St. Louis Wedding Celebrant and Relationship Coach
Serving the St. Louis Metro Area (Missouri and Illinois)
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Greg Volpitto
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Greg Volpitto is an ordained wedding officiant and certified life coach based in Saint Louis, MO. He's licensed to perform ceremonies across the states of Missouri and Illinois and is happy to travel to to-be-weds across the Saint Louis metropolitan area.
Greg has years of experience as a wedding officiant. He loves the joyous atmosphere at weddings and is honored to get to play a role on such an important day. This celebrant puts in the work to give each couple a personal, meaningful ceremony filled with compassion and a sense of humor.
This officiant is happy to perform a variety of services. This includes interfaith, religious, and non-religious ceremonies as well as civil unions, commitment ceremonies, and vow renewals. To-be-weds who have envisioned an intimate elopement can also avail of this celebrant's tailored services. Greg can also offer his singing and guitar-playing talents to add a musical element to the celebration.
As a life coach specializing in relationship coaching, Greg is available for premarital sessions as well as coaching for couples in any season of their relationship or marriage.
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Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Christian
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Premarital Counseling
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Greg Volpitto
Owner
For many years, I worked in churches as a music director, youth leader, and pastor. I’ve also been a volunteer police and fire chaplain since 2006.
In 2011, I made the transition from full-time church ministry to full-time hospice chaplaincy. I naturally officiated many funerals because of that role, so to bring balance to my own personal experience, and to contribute to the experience of joy celebrated in weddings, I began offering my services as a wedding celebrant.
I now work full-time as a wedding celebrant, funeral officiant, music performer, and relationship coach.
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Reviewers rave about the officiant for creating deeply personal, heartfelt, and often humorous ceremonies. He’s praised for professionalism, clear communication, helpful rehearsals and pre-marital sessions, and a calm, adaptable presence on the day. Guests consistently compliment his delivery and many highly recommend him.Review photos
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Briana A
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5.0
10/12/2025
Greg was truly great my ceremony couldn’t have been more beautiful. It truly felt like we knew him forever so many people came up to my husband and I and complimented how great he ...
was.if you are looking for a officiant who just makes everything feel natural , sentimental and adds humor that fits you and your partners personality he’s really the guy for you!❤️
Ashley P
5.0
5/06/2026
We absolutely loved having Greg at our wedding. He was fun and incredibly good, our guests and wedding party throughly enjoyed his commentary.
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Jenna M
5.0
5/02/2026
Greg was an amazing officiant, he was so thoughtful in his speech it was meaningful to my husband and I! The detail he brought from our story was truly incredible. He also came to ...
our rehearsal and helped walk us through the entire process. I couldn’t have asked for someone better to officiate our wedding.
Kirsten T
5.0
4/28/2026
Greg was AMAZING! Absolutely incredible. He made our ceremony feel so personal, special and meaningful. All of our family and friends though he knew us personally. We received coun...
tless compliments about him throughout the day and still continuing to receive them. He incorporated the perfect amount of humor (per our request) which made the ceremony feel warm, engaging and unique to us. He made the entire process feel effortless and completely stress free. He communicated with us at any time we asked and listened to our wants for our wedding. He truly went above and beyond. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be a part of such an important moment. I recommend Greg to everyone. Seriously, you will not and could not choose wrong with him. Thank you for everything Greg!
Ximena Y
5.0
3/06/2026
I really liked your work, you are very kind and understanding, thank you very much.
Lauren V
5.0
1/09/2026
Though we’d only spoken with Greg over the phone a couple times before the wedding, you would’ve thought he’d known us for years based on the ceremony. He seamlessly intertwined ev...
erything we’d told him about ourselves and our relationship into his prepared talking points and made the ceremony so special for us! Guests even cane up to us raving about what a great ceremony it was. 10/10 recommend Greg!!
Josna L
5.0
10/15/2025
We had an amazing experience with Greg as our wedding officiant! He brought a fun and light-hearted vibe to our ceremony, making it truly unforgettable. His warmth and personality ...
made everyone feel at ease, and we couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate our special day. Highly recommend!
Landon G
5.0
10/12/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Greg! He was so easy to work with and asked thoughtful questions we never would’ve considered ourselves. His amazing personality made our cere...
mony feel so special and personal. He used the information that we shared to create a ceremony that flowed beautifully. We received so many compliments afterwards. Several guests were even surprised to learn we had just met him the day before! After our rehearsal, my husband said he felt so much more at ease knowing that if he stumbled over any words, Greg would handle it seamlessly. My brother was so impressed after our ceremony that he contacted Greg the very next day to ask if he could officiate his own wedding. I’m so glad we booked Greg! He exceeded every expectation, and I wouldn’t change a single thing. Highly recommend!!!
Ethan G
5.0
10/10/2025
Greg provided officiant services for my wife and I on our wedding day, and we were so happy with him! He did a great job of incorporating details about us and our relationship into...
the ceremony and added some well-placed and light-hearted humor as well. He was willing to tailor the dialogue based on any personal/religious preferences, and it was clear that he is very comfortable and experienced at what he does. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an officiant.
Lou D
5.0
9/24/2025
Greg was phenomenal as the officiant at our wedding. He was easy to reach via phone, text, email, etc. and responded quickly. He provided his own unique personal touch to the cere...
mony. What can I say about his spot on speaking ability! You won't go wrong with having Greg as your officiant!
Gia F
5.0
8/27/2025
I read the reviews when looking for an officiant to preform our wedding and thought Greg sounded good, then we spoke. He was incredibly nice, professional and said everything right...
. Hired him immediately. On the wedding day, he FAR exceeded anything I thought. Our simple ceremony was so personalized and perfect!
Tatumn S
5.0
8/02/2025
Greg made our wedding ceremony absolutely perfect! He was such a calming presence to us from our first meeting to throughout our ceremony. He ensured it was unique and special to m...
y husband and I while also guiding us through seamlessly. So many guests complimented us on our ceremony and specifically how much they enjoyed him. We can’t recommend him enough to those searching for an officiant! Thank you again, Greg!
Emily P
5.0
7/27/2025
Greg was the perfect officiant for our wedding day! He was personable, confident, has a great speaking style, and made us feel comfortable every time we interacted with him. Greg f...
acilitated 6 counseling sessions prior to our special day so that he could get to know us and help us get to know each other more using the Prepare-Enrich assessment which we found invaluable! During each session, he was prepared with questions and topics for discussion, he was always flexible and able to work around our schedules, and on the wedding day, he was prompt and professional and made us and all of our guests feel like we had known him for years! We cannot recommend Greg enough if you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding!
Lindsay H
5.0
7/17/2025
Greg was a fabulous officiant for our wedding. He met with us before to do a pre-marital counseling session, which we found to be valuable. On wedding day, Greg was timely, profess...
ional, flexible, and personable. We would recommend Greg to anyone needing a wedding officiant!
Gabby T
5.0
7/10/2025
Greg was our officiant for our wedding in May and he was fantastic. He was laidback yet confident, approachable, and an excellent public speaker, keeping our guests engaged during ...
our ceremony. He has the tendency to convince people you have known one another for several years with his delivery. He was willing to schedule phone/FaceTime calls to get to know us better and accomodate our vision for our ceremony. We’re so glad we chose Greg to be our officiant because we truly don’t think our ceremony would have been quite as special without him!
Joanna S
5.0
7/01/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Greg! From the very beginning, he was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and ...
crafted a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly us. His words were genuine and meaningful, and he delivered them with such poise and sincerity. Many of our guests told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they’ve ever witnessed. We’re so grateful for the calm, joyful presence Greg brought to our special day. Highly recommend!
Christina B
5.0
6/29/2025
Me and my husband both found Greg separately and knew he was the right one!! Greg is very easy going and professional and personable. Easy to talk to and just has a way with word...
s to make everything come together. Could not have asked for a better officiant for our special day!! Thank you Greg!!!
Brenda M
5.0
6/20/2025
We are so grateful to Greg for creating such a beautiful and memorable ceremony. He masterfully wove together witty humor and deeply heartfelt elements, ensuring every moment reso...
nated with us and our guests. He made our wedding ceremony incredibly special and personal.
Tara E
5.0
6/02/2025
Greg officiated a friend’s wedding, and when it was my turn to get married, my fiancé and I knew we also wanted to work with him. He incorporated touching personal details about us...
when he spoke during the ceremony and gave great words of advice. We got so many compliments about him from our guests afterwards! He was so easy to work with and always quick to respond. He was also flexible with a last minute change and knew exactly what he was doing. We knew we were in great hands. I really cannot recommend him highly enough!!
Alejandra M
5.0
5/30/2025
Greg delivered a beautiful ceremony. He guided us trough different options. He listened to our requests and he personalized our ceremony which made it so so special. In addition, w...
e had a tornado delay our ceremony by 2 hours and he did not add any additional stress. He was so diligent and proactive! I highly recommend him. He was amazing he went above and beyond and dressed accordingly. One of our favorite vendors for sure!
Madeline G
5.0
5/06/2025
Greg did a wonderful job with our ceremony! He was helpful and had great communication leading up to the big day. He did a great job using details from our story on our website & m...
olding that with stories/details my husband and I provided Greg to make our ceremony unique and tailored to us. At our reception, several friends and family members asked me if we knew Greg previously or if he was a family friend & people were always surprised when I would say nope! Just found him on the Knot! He was a good find and we highly recommend him!
Maddie G
5.0
4/29/2025
Greg did absolutely fantastic!! He makes your wedding so personal and it’s like his known you for years. He’s very down to earth and accommodating. I’m so glad he was able to be pa...
rt of our wedding.
Bobby B
5.0
3/09/2025
First off, Greg was absolutely amazing!
When we were looking for an officiant we didn't know who we would choose or what to look for. But after reading Greg's profile and reviews h...
e peaked our interest.
Once speaking with Greg and getting more of a feel for how he did things, it really put our minds at ease and decided to go with him. Completely grateful that we did!
Greg did such a WONDERFUL job speaking at our ceremony, capturing who we are as a couple, and making the day feel so much more special.
We also received so many compliments by the guest who attended about what a great job Greg did and asked how we found him. Would recommend him to anyone!
Katheryn T
5.0
1/27/2025
I truly believe our wedding day would not have gone nearly as smoothly without Greg's amazing help! During the rehearsal, he made sure everyone knew where they were going and what ...
they had to do, so there was no floundering the day of. He also asked the perfect questions, so that I could fully enjoy the moment. I could not recommend Greg as your officiant more!
Kirsten D
5.0
1/26/2025
If you’re looking for an incredible officiant, Greg Volpitto is the perfect choice! Greg stepped in at the last minute for our wedding when our original officiant didn’t work out, ...
and he truly saved the day. From the moment I reached out to him, he was professional, gracious, and so accommodating. We met just a few days before the wedding, and he immediately put us at ease. Greg went over all the details, kept everything simple and efficient, and made sure we felt confident about the ceremony.
I provided Greg with a script as a starting point, and he personalized it beautifully. He struck the perfect balance of heartfelt and meaningful, creating a ceremony that felt truly unique to us. On the wedding day, Greg showed up completely prepared, full of grace, and fit seamlessly into the day like he was made for it. He worked so well with our venue, the Stone House of St. Charles, and got along effortlessly with everyone.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful Greg was, and my husband even said Greg’s officiant speech was one of his favorite parts of the entire wedding. Greg directed the ceremony flawlessly and brought so much positivity and cheerfulness to every moment. He was also present at our rehearsal and made sure every detail was covered so the big day would run smoothly.
I am beyond grateful to have had Greg as part of our wedding. He was the glue that held everything together, and I can confidently say that if I could do it all over again, I’d choose him every single time. If you’re looking for an officiant who will exceed your expectations and create a ceremony you’ll cherish forever, Greg Volpitto is the one. Thank you, Greg, for being so incredible and making our day truly unforgettable!
GINA P
5.0
12/18/2024
Greg,
Greg is the definition of an incredible officiant. He had such a professional and personable way about him throughout the entire process of getting to work with him. I felt ...
so comfortable with him as if we’d know him for years and I had only met him through this process. He also answered all of our questions and lowered our stresses with ease. He also did his homework! With just a couple questionnaires/documents we had to fill out, he was able to reference them in the ceremony and presented my husband and I beautifully . In the event of the ceremony, he acclimated to any instances and the show went on. At one point, the mic went out, and without hesitation he calmly stepped next to me and let me use l his while reading our vows. I admire his ability to find a soft balance in religious background or acclimating to focus my husband, family side and my family’s belief with some prayer and a few brief reference to the Bible, it was perfect for us.
Last thing worth mentioning, It has become more common for bride/groom to ask their officiant to step off to the side prior for the big kiss moment so that the photographer can get a good shot, prior to the ceremony. That completely fell from our mind and let’s just say, Greg knows what’s up. Without asking, he stepped away and we got the perfect shot!
It was an honor to have worked with you, Greg.
Thank you again for such an amazing experience.
Gina P
5.0
12/17/2024
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Amy R
5.0
11/14/2024
Greg did a wonderful job officiating our small, non-traditional wedding. He is personable, fun, thoughtful, and easy to work with. We received many compliments on the ceremony whic...
h Greg thoughtfully crafted with our input. We would definitely use him again!
Bill H
5.0
10/19/2024
Greg was an amazing officiant, as he was friendly, professional and listened to us, making our ceremony personable and memorable. He made us feel comfortable and at ease during the...
planning process and ceremony.
Emily W
5.0
10/19/2024
AMAZING!! Greg was such a great officiant. My husband and I had multiple people asking us which family member of ours he was because his speech was so sweet and personal. He took c...
are of everything needed with no interruptions and made for such a flawless ceremony. Also so nice and kind to talk to. Highly recommend!!
Megan H
5.0
10/14/2024
Greg was so great to work with. My fiance and i saw his reviews on the knot and reached out to him right away. From the start Greg made us feel very comfortable, we worked with him...
through the year on pre martial courses to get us prepared for the big day and felt like we were so close by the end of it. He knew us on our deepest levels, and it made our ceremony feel very personal & as if we have known each other for a very long time. Multiple family& friends came up to us afterwards complimenting how great he was as our officiant. We are so happy with our choice of Greg as our offciant- and will forever have a huge place in our hearts for being apart of our wedding day! I’d highly recommend Greg for any couple seeking an officiant that wants to get to know you and is always available for help/ questions!
Audrey L
5.0
10/10/2024
It’s amazing how in such a short period of time Greg was able to get to know us in such a way that he would be considered a friend and learn our story so intimately that our guests...
all thought he had known us for years. We were intimidated to write our own vows so Greg gave us the suggestion of writing love notes about each other and sending them to him in secret for him to read out loud at our ceremony. It was the perfect extra touch. Highly recommend him!
Gabby M
5.0
10/08/2024
Greg was absolutely amazing. Our ceremony was so beautiful, all thanks to him. It flowed perfectly, and he personalized it to us as a couple. We cannot thank him enough for everyth...
ing. Everyone at the reception kept telling us how amazing the ceremony was!!!
Melissa C
5.0
9/29/2024
We chose Greg to officiate our wedding. He was very friendly and easy to work with. He accommodated all of our ceremony requests and gave very insightful tips/recommendations. Our ...
wedding day went perfect and part of that was the great work Greg did. Greg is very professional and we highly recommend him.
Keri S
5.0
9/23/2024
Greg did such an amazing job officiating are wedding! I knew the first time we talked that his personality and temperament were exactly what I was looking for. We got SO many compl...
iments from our guests about Greg as well. He personalized the ceremony really made it about Adam and I and seamlessly blended in our requests. I’m so happy we chose Greg!
Response from Greg Volpitto on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Keri and Adam. Your wedding was beautiful, and the McPherson is a great venue ☺...
️. Best wishes in your journey!
Jessica V
5.0
8/09/2024
Greg was an amazing officiant for our wedding. He put in the extra work to get to know our story and added his our personal touches to the ceremony. He aligned everything with our ...
values and blessed our marriage beautifully at the end of the ceremony. We couldn’t be more grateful to have him!
Maura D
5.0
8/06/2024
Greg was the perfect officiant for us! He made the planning process so easy by being so responsive and offering suggestions whenever needed. The ceremony was everything we hoped fo...
r and more. We received so many compliments on Greg at our wedding. We can’t thank him or recommend him enough!
Oliver G
5.0
7/29/2024
Greg is amazing! He provided an incredible ceremony at our wedding!
We had shared some talking points and quotes and information about us with him upfront, and he added his perso...
nal style to it and really brought it to the next level! Greg has a great voice and communication style and gave our ceremony a very special note.
A lot of our friends asked us afterwards whether Greg was a personal friend of ours as he seemed to know us so well and as we appeared to have such trustful relationship!
We can highly recommend Greg to anyone looking for an officiant in the St. Louis area! He will for sure make your ceremony a memorable one!
Response from Greg Volpitto on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Oliver. It was a joy to be part of your international ceremony 😊. I hope you a...
nd Anya continue to have many amazing adventures!
Amanda F
5.0
7/28/2024
Greg was the BEST to work with! He made our ceremony feel so customized and memorable. He was so easy to work with and was able to put my mind at ease. Highly recommend!
Response from Greg Volpitto on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Amanda. It was an honor to be part of your big day, especially after the privil...
ege of officiating your sister’s wedding as well ☺️. May you and Eric always enjoy embracing life together!
Selena N
5.0
6/23/2024
Greg is an exceptional officiant! Both our friends and family, along with us, were thoroughly impressed. We had the pleasure of meeting with him a couple of times before the ceremo...
ny, during which he took the time to really get to know us. Our ceremony turned out to be exactly what we had envisioned, with Greg tailoring every detail to reflect our unique relationship.
During the ceremony itself, Greg struck a perfect balance of seriousness, warmth, and light-heartedness, skillfully incorporating moments of humor. Despite initially booking him as a stranger, we couldn't have asked for a better person to lead our special day. Greg's excellent communication skills and reassuring demeanor throughout the entire process further solidified our confidence in him. I wholeheartedly recommend booking Greg for your wedding—he truly made our day unforgettable!
Response from Greg Volpitto on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Selena. I appreciate your very kind words ☺️. May you and Alex continue to enjo...
y the moments, whether discovering new and yummy restaurants and coffee shops, or walking your dog on the beach, or playing pickle ball. And may you experience great adventures as well! Best wishes in your journey!
Haley R
5.0
6/04/2024
We couldn’t have had a better experience with Greg! He was incredibly personable and a very natural speaker, making our ceremony feel both intimate and engaging. He took the time t...
o understand our vision, personalizing the details and vows to reflect our unique story. His easygoing nature made him easy to talk to, and he flawlessly executed the ceremony according to our wishes. Highly recommended!
Brandi F
5.0
5/27/2024
Greg did such an amazing job during our ceremony! He went above and beyond to make the ceremony very special! Everyone came up to us after saying how great of an officiant we had!
Brittany W
5.0
5/16/2024
Greg was absolutely wonderful. We utilized him for our ceremony as well as some premarital counseling prior to. He made us feel so comfortable and delivered a ceremony which was th...
e perfect blend of traditional and modern.
Val W
5.0
5/07/2024
Greg provided a wonderful service for my daughter's wedding. He successfully bridged a gap between our traditional religious requests and my daughters desire for a more contempora...
ry wedding. He was extremely professional and added touches to the ceremony that as the bride's mom I truly appreciated. His compassion for couples and the rite of marriage really shined.
Michael K
5.0
5/07/2024
Greg was a fantastic officiate for my wedding! He was kind, courteous, humorous, and compassionate during the wedding. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I to feel w...
elcome and everyone was very pleased how he handled the wedding. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an officiate. Thank you for being a part of our special day, Greg!
Amanda P
5.0
4/24/2024
We met Gregg over zoom a few months before our wedding. About a week or two before our wedding, we sent Gregg stories about each other, separately, and he incorporated those storie...
s into the ceremony. He made our ceremony special and unique to us. Several guests complimented him and his words in following weeks after the ceremony. He added some humor, which made us more comfortable, and it truly felt like a ceremony written perfectly for us.
Joseph H
5.0
2/25/2024
Greg was absolutely perfect. His attention to detail and make every aspect personal. Made the day perfect. He surprised us with his ability to make the ceremony special to just us....
Not a cookie cutter we have heard in the past. Very easy to work with and extremely professional.
Hayley K
5.0
2/21/2024
He did such an amazing job, helped me and my husband find a place all of us liked. He worded everything perfectly. He was on time.
Shanae C
5.0
2/18/2024
Greg was easy to talk to, responsive, respectful, and did a great job officiating our wedding with a touch of humor and warmth. Working with him went smoothly. He took the time to ...
meet with us prior to booking to answer questions and responded to email review of vows before the big day. He followed through and exceeded expectations at the rehersal and wedding day!
Marissa B
5.0
2/11/2024
Greg was AMAZING. He personalized our ceremony and brought tears to my eyes with his speech. I cannot recommend Greg enough for your wedding!
Response from Greg Volpitto on 02/12/2024
Thank you, Marissa and Michael! What a beautiful experience, but I think Palmer may have s...
tolen the show ☺️.
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