Winthrop Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Ceremonies by Markis

MA, RI, NH, VT, CT

Service area

Paul Markis

OWNER

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER (1X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Situated in Winthrop, MA, and serving the Boston / Massachusetts area. Paul Markis is an Minister of Marriages and wedding officiant. He is passionate about creating unforgettable ceremonies that can be cherished for a lifetime. Paul would love to work with you and your partner to script a beautiful, heartfelt service that proclaims your love. He will guide you through the marriage process with expertise and professionalism. Paul will arrange consultations to get to know you so he can personalize the ceremony, making it sincere and unique. Together you will write the script and vows and Paul will conduct a rehearsal to ensure everything runs smoothly on the big day. He offers services for several wedding types, including religious, non-religious, interfaith, civil unions, and vow renewals. Paul encourages you to get in contact to learn more about what he can do for you.

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

Details

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Catholic

Protestant

Unitarian

Wedding Activities

After The Wedding

Newlywed Life

Getting Engaged

Premarital Counseling

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

Any questions?

Meet the team

Paul Markis

Owner

Paul Markis is a Minister of Marriages and wedding officiant based in Winthrop, MA and services the Boston / Massachusetts area I provide couples with a wide range of wedding services, vow renewals, civil unions, and more

5.0

out of 5.0

10 reviews

Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Review Summary

This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.

Paul is described as an exceptional and professional officiant by multiple reviewers who appreciated his communication, attention to detail, and personalized approach to creating a meaningful and polished ceremony. He is praised for his warmth, professionalism, and ability to make couples feel supported and special on their wedding day. Reviewers highly recommend Paul for his expertise, adaptability, and seamless execution of ceremonies, making him a top choice for officiating weddings.

Search reviews

Stephanie S

2/10/2026

Paul was an absolute joy to work with and the perfect officiant for our wedding. He truly went above and beyond from the very beginning: he brought care, intention, and professiona...

lism to every facet of the process, and he thoughtfully guided us through details we hadn’t even considered. After speaking with Paul, the correct choice was obvious: his expertise added new dimension to our ceremony that made the day feel even more polished, special, and complete. Additionally, he is an excellent orator. His warm and professional countenance set the tone beautifully, and we felt genuinely supported every step of the way throughout both the ceremony and following clerical process. His service was nothing short of exceptional, and we couldn’t have asked for more of an utmost professional to marry us. We will be cherishing this special day for many years to come. Thank you, Paul!

Response from Ceremonies by Markis on 02/16/2026

Thank you so much for the kind words - It was a pleasure to officiate your wedding ceremon...

y. Best Wishes for a great future

Marie-Anne N

1/04/2026

He was very professional, well presented, on time, good communication prior the wedding to coordinate everything. He speech was excellent and appreciated for my faith. He was kind ...

and patient because I was very late on my wedding. I would really MR Paul to anyone who would love to have a best which officiant

Any questions?

Kassie K

11/08/2025

Paul was very communicative leading up to our wedding. He sent us different draft options for our ceremony and tailored it to us perfectly. I highly recommend him for your wedding!

James M

10/21/2025

Paul was great! He truly cared about us and wanted our ceremony to be perfect and it was. His communication was great. I highly recommend his services!!

Sarena K

9/17/2025

Working with Paul was a great experience from start to finish. He was quick to respond, incredibly friendly to work with and stressed multiple times how it was our day and he wante...

d to help us make it so. The ceremony he gave was complimented so many times, and it was a very beautiful script. He worked with us to make it a seamless ceremony, and even took care of the after-wedding documentation with the town. It was such a pleasure to work with Paul and I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for an active and reliable officiant!

Colin M

9/08/2025

Paul was FANTASTIC to work with. Throughout the whole process, from start to finish, Paul was organized, professional, and communicative. His process of creating the script was smo...

oth, and each time we reached out to make edits or additions, he was responsive and adaptable. He always made us feel special and supported, and was very easy to get a hold of over the phone or via email. He also took the initiative to contact our other vendors to prepare for the big day. When he arrived to our venue on the day of, he made my fiance and I feel calm and settled; he was prepared, and had a very warm demeanor. He executed our ceremony flawlessly. 10/10 – Paul was a lovely officiant, and we would highly recommend him.

Stephanie M

7/06/2025

Paul was so amazing to work with. We reached out very short notice and Paul was still able to make the ceremony perfect for us. He made this whole thing a breeze and helped to crea...

te the most beautiful script. Thank you so much Paul!

Response from Ceremonies by Markis on 07/07/2025

Thank you so much for the kind words - it was a pleasure to officiate your wedding ceremon...

y - Best Wishes - pmarkis

Rachel E

5/13/2025

Incredibly wonderful to work with! As a first-time bride, I felt that Paul's experience and professional boosted my confidence in his participation in our ceremony. He was great to...

work with and called to confirm details, go over the script, and finalize plans for the day of - even without a rehearsal. He was on time, prepared, and made our day so special. I would absolutely recommend him for other brides in the area!

Katherine L

3/13/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of having Paul Markis officiate our ceremony, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! From start to finish, Paul was incredibly attentive to ev...

ery detail, ensuring that our ceremony was personal, meaningful, and exactly what we envisioned. His professionalism, warmth, and ability to make the moment truly special stood out to us and our guests. If you’re looking for an officiant who is easy to work with, highly detail-oriented, and genuinely cares about making your day perfect, we highly recommend Paul!

Jeanne H

12/20/2022

Paul married my daughter. He makes everyone feel comfortable & welcome. Very professional & easy to work with. If I had another daughter to marry off, I would hire him again.

Contact

(617) 605-5101

Curious to learn more?

Start the convo

*=Required

Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.

Ceremonies by Markis

Paul Markis

Owner

Typically responds within 24h

Ceremonies by Markis's photos

Why use The Knot to message vendors?

Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.

Ceremonies by Markis

About this vendor

Review Summary

Wedding vendors in Winthrop

Why use The Knot to message vendors?