Dr. Rick Hessman, Wedding Officiant

at n quick. Was willing to squeeze up in on short notice. He had multiple events in one day n a full schedule ahead of him. His love for his work truely shows. He would always be a 1st recommendation for me to anyone. His way of words n they way he lays out his ceremonys was perfect. He will forever be an important part to us for our important day!

ur special day for us. 

ndar (and he does a lot of weddings!) He took the time to really get to know us, which came through beautifully in the ceremony itself. We were able to customize and craft every part of it to feel truly us, and Rick guided that process with so much care. On the day of, his calm, authentic presence made everything stress-free. He's kind, warm, and genuinely fun to be around, which set the tone for the whole ceremony. Guests are still talking about how beautiful and heartfelt it was. If you're looking for an officiant who will take your vision and make it even better while keeping the whole experience relaxed and joyful, Rick is the one. Could not recommend him more highly.

e and beyond assuring he included our specific needs in his script and was just enjoyable to be around. You won’t be disappointed by his services or the process he offers them. Pick Rick!

ul, and truly reflected our relationship. On our wedding day, everything was delivered so beautifully. The ceremony was heartfelt, engaging, and struck the perfect balance between emotional and joyful. So many of our guests commented afterward about how special and genuine it felt. Thank you for helping make one of the most important moments of our lives so memorable. We are incredibly grateful and would highly recommend you to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about making their ceremony unique and unforgettable!!!

gracious enough to come out on a short notice to marry us. He has a down to earth personality and joyfully married us in a way that was Christ centered. We thank Dr. Hessman for selflessly taking time in the morning of his birthday to drive all the way out to Emerald Isle in the morning. Could not recommend him enough!

nd genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple. He created a ceremony that was personal, meaningful, and perfectly reflected our relationship. His calm and confident presence helped everyone feel at ease, and he delivered the ceremony with warmth, sincerity, and just the right touch of humor. Many of our guests commented afterward on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was. We are so grateful for the care and attention Dr. Hessman put into our wedding day. If you are looking for an officiant who is thoughtful, engaging, and truly dedicated to creating a memorable ceremony, we highly recommend Dr. Rick Hessman.

elped make our ceremony feel personal and meaningful. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares about the couples he works with. 

to work with through the planning process. He helped create a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and perfectly suited to us as a couple. On the day of the wedding, he delivered a beautiful ceremony with warmth, sincerity, and calm professionalism. The setting on the beach at sunset combined with his thoughtful words created a truly special experience we will always cherish. We appreciate the care and attention he gave to making our wedding ceremony so meaningful and seamless. Thank you again for being part of our special day! Heather & Mark

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tered around Christ, and would recommend anyone that wants an easygoing, caring, and positive officiant, book with Dr. Rick!

Dr. Rick. Thank you for everything, our ceremony couldn’t have been better!

s, to helping the whole ceremony to go smoothly on the day of. Both Dr. Hessman and his wife Sue were both very pleasant and friendly people who worked hard to make sure our wedding was as great as it could be!

at beautifully reflected the couple. From communication to execution, he was professional, organized, and a wonderful partner during the wedding.  I would absolutely recommend him and look forward to working together again! 

ecommend and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant

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ondering or guessing. It is obvious that he is in this work for the people. Every step is catered toward your well-being, and he has a gift for putting you at ease no matter the situation. He works alongside you, never above you, offering suggestions that genuinely help rather than overwhelm. His approach is supportive, reassuring, and incredibly human. On top of that, his pricing is fair and honest, and he remains fully present throughout the entire process. I truly could not recommend anyone more highly. Dr. Hessman is someone you can trust, someone who supports you fully, and someone who is simply wonderful to work with.

e change to them. Dr. Hessman was also very flexible with our last minute (out of our hands) change of venue and ceremony time. He was very understanding and helped put me more at ease with all the last minute craziness. Getting married can be a very overwhelming experience (even when everything goes to plan) and Dr. Hessman walked us through every step. He is very knowledgeable of what needs to be completed and when. We felt very blessed to have such a knowledgeable and informative officiant for our wedding. Thank you, Dr. Hessman! 

ng to accommodate. From sharing sample wedding vows to arriving promptly on the day of the wedding, he made the entire process enjoyable and stress free. He helped us blend our vows with his inspiring words to create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. We can’t recommend Dr. Rick highly enough and wish to thank him and his wife Susan for making our special day that much more memorable.

ly how to make every moment flow perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, highly recommend him!

. He was extremely helpful even after!!!

e they are tailored and special for each couple. He is kind, polite, professional, and communicates throughout the entire process. Could not have chosen a better officiant. 

sionate about his work. He gave us a beautiful ceremony. Prior to choosing Dr. Hessman we set up a phone call and discussed all of our hopes and expectations, and he exceeded every single one of them. It was very easy to work with Dr. Hessman because his top priority is what you choose and what you want. I would without a shadow of a doubt, recommend Dr. Hessman to anyone who is currently planning to get married or eloping.

eremony and answer questions beforehand. Dr. Hessman came to the ceremony on time and made everyone feel comfortable. He was a joy to have as part of our wedding celebration.

ted to conduct our ceremony. He helped us craft the perfect language for our ceremony and not only was it meaningful to us, but we had so many of our guests come up to tell us how much it resonated with them as well.

cript to make it more fitting for us as a couple. Dr. Hessman was very professional throughout the planning process and was willing to do whatever he could to make sure our wedding day was just as we had imagined. I highly recommend Dr. Hessman as a wedding officiant, as he will help make your wedding day amazing!