Tia and everyone that was pulled together for making our special day possible was an amazing. There were so many people involved in creating the day we imagined. From day one, the process was easy, fun, and straightforward. We checked in often and Tia was always ready to answer the random questions we had during planning. Our special day was all that we could have hoped for and more. We are thankful all the work that went into our wedding on October 31, 2025.
Cortney C.
5.0
My husband and I can not brag about Tia enough. From the moment we spoke to her on the phone, we knew we had to have her as our officiant . She is the absolute perfect mix for us as a couple, but also for others. She can be silly and easy to laugh with, but she can lock in and be serious as well. She truly is the perfect blend. She got to know us as a couple, and that made the vows feel all that much more intimate. She thought of every question, every detail, and made our day an absolute dream. Everything was so effortless with her and that gave us so much peace of mind. All of our guests commented on her and how sweet she was. Seriously , you need Tia at your wedding. She is perfect in every way. Thank you again Tia, we love you !!! <3
Tera R.
5.0
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Tia Ballard
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
In Richmond, VA, Hello Love is a wedding officiating service committed to providing an inclusive experience for all couples. Tia Ballard, the owner of the business, is a state-commissioned officiant licensed in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and several others. This expert supports, celebrates, and uplifts couples of all races, religions, and orientations, helping them tell their love stories in a safe and welcoming environment.
Hello Love is all about helping two in-love individuals become one through a personalized wedding experience. Tia takes the time to understand her clients' vision, creating a ceremony that reflects their sense of style and personality. On the big day, her goal is to ensure the nearly-wed pair feels fully prepared for the beginning of their new life together.
Understanding that each relationship is unique, Hello Love approaches every client with a fresh perspective. In the same light, Tia has curated a selection of packages to help couples make an informed investment based on their needs and budget. Hello Love provides officiant services and, if needed, an attractive and chic elopement space for small weddings and elopements. From elopements and micro-weddings to large full-scale events, this expert has the experience to accommodate all kinds of expectations
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Tia Ballard
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Hello Love!
I am Tia Ballard an Award-Winning Wedding Officiant who presides over weddings in Virginia and North Carolina. A true Georgia girl born and raised in my absolute favorite place, Savannah. Telling love stories is my Jam. Marriage builds families that build strong communities. Love is our most powerful resource and belongs to ALL of us. I am an ice cream snob, an earring fanatic, and I love all things Coming to America. Watching Curb your Enthusiasm is my favorite pastime!
Living and loving in Richmond, VA but I can tell your love story wherever your imagination takes you ❤️
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Hello Love is praised for energetic, personalized, and flexible officiant services that made ceremonies intimate and stress-free. Reviewers highlighted responsiveness, clear communication, help with logistics (license, backups, checklists), and willingness to customize. Many liked included elopement perks (small cake, photographer) and her warm, professional manner.
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Cortney C
5.0
Tia and everyone that was pulled together for making our special day possible was an amazing. There were so many people involved in creating the day we imagined. From day one, the ...
process was easy, fun, and straightforward. We checked in often and Tia was always ready to answer the random questions we had during planning. Our special day was all that we could have hoped for and more. We are thankful all the work that went into our wedding on October 31, 2025.
Tera R
5.0
My husband and I can not brag about Tia enough. From the moment we spoke to her on the phone, we knew we had to have her as our officiant . She is the absolute perfect mix for us a...
s a couple, but also for others. She can be silly and easy to laugh with, but she can lock in and be serious as well. She truly is the perfect blend. She got to know us as a couple, and that made the vows feel all that much more intimate. She thought of every question, every detail, and made our day an absolute dream. Everything was so effortless with her and that gave us so much peace of mind. All of our guests commented on her and how sweet she was. Seriously , you need Tia at your wedding. She is perfect in every way. Thank you again Tia, we love you !!! <3
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Tara G
5.0
Tia did such a great job. We did a bit of a custom ceremony and she went with us for the ride. We are very grateful for the time she put into writing our ceremony and guiding us th...
rough things we weren't sure where to fit. Overall we highly recommend her! Thank you for being a part of such a fun and magical ceremony.
Cammy K
5.0
Tia was incredible! I appreciated her responsiveness even when I contacted her pretty short notice. She was super communicative and opened input for ideas for the ceremony. I appre...
ciated that she was flexible on when to meet virtually before to discuss the ceremony. I loved that she sent a script before so we could look it over and make any edits that worked for us. She made us feel so special, I highly recommend her services!
Karlie L
5.0
I have too many great things to say about Tia to fit into one review. Tia and HelloLove were the absolute best wedding decisions we made for the weekend. My husband and I wanted an...
energetic and fun (but loving) ceremony and Tia delivered. Our guests kept asking how we knew her and if she was a friend because she made the ceremony feel as if she had known us and watched our love grow with us. She listened to us, put personal touches in, was open to changes, and was incredible from start to finish. Please stop looking for your officiant now - you found her and she will make your day feel so special. Thank you Tia! <3
Avery Rebekah H
5.0
From the moment we put in an inquiry in to the actual wedding day, Tia was nothing short of absolutely amazing! Her energy is infectious and the passion she has for her work really...
shows through. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did during the planning process, and for how she made us feel at the altar day of. Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without Tia, and we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with her!!!
Emily Y
5.0
Hello Love was the perfect choice for our small micro-wedding/elopement! Tia was always available and so accommodating. My now husband and I are both not a fan of the limelight but...
, Tia truly helped us orchestrate the day to make us both feel 100% in our element AND it was stress free. When I say stress free, I mean everything was handled. She even reminded me to pick up my dress and ran through the checklist. She kept me in line so we could focus on our infant and friends and family. We felt like we’ve known her for years ! Tia and her team gave us a day we will never forget and it was so beautiful! Book with Hello Love ASAP - I promise you will not regret it!
Nicole P
5.0
Hello Love was absolutely perfect for our elopement. Tia was fantastic at helping us visualize exactly what we wanted for our special day, and we loved that her package included a ...
small cake and a photographer. When our outdoor venue got rained out the day before, Tia helped us find the PERFECT indoor space ASAP. We wish we picked that indoor space to begin with because it was fabulous. Tia also answered all of our questions and helped us with the marriage license process. If you want an elopement-style wedding, then you need Hello Love!
Celeste S
5.0
Tia and the Hello Love Team went above and beyond for our elopement wedding. It was a joy to work with her and the rest of the team and she was an exceptional officiant. They provi...
ded a sweet ceremony setup including a delicious cake. Definitely hire her if you are looking for an amazing officiant!
Jaki B
5.0
We LOVED working with Tia. She is such a joy to be around and was super professional and helpful the entire process. We weren’t sure what we wanted to include in our ceremony and T...
ia helped talk us through it and really personalized it for us. Our ceremony was made so much better with her!!
Jennifer W
5.0
We hired Tia for just a license signing and she was great!
Tanaya B
5.0
Tia was an absolute pleasure to work with on planning our wedding! She was very professional, personable, and thorough. We did not have to worry about anything! We were so pleasant...
ly surprised by how beautiful everything was at the venue from the flowers to the place settings. Such detail and excellence. Her entire team was amazing! Our guests are still raving about her! We made a great decision choosing her to be our officiant and wedding planner!
Antonio T
5.0
Tia from Hello Love made our wedding day truly unforgettable! Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Tia as a rem...
arkable wedding officiant. Thank you, Tia, for being a crucial part of our special day!
Fiona H
5.0
Tia was a blessing!! We didn't have a lot of outside support and Tia was so helpful! I loved chatting with her and she made us feel so at home! I would highly recommend her to anyo...
ne! Our guests loved her energy!
Jess R
5.0
My wife Molly and I just got married this past Saturday and Tia was AMAZING. I found her on theKnot and knew the moment I found her that I didn't want to even talk to anyone else. ...
Even just looking at her website, there was a sense of genuineness and love. She did not disappoint, she was hysterical, professional, loving, and oh so sweet. And she calmed down this hyperactive bride and helped alleviate so much stress :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Bridgette J
5.0
She was amazing and so much fun. Made the ceremony perfect. I would recommend her time and time again!!! Such an honor to have her.
Rosemary S
5.0
We cannot recommend Tia enough. She owns the orchestration of the Rehearsal and the Wedding Ceremony. She worked so well with my husband and I, as well as, the venue events coordin...
ator. It was nice and relieving to have her on our team to ensure every detail was looked at and accounted for - she did this by coordinating with us and all the associated vendors. Tia also checked in with us individually before the ceremony to make sure we were both ok. She helped to keep the day fun and light, as well as, full of love! We were looking for an officiant last minute and we were so glad she was available. We had such a connection with her that many of our family and friends thought my husband, Tia, and I had been friends when we had only met her in person the night before our ceremony! Tia is amazing and you’ll be so happy to have her be the one officiating your union!
Lauren E
5.0
Tia was amazing to work with on our elopement! It was just me, him, her (and her assistant), and a photographer. Tia made our simple and sweet day feel elegant and special!
Erika C
5.0
We are so happy that we chose Hello Love to Marry us! Tia was professional, respectful, super friendly, and instantly felt like family as soon as we met her.
Nesia L
5.0
Tia was amazing! She engaged with the guest and kept it interactive , short, and sweet. She helped me calm my nerves the entire process! Very knowledgeable and responds back fast. ...
She such an amazing vibe you would have thought that we knew each other for years !
Response from Hello Love
Your wedding was such a lovefest! Everyone was so happy for you and so very welcoming. I...
am truly honored to have been a part of such a special and joyous day.
Alisa S
5.0
Tia was fantastic. We contacted her very last minute to officiate our elopement and she made herself available for calls and emails, was open and warm, and very organized! She gave...
us the intimate wedding we wanted and felt like a friend there with us - even though it was the first time we met! Highly recommend for anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from Hello Love
You two were so very loving and sweet to one another. It was an honor to witness your love...
on your special day! Congratulations again.
Katie H
5.0
Tia was the most amazing presence on our wedding day. She was organized, charming, funny and she made us feel loved and taken care of on our wedding day. Our ceremony went smoothly...
and she knew exactly what we wanted. She gave us full insight into her script and allowed discussion for how we wanted our ceremony to flow. Truly a professional and an amazing human. I highly recommend Hello Love for your wedding day!
Response from Hello Love
Katie! Thank you so much for allowing me to officiate such a warm celebration. The day was...
beautiful and the vibe was perfection. Congratulations to you, Daniel and that tiny little cutie.
Emily M
5.0
Tia Ballard is a gift from God. She presented us with an amazing script, that was brief, hit all the points we wanted, yet still intimate for the small group. It felt personal, and...
it was just perfect for what we were looking for. On top of that, what we were most impressed with was the flexibility on the actual wedding day. It was raining all day and plans shifted minute to minute, and Tia was more than understanding, was on time, went with the flow and was just the best person about all the changes. Took all the stress of the messy day off my shoulders and was super reliable. I am SO SO grateful to have found her to marry us. I couldn't recommend her more for the perfect elopement!
xo
Response from Hello Love
It was my absolute pleasure. Thank you so much for allowing me to take a part of your day ...
with your beautiful family. A truly gorgeous turn out for a sweet rainy day wedding.
Celeste A
5.0
Tia was the perfect person to marry us. We originally had another officiant in line and 1 month before our wedding the officiant called out and I was panicking! I called Tia and sh...
e immediately assured me that she was available and helped me feel so calm and taken care of. She was so helpful through the whole ceremony planning process, such an important thing for us as a couple, and was so professional and prepared. She was present during the rehearsal and we were so grateful for her guidance. On our wedding day she brought all our guests together and shared with us in laughter and tears of joy. Tia has an amazing soul and I knew from the minute we spoke on the phone that I wanted her to be the one to marry us. She is a bright light and on your wedding day that is the kind of energy you need and want. We can’t thank Tia enough, and if you are looking for an officiant you have found her, Tia Ballard!
Response from Hello Love
It was my absolute pleasure to serve such a beautiful and loving couple. Your wedding was ...
divine and the day was beautiful. I am so very honored to have performed your ceremony. Love and Light for eternity to you both!
Slate S
5.0
Tia was absolutely incredible throughout this entire process. They were very quick at responding to all of our messages, very helpful in helping us come up with an elopement plan, ...
and led a truly beautiful experience😌❤️ My partner and I could not have asked for a better officiant and elopement!
If you’re looking for an officiant who truly tailors the experience to you and your wishes, Tia is the one for you!
Response from Hello Love
It was my absolute pleasure to perform your ceremony, your love and creativity is infectio...
us! Congratulations again.
Elizabeth K
5.0
Tia was a wonderful Officiant! She was friendly and warm and made us both feel very special. She was well organized and let us make the decisions about what was going to be said. W...
e are extremely happy with her services.
Response from Hello Love
It was my pleasure to officiate the ceremony for such a loving and beautiful couple. Here...
s to many days of miracles and a lifetime of love ❤️
Holly F
5.0
My partner and I decided to have our wedding very last minute and we’re so glad that we were able to book Tia as our officiant. She was super personable and the perfect officiant f...
or our low-key wedding. Would definitely recommmend!!
Response from Hello Love
You two are so very funny and I had a blast. So beautiful to see how you care for one anot...
her, it was an absolute honor to perform your ceremony!
Also thanks for the umbrella rescue.
Peyton D
5.0
Tia was a fantastic officiant. Before our ceremony, she was always a text, email or phone call away, ready to answer any questions or concerns we had. On our wedding day, she had t...
he best vibes and brought a sense of warmth and comfort. The custom love story she crafted was also incredible. I can't recommend Tia and Hello Love enough. 💖 Thanks Tia!!
Response from Hello Love
You two are incredible! I had such a wonderful time with your friends and family. It was a...
n honor to tell your very funny and beautiful love story, Congratulations once more
Elwin H
5.0
Tia made our little elope wedding absolutely wonderful. She has the warmest and kindest soul and really loves LOVE.
She is lgbtqia+ friendly and accepting of everyone. My partner ...
and I were so touched by how much she cared for us as people. We couldn't have picked someone better to marry us.
1000% recommend Tia.
Response from Hello Love
Elwin, it was my absolute pleasure to marry you two beautiful souls! Your undying love (pu...
n intended) was a joy to witness.
Congratulations again
Andrew S
5.0
My wife & I absolutely loved how Tia brings so much sunshine everywhere she goes. Our wedding (that ended up being in less than ideal weather, amongst other road bumps) was really ...
turned into all we could have asked for. Thank you Tia for all of your love & support!
Response from Hello Love
Oh Andrew you know the way you two make my heart melt! Congratulations again to you both!...
It is always a pleasure to be you both but an honor to perform your ceremony!
anonymous u
5.0
We are so happy that Tia was apart of our day. She made our elopement feel so much more special than I could have ever expected. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for everything Tia!...
! We couldn't have asked for anyone better to help us celebrate our love.
Response from Hello Love
Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your ceremony and even more for the beautiful m...
emories of this day! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you!
