Hire-A-Minister

5 out of 5 stars and 18 reviews
best-of-weddings

Serving Louisiana & Destination Weddings

About This Vendor

Hire-A-Minister

Hire a Minister is a wedding officiant company located in Baton Rouge, LA. Founder Alonzo Campbell strives to provide unique and heartfelt ceremonies for the entire New Orleans area and beyond. This experienced minister looks forward to helping you celebrate your love story in a style that is truly your own. Alonzo and the team at Hire a Minister are just as happy to officiate at an intimate gathering of 20 guests as they are at a party of 200 attendees. His services usually last 30 minutes or less, but he is also happy to conduct longer ceremonies. Alonzo understands how important your wedding day is and believes in shaping your ceremony to reflect your love. The Hire a Minster team offers a range of services to help make your wedding even more memorable. For your convenience, a rehearsal is arranged prior to the big day, allowing you to feel prepared and make any final adjustments to the running order. The team is also happy to discuss traveling out of state for your milestone celebrations and is open to the idea of destination weddings too. Alonzo can cater to an array of religious affiliations and can perform at religious, non-religious, and interfaith ceremonies. Civil union, elopement, or vow-renewal services are also provided.

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Business Attributes
Black-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Wedding Activities
Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2023 Best of Weddings Winner

Hire-A-Minister Reviews

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Reviewed On 2/14/2023 by Amy M
Alonzo and his wife Jackie are both amazing people. We couldn’t be happier that Alonzo married us, he made our ceremony personable and meaningful. Before the wedding we met virtually and he got to know both of us. He treated us like family. The...
communication was excellent, especially while planning for out of state. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed On 12/31/2022 by Karen F
Dr. Campbell and his wife, Jackie, were excellent additions to our wedding! From the start, Dr. Campbell was attentive to our needs and answered our questions. He worked with us to create the perfect script for our ceremony. Dr. Campbell work...
ed well with our wedding planner to ensure everything was in order. He and his wife were an absolute joy and a true testament of love!
Reviewed On 12/31/2022 by Taylor P
Mr. Campbell worked to curate the perfect ceremony for us. He was very open to making changes and helping us through every step. We had so many compliments on our ceremony by friends and family!
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Reviewed On 12/29/2022 by Alicia T
“We can’t even express how pleased we were with every aspect of Alonzo’s Officiant service! He far surpassed our expectations in every way, delivering a perfectly customized ceremony and executing it flawlessly! Alonzo was warm, funny, and very...
professional. We got married at the tree of life, which was a destination wedding for us. He was very helpful in planning the ceremony and open to any questions we may have had. Alonzo brought a quality to our wedding that fulfilled all of our dreams for our beautiful day. His personality is one-of-a-kind. He is absolutely one of the most genuine people we have ever met. Alonzo made our wedding so much more special than we ever thought was possible.
Reviewed On 12/29/2022 by kasper b
Alonzo kept up to date with us, was receptive to our desires, and helped us every step of the way. We couldn't have picked a more entertaining and energetic officiant for our wedding which made the day that much more perfect. Thank you Alonzo!
Reviewed On 11/28/2022 by Amber O
My husband & I do not have enough kind words to say about Alonzo & his lovely wife Jackie. They are an amazing team & beautiful example of what I want my marriage to look like. We spoke several times leading up to our big day. We got to know ea...
ch other and discuss what we wanted our ceremony to look like. Alonzo provided advice on our vows and instructions on how to obtain our marriage license, and even helped us navigate through some sensitive family situations. The ceremony was the perfect amount of funny and sweet. We had countless people tell us that it was, by far, the best ceremony they have ever attended — and I could not agree more! 10/10 recommend!!!
Reviewed On 11/18/2022 by Crystal B
Alonzo & his amazing wife Jackie were truly amazing! My husband & I came from Canada to New Orleans to get married & Alonzo went over & above to make sure that we felt welcome from the minute we arrived until the moment we left. Our ceremony...
was perfect! We let Alonzo have the freedom to perform the ceremony in the way he thought would best suit Josh and I, & he nailed it! It was sweet and funny and magical and soulful. I can't recommend him enough! To have the opportunity to meet him and Jackie and to listen to their advice on marriage & their beautiful stories about their own marriage and family was an incredible way to start our married lives. We were so honored to have them stay for the wedding reception and have our family and friends spend time with them. Alonzo and Jackie made our wedding so special & we are forget grateful!
Reviewed On 7/12/2022 by Cynthia J
Dr. Campbell officiated our wedding in New Orleans on July 7, 2022. From our first contact with him he made us feel very comfortable, he answered our questions, listened to our requests, and he created a personalized ceremony for us. His sweet ...
wife, Miss Jackie, attended the ceremony and was so kind and supportive throughout our special day. Everything went perfectly!
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2022
Thank you, Mrs. Cynthia for this gracious review. Jackie and I really enjoyed the time that we spent with you and Charles in New Orleans! Jackie and I were elated to be a part of you and Charles's special day. Maybe one day we will visit y...
ou and Charles in Mexico!
Reviewed On 5/16/2022 by Lauren B
We could not be happier with how our wedding ceremony turned out- Alonzo and his lovely wife Jackie were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely kind and excited to be a part of our big day, and they couldn't have done a better job. Alonzo...
was very accommodating and easy to work with. He responded quickly and always brought so much joy to our conversations. We had so many wonderful talks about wedding stuff and non wedding stuff, and our families really enjoyed the company of Alonzo and Jackie throughout this process. I highly recommend this lovely couple- they will do an incredible job with your wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant- thank you from Lauren and Aaron!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Lauren and Aaron, Jackie and I were elated to awaken to your review in our inbox yesterday! We enjoyed working, meeting and celebrating with both of you and your families all weekend! The look of love that both of you deposited into eac...
h other eyes with a gigantic smile is a great memory! The food was wonderful at Brennan's in the New Orleans French Quarter! Let's stay in touch!
Reviewed On 2/26/2022 by Joanna M
Dr. Campbell was wonderful! My husband and I loved his energy. He officiated our elopement and our postponed wedding ceremony a year later. He listened to what we wanted our ceremony to be - a fun ceremony our guests would remember, and he deli...
vered it perfectly. It was fun, emotional and unique. What he said during the ceremony and his infectious energy resonated with us and our guests. He met with us over video to go over all the details and is always so pleasant to speak to. We also love Dr. Campbell's wife, Mrs. Jackie and were so happy to have both of them celebrating with us at our reception. We highly recommend hiring Dr. Campbell for an unforgettable ceremony experience!
Reviewed On 8/18/2021 by Lauren B
Alonzo really made my wedding ceremony something great! He listened and worked with me to come up with a ceremony that I was very happy with! He has such great charisma and lasting impression. I cannot tell you how many people at the wedding as...
ked “ where in the world did you find Alonzo?”
Reviewed On 5/17/2021 by Misty M
Mr Alonzo and his wonderful wife were so amazing through the whole process! Everyone bragged about our beautiful ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
Thank you , Mrs. Misty! My wife , Jackie, and I enjoyed your wedding and the foods as well as your family and friends were wonderful! Congratulations to you and your husband, Justin !
Reviewed On 4/24/2021 by Brittany C
Alonzo was a key factor in making our special day shine. Alonzo and Jackie are magical, they bring true authentic love when they show up. I could not have asked for a better officiant. I am so very thankful to have found them. The magic Alonzo ...
brought was noticed by all our wedding guests!
Reviewed On 4/14/2021 by Emma E
Alonzo was the PERFECT officiant for our wedding. He worked with us to really personalize ceremony and made it fun! 10/10 recommend! Him and his wife are some of the best people you will ever meet. It was a pleasure yo have them as part of our ...
wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 04/14/2021
Thank you, Mrs.Emma for this generous review! Jackie and I really enjoyed your wedding ceremony rehearsal dinner , wedding reception and dialogue with your families! You and your husband are going to gave a great marriage! Jackie and I can fe...
el it! Alonzo Campbell
Reviewed On 9/03/2020 by Andromeda C
Mr. Alonzo was AMAZING! He was friendly, kind, and always available to answer questions. He was early to our ceremony and fit in well with our guests. My husband and I are very thankful to him and his wife for their help in making our backyard ...
ceremony what we wanted it to be.
Reviewed On 6/29/2020 by Josh G
Dr. Alonzo was amazing. Truly one of the best parts of our ceremony, he really made sure to make it exactly what we wanted even though we contacted him last minute. He is super flexible and open to any ideas you may have. Everyone at our weddin...
g kept asking how we found him and could not stop raving about the ceremony. Dr. Campbell and his wife Jackie were a joy to have at our wedding, we could not have chosen a better officiant. Thank you again Dr. Campbell and Mrs. Jackie!
Reviewed On 11/11/2019 by Liz C
Mr. Alonzo Campbell was a dream. What a kind, caring, loving individual. By far he was the best part of our wedding! Our guests want to get their vows renewed just to have him officiate! He was funny, commanding, and made our entire ceremony f...
eel so perfectly US. We were honored to have him be a part of our special day. Thank you Alonzo!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2019
Mrs.Liz , Thank you and your husband, Georgiy for your generous review! I enjoyed your wedding. Your family and friends were a treasure to meet, greet and converse with as well as the setting and food! Thank you for inviting me to...
participate in the New Orleans Second Line Parade and dance!
Reviewed On 3/30/2018 by Latoya J
I can't say enough about Dr. Alonzo Campbell. He was amazing. He was truly patient with us. He captured the true essence of my husband and I. My family loved the ceremony. We found him one month before our wedding ceremony and we were able to...
meet with him several times before the wedding to perfect the final details. Dr. Campbell made sure that our ceremony was filled with love and laughter. I encourage you to book Dr. Alonzo Campbell for your ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2018
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson! My wife, Jackie and I really enjoyed your Wedding! Marriage Is Exciting! Alonzo Campbell

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Serving Louisiana & Destination Weddings

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Alonzo Campbell
Owner
Alonzo Campbell is a Wedding Officiant who is excited about marriage. I enjoy watching and participating in Love celebrations My wife, Jackie and I enjoy bringing more joy to your special day! I perform weddings in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs,and surrounding areas ; upon request, we have traveled out of state to Florida and other states. I perform nondenominational and non-religious weddings. We are flexible, and we do not lay upon you or your wedding what you do not approve of. I may be reached at 225-938-5746 or alonzojcampbell@yahoo.com.

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