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St. Louis Wedding Celebrant and Relationship Coach
Greg Volpitto is an ordained wedding officiant and certified life coach based out of 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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Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Protestant
Wedding Activities
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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Choosing Greg as our wedding officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. His warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made our ceremony unforgettable.
From the initial meeting to the ceremony itself, Greg went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony reflected our personalities and love story. He took the time to get to know us, crafting a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful.
His calming presence and articulate delivery helped set the tone for a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony. The seamless integration of tradition and personalized elements showcased Greg's incredible talent for creating unforgettable moments.
We are so grateful to Greg for making our wedding ceremony a truly magical and cherished moment in our lives. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who will turn their wedding dreams into a beautiful reality.
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Marissa. I so enjoyed being part of your beautiful day! Innsbrook was a perfect location ☺️. Best wishes in your continued journey!
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.
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 care of everything needed with no interruptions and made for such a flawless ceremony. Also so nice and kind to talk to. Highly recommend!!
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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!
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!
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 everything. Everyone at the reception kept telling us how amazing the ceremony was!!!
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.
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 compliments 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 the Vendor 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!
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!
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 personal 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 the Vendor on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Oliver. It was a joy to be part of your international ceremony 😊. I hope you and Anya continue to have many amazing adventures!
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 the Vendor on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Amanda. It was an honor to be part of your big day, especially after the privilege of officiating your sister’s wedding as well ☺️. May you and Eric always enjoy embracing life together!
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 ceremony, 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 the Vendor on 09/24/2024
Thank you, Selena. I appreciate your very kind words ☺️. May you and Alex continue to enjoy 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 exper...
ience great adventures as well! Best wishes in your journey!
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 to 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!
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!
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 the perfect blend of traditional and modern.
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 contemporary 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.
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 welcome 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!
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 stories 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 the Vendor on 02/12/2024
Thank you, Marissa and Michael! What a beautiful experience, but I think Palmer may have stolen the show ☺️.
Greg made our wedding personal and stress-free. He took charge and even our wedding venu commented on how professional he was and we were in great hands. Highly recommend Greg!
GO WITH GREG!!
Greg was SO professional and very easy to work with. He was the perfect balance of funny and serious which made for the best ceremony. He spoke from the heart and it truly showed he loves his work. He knew exactly what we needed without us even asking. We were extremely impressed with his services and several of our guests told us the same.
Greg was fantastic. Wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be a part of our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2023
Thank you, Jerry. It was an honor to be part of your celebration. Living room venues are one of my favorites 😊
Greg did an amazing job at our wedding this December. He was personable, cared about us and knowing our story, and was extremely easy to work with. He was one of the highlights of our day, with many friends and family going out of their way to praise the ceremony he ran. He was a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2023
Thank you, Sarah and Colin! Your wedding was beautiful, and your story, magical. Congratulations again. Best wishes in your future adventures!
We reached out to Greg after having a prior officiant fall through. It was a blessing in disguise at the time because we didn't know then how perfect the ceremony would be with him as an addition. Our guests commented into the night about how it seemed he had known us personally, that Greg presented professionally, well spoken, well dressed and relaxed while officiating. He paid attention to detail while learning our story and worked wonderfully with our day of coordinator. He matched the mood of the crowd, the bride and groom and the day and kept things light, warm and quick. In our initial meeting he asked all the things around how we wanted the ceremony to look so I know that he would very easily match the energy/needs of other couples based on how they would like to present during their day. It was absolutely a best decision made for our day and we are so grateful he was available when we reached out. I 100% recommend Greg!
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2023
Thank you, Heather. Regarding energy, Greg’s and your energy made it easy and so much fun for ME! Thank you again for including me ☺️
We had our wedding in late October and booked Greg well in advance. We wanted a nondenominational officiant for a ceremony that would not have any religious elements. When we first spoke to Greg over the phone, we could tell he was a good match for us immediately. Talking with him was so easy and he made sure we had every opportunity to customize our ceremony as much as we wanted or needed. Greg was super responsive to our emails when we had questions and took the time to learn about us—through our wedding website and conversations with us—so that our ceremony was so beautifully personal and tailored to us. I couldn't believe just how much care went into the words, down to referencing the story of our dogs. He was early to the venue for both the wedding and rehearsal and took the time to make sure everyone knew what they needed to do day-of. Highly recommend!!
Greg was an incredible officiant for our wedding. We completed many sessions of pre-marital counseling with him and it helped us and him to foster a close relationship that was vital to our ceremony feeling very personal. Many guests asked if he was a family member. The only thing we didn’t love is when it came to our wedding planner who we have met with every month sometimes several times a month she knew every detail of our day and Greg sometimes would contradict her. It also seemed as if Greg was in a rush to get to another event after our wedding which caused him to hurry us along after the ceremony to sign our license so he could leave.
Greg went above and beyond at our wedding. With little information he was able to make our ceremony perfect for us. Thanks so much for the amazing professionalism.
Greg was amazing at our August 2023 wedding. We received compliments all night about him and our ceremony. We wanted a simple ceremony, and he still managed to make it personal, touching, and fun.
Greg was so amazing to work with!! He went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony was perfect. He worked with us to tailor our ceremony to us and made sure to include special moments for both my husband and I. Super personable and made our wedding so special! Both our families could not stop complimenting what a great job he did! I cannot express how glad we are that he was our officiant - he was absolutely wonderful!!☺️
We are so happy we used Greg as our officiant for our 9/2/23 wedding. He did an incredible job with our ceremony! He was so competent and such a natural great speaker. We provided him some information about us and met with him one time over Zoom. The way he talked about us during our ceremony made him sound like a lifelong friend; in fact, many of our guests assumed he was a family friend, and were shocked that we didn’t know him personally! Greg was so laid-back about all our requests. We asked him, somewhat last-minute, to incorporate several Mexican wedding traditions into our ceremony, and he didn’t bat an eye; he rolled them into the ceremony seamlessly. He came to our rehearsal as well, which really helped calm our nerves about the big day, knowing he had the ceremony completely under control. When we were done, he even took care of mailing our marriage license to the city clerk. We highly recommend Greg as a wedding officiant!
Greg made such a rushed experience and absolutely beautiful and perfect moment for us. We changed plans last minute to get married before my husband's deployment and it was such a process to make a rushed thing feel so real and unique and absolutely beautiful. Greg was so passionate when we met with him on the phone and talked with us for an hour to get to know us and our story and made a private, intimate moment feel like something that had been planned for months. He made it so personal and took the time to include details and made our vows and commitment such a beautiful moment. We are so grateful we chose Greg for this moment. ❤️
Greg made our ceremony so special. He was genuine and so friendly! Very entertaining to listen to! 10/10 recommend!!! Thank you Greg!
Greg was such a pleasure to work with! He helped make our ceremony personal and had just the right words of encouragement to say. So many guests approached us during the reception to compliment him, saying how beautiful and sincere the ceremony was. He was exactly what we were looking for!
Greg did an outstanding job at my wedding this last weekend! He took the time to ask questions about me and my husband so that he could make our ceremony unique and extremely special to us! I received so many compliments about him. I was told that he kept the ceremony enjoyable and that my guests were engaged in his words. He is very respectful and very easy to talk to!
Greg Volpitto is the best thing since sliced bread. We could not have asked for a better Pastor to marry me & my now husband.
He was professional...punctual....friendly....funny...down to earth person and if I could I would give him the highest rating of Michelin Stars. His fee is very reasonable and I will recommend him to everybody. I had great communication with him. I wish I had some photos to post but unfortunately I think the only one that has Greg & us photographed is the photographer & I have not received those pics yet. However, our Wedding Venue was at the Leaf Pavilion in Laumeier Sculpture Park. Kudos to you Greg.....you were awesome. Thank you for the memories you have given us❣
We were so happy to have Greg as our officiant for our August 2023 ceremony! He was friendly, professional and punctual. We were looking for someone who could guide us in the right direction but also allow us to personalize the ceremony as much as we wanted, and Greg was the perfect fit. The template he sent for us to fill out was so helpful to get ideas flowing. He also took charge of running the rehearsal and had several helpful and creative suggestions that made things flow so smoothly on the day of. We are very glad he was a part of our wedding day.
Greg did an amazing job. He incorporated one of our wishes to include our daughters in the ceremony and did it flawlessly. He thought of things we didn’t and made recommendations for adjustments that made complete sense. Fantastic service, great communication!
Greg was our officiant for our wedding, we couldn't have asked for anyone better! He was so easy to communicate with. Our ceremony was beautiful, he added some of our story into it, made us laugh, cry, (happy tears) it was just amazing. Highly recommend!! Thank you Greg!!
My husband and I found Greg a little last minute, after two other officiants fell through. Greg was amazing! He was very responsive and flexible. He listened to our needs and didn’t try to pressure us into anything we didn’t want. Greg is very down to earth and put us immediately at ease with the whole process. On the big day he was prompt and welcoming. Our ceremony was perfect! Greg customized it to us and was just the right amount of sentimental and funny. Multiple guests commented afterwards on how lovely the ceremony was and gave glowing remarks about Greg. My husband and I both highly recommend him! You won’t be disappointed!
Working with Greg was outstanding. Not only was he professional and personable, but also just goofy enough to roll with anything my silly fiancé and I threw his way. He was truly the talk of the evening. I can’t thank him enough for his kind words that brought my husband and I into marriage. I would recommend him over and over again :) thank you Greg!!!
Greg is great! He was kind, responsive, and helpful from the very beginning. Our ceremony was wonderful because of Greg. Several people came up to me at the reception to tell me how great our officiant was. I couldn’t agree more!
Greg is very professional, communicates clearly and effectively, and is extremely well-spoken! We gave him a few key things we wanted in our ceremony and he filled in the rest-creating a smooth and engaging ceremony. Greg is an absolute delight to work with and we are so happy he helped us celebrate our big day!!
We got married a month ago and Greg did a fantastic job! We got so many compliments on our officiant from family and friends and everyone said it seemed as if he has known us for a long time. Greg took the time to get to know us and helped make the process so much simpler, which really helped put my mind at ease. Greg was really able to personalize the ceremony and made it heart felt while also keeping it light and airy. I would recommend Greg to anyone who asks.
Having Greg be our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! He was excellent in every aspect. He was kind and easy to talk to from the first meeting and going forward. For the rehearsal dinner, he gave us great direction and guidance that put us at ease and made us feel so much better and prepared going into the ceremony. And the ceremony itself was PERFECT! He did an amazing job at giving a meaningful ceremony with a touch of humor, which was EXACTLY what we wanted. I had so many people tell us how great he was and how touching his words were. Our ceremony was short and sweet and everything we could've hoped for. Thank you Greg!!
Greg was incredible! He put together the perfect ceremony for us. It was so special and personable. We got so many compliments after the ceremony from guests who said it was so beautiful and thoughtfully put together. He did a fantastic job of incorporating all of our wishes into a beautiful script that we'll be able to remember forever. I absolutely recommend him to anyone who is looking for an officiant!
Greg exceed any expectations we had set for our private elopement! He was able to accommodate our date with only a few weeks notice and immediately scheduled a call to get to know my fiancé and I better. After the call any worries we had about the ceremony melted away. He is incredibly personable, calming, and made us feel like old friends from the jump. Greg had plenty of location recommendations and in the end helped us pick a beautiful spot for our ceremony. He was also able to put personal details about us and our story from our short call prior, into his script and that truly made our private moment that much more special. We can’t recommend Greg enough to anyone looking for an officiant for their special day!!
Greg was absolutely amazing! Took everything we wanted and put a fantastic ceremony on for us. Everyone enjoyed his company and time and was very professional!
I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to have Greg as our officiant. We met on a video call, and knew his upbeat personality and calm demeanor would be a perfect fit... And BOY did he deliver! We wanted touches of religious moments in our outdoor ceremony, so he provided us with a prayer, and the Bible reading we asked for, but delivered the service in such a way that we got compliments all night, even from more religious family members, about how beautiful the ceremony was, and how perfect it was for us. There were many mishaps- including a very short notice of rehearsal time, but he made it work, showed up, and provided a sense of calm in an otherwise very busy day. Did I mention the ceremony speaker rental service didn't show him where they left the microphone? He did not skip a beat, and I was none the wiser! His voice carried to the back as he performed our ceremony, grasping guest attention in a loving and peaceful way. I would choose Greg again, 1000 times over- this is a man who knows exactly what he is doing!
Greg was the best officiant for our wedding. He made our big day perfect! A few laughs, many wise words and making sure everything we wanted was done. I wouldn't recommend any other officiant!
We hired Greg to be our officiant at our wedding and he was so professional, friendly, casual, and funny. We would 100 percent recommend Greg for any wedding! He helped to put us at ease and was very personable. We were so happy to have him a part of our special day!! He is the best!!
We absolutely loved Greg and were happy he officiated our big day! He was easy going and able to work with changes on even the day of!
Greg did so well at our wedding this past weekend! He was very responsive and communicative and he made our ceremony exactly what we asked for. He’s personable and efficient!! Would definitely recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2022
Thank you, Lauren ☺️. I had a wonderful time meeting your family and friends and celebrating with you all. Best wishes in this new season of your journey!
Greg was very flexible and easy to work with from taking time to learn about us, planning, and actual day of. The ceremony was perfect and just what I had envisioned. I was also impressed with how engaging Greg was with our family and guests. It was the perfect fit for us and our ceremony… you won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you, Kayla ☺️. What a beautiful venue and a wonderful time! I wish you and Bryce the best in this new season of life 🎉
Greg was absolutely amazing! Greg showed up for both the rehearsal and the ceremony. He was very professional but laid back all at the same time. We were so impressed with how clearly he spoke at the wedding. Many of our guests asked how we found him because they were very impressed with how well of a job he did. Thanks for making our big day so special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you, Leslie. I had a wonderful time celebrating with you and your family! Best wishes to you and Austin! 🎉❤️☺️
Greg was amazing! We had a family officiant fall through about 2 months out and we were lucky enough to find Greg. We met with him and immediately I felt like he was the perfect person for us. Even though we didn’t have much time to get to know each other he really made the ceremony feel that he truly knew us. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you, Jennifer. It was such a beautiful day and amazing venue! Thank you for including me. Best wishes to you and Bruce!
Greg was the perfect officiant! He provided a generic ceremony template that we personalized with our own vows and reading, which was exactly what we were looking for. He was incredibly responsive, answering all of our questions. During the ceremony itself he was so calm and friendly, and we loved his message to Remember and Remind. Multiple friends and family members have told us that it was one of the best weddings they've been to and we can't help but agree.
EXCELLENT SERVICE and INDIVIDUAL! Very punctual! Thank you again Greg for creating such a beautiful memory for me and my family. Such beautiful words were spoken. I am so glad I found him on thumbtack I would recommend him to ANYONE!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2022
Thank you, Donna. I enjoyed meeting your family. Best wishes to you both!
Greg did a fantastic job and combined the seriousness with a slight amount of humor. Was exactly what we were looking for.
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2022
Thank you, Kaitlyn. It was an honor to be included ☺️
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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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