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Wow! We could not be happier with Lem's service. We were so lucky to book him on such short notice, and he generously squeezed our ceremony in before another client's wedding rehearsal. We built the rest of our wedding day around him, and we're so glad we did. From start to finish, it was an amazing experience. What an incredible human. We can't recommend him highly enough! Thanks again, Lem, for being a big part of why our day was so magical!
Samantha M.
5.0
We worked with Lem LeRoy for a private ceremony prior to our wedding day, as we had chosen to have a close friend officiate our main ceremony. From the beginning, Lem was incredibly thoughtful, respectful of our vision, and made the entire process feel personal and meaningful despite it being a more intimate, behind-the-scenes part of our wedding experience. He took the time to understand our story and crafted a ceremony that felt intentional, grounded, and true to who we are as a couple. Even without the larger wedding-day setting, he created a moment that felt significant and memorable. His calm presence and professionalism made it easy for us to be fully present, and we’re very grateful for the care he brought to such an important part of our journey.
Samantha J.
5.0
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Lem LeRoy - Wedding Officiant is a concierge-level wedding officiant operating out of Waxhaw, NC. An ordained minister for three decades, Lem brings a wealth of officiation experience to every couple he works with. Passionate, professional, and personable, he will dedicate himself to crafting a stress-free ceremony experience that reflects your unique bond and romantic personality.
As both an experienced minister and committed family man, Lem LeRoy understands just how important your special day is to you. Over the last 30 years, he has officiated weddings of all varieties, and he will provide you with peace of mind from your very first consultation. Whether you envision a ceremony in a church or a small or large outdoor gathering, he will work closely with you to design the perfect ceremony experience.
Lem LeRoy officiates weddings throughout North and South Carolina, including the Charlotte metropolitan area (Gastonia, Monroe, Concord, Huntersville, Rock Hill, Lancaster, etc.), the Winston-Salem area, and the Asheville and Blowing Rock/Boone area. With his experience and positive attitude, he will guide you through every step of the way, from leading your rehearsal to filing your marriage license.
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Lem LeRoy
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I'm an ordained, full-time minister in the Charlotte metropolitan area. I've had almost 30 years experience of helping couples plan and facilitate their wedding ceremony, in grand or intimate venues, either as an officiant or as a musician. I'm from a small town outside of Athens, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1995 (GO DAWGS!). I've been married since 2006 to my wife, Ellen and we have three beautiful children: Kate, Meredith, and Owen.
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Reviewers rave about the officiant as personable, professional, and attentive. He crafts personalized, meaningful ceremonies—secular, faith-based, or interfaith—handles logistics (including marriage license), and eases couples' stress with clear communication. Guests praised his warmth, humor, and ability to make ceremonies memorable.Review photos
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Kara S
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5.0
6/05/2023
Lem was such a joy to work with for our May 2023 wedding! He was so easy to work with, professional, and made the legal aspect of getting married a breeze! We have had so many peop...
le tell us how amazing our officiant was and how much they loved the personal touches he added to the ceremony. He truly made an effort to get to know us as a couple too! Highly reccomend Lem as your wedding officiant!!
Response from Lem LeRoy - Wedding Officiant on 06/05/2023
Thank you Kara! I loved being your officiant! Thank you so much for the kind review. May y...
ou and Drew continue to have many more "cheesy dinner and a movie dates" for decades to come ;)
Samantha M
5.0
5/20/2026
Wow! We could not be happier with Lem's service. We were so lucky to book him on such short notice, and he generously squeezed our ceremony in before another client's wedding rehea...
rsal. We built the rest of our wedding day around him, and we're so glad we did. From start to finish, it was an amazing experience. What an incredible human. We can't recommend him highly enough! Thanks again, Lem, for being a big part of why our day was so magical!
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Samantha J
5.0
5/08/2026
We worked with Lem LeRoy for a private ceremony prior to our wedding day, as we had chosen to have a close friend officiate our main ceremony. From the beginning, Lem was incredibl...
y thoughtful, respectful of our vision, and made the entire process feel personal and meaningful despite it being a more intimate, behind-the-scenes part of our wedding experience. He took the time to understand our story and crafted a ceremony that felt intentional, grounded, and true to who we are as a couple. Even without the larger wedding-day setting, he created a moment that felt significant and memorable. His calm presence and professionalism made it easy for us to be fully present, and we’re very grateful for the care he brought to such an important part of our journey.
Joscilynn S
5.0
1/08/2026
We cannot say enough great things about our officiant, Lem. From start to finish, he was incredibly hands-on and truly invested in making our ceremony meaningful and stress-free. H...
e stayed completely aligned with our Christian beliefs, which meant so much to us, and delivered a ceremony that felt genuine, intentional, and personal.
On top of that, Lem went above and beyond by handling and delivering our marriage license, which took a huge weight off our shoulders and allowed us to fully enjoy our day without added stress. Overall, he was wonderful to work with professional, thoughtful, and supportive every step of the way. We could not recommend him enough!
Victoria B
5.0
10/24/2025
Lem did a wonderful job officiating our wedding! The ceremony was beautiful, personal, and exactly what we envisioned. We’re so thankful for his kindness, organization, and heartfe...
lt delivery. Highly recommend!
Chloe M
5.0
10/19/2025
Lem exceeded our expectations with his knowledge and kindness for our ceremony! I highly recommend him. He helped make our day so special!
Abigail F
5.0
10/04/2025
Lem officiated our elopement ceremony and did a beautiful job. We were happy with how the ceremony felt personal and meaningful. Lem communicated with us several times leading up t...
o the ceremony and provided us with a draft of the script so we could make changes or add additional elements. He was professional and very easy to work with. Definitely recommend Lem’s services!
Laura F
5.0
9/30/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From our very first meeting with Lem, it felt like we had known him forever. He was calm, organized, and reassuring t...
hroughout the entire process. Lem took the time to truly get to know our story and delivered a ceremony that captured our love in a way that was personal, heartfelt, faith-filled, and lighthearted. He not only made us feel comfortable, but our guests also shared how personal and genuine the ceremony felt. We are so grateful for the role Lem played in our special day and would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares!
Alexis K
5.0
9/26/2025
Lem did an amazing job and made our ceremony fun, personal, and engaging! We had a great time getting to meet Lem before the big day and he worked well with us on every step of the...
preparation. To this day, we still get comments from friends and family about how great Lem was and kept the ceremony entertaining!
Hayley L
5.0
9/23/2025
Lem is the best-- We had hired him as our officiant right before we went to a friends wedding... And he was the officiant at their wedding! He is super personable, spends time gett...
ing to know his clients and helps to create a wedding tailored to his clients preferences. I'd highly recommend reaching out to Lem for your wedding services, he will not disappoint!
Brandon H
5.0
9/23/2025
Lem was amazing! Kept in contact, the ceremony was completely customizable. Would give more stars if I could.
Rachel D
5.0
9/23/2025
From the moment we first spoke with Lem on the phone, we knew we had found the right person to officiate our wedding. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and despite only hav...
ing talked on the phone before the big day, it truly felt like he was an old friend when we finally met in person.
Lem's experience is obvious; he guided us through the process with a calm and professional demeanor, making us feel completely at ease. He took the time to understand our story, and he incorporated special, personalized touches that made our ceremony feel incredibly unique and heartfelt.
We highly recommend Lem LeRoy to any couple looking for an officiant who is not only professional and reliable, but also someone who will feel like a perfect, natural part of your special day.
Jessica C
5.0
9/21/2025
Lem is the best! We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. From the very beginning, he was so communicable and easy to work with, taking the time to truly get to know us. He w...
ove his knowledge of our story seamlessly into the ceremony script, making it feel deeply personal and meaningful. He was reliable every step of the way, and we are especially grateful that, despite experiencing a family emergency, he still showed up for us on our wedding day. That level of dedication and care meant the world to us. We can’t thank him enough for helping make our ceremony so special.
Caroline H
5.0
9/21/2025
Lem officiated our wedding with only a few days notice and did such a wonderful job. Despite not knowing us beforehand, he delivered a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and ge...
nuine and exceeded every one of our expectations. He was intentional in his questions, asking us exactly what we imagined for our ceremony, and brought our vision to life effortlessly while making us feel calm and excited in the process. His friendly demeanor and professionalism put us at ease immediately upon meeting him and our family and friends all commented on what a beautiful job he did. We truly can’t thank him enough for stepping in and making our wedding day so special. Highly, highly, highly recommend!
Andy J
5.0
9/21/2025
Lem married us in June of this year and he was amazing! He was great listening to our suggestions and keeping in mind how long the ceremony would be with in the middle of the summe...
r along with telling everyone how we came to be.
If you want someone light hearted, funny, and professional. This is your guy. We’ve been lucky enough to be apart of a multitude of weddings with him and he truly cares about making your big day special!
Andy J
5.0
9/21/2025
Lem is the absolute best he has been at every special persons wedding in my life for the last 5 years. He makes the ceremony lighthearted, relatable, loving and kind
Owen P
5.0
9/20/2025
Lem made sure our day was perfect from top to bottom, his attention to detail and love for what he does shines through. We are so glad he married us and would recommend him to ever...
yone! Thank you again, Lem!
Justin K
5.0
9/20/2025
Lem was AMAZING! He made our ceremony feel so personal, fun, and meaningful — exactly what we wanted. He got to know us beforehand and told our story perfectly. Our guests are stil...
l talking about how beautiful the ceremony was!
He kept everything easy, which let us just enjoy the moment. If you want a ceremony that feels truly “you,” Lem is your guy.
Alexa A
5.0
9/18/2025
Lem was a terrific person to officiate our wedding. He was personable, flexible and made our small service perfect. Highly recommended!
Shannon G
5.0
7/28/2025
Thank you Lem for being a great officiant on our special day! It was a joy to work with you.
Jennifer C
5.0
7/03/2025
We had a great experience working with Lem for our May 2025 wedding! We had no idea where to start when looking for someone to officiate our wedding, but luckily connected with Lem...
through The Knot. From our first phone call, we could sense Lem’s professionalism but also his kind and light hearted nature. He made an effort to meet with us in person to hear our story and learn more about us as a couple. We wanted a non-religious ceremony and Lem was very accommodating and even helped us find readings that could fit our vibe. Day of the wedding, Lem arrived on time and fully prepared. As the bride, I felt relieved seeing him because I knew he had everything under control and would help our ceremony go flawlessly. We heard many compliments from guests on how beautiful & well done our ceremony was. Lem made the whole process easy and we loved having him as part of our special day! I would highly recommend choosing him for your wedding!
Edward T
5.0
4/06/2025
Lem was personable and fun to be around.
I would definitely refer him to my friends and family.
Jena H
5.0
2/11/2025
Lem was awesome! He was personable and made our ceremony magical.
Erin M
5.0
2/04/2025
Lem was the perfect officiant for our day and an absolute joy to work with. He helped to make our ceremony a perfect mix of classic, personal and light-hearted, which is exactly wh...
at we were looking for. Lem took the time to meet with us and really get to know us on a personal level. We worked together to craft the perfect ceremony and we could not have asked for more. Everyone expressed how impressed they were on our wedding day. We can not recommend Lem enough!
Lorenzo V
5.0
1/22/2025
Lem was an absolute perfect choice to be our officiant. He is the perfect blend of class and joy and brought that to our special day. Asked us our ideas for the day, offered help w...
ith solidifying vows, and was very open minded with our tricky family situations. He was easy to be in contact with and extremely informative. Couldn't have asked for a better officiant.
Ashley S
5.0
1/19/2025
Lem was amazing to work with for our wedding! We thought we wanted to go with a family member officiating but after doing some research we decided to change, only a couple months p...
rior. Lem made the whole process so easy and we felt comfortable with him officiating as soon as we spoke with him. He tailored everything to exactly how we wanted it and fir the vibe we were going for. The day of the wedding, he was so kind to not just us but our families as well! We would highly recommend him to anyone getting married!!!
Erica W
5.0
1/16/2025
Lem was a joy to have at our wedding! He came promptly and knew exactly where to go! He made it so fun and it felt like a breeze. We loved having him officiate our wedding!
Connor B
5.0
12/17/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding officiant than Lem! From the moment we reached out to him, he was professional, warm, and attentive to all of our needs. He took the tim...
e to understand our story, personalities, and vision for the ceremony, and his words during the ceremony were heartfelt and perfectly tailored to us. Lem's calm personality and clear guidance made the whole process seamless, and he truly helped create an amazing ceremony. Our guests also kept saying how personal and sincere the ceremony felt. If you're looking for someone who will make your wedding day even more memorable, we highly recommend Lem!
Carla S
5.0
9/20/2024
Lem had a great personality. His service was heartwarming and amusing. He kept our guests engaged and entertained, and many guests complimented him on his officiating.
Ashetyn O
5.0
7/22/2024
Lem was truly the perfect officiant for us. He is so kind, attentive to detail and well spoken. Lem took the time to get to know us and understand the importance of our faith in Ch...
rist. He helped us to select the perfect passage to read at our ceremony. Thank you Lem for a beautiful and eloquently spoken ceremony!
Chelsea C
5.0
7/13/2024
Lem was the perfect officiant for our special day. He did such a great job of storytelling, has great energy, was able to accommodate a secular ceremony, kept the ceremony short an...
d sweet and was so easy to work with leading up to our wedding. Bonus points, he knew to step out of the shot to capture the infamous “you may now kiss the bride” moment! I would not hesitate to hire him for your wedding!
Whitney L
5.0
7/13/2024
We could not have found a better fit for us. Lem is so kind, personable, and professional. He was adaptable when we had to completely change our plans a month before the wedding. I...
t was a pleasure to have him as our officiant and highly recommend him if you're in need of one.
Isabel G
5.0
7/11/2024
We recently had the pleasure of working with Lem for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we connected with him, we knew we were in good han...
ds. He took the time to get to know us both individually and as a couple, which made our ceremony incredibly personalized and intimate.
Our wedding was an interfaith ceremony, and Lem handled it with such grace and sensitivity. He seamlessly blended elements from both of our traditions, creating a beautiful and meaningful service that honored our religious backgrounds and brought our families together. His words were heartfelt and touching, capturing the essence of our love story perfectly.
Throughout the entire process, Lem was professional, supportive, and attentive to our needs. He provided guidance and reassurance, making sure every detail was just right. His warm and calming presence on our wedding day put us at ease and allowed us to fully enjoy the moment.
We received so many compliments from our guests about how special and unique our ceremony was - Lem truly made our day unforgettable, and we are forever grateful for him! We highly recommend Lem to anyone looking for an officiant who will create a personalized and graceful ceremony.
Aaliyah F
5.0
7/01/2024
Lem was our wedding officiant and he was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! We truly could not have asked for a better person for the job. From the initial phone conversation, our 1:1 meeting in...
person, email/text communication on the days leading up to and on our wedding day, Lem was personable, extremely attentive, and supportive throughout the entire wedding process. We had many questions, which Lem happily answered them all within a timely manner and walked us through our ceremony step by step which helped ease our nerves. Lem also gave us advice and allowed us to bounced ideas off him. During the ceremony, Lem made our wedding guest laugh and although we didn’t exchange public vows, Lem ensured our ceremony was still intimate and that we felt connected to the guests. He had probably the most important job of the day at our wedding and because of him, it was the most perfect ceremony!! You can really tell he really loves what he does!
I would HIGHLY recommend Lem if you want a kind, funny, easy- going yet professional officiant to marry you on your wedding day!!
Gracie A
5.0
7/01/2024
We had an incredible experience with Lem! He was extremely easy to communicate with from day one. My husband and I wanted a legal ceremony in NC before we eloped overseas, but we d...
idn't want to go to the courthouse, so Lem came to our home for a small, intimate secret ceremony. It was so very special, even as a "short & sweet" ceremony Lem spoke some beautiful & meaningful words + prayer over us. 10/10 recommend!!
Melody C
5.0
6/30/2024
Lem was (and is!) exceptional at what he does. He tailored our ceremony to fit our preferences and needs, and had the perfect blend of reverence and fun that we wanted. Think of hi...
m less as your officiant, and more of a friend who can get you married and help you work out the logistics with the marriage license :) he made my husband and I feel special, prioritized, and seen before, during, and even after our ceremony!!! Lem really is the best and we cannot recommend him enough.
Kaylee M
5.0
6/06/2024
Lem was amazing to work with! From the very first meeting we loved him and knew he was the perfect man to marry us! He made us feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire...
process from planning the ceremony to sharing our story and really just getting to know us. He was very supportive and accessible when we had questions and was quick to respond. Lem provided a draft of the ceremony that we were able to modify to our needs, gave plenty of options for the readings that best matched us as a couple and then went over the ceremony in detail with us prior to the big day. As a big planner I absolutely loved being able to have a copy of the day and what was going to be said. The day of our wedding he came to greet us personally prior to the ceremony which really put me at ease as the bride. Throughout the ceremony it felt like a true friend was marrying us. He created the perfect ceremony for us and I am so glad that we chose him!
Gina Marie P
5.0
5/29/2024
Oh my gosh Lem is incredible! He’s so sweet and just a pure joy to work with. He made our wedding ceremony so much fun and so uniquely personalized to me and my husband! Our ceremo...
ny was perfection. It was filled with wisdom, love, sincerity and lots of light hearted humor! Our wedding guests kept coming up to us throughout night raving about how fantastic he was! My husband and I truly felt so lucky to find Lem as our officiant and I highly recommend him for your wedding! he will make your ceremony truly memorable and special!
Alexis H
5.0
5/28/2024
Lem was so amazing to work with! He is very professional and really takes the time and effort to get to know you and your spouse. He made sure to walk us through the entire marriag...
e license process and made it all so easy for us to navigate. He did a great job officiating our ceremony on our wedding day. I highly recommend using Lem for your upcoming wedding!
Krystal H
5.0
12/08/2023
Lem was amazing and performed our wedding ceremony exactly how we wanted. He is so easy to work with and will answer any questions you have. He made us feel very comfortable and wa...
s very professional.
Emily R
5.0
11/28/2023
Lem went above and beyond to make our ceremony so special! From before we booked all the way until after the wedding, he took his time to get to know us as a couple. He chatted wit...
h us learning about our likes, dislikes, how we met, etc and really took his time in curating our ceremony to fit our needs. I would highly recommend Lem!
Olivia L
5.0
10/26/2023
Lem was awesome to work with. Very personable, experienced and trustworthy. He walked us through the whole marriage license process and made sure that we were fully prepared. We wo...
uld recommend him to anyone!
Katie G
5.0
10/17/2023
We absolutely loved working with Lem. We met with him several times ahead of our wedding which enabled us to get to know each other better and he made us feel comfortable and at ea...
se. He did a fantastic job officiating our wedding - highly recommend him for his charismatic nature, trustworthiness, and professionalism..
Kacie D
5.0
10/05/2023
Lem was one of the best parts of our wedding day! From our first phone calls with him to our ceremony, Lem was kind, easy to work with, flexible, and made my husband and I feel so ...
comfortable and known. He took the time to get to know us and our story, which meant the ceremony felt so personal - which was something our guests and families raved about. Lem can cater to a wide variety of ceremony types, and he was even hyped for my husband and I to do a nontraditional unity ceremony... a shot of whiskey! If you need an officiant for your wedding, Lem is about as good as it gets, and I cannot recommend him enough!
Crissy F
5.0
10/05/2023
Lem was great! He was nice and super easy to work with and really understood what we were looking for- the perfect blend of light heartedness and sentiment!
He met with us a coupl...
e times before our ceremony to prepare and was very professional through out the whole process.
10/10 recommend!
Skye M
5.0
9/20/2023
Working with Lem Leroy as our officiant for our recent September wedding was an absolute pleasure. From our very first interaction, it was clear that he genuinely cared about makin...
g our wedding ceremony meaningful and tailored to us. Lem was not only easy to communicate with, but he also displayed great flexibility in accommodating our plans and preferences. What truly stood out was his sincere effort to get to know us as a couple and understand our love story. This personal touch made our ceremony incredibly special. We received so many comments from guests about how special the ceremony was and what an excellent job Pastor Lem did. Lem's attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of our relationship made the entire experience unforgettable. We highly recommend Lem Leroy as an officiant for any couple looking to create a deeply personal and heartfelt wedding ceremony. You won't be disappointed! He kept up with a behind schedule timeline on wedding day and did not miss a beat which we also greatly appreciated!
Michelle C
5.0
9/18/2023
Lem is OUTSTANDING in so many ways! Our wedding ceremony was so perfectly done... it was personal, God centered, engaging, and just the right length. Our guests are still talking a...
bout Lem!!!
Lem is also great at making sure the correct timeline with the legal process is followed and he provides support every step of the way. Lem officiating our ceremony is one of the best wedding decisions we made. Highly recommend!
Isaac F
5.0
6/23/2023
Lem was great for our elopement! Both timely in his appearance and a great service/ceremony. Lem made our special day even more amazing with his eloquent speech and humor! Would re...
commend to anybody small or big wedding!
Leah W
5.0
6/21/2023
Lem was the best and so easy to work with. Planning a wedding is stressful so it was so nice to have such a calming officiant we could trust - giving us one less thing to worry abo...
ut. Lem tailored everything to our needs and is an all around great human! I couldn't recommend him more!
Stacy L
5.0
6/15/2023
Lem was wonderful to work with! We had a few calls before the wedding and he was always interested in getting to know us and what we envisioned for the ceremony. He should us examp...
les of what we could do and would tailor anything to fit us. So many people complimented about how wonderful he was and how they loved the ceremony! Lem talked with our families and friends before and after the ceremony. Couldn’t recommend him enough!!!
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