I Do Ceremonies - Wedding Officiant & Minister

I do Ceremonies. I’m so thankful they made everything so easy and we’re there for me throughout the wedding planning process! Thank you for making it so easy and special!

him before this process, he was incredibly personable and genuine throughout the whole thing. We highly recommend him!

incredibly heartfelt ceremony. THANK YOU Stephen!!!!

had rehearsed what he was going to say, allowing our ceremony to flow smoothly even without a coordinator. I highly recommend Stephen!

e found Stephen via a recommendation from our coordinator, and let me tell you, boy are we happy we found him! Stephen takes the time to get to know you as a couple first, and that goes a LONG ways. He also lets you come up with the ceremony of your dreams - don't worry, he makes the process incredibly easy and even fun, not something I ever thought I would say about our ceremony! After going through the process, we were both excited about the ceremony itself, and on the day of our wedding, that's when Stephen really shines. By getting to know us, and knowing what we were looking for, he delivered a ceremony that was beyond our wildest expectations. It was heartwarming, funny, and it felt like he'd known us for years. We got numerous compliments on our ceremony, and several of our guests asked us how long we'd known him, expecting to hear that we'd grown up with him based on what he did for us. Honestly, if you're looking for an officiant, please hire Stephen. You will not regret it, and your ceremony will be something that you and your spouse can look back on fondly for years to come.

we had multiple phone conversations to make sure everything was perfect. I never felt lost in the process, because he was there to guide us on all the steps, including obtaining our marriage license / doing the paperwork afterward. Loren Jones officiated our ceremony and did a fabulous job. He has such a gentle, calm demeanor and is extremely friendly and responsive to emails and requests. He truly wanted our day to be perfect, and we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony. These guys truly care, and we feel so lucky to have had them officiate our special day. A+ !!

ft from our shoulders because we knew they were the ones. They were both so personable and explained how we could easily customize our ceremony. We used Stephen’s website and selected readings and passages that truly made our ceremony feel like us. Mitch officiated our wedding and did such a great job - even when a bee would not leave us alone at the altar, he kept his cool and carried on. He also sent our marriage license off after the wedding so that we didn’t have to worry about it at all. I highly recommend Mitch & Stephen, thank you both for helping us become Mr. & Mrs.!!!

sy! I didn't have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding!

the ceremony. Stephen did a great job during the ceremony and many of our guests commented how good he was afterwards. We strongly recommend!

lor our ceremony to exactly what we wanted to make the day special for us and our friends/family! We included a unity candle, blessing of the hands, and communion. There are so many options/examples on Stephen’s webpage to check out- there is something for everyone! The spiritual component of our ceremony was so fulfilling for us since we did not get this from getting married at the courthouse months before. Stephen’s eloquence and beautiful words during the ceremony brought me to tears! He has a warm personality and will make you feel at ease. Our ceremony was perfect because we chose Stephen to be our officiant!

to choose their options, but it is an easy process and it allows the couple to take the time with their future spouse to choose what really matters to them for their ceremony. Stephen was timely in his responses and coordination, as well as arrival to the wedding. He officiated wonderfully. We were so happy to have him pronounce our marriage to our family and friends.

d fun energy to the ceremony. He induced laughs with jokes along the way and maintained professionalism and a positive attitude...even when the maid of honor fainted! He was the perfect choice as our officiant!

regret going with Stephen, he made things easy and personalized. He goes the extra mile, even color coordinating with my husband and his groomsmen.

t exactly the way we wanted. His website was very thorough and user-friendly and he was answered any questions we asked. We opted for a rehearsal and he walked us through everything we needed to know about the ceremony process. Our ceremony was PERFECT!! We asked him to be semi-candid and add in some humor when appropriate and it was FLAWLESS! During the reception we received many compliments on how smoothly the ceremony went and how much everyone enjoyed it. We are SO HAPPY we chose I Do Ceremonies for our wedding!!!

antic ceremony but also a lot of fun. Loren and Stephen were great to work with and would definitely recommend.

mony we wanted some humor and religion mixed in as it reflects us as a couple. He has many wonderful readings that incorporate love, the meaning of marriage, and all of the heartfelt ingredients needed to make a lovely ceremony. During our ceremony, the wind took my veil and knocked over our "Strand of three cords" sign. Stephen knew just what to say and handled it with professional ease! Lastly, Stephen was the most responsive when it came to communication. He responded to my emails, almost immediately, and that is a priceless commodity when working with weddings. Because of this and the many other reasons listed about, I would recommend him over and over again. I cannot thank him enough for marrying me to the man of my dreams.

ings? You can do that too! He wants you to make this your wedding without you having to reinvent the wheel so to speak. His initial conversation with us was splendid and he explained small aspects of the ceremony that we didn’t even consider but were so grateful that he did. It was truly a blessed day and we received nothing but compliments on how our wedding was officiated. Our sincerest thanks for starting our marriage with such a wonderful memory.

vows, and his template made it SO easy to do that! I will admit that I procrastinated on the ceremony portion because it seems overwhelming but as soon as I sat down and got started with the template it was extremely easy. Everyone loved the customized ceremony and it felt perfect for our style. We did all this via Skype and email- we got married in Austin but lived in San Francisco at the time. He made it all very easy and he seemed to be able to fit into any style of ceremony, religious or not. Stephen also was fantastic during the ceremony- he knows when and how to lighten the mood and I noticed he even changed the pitch of his voice to account for some unfortunate traffic we could hear from the road, it all went very smoothly. There are many good reasons he’s been voted best multiple years in a row. You won’t regret hiring him and you should do so before his schedule books up!

nk you, Stephen for helping to making our ceremony so much more special!

hen was quick to answer any questions we had and the outline he provided was so helpful! The outline allowed us to pick everything we wanted said during the ceremony which just made it feel exactly like us. Our guests loved Stephen as well and we received many compliments on him after the wedding. We would highly recommend!

nd outline your ceremony, and provided the perfect balance of humor and sentiment that portrayed me and my husband's love for each other perfectly. We had several guests coming up to us asking us how long we had known Stephen - they said it seemed like we had known him forever! Book with Stephen, you won't regret it! Also, his wife Tricia is the best day-of coordinator EVER!

ging with our guests during the ceremony, and was brilliant at making our ceremony we put together come to life. We really enjoyed having him as part of our wedding, and he was just another special part in making it so memorable! 10/10, would recommend again and again!

and all around a great guy! Words do not describe how great he was for us on our special day! We would highly recommend him to all of our family & friends!!! HE IS THE BEST!!!!!!

ceremony. He made our guests laugh -- another important thing! Stephen and Mitch were prompt and easy to get a hold of. If I got married again -- I would definitely choose I Do Ceremonies! I'm sure we'd choose them for our vow renewals! Thank you, Stephen and Mitch.

ive and he was never a stress factor at all! Thanks Stephen for making our ceremony wonderful!

His infinite professionalism and flexibility made this part of our wedding planning process stress-free. He made it easy for us to plan a meaningful ceremony that was unique to our love story. I highly recommend his services.

t a detail he didn't think of that could have made our day better. Thank you Stephen for doing such great work.

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n area, so we were not able to meet with him in person. Stephen offered for us to meet over Skype and discuss our ceremony options. He provided an outline for the ceremony. We were able to customize every piece, and he offered several suggestions making it easier on us. Everything about Stephen’s service shows how much he cares about making your day special, and most importantly, what you want it to be. There is not one thing I would have changed about our wedding ceremony. Thank you again, Stephen!

ding talked about how he was funny and personable during the ceremony, and he helped my husband and I feel at ease. I can not say enough great things about him!

as intended (and as I apparently promised my wife so we weren't tackily reading off our phones). Mitch offered to write them for me while I got dressed and had them done before we lined up to walk out. Mitch to the rescue! Mitch also provided some day-of guidance on how the process will flow, what a lot of common hiccups are and how to avoid them, and provided confidence that things would work out just fine. I recommend I Do Ceremonies and Mitch to others needing an officiant.

ghly recommend him to anyone that wants a flawless ceremony! Thank you Stephen again for our amazing day that we will cherish forever!

These guys take the time to get to know you as a couple and are willing to be silly, serious or something in between. You cannot go wrong here. Definitely reach out to Stephen and his team for the perfect ceremony.

of hiring him for my other daughter. That day came, and my daughter and her fiance' were extremely happy with Stephen and hired him on their first meeting. He will cater to your wedding needs and style. We loved how personable he is and the easy flow to the ceremony. We all felt like we had know Stephen for years. He was excellent in keeping in touch with the 'kids' and reminding them when it was time to apply for the license. We never had to worry if he remembered us or our date. I can't say enough about Stephen. He was the perfect choice!

e spoke with several officiants and feel so blessed to have found Stephen. After just one conversation with him, it felt as though we had known him for years. And right from the start, he helped with everything. He has an amazingly helpful website, providing so many ideas and examples to use in writing up your very own individualized ceremony...from the very beginning all the way to the end. He is always available for help, advice and ideas and reaches out with monthly reminders and assistance all the way up to your big day. Stephen is the most professional, responsive, helpful, fun, friendly, well-spoken, punctual, stress-relieving guy we could have ever found. Stephen is so personable, makes you feel like family. Our ceremony was amazing, he kept everyone on schedule, and has such a calming demeanor. Our guests loved him as well, he is so sincere and has a great sense of humor...our ceremony was so heartfelt, full of tears and laughter! It was perfect! Stephen does not just marry you, he becomes a part of your family forever!

oving. He truly cares about your happiness and marriage. We hope years from now he will officiate our vowel renewal. THANK YOU I DO CEREMONIES!!!

ailor our vows and ceremony to fit our personalities. On the day of, he mingled with my fiancé and the family before the ceremony and came to check on me before we started. The ceremony was perfect. Everyone complimented his ceremony and stated that they felt it was a perfect mixture of having fun and upholding tradition. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

knew we wanted to book him for our wedding ceremony and it was the best choice we made! Stephen performed an amazing ceremony for us with the right amount of balance including traditional, romantic, and super fun! He had all of our guests laughing and made the ceremony run smoothly! If you are considering booking Stephen for your wedding dont hesitate and book him before he is taken! Amazing!!!

gave us a special day. Would recommend!

being able to customize your ceremony to exactly how you want it to be. I added some unique parts and he delivered it like he'd read it a million times. He made us and our guests both laugh and cry! He was also extremely helpful at the rehearsal so I would definitely recommend that as an option. I could go on and on...I cannot say enough good things about I Do Ceremonies.

here wasn't another officiant that topped him. He was very professional, easy to talk to, and walked through every aspect of the ceremony with me. He mentioned things I hadn't even thought of and really painted the picture as to what that day would look like. I was no longer unsure. I knew then that we needed to have him as a part of our day. He allowed my husband and I to personalize our entire ceremony and even offers dozens of poems, readings, and selection pieces for you to choose from if you need a little help. He was also very quick at responding to my messages from day one up until days before the wedding. This is especially helpful when asking for advice and trying to piece things together in a timely manner. Once it was all said and done and the big day was here, we received so many compliments on how beautiful and personal the ceremony was. Many people told me they hadn't ever witnessed anything so beautiful and it was a ceremony they wouldn't forget. To hear all the wonderful words from our family and friends was the cherry on top. We loved Stephen and so did they. He truly has a way with words and with people, and we will forever be grateful to have had him as a part of our big day. Thank you, Stephen!

ocess of customizing your wedding ceremony very easy. His website is so helpful when we were piecing together our ceremony. On the wedding day he showed up early and knew exactly how to calm our nerves before we walked down the aisle. The guests absolutely loved him. Numerous guests of ours went out of their way to express how great our ceremony and officiant was! We recommend him to anyone and everyone!

g with a few other officiants, we met Stephen. From the first meeting, Stephen was warm and friendly and made Alex and I feel extremely comfortable. He informed us that every ceremony he does is unique, and I knew right away we wanted Stephen to marry us! He has so many ideas and resources for the ceremony and what I loved most is that I could craft exactly what would mean the most to my husband and I. Stephen was so responsive every step of the way, and even went the extra mile to create a unique marriage counseling session questionnaire for my husband and I when I asked. The day of the ceremony, Stephen came and spoke with both Alex and I separately before the ceremony and made us feel even more comfortable! He was so well prepared and the ceremony was absolutely perfect! Having the right officiant is so important, and we are so lucky to have been able to have Stephen as ours! Any couple would be making the absolute right and best choice with I Do Ceremonies!

r our ceremony. We were really able to personalize it to exactly how we wanted. When it came to the big day, he took our ceremony and really made it flow and personal. He was a comic relief during our ceremony and had a strong presence. We really enjoyed working with him. He submitted our marriage license while we were on our honeymoon and by the time we got back, we already had received our marriage certificate! :) If you need an officiant for your wedding, Stephen is the guy for you. He did an amazing job. Thank you Stephen!

officiant and how he enables every couple to personalize and create their own ceremony. The day of he had our guests laughing and emotional at the same time and we could not have imagined a better outcome. He is so easy to work with and is proactive about sending reminders during the wedding process. Thank you Stephen!

y. Leading up to the wedding, he was on the ball with sending out reminders to pick our selections, get our marriage license, etc. The day of the wedding, he talked to everyone involved to make sure everyone was on the same page. The ceremony he performed was perfect - the perfect blend of warmth and humor. We absolutely loved Stephen, and highly recommend him and I Do Ceremonies!

e in our ceremony and helped us customize the ceremony to fit exactly what we wanted. He responded quickly to answer any questions we had. Not only was he professional, he was extremely personable and he made our ceremony feel like he had known us for a long time. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant - you will not be disappointed! We will always cherish our wedding and all of the people who helped make it so beautiful!

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ficiated along the way. It made us feel good to actually get to know the person that was going to be marrying us. It was super easy to put together our ceremony with his step by step process located on his website. I literally emailed it to him and he took it from there. The big day came and it was exactly as we wanted! He took care of sending off the marriage license and BOOM, we were married! I would highly recommend him!! Be sure to call him as soon as you can though, I know he books up quickly!

with us as much as necessary without being over-bearing for a stressed out bride in the midst of wedding planning! He was so personable and kind. I can't tell you how many people complimented his officiating after the ceremony throughout the night--everyone thought he did amazing and loved our ceremony. We had Stephen for our rehearsal as well, and he rallied our troops and knocked out both an outdoor and rain backup ceremony plan in no time. Look no further if you want someone who will make your ceremony personal and memorable, and who is just truly a genuine human being. Stephen is your guy!

rences for us to use when writing our personal ceremony. Stephen is extremely professional, personable, and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend Stephen to serve as the officiant to anyone who is looking for one.

ommend Stephen to be the officiant at your wedding. Stop looking elsewhere, because I know how exhausting that was, and land your wedding date and time with him. Trust me!

e flow and made every laugh. My husband couldn't hold back his tears and Stephen even gave him a handkerchief. Overall I wish I could give more stars!

remely easy! He had great suggestions, and was always very quick to respond to any questions. He was professional the entire time, and I loved how he added a little comedic relief in our ceremony too. We heard nothing but great things from our guests on Stephen. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is still looking. Look no further, Stephen is your guy!!!! Thanks, Stephen for everything you did for us! We're forever grateful.

t about. He has been amazing throughout the entire process. Many of our wedding guests asked if we knew him prior to wedding planning because he was so personable and put the ceremony together so well and added small jokes and kept our guests engaged for our entire ceremony. 5 Star, 100% recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.

so beautiful and he made it flow so smoothly. Stephen has such an efficient and great process to get you set up with them and prepared for the big day. All of his ceremony resources and examples helped me create the perfect ceremony for us. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for making my wedding day everything I thought it would be and more!

horoughness of all of the details/customization available, including some ideas we had not thought about. Since Stephen was booked for our day, he planned for his colleague Loren to officiate our day. Loren was prompt and professional. Our ceremony was beautiful and I highly recommend I Do Ceremonies to put you at ease during your planning time. -Crystal and Danny

s from catholic faith and Christian. We had free range of what we wanted in the ceremony, and we were given a lot of examples to help pick what we wanted. We mixed some and made it fit our wants/ needs for our ceremony. The ceremony is the moment where we make that commitment for the rest of our lives, make sure you take your officiant choice seriously, because we definitely did. We couldn't have chosen a better officiant that genuinely got to know my husband and I. We got so many compliments about our ceremony and we definitely felt the love in that moment! Thanks Stephen!

n others but after the ceremony we definitely realized why. Rev Simmons was worth every penny and even acted as wedding coordinator getting everyone lined up and letting people know what to do and when. We had a few hiccups but Rev. Simmons was there every time to keep the ball rolling. We have absolutely zero complaints and can't wait to refer him to others. The ceremony ran late (of course) and Rev. Simmons saw I was getting overwhelmed, he stopped everyone in the bridal suite, made eye contact with me and gave me a pep talk and assured me everything was going to be fine - exactly what I needed at that moment. Thanks again Rev!

such an easy way of putting together the ceremony - with options to choose from that are totally customization or you can just use them as is. Hands down the easiest part of planning my wedding. Recommend 100 times over. I even had a grandparent ask me if he does funerals... hopefully we won't need that for a while. Thank you so much Stephen!!!

y to use system to customize your entire ceremony. My husband and I loved being able to keep our ceremony short and sweet! Stephen is organized and fun to work with, calming my nerves during the rehearsal and he really helped make our special day that much better!

act that he just enriched the moment to be more perfect. His website and recommendations were so spot on, that honestly his portion of the evening was the easiest to plan and execute. (Which says a lot since he pronounces you) Stephen was revered by all, and our families a very divided religious mix (Muslim, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist) He was our calm in the storm and he delivered a touching and positive message to a point in the night that we were excited and petrified by. Stephen will forever live in our hearts and minds and according to all of our wedding guests "Best officiant ever!"

is a joy to work with and went above and beyond for us. Stephen took us step by step and we were able to custom make a ceremony that was so special and more than we ever envisioned. We’ve had so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. Thank you Stephen for all your help throughout the process in creating an amazing day and unforgettable memories for us … Kinda Sorta! We highly recommend Stephen to everyone.

eze - we followed his guide and suggestions, but were able to make any/all personal adjustments we wanted to. Stephen was unable to attend our rehearsal, but had another officiant attend, who was equally as professional and personable as Stephen is. They were also extremely understanding when we were slightly late (due to a flaming car backing up traffic for miles!). Our ceremony went off without a hitch, and was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you to Stephen for making our day so memorable! We can't say thank you enough.

azing ideas (ones that I never even thought of) that help make the ceremony absolutely perfect. He does a wonderful job of listening to your ideas, thoughts, and concerns and makes suggestions with those in mind. Stephen is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work and it shows. We had a lot of compliments about Stephen during our wedding and a couple of our guests thought we had known him for years because of how great of a connection we had with him during the ceremony. Stephen is the perfect officiant to work with and I absolutely recommend him for your wedding. We had a perfect ceremony and it is all thanks to this wonderful man.

ur special day! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Ashley Ward