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Faith In Marriage

20 Years Your Wedding, Your Style

Staunton, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville

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5.0

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Jennifer was a wonderful officiant!! She was professional but also so personal! She helped us make our ceremony exactly what we wanted and delivered it perfectly on the day of our wedding! She also made sure all the paperwork was sent in after the day, so we didn't have to stress about it! We had multiple people come up to us at the reception to compliment how lovely they ceremony was and how well Jennifer did as our officiant! Would highly recommend working with her!!

Natalie R.

5.0

Jennifer was extremely communicative, patient, and supportive of our desire to make our ceremony as personal and “us” as possible. From the beginning she took the time to get to know my husband and I and determine our goals for the structure of the ceremony. She allowed us to get creative with her script and lines which made us feel all the more comfortable on our big day. She was prompt and punctual with the turnover time of the marriage license and we had no issues receiving it back from the circuit court. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant in the Rockingham county area!

Jordan W.

5.0

Jennifer M Ashcraft

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Faith In Marriage is a Fishersville, VA-based wedding officiant. Since 2006, officiant Jennifer Ashcraft has had the honor of playing a part in one of the biggest days of couples' lives together. Jennifer provides a hands-on service, working with you at every step to create the wedding ceremony you've always dreamed of. Their energetic energy celebrates your love in an engaging and joyful way as you are guided through the marriage process. Jennifer's passion for people and the love they share shines through at every ceremony, helping to create an unbreakable bond between newlyweds. Jennifer has officiated hundreds of weddings of all styles and faiths; what matters most to them is bringing people together. Whether you are planning a religious or non-religious ceremony, the services provided by the ordained, non-denominational minister can be tailored to suit your style, faith, and, most importantly, personality. Jennifer can help you write vows and is also available during the rehearsal dinner to ensure everyone involved is comfortable in their role so the special day can run smoothly. What You'll Love About Faith In Marriage Couples agree that this officiant was a joy to work with. They praise Jennifer's heartfelt ceremonies which beautifully captured each couple's unique love story. Check out the reviews to learn more.

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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

Buddhist

Christian

Quaker

Interfaith

Secular

Spiritual

Unitarian

Wiccan

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2023.2022.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Jennifer M Ashcraft

Owner

I am honored to have performed over 500 weddings since I began my Officiant career over 20 years ago. I began with a passion for the idea of being part of this most special day in a person's life and facilitating the couple's vision into being. I wanted to be energetic, celebratory, and sincere while also maintaining a calming presence grounding us in this brief, yet unforgettable, moment. As the years go by, I continue to love what I do and remain true to my goal - to guide couples in creating a ceremony that resonates with them both through a simple process during this exciting time.

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Jennifer received high praise for her officiant services at weddings in the Rockingham county area. Couples appreciated her personalized approach, communication, and flexibility in creating meaningful ceremonies that reflected their personalities. They highlighted her professionalism, promptness in handling paperwork, and ability to lead rehearsals effectively. Guests were moved by her words during the ceremonies and complimented her delivery. Reviewers highly recommended Jennifer for her exceptional work and dedication to making each ceremony special and memorable.

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Natalie R

11/30/2025

Jennifer was a wonderful officiant!! She was professional but also so personal! She helped us make our ceremony exactly what we wanted and delivered it perfectly on the day of our...

wedding! She also made sure all the paperwork was sent in after the day, so we didn't have to stress about it! We had multiple people come up to us at the reception to compliment how lovely they ceremony was and how well Jennifer did as our officiant! Would highly recommend working with her!!

Jordan W

12/23/2024

Jennifer was extremely communicative, patient, and supportive of our desire to make our ceremony as personal and “us” as possible. From the beginning she took the time to get to kn...

ow my husband and I and determine our goals for the structure of the ceremony. She allowed us to get creative with her script and lines which made us feel all the more comfortable on our big day. She was prompt and punctual with the turnover time of the marriage license and we had no issues receiving it back from the circuit court. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant in the Rockingham county area!

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Catie C

5/23/2024

Jennifer did an amazing job with our ceremony. She gave us so many options to be able to curate a ceremony that would be meaningful and personal to us. She was also very thoughtful...

and quick to respond to our emails. She did a great job of leading our rehearsal, and her delivery of her words at the ceremony was phenomenal. ALL of our family members were in tears during the ceremony and raved about how great she was afterwords. Do not hesitate to have Jennifer officiate your wedding!

Ke-Nya E

4/25/2024

Jennifer was so amazing to work with! She was very helpful for my husband and I as this was our first wedding and we had so many questions and didn’t completely know everything tha...

t comes with wedding planning. She responds very quickly and she created such a beautiful ceremony on my wedding day. Definitely recommend!

Erica N

10/31/2023

Jennifer did a fantastic job officiating our ceremony! She worked with us on our requirements and then provided many base options for us to choose from for different parts of the c...

eremony. This was so helpful because we didn't really have any ideas for the script. It was a fun and easy process from start to finish. We also received many compliments on the ceremony from our guests. Highly recommend Faith In Marriage!

Becky B

10/27/2023

My husband and I were very nervous about planning out our ceremony and vows, but Jennifer made the whole process a breeze! She included so many options for the content of the cerem...

ony, making it super easy for us to customize. She was helpful with any questions we needed and always responded quickly.

Grace M

10/27/2023

Jennifer was so amazing to work with! She made the whole process, so simple. You get to make it how you want it with her guidance of what sounds right. She got the drafts and final...

copies out very fast. She was very responsive to any questions I had. On the rehearsal and wedding day, she was very professional, but also very friendly. She spoke very clear and not too fast or too slow. I would highly recommend her.

Gabrielle S

10/27/2023

Jennifer was great to work with! We love how she worked with us to personalize our ceremony, and we received many compliments on the quality of our ceremony.

Stephanie W

2/01/2023

Jennifer was a major factor in what made our ceremony absolutely perfect. She is extremely professional and speaks in a way that engages the audience - I can't tell you how many pe...

ople came up to me and said how much they loved our officiant! We also loved how she allowed us to fully customize the script while also guiding us through that process with her experience. If we were to do it all again, we would definitely choose Jennifer again!

Emily N

11/21/2022

Jennifer was an amazing part of our wedding day! She was so well organized, her communication was great throughout the months leading up to our wedding and she provided us with a t...

emplate for our ceremony and allowed us to make any changes that we wished. She was so easy and a JOY to work with. She made our wedding day very stress free and her demeanor during the ceremony was very relaxed and loving, which is exactly what we wanted. Could not recommend Jennifer enough!!

Jessica B

7/01/2022

We are so glad we hired Jennifer to officiate our wedding! We had an interfaith ceremony (Jewish and Christian) and she was so accommodating and helpful in making it unique and spe...

cial to both of us, while honoring traditions of both families. She even met with us in person at our venue a few months before the event to get to know us and talk through the ceremony which was so special to us. We had SO many guests come up to us saying how special and wonderful the ceremony was, which meant so much to us since that is the reason for the celebration! We can't recommend Jennifer enough and are so honored she married us.

Jordan A

6/19/2022

We are so grateful that we booked Jennifer to officiate our June 2022 wedding! Jennifer was amazing to work with- we started with a get to know you call where she asked so many gre...

at questions about how we met, our relationship dynamics, and what we wanted our of our ceremony. When it came time to write the ceremony she was very responsive to changes we wanted and the final product was such a perfect representation of our love, our relationship, and the promises we were making for the rest of our lives. We got many comments from guests how perfect the ceremony was but my favorite comment was from my Matron of Honor who said, "everyone who has ever been in a long term relationship could recognize what a realistic picture of a relationship [the ceremony] painted." It was important to me that we not just promise love to each other for the good times but that we declare to be together for all of what life brings. Jennifer helped word my thoughts in a meaningful way that I could not have on my own. There are a few chunks of the ceremony I plan to have framed to put up near our wedding photos. Also- this is a small detail but Jennifer knew to step aside for the 'you may kiss the bride' moment for great pictures of that special moment! I could not recommend hiring Faith In Marriage more for all of your wedding needs!

Heidi S

6/10/2022

We had a wonderful experience with Jennifer. We wanted a simple service where we could write our vows and stay true to our different faith traditions. Jennifer helped us make that ...

happen--she met with us, asked great questions, and then provided us with a draft, offering us different options for how we would like it to go. We really appreciated her thoughtfulness, expertise, friendliness, and professionalism in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day. We would recommend her services highly!

Ashley H

6/08/2022

Jennifer was so great to work with. Very accommodating, flexible, and willing to put whatever you want in your ceremony. My favorite thing was her different templates she offers th...

at give a lot of different options for what couples may want. You can make the ceremony as long or short as you want and she has such a warm demeanor that makes the ceremony so uplifting. And she is also very chill and calm, which is so nice during the chaos that a wedding can be. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Kristen S

12/15/2021

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant for our wedding! Jennifer made us feel so comfortable and there were zero nerves during our ceremony! She personalized our cerem...

ony to us and absolutely nailed it. Even with 50 mph wind gusts in the mountains of Lexington, Virginia, it didn’t phase her. She made eye contact with us, our parents, and the rest of our guests and made us feel like we’ve known her forever. I HIGHLY recommend her!!

Casey D

11/24/2021

I can't possibly do justice in writing to how amazing Jennifer was to work with! We never met in person until the wedding day, but after exactly one lengthy phone call that turned ...

into two Shenandoah Valley gals chatting and laughing about life and love, I knew Jennifer was the perfect person to marry us. She was attentive, sensitive and understanding to every one of our wishes and needs, and could not have made this process any easier if she tried. Regardless of your personal beliefs and/or religion (or lack thereof), Jennifer will cater every word to you and your partner and you can rest easy knowing she'll be delivering exactly what you want on the big day. Plus, she takes care of all the rest after the fact, too. I just can't recommend her enough. She was the best!

Ryan L

10/06/2021

We planned our wedding from the other side of the country and met Jennifer the day of our ceremony. Communication leading up to our wedding was outstanding and she really worked to...

customize the ceremony to suit our personalities and wishes for that day. The ceremony went so smoothly and it was incredible how perfectly it fit us. Jennifer was phenomenal to work with and we were so pleased to have her be apart of such a special day!

Rachael S

6/19/2021

Jennifer was excellent! Very easy to communicate with, and also very understanding. She was able to customize our wedding ceremony exactly how we wanted it, and we were very please...

d with how it turned out. Definitely recommend her services!

Tracy D

6/15/2021

Jennifer was absolutely amazing. Her calm presence and loving soul was a perfect match to officiate our wedding. She was professional and provided multiple options to ensure that t...

he ceremony matched our needs. Jennifer’s verbiage was perfectly in line with what we were looking for and the ceremony was conducted smoothly. You can tell that she is passionate about her job and loves what she does. I would highly recommend Jennifer!

Joa G

10/23/2020

Jennifer helped us create the perfect ceremony to begin our music festival themed celebration. Her words captured our love perfectly and she worked with us to create the ceremony t...

hat fit us exactly! With only a few short phone calls, she was able to feel our energy and get us exactly what we needed for our big day.

Kristen G

2/10/2020

Jennifer is a wonderful person and a great presence to have surrounding you on your wedding day! She is incredibly thoughtful and helpful when it comes to putting together the wedd...

ing ceremony and she has great attention for details.

Natalie N

8/10/2019

Jennifer (Faith in Marriage) is the best. She walked us through the process of planning a ceremony and welcomed input. Anytime we had questions or concerns she was easy to get ahol...

d of. We absolutely love how the ceremony came out and would 110% recommend!

Marla R

6/21/2019

Jennifer (Faith In Marriage) is an absolutely top-notch officiant! My husband and I are 110% satisfied with her perfect delivery, personable approach, and welcoming presence. From ...

start to finish, Jennifer was responsive and easy to coordinate with via email or phone. She encouraged us to be very hands-on with the process, if we wanted to be, and we definitely took that to heart. We sent her countless requests which she politely accepted without hesitation. After we wrote our personal vows, we shared them individually with her and she provided very helpful feedback, QUICKLY. On the big day, Jennifer’s calm and composed demeanor helped to alleviate any ounce of nervousness that we had. Her gentle gestures helped us to breathe, stay composed, and remain in the moment. It made all the difference! Before the wedding, I was convinced that I would cry the entire time but Jennifer’s presence really helped me through it. I’m proud to report that I was able to keep my composure and deliver my vows clearly and calmly. Jennifer’s warmth, generated an ethereal and romantic environment that we will never forget. Our guests absolutely loved the ceremony and said that it was like watching a movie. To this day, our family and friends can't stop praising Jennifer’s exceptional words, delivery, and demeanor. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more! Thanks again Jennifer! We wholeheartedly recommend Faith In Marriage, to any couple looking for a personalized ceremony experience!

Stacy C

6/10/2019

Jennifer was absolutely fantastic. From our first phone call across the country, she was nothing but joyful, professional, and encouraging. She created the most beautiful ceremony ...

for me and my husband, and we could not be more thankful. Jennifer is super easy to communicate with, and we could not be happier in our choice to work with and know this wonderful woman.

Jen B

6/07/2019

Jennifer was a fantastic officiant and I’m so happy we worked with her for this special occasion. She did a great job of providing ideas and templates to get us started, but was mo...

re than happy to take time to discuss with us the tone and personalized aspects we were hoping to incorporate into our ceremony. We were not local to Virginia, but she was great at scheduling phone meetings that worked with our schedule. She took our ideas molded them into a beautifully worded script that perfectly reflected us as a couple. On the day of the wedding, she arrived in plenty of time, and multiple guests specifically commented on how well delivered the ceremony was. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for a warm and personalized wedding experience.

Micah N

6/06/2019

Jennifer was great to work with. It was easy to get in touch with her. We had an initial conversation ensuring she would do the type of ceremony we wanted. She was super flexible t...

hroughout the process. She provided a template with options and we customized from there. She had no issue with our changes and did a great job on the Tree Planting ceremony we provided. Afterwards, everyone talked about how great the ceremony was. I would definitely recommend Jennifer as your officiant.

Sarah O

1/05/2019

HIRE HER! She is amazing! From start to finish Rev. Jennifer Ashcraft was so easy to work with, she guides you through the process flawlessly. She is so personalble and profession...

al and really makes a connection with her couples. She answered any questions we needed along the way and always made us feel comfortable. She arrived early to make sure everything was good to go. Personally after going through the process of getting married and working with so many people, having a vendor you can rely on is vital and we 100% back the fact that she will not let you down. We can’t thank her enough for the fantastic ceremony she did. We still get compliments on the ceremony and how special it was! We can’t say it enough but she is AMAZING and we are so honored she will forever be apart of our special day and we had the pleasure of her marrying us. Sincerely, Sarah & Tim One happy couple

Kayla M

12/04/2018

Jennifer married my husband and me at House Mountain Inn in Lexington this fall. Jennifer was easy to work with and worked hard to make sure our ceremony reflected us. (She did thi...

s all via phone/email because we did not get to meet her until the rehearsal!) We were planning our wedding from 4 hours away, and it just didn't work out for us to meet her. She made planning from afar a breeze! Not only did she make sure the words she was saying reflected our views of biblical marriage, she also let my father-in-law say the opening prayer and my father do our readings. This really made our ceremony special. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone getting married in the Lexington area!

Andrea H

11/01/2018

Jennifer is the BEST!!!! She was very helpful in creating our perfect ceremony. She came with many suggestions, but let us know from the beginning that we could change/delete/updat...

e anything we wanted to create our perfect ceremony. She knew when to step out of the way for photo ops, and helped us stay calm during the whole thing. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant whose goal is to help you create YOUR perfect ceremony!

Jennifer M

10/09/2018

Jennifer is awesome! She was more than will to meet with us in person or talk on the phone about any questions that we had! I’m super busy, so we just communicated via email which ...

was totally fine! We are not religious by any means and relayed that message to her and there was absolutely nothing religious in our ceremony! The ceremony was fantastic! Jennifer has this touching voice and you can just tell that she loves what she does! I highly recommend her; she is a great person!

Cynthia S

10/08/2018

Jennifer did a wonderful job with our service in Luray. She listened to our requests and helped us customize our service to reflect our story. So many people asked where we found h...

er. Thanks for being part of a day that we will always remember.

Emily M

9/06/2018

Jennifer is so wonderful! She helped make our wedding absolutely perfect! She's patient, understanding and very responsive to all communication. The ceremony was perfect!

Ryan B

8/15/2018

Jennifer loves what she does and this shines through in her work with Faith in Marriage. I've given her full stars on the rating portion because she nailed it-- My wife and I LOVE...

D the ceremony as did our families. Our's was a small gathering, more of an intimate family moment, and to that end we worked with Jennifer to craft a ceremony that detailed the occasion. It was unique, fitting the tone that we desired, creating a real sense of community- the presentation was excellent. On the technical points, well prepared, courteous and punctual- check. And in the larger context, she was excited to work with us and create something special-- That's important!-- If you're reading this review, I'd say go ahead and contact her as that's probably the best way to get a read on the person you're inviting to officiate your wedding.

Laura P

8/09/2018

We love Jennifer! She worked with us to write the perfect ceremony which we love re-reading and which are a guests admired. She helped us make the ceremony truly ours. She respecte...

d our beliefs and made sure the ceremony matched them. She was easy to talk to, professional, delightful and very responsive! She’s ran our rehearsal, which went very smooth. We could not have asked for a better officiant !

Sarah H

8/05/2018

Jennifer was amazing and I cannot recommend her enough! Everyone could not stop talking about how great she was in our wedding. People were shocked that we had only met her just a ...

few months before our wedding and that she hadn’t know us for years. Other comments we got were about how beautiful our vows were (she helps you as much or as little as you need) and how well she delivered them on our wedding day.

Adrienne D

8/01/2018

We scheduled our ceremony kind of last minute and Jennifer was very accommodating on the time and location. She also provided us with different options for the ceremony which I tho...

ught was great!

Deny C

7/23/2018

We would very much recommend Jennifer Ashcraft as a wedding officiant. We are older, a second marriage for both of us & wanted to have both simplicity and a meaningful ceremony wit...

h a small gathering of family & friends. Jennifer facilitated a beautiful ceremony and her calm presence & professional manner made it a relaxed experience as well. She guided us through the ceremony with ease. It was wonderful. P.s. 3 months later she officiated at another family member's wedding that was formal with many attendants. She helped the couple create the ceremony that felt right for them and her clear voice could be heard by all even though it was a large outdoor gathering & no microphone. We were impressed with her ability to facilitate ceremonies of very different size & style with equal expertise.

Hollee K

7/23/2018

Jennifer was marvelous! She put together a beautiful ceremony for our wedding day. She worked with us to make sure all of the elements of our ceremony were perfect for us.

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