5 out of 5 stars and 215 reviews
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(215)Central Texas (Austin, Dripping Springs, Waco, etc.)
About this vendor
Since 2005 and over 1300 wedding ceremonies in Austin and the surrounding Hill Country I Do Ceremonies has established itself as one of the Austin area’s most recommended officiant teams!
From the attention to details which make the ceremony planning easy and fun, to the professionalism that handles unexpected events with grace and care, it is no wonder I Do Ceremonies is who couples and wedding planners want for their ceremony. They take the stress off not only the couple, but off venue managers, wedding planners, and other wedding professionals.
I Do Ceremonies has enjoyed creating personalized and customized ceremonies since 2005. The I Do Ceremonies team includes: Stephen, Loren, Eric, Jonah, Alex and John. Their goal is to take the stress off all parties included in the ceremony experience, allowing couples and their guests to enjoy a beautiful and memorable ceremony. I Do Ceremonies provides an easy and organized way to create your customized ceremony (no two ceremonies are the same), and ensures it reflects what is important to you as a couple.
Dates fill up quickly, contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss various options and get to know one another. Consultations are available via phone or FaceTime. Following that consultation, if you decide to move forward with our services, we will create your personalized ceremony. Together, we can create your wedding ceremony to be short and simple or more detailed, integrating the personalized preferences you desire.
It would be an honor to officiate your wedding.
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Ceremony Types
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Catholic
- Protestant
- Interfaith
- Jewish
- Spiritual
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
10-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+7 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Stephen was a phenomenal officiant, and came at the recommendation of my venue (Canyonwood Ridge). He was very thorough in our initial consultation, and truly went the extra mile w...
hen it came to helping us craft the perfect ceremony for us. We had many, many people tell us how good the officiant was and ask us how we knew him, and they were shocked when we said we hired him! Would 100% recommend.
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant than Stephen! From our initial consultation to the delivery of our ceremony, he was consistently professional, warm, and approachable....
Friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how personable and engaging he was, he truly brought our ceremony to life and made it feel as though we’d been close friends for years.
He provided excellent resources to help us customize our ceremony and added personal touches with tasteful humor and seamless transitions. His delivery was outstanding, he didn’t just read but truly brought the ceremony to life. He also gave clear instructions to guests for our phone-free ceremony and when to throw petals, which made everything run smoothly.
Stephen went above and beyond, from reminding us to get our marriage license to filing it post-wedding. He even checked with our photographer to ensure we were perfectly positioned and stepped out of frame for the kiss without prompting!
We are so grateful to have had Stephen officiate our wedding, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone looking for a fantastic officiant.
Our contract was never completed or signed/returned by this officiant. We had a family member offer to marry us and I requested a return of funds (1/2). He claimed it was against t...
he contract (which was never completed) that states that if a ceremony is occurring under 90 days (ours is about 9 days away)…full payment is required before contract is valid or will be completed; therefore I am within my rights for my money to be returned; especially with the change in circumstance happening within a day of the money being sent!! Contract never completed, money not paid in full=no contract and invalid! Money should’ve been returned when all events occurred within a 24 hour period.
Stephen Simmons was incredible! From the start, he was so warm and professional, addressing all our questions before we even asked them. He offered a range of ceremony options and ...
was so easy to work with. During the ceremony, he had everyone laughing with his light-hearted humor, which made us feel comfortable. Stephen brought such a wonderful energy to our day, and we feel so lucky to have chosen him as our officiant.
Stephen is amazing! He was so patient and kind with us throughout the planning process and helped us create a ceremony that truly captured our love. We got so many compliments on h...
ow beautiful and touching it was. Thank you, Stephen!
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I couldn’t have chosen a better officiant for our wedding. He did a phenomenal job and nailed every line of the ceremony. He captured our story perfectly as if he had known us fore...
ver!! Thank you SOO much Stephen!!!
Thank you so much to Stephen for making our ceremony so fantastic! We had a lot of people coming up to us afterwards saying he was the perfect combination of funny and charming (an...
d earnest when needed, of course) and made sure nobody got bored 😊 We had a ton of questions in the lead-up to the wedding but he kept us well on track, made sure we were happy and relaxed on the day…we so appreciate you, Stephen!
From our first conversation with Stephen we knew he and his team was going to be our choice for conducting our ceremony. He was great offering guidance on content (including makin...
g sure our personal vows had the same feel to them without us seeing each others). And his library of information to help you put together a ceremony that is personalized, is extensive and incredibly helpful. Many of our guests have commented at how personal our ceremony felt, and we felt exactly the same way. John was our actual officiant on the day and he too was friendly, and professional, and did a great job. Highly recommend!
Stephen was perfect! He made the planning of our ceremony so simple and stayed in touch with us throughout the whole process. Our guests raved about him and loved his sense of humo...
r. He did not disappoint and couldn't have had a more amazing ceremony without him. Thank you Stephen! We were honored to have you❤️
Stephen with I Do Ceremonies was absolutely perfect. He had the right blend of humor and seriousness for our ceremony. All of our guests were truly in awe of him. Highly recommend ...
his services!
From the moment we reached out for information Stephen was great! We enjoyed our first chat about his history, processes, and how to proceed, etc. I believe we talked to one other ...
officiant, but we were dead set on Stephen from the git go. HE HAS HIS STUFF TOGETHER! If you don't choose him, you're missing out! He is very organized and has everything down pat. He communicates very well and keeps you up to date. My mom and my nana along with others loved him. My mom said you could tell he's a God-fearing man. Thank you so much for being a part of our matrimony! You're the best! P.S. the fee for services is reasonably priced especially for someone who makes your day that more special and unique.
Stephen was amazing on our special day! He officiated our wedding earlier this year, and he did an amazing job! He gave us options to personalize our entire wedding ceremony, and...
it was so great knowing we had so much input in it! He was very professional, helpful, and such a pleasure to work with on our big day! Thank you so much Stephen!
If you're looking for someone to officiate your wedding, seriously look no further!!!
Stephen was our officiant on our big day! He was awesome! Very professional and Friendly. I had a hard time getting through my vows and he was so helpful and encouraging . Great sp...
eaker! Highly recommend!
Mr. Stephen Simmons was amazing! His patience,flexibility (we had to change the time and date of our ceremony and he worked with us), great communication skills and his ability to...
provide multiple suggestions made the whole process so much easier and less stressful. He was kind and accomodating to our children and made us feel comfortable. I highly recommend his services!!!
We had the absolute pleasure of having Stephen as our wedding officiant, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through one of the most important days of our li...
ves. From the moment we met Stephen we were captivated by his charismatic charm and warm demeanor.
One of Stephen’s stand out qualities was his ability to strike the perfect balance between solemnity and lightheartedness. The ceremony was filled with heartfelt moments that brought tears to our eyes, but Stephen also knew how to inject appropriate humor, creating an atmosphere that was both joyous and sincere.
What truly set Stephen and I Do Ceremonies apart was how simple he made the entire process. Wedding planning is overwhelmingly stressful, but Stephen gave us the tools to build our perfect ceremony. I Do Ceremonies has created an amazing template website with countless options and suggestions that we could pick and choose from, or modify if we desired. Stephen took the time to understand our story and preferences, customizing the ceremony to reflect our unique journey. His attention to detail and professionalism ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on the magic of the moment.
If you’re looking for an officiant who can turn your wedding ceremony into a memorable and stress-free experience, look no further than Stephen and I Do Ceremonies. His charisma, humor, and ability to simplify the process makes him a true maestro of matrimony. We are forever grateful for the role Stephen played in making our day absolutely perfect.
Thank you Stephen and I Do Ceremonies!
Stephen exceeded our expectations for our ceremony! He was super accommodating & hit everything we wanted to say! Everyone was telling us how awesome, fun and engaging the ceremony...
was because of him! We are so grateful that we found him :)
Stephen was a joy to work with during and leading up to our wedding day. He is incredibly organized, diligent, and fast in his responses. He offered us guidance on how to create a ...
beautiful ceremony but was open to our unique ideas and perspectives.
He had a calming and cheerful presence on our wedding day, and many of our guests told us afterward that they thought he was a friend of ours previously.
He was confident when he spoke and well-prepared. He made us laugh and also encouraged us to pause and breathe the day in. We were honored to have our ceremony read and officiated by Stephen.
Stephen was wonderful! It was so easy to work with him and he took time to get to know us and guide us through the process. He is incredibly polite and professional. His delivery o...
f our ceremony made my husband and I feel so at ease and we got so many compliments from our guests that he did a great job! I loved how we were able to personalize every detail of our ceremony selections and he delivered each portion flawlessly. We’re so happy we had the chance to work with Stephen and highly recommend him!
Stephen was highly recommended to us by our planner and we are so incredibly happy he was! From our initial call we loved his energy, his genuine care and love for what he does. We...
really liked how flexible everything was and that we had an option to customize our entire ceremony to exactly how we want it to be! Stephen was communicative, arrived promptly, and made our day incredibly special!
Thank you so much! I can not recommend I Do ceremonies enough!
Stephen was perfect. He knows exactly what he is doing and will help alleviate any hiccups the DJ might be causing with technical difficulties by providing some humor. Stephen is v...
ery well spoken and knows how to invoke emotions and laughter at the right times with his speech.
Stephen was our officiant during our wedding and it is 100% the reason why we had an AMAZING ceremony. From the very start he provided us with information to help us create the cer...
emony script which made it so simple. He was very kind and quick to reply to any questions. On the day of the wedding, he was able to make sure we were lined up perfectly for the best photos. He brought some humor to the ceremony and made it both a meaningful and very enjoyable experience during our special day. Everyone was very moved by the ceremony and the way he delivered the stories and passages. We are so lucky to have found Stephen for our wedding and we highly recommend him to anyone getting married!
I loved working with I Do Ceremonies for my wedding day ceremony. Stephen and Jonah were both amazing and easy to communicate/ talk with. They really took all the stress of plannin...
g my wedding ceremony off of my shoulders. Our ceremony was perfect and we received many compliments even months after our wedding day. I loved working with them and would recommend them to everyone!
Stephen is absolutely amazing! From the very first interaction, we were so excited we found him. Stephen helped us customize our entire ceremony to make it feel like us and he made...
the whole process feel super easy. He also checked in with us multiple times to make sure we had the correct paperwork. We had several people ask us after the ceremony if Stephen was a family friend because of how personable he was and how great he did.
My experience with I Do Ceremonies was amazing. The whole process was smooth and easy. Stephen was great at communicating and making sure we were all on the same page. Both Stephen...
and Loren were great at answering my questions and responded quickly. They made my ceremony exactly the way I wanted it!
Stephen was a wonderful officiant, we could not recommend him MORE!! He met with us before hand and made sure we knew exactly how our ceremony would go. We told him what we wanted ...
down to the things he said it was perfect. We even had people come up to us afterwards and comment how wonderful a job he did! We will definitely be recommending him to our friend and family members who get married in the future.
Stephen is the best you could ask for in this industry. He was absolutely incredible to work with. My wife and I asked Stephen for pre-martial counseling, and to be our officiant a...
t our wedding and we couldn’t have been happier with our selection.
Stephen’s marriage counseling was very thoughtful and we enjoyed the self-paced layout. We lost count of the number of people who complemented his officiating at our wedding. He made our special day that much better.
Stephen was very attentive, supportive, well spoken, and incredibly professional through out the whole process. We highly recommend working with Stephen.
Stephen Simmons was absolutely perfect. We never met Stephen in person until the day of our wedding and he made us feel like we had known him forever. He also helped calm our nerve...
s of the big moment and really take it all in.
We had countless family members and friends come up and ask us how long we had known Stephen and were shocked to find out that we had just met him in person that day. They also said they would fly him to their wedding or their children's weddings in the future. We are so lucky to have had Stephen officiate our wedding and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Stephen was amazing! We met via zoom and discussed our vision for our ceremony and he was a huge help! I was worried my ceremony would be too short but Stephen spoke very well and ...
made everyone in the room feel as if we've known Stephen for years! Guests complimented our ceremony and we could not be happier ! Thank you again !!!
Stephen was absolutely amazing. We had already scheduled a meeting with another officiant who bailed at the last minute, and I'm so glad they did. If not, we would've never found S...
tephen, and I can't imagine having chosen anyone else. From our initial meeting, to the endless options he gave us, he was just so helpful. He followed up with us several times to make sure we had everything we needed, and when the day of our wedding came, he did such a perfect job executing everything.
I Do Ceremonies were really great to work with for our ceremony! Stephen helped guide us to craft our perfect ceremony, and it was so helpful to have all of the different options t...
o pick and choose from. Alex officiated our wedding and did a really great job - he stayed close to the script but also added in a few humorous elements as requested. We highly recommend I Do Ceremonies!
We had a fabulous experience working with Stephen and Loren. We weren't quite sure what we wanted to do for our ceremony and we found the guidance and variety of options from I Do ...
Ceremonies incredibly helpful. We found the perfect fit from their pre-prepared reading on How Love is Like Owning a Dog - it was a perfect homage to our sweet golden retrievers and very much fit the vibe we wanted at our ceremony. Loren was a very professional and engaged officiant and we highly recommend I Do Ceremonies.
We had such a great experience with I Do Ceremonies. From our first call with Stephen, we knew that he was an expert in the officiant area. The process of selecting readings for a ...
wedding can be overwhelming but Stephen provided a sheet that made this simple. Loren was our officiant and he made our ceremony memorable. He followed the script we provided but also added in a few laughs to engage the crowd. We will definitely never forget our special day, thanks to Loren, Stephen and I Do Ceremonies!
Stephen exceeded our expectations! When looking for our Officiant, we had very specific criteria in mind and he nailed it! He was incredibly accommodating when it came to the speci...
fic traditions we wanted incorporated in our ceremony and his delivery was perfect. Our ceremony was by far both of our favorite part of the entire wedding day (and my husband is not easily pleased, lol). Stephen was very professional and added hints of humor when appropriate, explained each tradition as we did them to help our guests understand the meanings and spoke with a very kind, loving tone. His communication throughout the process leading up to the day was also wonderful. He was one part of the wedding day we didn't need to worry about.
We found Stephen and Loren after talking to a few other officiants. I’m so glad we didn’t settle because Stephen and Loren were the perfect fit for us. They really made us feel so...
comfortable from our first interaction. My husband and I were able to meet over a zoom call and Stephen was so warm. Communication was great and by the time our wedding came I had zero doubts Loren would be prepared. You can tell how much time they put into making each couple feel unique and special. It was a quick ceremony that felt extremely personal and I highly recommend Loren and Stephen!
We found out about Stephen through our wedding coordinator. We instantly wanted Stephen as our officiant after coming across his website. He made everything so easy for us! He was ...
very helpful with everything we needed! One thing we loved the most was how fast he responded to our questions! That was extremely helpful for us. He exceeded more than we could of ever asked for when it came to our ceremony! During our ceremony my wife and I were both so nervous, but Stephen made it so much better for us and relieved a lot of the nerves. We absolutely loved how our ceremony turned out thanks to him!
We highly recommend hiring Stephen!! Our best friends had him as an officiant and we were blown away by him so we hired him immediately without even looking around. He is so kind, ...
professional, thoughtful, and thorough. He met with us to discuss everything we needed for the big day and then when it was go-time he was checking on us to make sure we felt comfortable and at ease. He handled all the back end filing of our marriage license and we received the final copy in the mail only a week after our wedding. We didn’t even think about needing to file that so I am so glad we hired him!
Loren made our ceremony so special and exactly what we wanted! Everything was very timely and professional, I highly recommend this company for your own ceremony
Stephen was such a loving, fun, and supporting presence to have on our Big Day! He made us feel calm and in control, even though HE was leading us through each step along the way. ...
He has a strong, comforting personality, but never "stole the show" or made it seem like it was about him. Honestly there were times I barely noticed him there, even though he was right by our side (he even stepped off to the side at the end for our kiss an announcement as to not be in any pictures!). With eloquent speech and an obvious expertise in officiating, he made creating our ceremony outline go from our jumbled up wants, to a beautiful, flowing experience. He is who I would want to lead any event of my life and we are so thankful we had the joy of reserving him for our special day.
I would recommend Stephen to anyone who is needing an awesome Officiant for their wedding! I enjoyed being walked through the process and how much detail was discussed to make us p...
repared for everything. The process was simple, and he communicated throughout the whole process. Stephen helped make our ceremony beautiful, but he also added humor to help make us more relaxed. He was spontaneous, funny, and a joy to work with. Thank you!
Alex was amazing from the beginning to the end. It absolutely felt like this wasn't a job for him and that he was supposed to do this for us. I recommend Stephen and Alex to anybod...
y that is looking for a pastor.
We found Stephen and Loren through the Knot. From our first exchange we knew they would be great to work with. Stephen sent us tons of information so that we could make informed de...
cisions about our ceremony and set up time for us to meet Loren and ask a few questions. On our wedding day Loren was professional and helped make our ceremony smooth and heartfelt. Guests mentioned that the officiant was incredible. I would highly recommend working with Stephen and Loren!
Stephen was a fantastic minister and person to work with. He created a schedule with the limited time we had before the wedding date, and had great tools for him to get to know us ...
better. We did the pre-marital counseling and learned more about each other's habits and found it good to understand what to work on. Would recommend to anyone! 10/10
Stephen was THE BEST officiant we could have asked for! He was super thorough and made the process of deciding how we wanted our ceremony to go and sound much easier than I expecte...
d. His experience was obvious and his calm, easy going demeanor made us enjoy the process and our wedding day even more. Our guests raved about our ceremony. There isn’t a thing I would have changed choosing Stephen and working with him for our ceremony to be personalized to us.
We were recommended to Stephen by our day of coordinator, and we couldn't have been happier. From our first zoom meeting we knew he would be the perfect person for our ceremony. H...
e is well spoken, personable, attentive, and offers an extremely useful website to help create your wedding outline. After our big day, we have received countless compliments on how emotional and authentic the ceremony was. And we thank Stephen for adding to that authenticity with his own personal charm.
Our ceremony was beautiful and Stephen played a huge part in it! He made everything seem effortless. Throughout the process, Stephen was very organized and easy to communicate with...
. I loved how personalized our ceremony was. Truly couldn't have picked anyone better!
We found Stephen through our venue coordinator and we are so lucky to have had him recommended to us!! He walked us through step by step of what we needed to do for our wedding and...
allowed us to make a custom wedding ceremony that was completely unique to us! I would 100% recommend reaching out to Stephen immediately! He is AWESOME!
I've worked with Stephen many times as a Wedding Planner and Coordinator and he's always friendly, professional, and compassionate. He's genuinely a good person. So it was natural ...
that I hired I Do Ceremonies for my wedding this past October. The consultation was fun and non-intimidating and the worksheets and resources he gave us to prepare for our ceremony were so helpful and accessible. Loren was our officiant and he was very kind and patient, even when I was so emotional I couldn't get my vows out! I highly recommend these men!
Our original officiant fell through and we scrambled to find someone else with short notice. I stumbled upon I Do Ceremonies and Stephen was prompt with his email responses and det...
ailed with the script for our ceremony. He arrived at our location even before we did and was understanding and patient while our photographer had to run to the store to find a new SD card. Despite never seeing or even speaking to him prior, he made our vows as personal as he could and even included our kids which meant a lot. He was clearly experienced and it was comforting on our day.
First of all, not only is this a great company for their officiant services, but Stephen and his wife also own their own venue! That’s actually how we hired them for their services...
. We got to talking with Stephen when we were at their venue for pricing. When we learned that he was an officiant, we really felt like we wanted him to marry us.
Sadly due to other obligations, Stephen couldn’t perform the ceremony himself, BUT found us Jonah who was awesome! He was so kind and wasn’t over the top. We wanted simple and calm and that’s definitely what we got.
I would definitely recommend using I Do Ceremonies and even using their venue, Silo and Oak. Such amazing, kind people that we’ve had the privilege of knowing!
Stephen was great! He was on time (even though we weren’t) and made sure to highlight all the specific things we wanted in our ceremony, he was also super nice and personable!
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