best ceremonies that they had ever been to. Thank you!
Wen X
5.0
2/04/2020
Jim was definitely more prepared for our ceremony than we were - and thank God for that! From the beginning, he was so kind, responsive and has a great energy that makes you and your guests feel at ease. Our ceremony was beautiful and we have Jim to thank for wonderful experience!
Michael G
5.0
1/17/2020
Jim did a wonderful job with our interfaith ceremony. He spoke beautifully in a way that recognized both of our religions and it brought our family together. After the wedding, several of our family and friends brought up the ceremony to say how much they liked Jim's speech.
Jim is also an extremely experienced professional when it comes to managing the ceremony itself. With all of his experience, Jim can give useful practical guidance on how to organize the ceremony and prevent any stumbles. (For example, he walked us through how to seat our parents so that my father-in-law wouldn't step on my wife's dress after walking her down the aisle.) Coordinating small things like that may seem immaterial, but it took away any anxiety during the day. During our ceremony, he subtly guided us, and made sure we looked good. We're so glad we chose him to be our officiant.
Masha T
5.0
1/06/2020
Having the right officiant for my wedding, in my opinion, was one of the most important parts. It can really make or break a ceremony. Jim was truly amazing and went above and beyond. I could have not asked for a better officiant. He is such a wonderful person, and when he spoke during the ceremony - I looked out in the crowd and everyone was listening. He is a marvelous speaker. It was amazing working with Jim as well. He helps you build your own ceremony script to really make it your own. I would 100% recommend Jim to be your officiant. You will not regret it.
Eliina B
5.0
12/04/2019
We are so thankful to have found Jim and not only have the chance to get to know him as a person but to have him perform our wedding ceremony. He walked us through everything start to finish and he got to know us and helped us customize our ceremony so it was perfectly suited for us. He was so down to earth, warm and welcoming and was a wonderful speaker. We had numerous guests come up to us and specifically tell us how wonderful Jim was and what a beautiful ceremony we had. The best part was the fact that we were SO nervous and it was hard to remember what we were supposed to do and when when, but we really did not have to worry about that as Jim guided us, whispered to us and directed us along the way so we could follow his lead on what we were supposed to be doing. He was also such a calm and comforting presence that it calmed my nerves. Because of this, our ceremony went seamlessly! We highly recommend Jim and encourage you to meet him to see for yourself that he will help you design the most perfect ceremony.
Ken S
5.0
11/30/2019
Jim was the officiant for our wedding. My wife and I were really glad that we found him. He was very kind, professional and considerate. Jim made the process very easy and he worked with us to include certain things from the bride's/wife's culture. We were very happy with our ceremony as it was thought provoking, fun and memorable. Many of our guests told us that they loved the ceremony, and one of our friend's told us that the ceremony was so beautiful that it made him cry. It was an amazing ceremony and day that my wife and I will always remember. Thank you Jim for making this day extra special for us!
Ashley B
5.0
11/19/2019
My husband and I were looking for someone to officiate our wedding that would be a compromise for not getting married in a church (as my mom wanted). Jim came referred to us from our wedding planner and he was the indeed the perfect compromise. Jim made us feel at ease throughout the whole process by meeting with us twice before the wedding and explaining his background, beliefs, and experience. He calmed our nerves on the wedding day and made everything run absolutely perfectly. I would certainly recommend Jim to others looking for an Officiant that is legitimate.
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