Parkersburg Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Christopher Lewis

Wedding Officiating in West Virginia and Ohio!

Serving ALL of West Virginia AND Ohio!

Travel area: No travel restrictions See details

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Seasoned Professional

Great Planner

Officiant

Christopher was very pleasant and professional. He traveled a long distance to provide his services and the cost was very reasonable. I would recommend him to any family member or friend.

Brant M.

5.0

Chris was so nice to work with!!

Rachel m.

5.0

Chris Lewis

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AWARD WINNER

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Based in Parkersburg, WV, and serving both West Virginia and Ohio, Christopher Lewis specializes in creating personalized and heartfelt wedding ceremonies that reflect your unique love story. Whether you're planning a traditional ceremony or something more modern, he is committed to making your day special and memorable. He works closely with couples to craft ceremonies filled with joy, laughter, and love. Your wedding day should be as unforgettable as your journey together, and I am here to make that happen. Services - Custom Ceremony Creation - Religious & Non-Religious Ceremonies - Vow Renewals - Elopements - Destination Weddings Why Choose Christopher? - Professional and Licensed - Personalized and Unique Ceremonies - Flexible and Friendly - Available for Travel Let’s make your dream wedding a reality! Contact Christopher today to book your consultation.

2+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Protestant

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Chris Lewis

Owner

Hello! Welcome to my bio! I am a Wedding Officiant based in Parkersburg, WV. I am certified to officiate weddings in West Virginia and Ohio! I have been married to my wife Candace for 15 years. We have two daughters, Avonlea 13 and Adeline 8. The past 15 years have flown-by, but have been more rewarding and fulfilling than anything else I have ever done in my life. With me, you will enjoy a fun, light-hearted, energetic, wedding ceremony! I look forward to speaking with you! Have a blessed day!

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Christopher is a personable, professional officiant who communicates promptly, is punctual, and reasonably priced. Reviewers praised his custom, heartfelt vows, flexibility with short notice or weather changes, and ability to keep ceremonies meaningful yet lighthearted. Highly recommended for weddings and vow renewals.

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DeAnna S

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5/08/2026

Chris is the BEST of the BEST! It was exactly what we were looking for! He was fun but professional all at the say time! If your needing to find a person .. Chris is the man to hav...

Response from Christopher Lewis on 05/08/2026

Thank you DeAnna!

Brant M

8/14/2026

Christopher was very pleasant and professional. He traveled a long distance to provide his services and the cost was very reasonable. I would recommend him to any family member or ...

friend.

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Rachel m

7/19/2026

Chris was so nice to work with!!

Cheyenne W

4/19/2026

Chris is amazing! He went above and beyond for us and so helpful and attentive! You will NOT find a better officiant then him! THANK YOU CHRIS!! ❤️

Response from Christopher Lewis on 04/21/2026

Thank you Cheyenne!

Steven T

10/19/2025

Christopher was fantastic in every way. I recommend any one to choose him for there wedding

Response from Christopher Lewis on 10/19/2025

Thank you Steven!

Holly B

10/15/2025

The minister who came (Chris), was fantastic! Very personable individual with a kind hearted demeanor. Absolutely loved his personal take on the wedding vow portion and felt like o...

ne of the family was officiating our ceremony.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 10/15/2025

Thank you Holly!

Alexis T

10/06/2025

Christopher was wonderful in every way. The ceremony was beautiful and would not have been the same without him. One of the first things my new husband and I agreed on after the ce...

remony was that we made the right call in having him share a part in the day. He listened to our opinions, assessed our needs, and maintained professionalism while still keeping the day lighthearted. If you are thinking about choosing him for your wedding I could not recommend him more.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 10/15/2025

Thank you Alexis!

Christian H

8/25/2025

Chris did an amazing job and we couldnt be happier !

Response from Christopher Lewis on 08/25/2025

Thank you, Christian!

Emmerich C

8/11/2025

Outstanding gentleman, arrived on time, very professional, polite, nice, well dressed. 11/10 recommend!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 08/12/2025

Thank you Emmerich!

Miles G

7/11/2025

Christopher was amazing! He was super-responsive, made plans with us on short notice, recommended a spectacular location, and crafted a wonderfully appropriate set of vows with onl...

y a few pieces of information. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 10/15/2025

Thank you!

Abigale L

7/09/2025

Christopher was the best! Very personable and professional. Even in the stressful moments he kept me sane and handled everything to the best of his abilities. He made our ceremony ...

exactly as we wanted. I'd say I would use him again but hopefully I only get married once haha!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 07/09/2025

Thank you Abigale!

Logan R

6/27/2025

Chris was the perfect officiant. He helped us make our vision for the ceremony come true. We would 100% recommend Chris for friends and family when getting married in the future be...

cause he made the process so smooth while providing a beautiful moment to share for the rest of our lives. Thank you Chris!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 07/09/2025

Thank you Logan!

Rachelle S

6/26/2025

Christopher was exactly what we were looking for to officiate our vow renewal ceremony. Coming from out of state it was great to have a very communicative, friendly and helpful con...

tact. Dependable and kind. Don't hesitate!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 06/26/2025

Thank you for the kind words Rachelle!

Katrina W

5/04/2025

Great communication, beautiful vows! Thanks for making our big day stress free and fun!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 05/04/2025

Thank you Katrina!

N B

11/17/2024

Chris was quick to reply, his pricing is equal to most officiants. He was very calm, helpful, and such a great personality. He took our comments and told a story full of love, la...

ughter, and just enough seriousness. It was a beautiful wedding. I would recommend Chris for your wedding!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 11/22/2024

Thank you Natalie!

Joseph V

11/16/2024

The ceremony was wonderful! We really appreciated Christopher’s touch. He is a kind and helpful gentleman. We highly recommend him! Your wedding will be fun and lovely.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 11/16/2024

Thank you Joseph!

Molly S

11/02/2024

Christoper was great. He delivered exactly what we wanted and on short notice! Would highly recommend!

Response from Christopher Lewis on 11/03/2024

Thank you Molly!

Victoria A

10/09/2024

Christopher was wonderful! He exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond all we asked for. He was able to encapsulate our love in the best way and helped us share that wit...

h our loved ones. What a perfect ceremony.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 10/10/2024

Thank you Victoria!

Wesley T

9/16/2024

Christopher is a very respectful, professional, and a great script writer. Showed up early for rehearsal and the event to ensure kinks were worked out before beginning. Would recom...

mend him to anyone looking to get married.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 09/16/2024

Thank you Wesley!

Jessica M

9/04/2024

Christopher was amazing! He went above and beyond to make our special day everything we hoped for! Fast and easy communication. When the weather threatened to pour down on us he wa...

s able to accommodate a time change. We appreciate everything he did for us and are so grateful we were able to have him officiate our wedding.

Response from Christopher Lewis on 09/16/2024

Thank you Jessica!

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Travel area: No travel restrictions

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