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Rev. Brad Hughes
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Remember your wedding for all the RIGHT reasons!
When most weddings feel more like
a long funeral or a lame comedy act...
Love Story Weddings features
your engaging LOVE STORY
for a fresh, fun, and unforgettable wedding!
Love Story Weddings is an Award-Winning Officiant Service for couples getting married in greater Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Detriot, Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, Phoenix... & beyond!
Owner & lead officiant, Rev. Brad Hughes has an expert team of officiants who create & officiate unforgettable wedding ceremonies full of life, love, and laughter! Every Love Story Weddings officiant is a passionate & personable professional. After getting to know you and your story, your Ordained Reverend creates your personalized wedding experience. By the time he steps up front to welcome your guests, he has become a good friend who feels like family!
Rev. Brad founded Love Story Weddings to help you celebrate YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY!
Your wedding should be a genuine reflection of YOU and how you two “happened!” To that end, your wedding includes a word-for-word customized script to ensure your ceremony is “groom-tested, bride-approved!” Every wedding includes personalized elements and features your engaging love story for an endearing, happy-tears experience that you and your guests will absolutely LOVE!
The LSW planning process includes a helpful planning meeting, an enjoyable 1-hour rehearsal, and an unforgettable 30-minute wedding ceremony suited to your style, personality, and preferences. In addition to quality custom officiating, Love Story Weddings offers up to three optional, but incredibly impactful, premarital counseling sessions to ensure not only an amazing wedding but also an awesome life-long marriage!
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WE CAN'T WAIT TO SERVE YOU! -The LSW Team
Serving greater Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Detriot, Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, Phoenix... & beyond!
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5.0
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Multiple reviewers have highly recommended Love Story Weddings and its officiants, notably Brad Hughes, Jeff Straub, Chris, and Ed, for their exceptional ceremony services. Reviewers praised the personalized, heartfelt, and engaging ceremonies, as well as the officiants' attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to tell love stories beautifully. The officiants were commended for their dedication, warmth, and ability to make the ceremonies special and memorable, earning them high praise from guests and couples alike. Various couples noted the positive impact of the officiants, emphasizing the unique and unforgettable experience provided by Love Story Weddings.Review photos
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Kristina G
5.0
2/02/2025
One of the best decisions we made during wedding planning was choosing to work with Rev. Brad! He truly made the ceremony planning process so enjoyable and easy. Our ceremony was so beautiful and true to us. We received SO many compliments from our guests that it was the most enjoyable wedding ceremony they had been to because of Rev. Brad. We highly recommend Love Story Weddings!!
Mary S
5.0
1/22/2025
Brad was an amazing officiant for our wedding and delivered on all fronts. We were touched by his words and have people coming up to us to talk about our ceremony and how it was the most beautiful ceremony they have been to-thanks to Brad! He is charismatic, professional, and the best at what he does. We could not recommend his service enough.
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Emmy M
5.0
1/16/2025
Rev. Brad Hughes seems to be too good to be true, but he is not! He is supportive, kind, and was an excellent quarterback for our wedding. He did accidentally read a couple of significant words incorrectly during the ceremony, but it wasn't a big deal at all. Thank you, Rev. Brad!
Jennifer S
5.0
1/01/2025
This is one review we wanted to make sure to write. My husband and I got married in October and every time someone brings up our wedding, they mention how much they loved the ceremony. They loved hearing about our story and loved the wine box ceremony (idea was given to us from the Reverend). We met with Reverend Brad virtually and he was wonderful and walked us through every detail of what to expect if we booked them. Once we booked, we spoke with Reverend Jon (local Reverend) who was equally as wonderful and spent so much time getting to know us and perfecting our story/vows. We even plan to attend his Sunday services in the near future as he made such an incredible impression. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect. We could not be happier. Love Story weddings far exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them. I wish we could give them more stars!
Cat K
5.0
12/18/2024
How do you begin to explain what an amazing job Rev. Brad did. He made the entire wedding process so easy and organized that we didn't feel like we even had to lift a finger to do anything for our ceremony. He was very clear and able to create a perfect ceremony so much so that we had many family members asking how he knew us and how long we had known him. (For reference, we only met Rev. Brad about ten months ago when we started planning our wedding.) From our first meeting, we totally clicked. He elegantly laid out our love story within only a short time of talking with him and we would fully recommend him to anyone who would ask.
Heather R
5.0
11/10/2024
Rev Jeff Straub was our officiant and he did an amazing job ! We had so many people come up to us saying that the ceremony was beautiful. Jeff took the time to really get to know us and our story, and intertwined it into the ceremony perfectly. We would 100% recommend Jeff and Love Story Weddings!!
Kristen P
5.0
11/05/2024
We had Rev. Chris as our officiant and he did a wonderful job! We communicated with him through Zoom for the entire process and he did a great job writing a script that shared our love story! He made the whole process very easy and we couldn't have been more pleased with his work! My husband and I will also be taking advantage of the awesome vacation perks that come with booking through Love Story Weddings for our honeymoon in December! As far as officiants go, they are definitely on the pricier side, but with all the benefits and personalization I believe it was worth it!
Michelle C
5.0
11/02/2024
We cannot be more pleased with the overall experience with Rev. Ed! From the first meeting to the official ceremony we felt like we were working with a longtime friend while planning our perfect day. The knowledge, experience, communication and professionalism met and absolutely exceeded expectations! What began as a vendor to client relationship has turned into a lifelong friendship that we are beyond grateful to have established. For anybody looking for a very unique and intimate ceremony we cannot recommend The Love Story and Rev Ed enough! Your guests will be able to experience the true emotions of your story as it is passionately being told.
Lauren H
5.0
10/24/2024
Brad was truly amazing. We could not have asked for a better officiant for our special day. Brad took the time to get to know us as a couple and help us envision our perfect day. Each meeting we had helped us create the best ceremony.
Mrs. S
5.0
10/23/2024
Rev. Jeff Straub made our wedding ceremony so special. I know we went over the script prior but it hit my heart differently that day. Every word was like I was hearing it for the first time and it filled me with so many emotions. He did an amazing job!
Eric R
5.0
10/12/2024
Pastor Brad was absolutely incredible. We knew he was our guy after the first 30 seconds talking with him. He was genuine, engaging, kind, patient and charismatic. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I would highly recommend Love Story Weddings, and specifically, Pastor Brad to anyone.
Brianna W
5.0
9/22/2024
We had such a wonderful experience with Reverend Brad officiating our wedding ceremony, and we can’t recommend him enough! Before we even signed a contract with him, we met over a 1 hour Zoom call and he took the time to get to know us as a couple, and at the same time we got to know him and could already picture him officiating our ceremony. In the months leading up to our ceremony we had a very helpful planning worksheet that we filled out, and we used that worksheet for our final planning meeting with Reverend Brad before he wrote our ceremony script. We received a great 30 minute ceremony script prior to our wedding and had the opportunity to provide edits as we needed them. Reverend Brad led our rehearsal and made our entire wedding party feel comfortable and ready for the next day’s ceremony. At our wedding ceremony, Reverend Brad brought so much positive energy and we absolutely loved being surprised and hearing the love stories that each of us wrote about each other. We received so many compliments about the ceremony from our guests, and can’t recommend Reverend Brad enough!
Monica R
5.0
9/18/2024
Reverend Brad did an outstanding job officiating our wedding! The planning meetings, ceremony preparation, and his attention to detail in telling our love story was amazing! He offers a unique and personalized ceremony that tells your love story, from the beginning to your wedding day. We were so touched by what he put together for us and it truly helped make our special day unforgettable. Multiple guests told us it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had attended. Brad is charismatic, humorous, and really cares about getting to know the couple. Highly recommend you choose Brad to officiate your wedding - a true professional and a gifted speaker!
Joshua F
5.0
8/28/2024
Sometimes you’ll hear about a wedding that was great and beautiful BUT the ceremony was long or dull or a combination of the two. Overcoming that is always a trick. When looking for someone to perform our ceremony we wanted just the opposite.
We interviewed a few different people. Some were great and seemed like a great match, some not so much, then we came across Brad. Normally when you think something is too good to be true it usually is. With Brad though, it was too good to not be true.
From the moment we interviewed him we were hooked. He was very engaging and was deeply invested in hearing about our story and where we began. He could have told us about all his achievements and how he came to be what he is, but he left that at the door.
Within 5 minutes of ending our first call with Brad we knew he was our guy. Throughout the entire process Brad was on top of things he needed to do and things we needed to do for him. He was always available to talk if we had any questions or concerns and he did it with a smile. You may not have seen it through the phone but you could feel it.
The day of, oh man, the day of. Brad made everything seamless. Granted we rehearsed a little he night before but everything the day of was perfection. The crowd was very engaged. He kept everything light and fun. To this day we are still getting compliments on how refreshing the ceremony was compared to the normal wedding. We hear how that 20 min seemed to fly by like it was nothing. We hear how great Brad was in everything he did that day.
Brad, you’re a very genuine and kind soul. What you do is truly a unique skill set and we can’t thank you enough for performing our ceremony for us and doing the very best to start our very special journey in life.
Zack M
5.0
8/05/2024
Reverand Brit Gilman was absolutely amazing and the perfect choice for my wife and I. We could not have made a better choice with our officiant. From the very beginning, Brit was patient and understanding of what we wanted in our wedding ceremony, met with us and communicated instantly to ensure it was what we were looking for. The planning process was seamless, and he made himself available to use virtually any time to ensure success. On top of this, he was perfect for our wedding ceremony with over 150+ attendees in Chicago. Britt made my wife and I feel very comfortable through the planning process, rehearsal and ceremony which helped ease many of the nerves you have on wedding day. We now consider Brit a dear friend of ours and look forward to staying in touch with him.
We could not say enough nice things about Rev. Brit Gilman and hope others are able to have such a pleasant experience by choosing him!
Kim F
5.0
8/02/2024
Working with Love Story Weddings was great! More specifically, working with Brit. Brit was so down to earth and we felt so comfortable sharing our life's details with him. He took a true interest into who we were as people and respected all of our wishes during the entire process.
Not to mention, the ceremony he led was absolutely beautiful. All of our guests were gushing about it afterwards and I cannot wait to relive the moment through our video/photos. My now husband and I felt so lucky to have met Brit and would recommend him to any bride & groom looking for an outstanding officiant!
Andy B
5.0
7/02/2024
Brad Hughes went above and beyond in his role as our wedding officiant. We first were exposed to Brad’s work through a friend’s wedding when we were wowed with the quality of ceremony he performed. When planning our dream wedding, we knew that we had to have Brad as our officiant! From the first phone call, Brad brought a high level of energy, attention to detail, and compassion in working with us to plan our ceremony.
In the week leading up to our wedding, Brad broke his leg. With an injury like that, it would have been totally understandable if Brad could no longer perform his duties. However, Brad showed us once again why he is truly no ordinary officiant! Brad followed through with performing our ceremony, broken leg and all. The ceremony itself was perfect and everything we had dreamed of. We had numerous guests tell us it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. We both come from Catholic families and several relatives told us that they usually do not like ceremonies not held at the Church, but Brad’s ceremony changed their opinion!
Brad Hughes was an incredible officiant for our wedding and we would highly recommend his services. I hope you have the honor of working with Brad or any of his excellent colleagues at the Love Story Weddings teams for your wedding.
Taylor T
5.0
6/21/2024
Brad did a great job! Unlike most ceremonies that can be a bit tiring to listen to, he kept the audience engaged and made it very personal and easy to listen to. After the ceremony was done, we got a lot of requests for where we found him, and a lot of guests said it was the best ceremony they've ever been to! I would definitely recommend!
Keeley A
5.0
6/15/2024
Our experience with Brad Hughes was unbelievably fantastic! We had met with him via Zoom several times in preparing for our ceremony, and he listened to every single one of our requests in what to speak about for our ceremony. We wanted a ceremony service that would be something to remember, and it was beyond what we could have ever imagined. Each of our guests came to us and had noted that it was the most beautiful, heart-felt, and unforgettable services they’ve ever been to, and we felt the same way! This was absolutely worth the investment, as it truly set the tone to the beginning of our marriage, which really and truly is the most important part of your wedding day. We cannot recommend him enough!
Matt B
5.0
6/01/2024
While Brad was booked on our day, we were paired with Jeff Thompson who turned out to be equally fantastic. He took time to get to know us and our story and he turned our survey answers into the perfect ceremony script. He was an absolute hit with our guests and we had multiple people ask us how we found him and if they could book him for their upcoming wedding. He had the perfect balance of humor, seriousness, friendliness, and compassion. His presence really set the tone for our ceremony and it was exactly what we were looking for.
Inesa P
5.0
3/28/2024
Most incredible experience!
One of my best friends asked me to perform their wedding! I said YES, but I’ve never officiated a wedding in my life!
Of course I was so stressed, and thank goodness I came across Rev. Brad on Google! He jumped on a quick call with me, and he turned my life upside down for the positive! He’s the most dedicated coach I could have ever asked for!
By the day before wedding, I felt confident I’d be able to do a good job officiating and help to create a very beautiful day for the bride and groom.
After the wedding, I was told that they had never seen anyone perform a nicer wedding! I take only 5% of the credit and Brad deserves 95%. Keep in mind I did everything in just one week!
Brad, you SAVED ME AND I OWE YOU FOREVER! Thank you so much! -Inesa
Amber W
5.0
3/28/2024
Everyone’s favorite part of our wedding was the ceremony.
Yes, that’s right, the ceremony! We received countless compliments and statements of awe, thanks to Rev. Brad Hughes from Love Story Weddings! Truly, our guests could not say enough about how beautiful and meaningful our ceremony was.
Brad Hughes is more than just an officiant; he's a true storyteller and a master of ceremonies. From the moment we met him, we knew he was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. His warm demeanor, professionalism, and genuine passion for what he does were evident from the start.
Brad took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a personalized, meaningful, and filled-with-love ceremony. He expertly wove together our love story, incorporating personal anecdotes and heartfelt sentiments that resonated with us and our guests.
He guided us through every step of the ceremony planning, offering valuable suggestions and ensuring that every detail was just right.
On the day of the wedding, Brad's presence added an extra layer of joy and warmth to the ceremony. His delivery was flawless, his words were heartfelt, and he created a magical atmosphere that we will cherish forever.
If you're looking for an officiant who will bring your love story to life and create a ceremony that is truly special and unique, look no further than Brad Hughes with Love Story Weddings. He is an absolute gem, and we feel so lucky to have had him be a part of our special day. Thank you, Brad, for making our wedding ceremony everything we dreamed of and more!
Tommy R
5.0
2/26/2024
5 Stars for Rev. Brad and Love Story Weddings! From the moment we first spoke with Rev. Brad we knew that he was the perfect person to officiate our wedding on 9/9/23. Our first consultation meeting with him ended up being 3 hours because we just had the best time talking with him. He's professional, detail-oriented, easy going, and best of all - fun! His process is very thorough and guarantees what you and your guests hear on your special day is exactly what you want. We wanted a fun, personable, and heart warming ceremony and that's exactly what we got with Rev. Brad. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant for their big day! Thank you for everything, Rev. Brad!
Christine P
5.0
1/10/2024
We initially met Rev. Brad through a Zoom meeting a whole year in advance to our wedding date. We were blown away by his professionalism and organization.
He took the time to really get to know us and understand our love story. He also facilitated a few couples counseling sessions which helped give us the tools to enjoy a long, happy, successful marriage.
Rev. Brad regularly checked in with us as our wedding day approached, happily answered any questions we had, and customized our entire ceremony to our liking. He even made it to our rehearsal on a very tight schedule and ran a full dry run which was very helpful!
On our wedding day, Rev. Brad exuded so much positive energy and personality and recounted our love story flawlessly. Our guests were laughing, crying, participating, and beaming with smiles all around. Afterwards, we had many guests tell us it was a fantastic ceremony!
Rev. Brad was a huge part of making our wedding day unforgettable and we cannot thank him enough! If you’re looking for an officiant, book him today!
Daria C
5.0
1/09/2024
Rev. Brad was absolutely amazing & so easy to get along with! He was very professional, took the time to get to know our love story and tailored the script to share on our special day.
Rev. Brad made the ceremony experience unique and unforgettable! I highly recommend his services!
Anastasia B
5.0
1/06/2024
We used Love Story Weddings for our wedding in October! Would recommend them again and again! They were absolutely amazing and made our ceremony special and memorable!
Our first initial call with Brad made us 100% comfortable and knowing we were supported! Brad was a joy and easy to talk with during the process! He made sure to get to know us as individuals and as a couple! The interest in getting to know our love story was what sold us into knowing this is the team we needed for our special day!
Brad was unavailable for our wedding day! He set us up with Rev. Rick! Rev. Rick hopped onto our initial call to meet us! He was also a joy and easy to speak with!
Rev. Rick was absolutely amazing through the process of making our wedding ceremony script and meet with us multiple times to make sure we had all the details of our story right for the day of! Rev. Rick sent us our final script a few weeks before the wedding and made any changes within 24 hours!
The day before our wedding and our wedding Rev. Rick was fantastic! He was there early and made sure everything went smoothly! Everyone raved about our amazing our ceremony was!
So a massive thank you to Rev. Rick for being there on our special day and making it beautiful and memorable ceremony!
Cassandra L
5.0
12/11/2023
Rev. Jake was incredible to work with! From our first phone call to the big day, he was
very organized, professional and took a genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple. When our rehearsal dinner rolled around, he made sure us and our wedding party were well prepared for the order of events for the ceremony. Everything ran so smoothly the day of the wedding! It truly took so much stress off of our shoulders choosing an officiant who would be very involved in our day and allowed us to soak up the moment. Afterwards we received so many compliments of how beautiful the ceremony was and how it was personal to us as a couple. I can’t recommend Jake enough!
Brittany S
5.0
12/05/2023
Rev Brad was an absolute gem! He took the time to learn our love story, and it shone through in the heartfelt ceremony he crafted. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the personal touch, making our day truly special. If you want a memorable ceremony, look no further than Rev Brad!
Joel L
5.0
11/12/2023
My wife and I were completely satisfied with this program for both our wedding service and our pre marital counseling. They tailored a program for us that was unique, intimate and happy.
Sharon L
5.0
10/22/2023
Brad was honestly the best officiant we could have hired for our wedding. When we first started researching officiants, it was really overwhelming as all officiants seemed to offer around the same things, and we couldn't find someone who really spoke to us. We didn't want our ceremony to be very cut and dry and scripted like any other weddings. And then we came across Brad. What sets Brad apart from the other officiants is the way he prioritizes couples’ love story as the main focus of the ceremony. A wedding should be about celebrating love and recognizing that love, and Brad really embraces that. We remember watching a preview of Love Story Weddings and being in awe at how beautiful his delivery was and how intentional his word choices were. He also has a very charming and warm personality, which made us feel instantly comfortable during our consultation. It was clear how genuine he was in truly getting to know us. The consultation was so helpful in that it helped us see how the whole ceremony would be played out with no surprises and that we were able to make changes however and wherever we wanted. We knew Brad was the perfect officiant for us and booked him on the spot. He was professional, accommodating, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process, and when we read the script he wrote for our ceremony, we were both in tears (and my husband rarely cries) as how beautifully it was written. On the day of the wedding, he officiated the most perfect and personable ceremony that we could have ever dreamed of. We received so many compliments from guests regarding how amazing Brad was and how much they love the love story idea. They asked us where we found him and were surprised to know that he didn't know us prior to the wedding. We truly cannot recommend Brad at Love Story Weddings enough!
Brianna N
5.0
10/16/2023
Rev. Brad Hughes was the ABSOLUTE BEST! We cannot say enough good things about him. We started working with Rev. Brad about a month before our wedding since our original officiant fell through. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and then walk us through the ENTIRE ceremony process via zoom from the beginning to the end. This allowed us to obtain a clear picture of what our ceremony would be like and if it would be a good fit for our big day.
We liked that the ceremony would be personalized and customizable to us as a couple, making it special for everyone. We also liked that the ceremony was traditional in aspects, but also had a modern spin (eliminating outdated/boring aspects). After discussing ceremony details, I felt like we were able to communicate exactly what we were looking for or expecting for our wedding ceremony. We had been trying to create a memorable or personalized ceremony but had not been given the time or tools to accomplish this with other officiants. Rev. Brad also attended our rehearsal, which allowed our wedding party and parents to meet him and run through what the ceremony would be like, which we thought was extremely beneficial.
On our big day, Rev. Brad captured our love story perfectly and had our ourselves, friends, and family laughing, crying tears of joy, and smiling during the entire ceremony. The ceremony was brief, yet kept our guests engaged. Several guests approached us after our ceremony and said it was very well done and was THE BEST wedding ceremony that they have ever attended or seen. If you need an officiant for your wedding, look no further, Rev. Brad is the man for you! We thank you a million times and will never forget our wedding day.
Jordan M
5.0
9/20/2023
Love Story Weddings did an absolutely amazing job officiating our wedding!! Our love story was shared and conveyed in a way that was so special. We got SO many compliments on our ceremony with several guests telling us it was the best ceremony they've ever witnessed, and that was thanks to Brad. His professionalism, vibrant personality, and attention to detail truly set him apart. Thank you for everything.
Natalie S
5.0
9/16/2023
So glad we chose Love Story Weddings & Reverend Brad to officiate our wedding ceremony this past August! 💍 From the start, Rev. Brad was a pleasure to work with - he’s a very down to earth person who truly listened to our needs / wants for our ceremony. He took our “love story” and transformed it into something beautiful and engaging. He definitely understood the assignment and knew that we didn’t want to bore our guests! 🙌🏼 Most importantly, he helped kick-off our wedding day in the best way. Everyone loved the ceremony and thought it was personable and heartwarming, which is what we wanted. Do yourself a favor and choose Love Story weddings - you won’t regret it! 🩵
Dana C
5.0
9/10/2023
We would highly recommend Love Story Weddings for your wedding day officiant needs!
Our officiant, Mike, was absolutely perfect and we could not be happier with our decision to work with the Love Story Weddings team. Their process for creating a personalized ceremony was exactly what we were looking for. Mike was very thorough in the planning process and always made us feel like he was invested in learning about myself, my husband, our entire love story.
He created a ceremony that was PERFECT for my husband and I and exactly what we wanted to celebrate our love and share it with our guests. We got so many compliments from our guests after the ceremony about the love story portion and how much they loved the personalization and getting to hear about how we met, fell in love, and got engaged.
Mike did such a great job and knew exactly how to balance the fun, sentimental, and humor in the ceremony. He was so professional and the way he led our ceremony, our friends and family thought that Mike had known us as a couple for years.
We would highly recommend Mike and the Love Story Weddings team for any couple looking for an officiant on their wedding day!
Melanie B
5.0
8/03/2023
Bryan was our officiant, and our ceremony was PERFECT. He took the time to get to know us and our story beforehand, and we loved how the ceremony centered around our story as a couple. He was great to work with and super communicative, and the whole thing was perfectly "us." We got so many compliments from guests. Thank you, Bryan!
Natalie B
5.0
7/24/2023
Brad was AMAZING. The entire night we kept getting compliments on how interactive and an elegant speaker. We loved how he captured our relationship and truly said how we felt. We highly recommend Brad for your big day!!
Casey K
5.0
7/19/2023
Our wedding ceremony was made even more special thanks to Love Story Weddings. RT is an excellent natural speaker who made everyone feel at ease. The bridal party had a blast with him, and the guests had nothing but good things to say. We're so grateful to have had him as our officiant. I especially loved how Love Story Weddings featured all of the wedding ceremony essentials and also included our own personal touch as the bride and groom.
Michele T
5.0
7/18/2023
Where do we begin to express our gratitude to Rev. Brit Gilman, and Rev. Brad Hugh’s for creating the most beautiful, personal, and meaningful wedding ceremony we could have ever imagined. We are truly blessed to have found this amazing team. There is no need to look any further, if you want the best! We originally met with Rev. Brad, and he was fantastic, but not available on our wedding day. He said his colleague, Brit Gilman was available that day, and felt he would be a perfect fit. He couldn’t have been more right!! From the moment we met Brit, we knew we needed to end our search! Brit’s professionalism, attention to detail, & responsiveness was extraordinary. Not to mention he’s just an awesome guy, and we hope to continue our friendship in the future. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house, and we will remember, and cherish our amazing ceremony forever. We have received numerous compliments from family and friends. We have already referred Brit, and will continue to do so every chance we get!! There really aren’t enough words to express our gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for getting to know us, and telling our beautiful love story in such a touching way!! If we could give you 100 stars we would. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Big hugs. Xoxo
Michele and Garreth Thornley
Gina C
5.0
7/13/2023
Rev Brad was unavailable for our wedding day so we were paired with Rev. Brit who was amazing. He was so genuine and friendly and really cared about getting to know us and creating our perfect love story wedding ceremony! We were so so happy with our ceremony and received so many compliments from our guests! Thank you Love story Weddings!!!
Rema S
5.0
7/13/2023
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Brit Gilman and he was absolutely incredible. Brit was organized, personable, made sure every detail was looked over and an absolute pleasure to work with. Brit made sure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted it and provided guidance in areas that we requested. We had a number of guests come up to us at the wedding and after the wedding saying the ceremony was the BEST ceremony they've ever attended, including their own kids weddings (HAHA). Love Story may seem pricey at first, but as someone who did thorough research you absolutely get what you pay for. If you are willing to spend 3k plus on your DJ or another vendor, be sure to budget the same for your ceremony officiant. This is your only wedding ceremony and it deserves the money and attention that Love Story Weddings gives to it. I am sad that the process is complete because Brit truly became Mark and I's friend by the end of it. We adore him and couldn't recommend him enough for your wedding.
Kiersten W
5.0
7/11/2023
Wow, where to begin. Only amazing things to say about Love Story Weddings. We first met with Reverend Brad via Zoom who walked us through what our potential personalized wedding ceremony would look like. He was incredibly kind, excited for us, and accommodating which is what sold us right away to this company. Pastor Jeff Thompson was our officiant and he was extremely communicative, kind, and helpful. He answered all of our questions, walked us through everything with lots of detail, and wrote an absolutely amazing wedding ceremony script. It was so beautiful and all of our guests commented on how they loved how personal it was to me and my husband’s love story. Pastor Jeff was the perfect mix of delivering God’s message of marriage, adding in some funny stories, and sharing our love story in a beautiful way. This was the one part of my wedding that was 100% worth the price and I would hire them all over again. I couldn’t be happier!! Thank you so much to Jeff and Brad for the best day!
Kimberly S
5.0
7/10/2023
We were so grateful to have Brad officiate our wedding day. We cannot say enough good things about him and our experience. He made us feel so comfortable from the beginning with learning our love story and truly allowing us to share all of those details with him. Even our wedding guests were raving about Brad after our ceremony! We were really able to enjoy the ceremony, as he made it how we asked him to: funny, our love story, getting the guests involved, and just so beautiful. We would recommend Brad to everyone looking for an officiant! He will truly capture your vision and make it exactly how you want it!
Megan T
4.0
7/04/2023
Rev. Brad Hughes is an excellent wedding officiant. He is outgoing and personable. We felt like he really knew our story and made our ceremony feel personal. We received many compliments from our guests, and there was not a dry eye in the house. We booked his services along with 3 sessions of marriage counseling, which we felt were worth the slightly higher cost. He did give us a slight discount compared to a competitor and offered discounts for a videographer (which we did not use) and hotel accommodations (for future use). The only negative to mention is he was a little off with time management. We had to re-schedule some of our virtual meetings, and he was late getting us drafts of scripts and responding to emails. We chalk it up to it being peak wedding season (June 2023). Other than that, I highly recommend Rev. Brad Hughes
Tayler G
5.0
5/19/2023
Brad is amazing!!! He was the first officiant we met with, and honestly no one could compare. Brad was out of budget for us but at the end of the day we made it work, in part due to his flexibility in payments. Not only did Brad put together a wonderful script, he put the time aside to meet with us and run the script by us. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony he kept us on track. He made our ceremony so unique and engaging. HIGHLY recommend Brad and his team!!
Keith L
5.0
2/22/2023
Rev. Brad was the officiant for our wedding, and we could not have asked for a better officiant! We developed a very special connection Rev. Brad through his process, and it showed as we felt it during the ceremony, and received a lot of great feedback from guests about how great and special the ceremony felt.
Keegan G
5.0
2/01/2023
Rev. Brad was great! Allowed us to share our story, and he put it together in a concise but thorough program that our wedding attendees loved. Our ceremony was thoughtful, special, and ORGANIZED! He provides a step by step play book of how each part of the ceremony will unfold which makes the process smooth, simple, and worry-free.
Jennifer N
5.0
1/10/2023
We were in a pickle… my fiancé was looking at more of a traditional wedding and I wasn’t. I wanted to elope, to me there is nothing more intimate than just the two of us. I was able to convince my future husband to elope. Within 3 hours our wedding efficient canceled due to sickness, we were frantically searching and and Rev. Brad Hughes was so kind to squeeze us in on NYE. He was extremely personable and really calmed my anxiousness. Thank you Rev. Brad for accommodating us and marrying us on NYE!! We’re very fortunate that we lucked out and had you marry us. Even though we were stressed with finding another person to marry us… I always feel like everything happened for a reason!
Megan G
5.0
12/31/2022
Love Story weddings was perfect for us. We did an out of state wedding to be near my husbands family and planned it in 3 months. The process was easy and felt right as soon as we met with Brad. He was already booked for our date but he recommended Reverend RT. Our wedding ceremony turned out perfect, it was the perfect length, personalized and tailored just how we wanted. I highly recommend!
Kailee B
5.0
12/30/2022
Brad did an outstanding job at our wedding ceremony. He incorporated personal elements (which we approved ) and also provided professionalism and structure that is much needed during a ceremony. Several audience members asked if he was previously a comedian and mentioned it was one of the best ceremonies they have been to.
We also did martial counseling with brad. We found the initial assessment extremely helpful. We found the actual counseling somewhat beneficial and decided to only utilize 2/3 of the sessions we booked.
In conclusion, I HIGHLY recommend brad for your ceremony and consider counseling for the test results alone.
Joanna C
5.0
12/12/2022
Unfortunately, Reverend Brad was not available for our date. Reverend Brit, a colleague at Love Story Weddings that Reverend Brad has known for many many years came highly recommended. First off, Brit is an actual pastor at a church and not just an online ordained wedding officiant. Although we are non-religious, this was not a problem. He was accommodating and willing to tailor the ceremony to what we wanted. He was easy to work with, and we had several meetings to go over ceremony ideas. A lot of the ceremony is based on results from a bride and groom questionnaire and then follow-up discussions with Brit. He collaborated with us to make the ceremony very meaningful, personal, and a little lighthearted. He communicated with us frequently to make sure that the outline was correct and that he had name pronunciations down, so we appreciated that attention to detail. He arrived an hour early to the ceremony and checked in with both of us to make sure all was well. His calming presence was welcomed. He communicated with the venue coordinator and DJ on the music and locations. Everything went off without a hitch. After it was over, many people commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony!
Nicole F
5.0
12/03/2022
There are not enough good things I can say about Reverend Brad. From the first meeting my husband and I felt like we had know him forever. The process of planning our wedding ceremony with Reverend Brad was seamless, and went so smoothly the day of. We STILL get compliments on how good the ceremony was, and they ask us if Brad was a close friend of ours because he just made the ceremony that intimate. We highly highly recommend him. He made out ceremony just perfect ❤️
Kylie G
5.0
12/03/2022
Brad and Love Story Weddings was the perfect choice for my wife Kylie and I's special day, as well as the meetings leading up to the day. Brad was personable, attentive, and very easy to talk to! He's so detail oriented and makes planning the ceremony a breeze!
We received SO many compliments on how great our officiant was and how OUR story was so beautifully done. Kudos to Brad and LSW, you guys have a tremendous product.
Thank you again,
Jeremy and Kylie 10-02-22
Emily C
5.0
11/23/2022
We were looking for an officiant who would be a balance of serious and light/funny. Jeff from Love Story did an amazing job! He was so professional and responsive leading up to the wedding. He led the rehearsal efficiently and was so helpful. During the ceremony, he had our guests in his hand. So many guests thought we had known him for years! Would 100% recommend Jeff.
Jackie G
5.0
11/21/2022
Our family and friends could not stop complimenting the ceremony: from introducing our Bridal party and all the personalized details, it was perfect. A lot of people thought we had been friends with Jeff for years! So thankful for Brad and Jeff, the time they took meeting with us, and for all the guidance along the way. Absolutely would recommend Love Story Weddings for whoever wants a unique, personalized, and touching ceremony!
Danielle K
5.0
11/12/2022
Brad is truly amazing and we loved having him as our officiant for our wedding on 11/5/22! Not only did Brad hold several zoom calls with us to go over all aspects of our love story and our visions for the big day, but he also provided us with a Google doc full of questions regarding everything you could possibly think of to get all the small and important details of our love story. Brad answered emails and texts and never left us in the dark if things had to change. Our rehearsal was information packed and really prepared us for the big day! The ceremony was flawless and we received so many compliments from all our family and friends on how amazing Brad was! He told our story perfectly, engaged with the crowd, got some laughs out of everyone and even brought some to tears. Wedding days can be such a blur, but thanks to Brad, we will never forget our ceremony and owe it all to him.
Taylor R
5.0
11/10/2022
HIGHLY recommend Rev. Brad for your Special day! He was so quick to respond to any questions and made sure to get all of the specifics of your story to make sure your wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect! We received so many compliments from guests. Could not have been happier with our experience!
Andrea W
5.0
11/09/2022
The Best Around!!
Brad was wonderful! He took the time to give us all the details even prior to booking, including a preview of what the script would sound like! You also get some great recommendations from him for other vendors and some bonus information in annual trips! He took the time to get to know my husband and I and really script the best love story! Not sure how he does it but our wedding guests RAVED about the ceremony and reverend Brad. Thank you times a million! You truly added so much value to our day and ceremony ♥️
Lidia G
5.0
11/08/2022
Rev. Brad made our ceremony so special and so unique! We loved the idea of having our Love Story be so much apart of our wedding ceremony!! We received so many compliment’s from our guests all throughout the evening! It couldn’t have been beautiful! Thank you so much Brad for making our ceremony so special!!
Sunny L
5.0
11/07/2022
Brad is such an exceptional officiant. He pays attention to the details and will work with both you and your significant other for the perfect wedding script. We loved his humor as he made our guests cry not only out of happiness but also out of laughter as well. We loved working with Brad as he made our wedding as perfect as it could be.
Jonathan J
5.0
11/04/2022
Brad guided my wife and I through the entire process from start to finish leading up to the wedding. He also made it a point to bring to the light all the reasons we were deciding to take this next step to begin with. He is definitely worth it and if your looking for someone to set an uplifted vibe for your special day of love and celebration. Brad is the one for you.
Maddie K
5.0
11/01/2022
Thank you so much for everything, Brad!
Bryan G
5.0
10/31/2022
We had a great experience working with Brad from the initial meeting to our wedding day! He had everything laid out for us which made planning the ceremony very easy. We received many compliments on the ceremony as he did a great job and put together a very thoughtful, personal, and engaging ceremony. We would highly recommend Brad for any wedding! Thanks again Brad!!
Tessa W
5.0
10/27/2022
brad was absolutely outstanding! he has such a unique way of doing ceremonies and that’s exactly what we wanted. we had originally booked Brad before COVID hit, and he was with us through several wedding postponements and changes. he cheered us on from the beginning with all the patience we could have asked for!
he told our love story in a beautiful way (and at times, hilarious!) he kept the entire guests attention. the most compliments we received on our wedding day was Brad. we even had a married couple come up to us and say “if we ever do a vow renewal, we need his info!” he is extremely accommodating, friendly & overall a humble and great guy. i can’t recommend him enough!
Vendor response 10/27/2022
Tessa! What can I say? You and Kyle were an absolute joy to work with from start to finish...
! So kind, so fun, and so wonderfully non-traditional! I loved the creativity and care that made your ceremony so uniquely YOU! I never told you this, but I never EVER write vows for couples, but I was happy to make an exception for you and Kyle because we got to know each other so well over THREE YEARS of working together toward your big day! I loved writing them so much that I am going to include your personalized vows below for all to see. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of being your wedding officiant. It was truly a joy and an honor!
And here's what you get to live up to for the rest of your lives.... :)
KYLE and TESSA, you have now chosen to affirm your personalized wedding vows...
Do you, Kyle, take Tessa
to be your wife,
Do you promise to keep being wonderfully obsessed with her?
To love her as much as she loves animals?
To be silly together and adventurous with her?
To regularly make her really really laugh out loud (possibly until she snorts)
To love her even if that means pizza for dinner every night for the rest of your life?
To give her your company, and your undying support in sickness and health?
And give her a kidney if need be? Oh, and your whole life? Everything in your whole life? So I guess that includes your other kidney, and other major organs.
And since you don’t believe in “till death do you part,”
do you promise, as you two have always said, “to find each other in another lifetime,
just to do this all over again?”
And do you promise to love Tessa "more today than yesterday, less than tomorrow?"
If so, please say, I DO.
Kyle: "I DO."
Do you, Tessa, take Kyle
to be you husband?
Do you promise love him more than your cat, Asta?
To keep pushing him as he rides on the back of the grocery cart?
To keep impressing him with your level of empathy and compassion?
To keep decorating your home in July for Halloween, and in October for Christmas?
To keep 100% embracing and supporting all of his hugely large musician dreams?
And thereby give him your undying support for richer or for poorer?
And give him your spleen if necessary? Oh, & your whole life? Everything in your whole life?
And since you don’t believe in “till death do you part,”
do you promise, as you two have always said, "to find each other in another lifetime,
just to do this all over again?"
And, do you promise to love Kyle "more today than yesterday, less than tomorrow?"
If so, please say, I DO.
Tessa: "I DO."
(have fun getting your kidney & spleen tattoos, you two! :)
...And for those who really loved that, here is their love story leading up to their unique vows...
So, how did their love story begin?... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZQ55PPmYJ4-_QdDIHFeYZlJaCJ2s8Xkcko7vxo18Fc/edit?usp=sharing
Samantha T
5.0
10/25/2022
Rev. Brad Hughes was incredible. I was pretty picky with who I wanted to officiate our wedding because I wanted someone to tell our love story. He makes your wedding SO personable and fits it perfectly to your relationship. He was ALWAYS smiling and helped us with so much. He was very flexible when it came to Zoom calls and was always willing to work around our schedule. All of my guests LOVED the way he officiated our wedding. I couldn't recommend Brad more, he was wonderful!