5 out of 5 stars and 669 reviews
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(669)Hampton Roads, Southside, Peninsula, Eastern Shore, OBX
About this vendor
Married by Evan is a wedding officiant service based in Hampton Roads, VA offering both religious and non-religious ceremonies for all couples across VA and NC. Founder Evan Poe is a fun and approachable officiant who loves to work with couples to see their dream ceremony come to be. He is also gifted at guiding couples from to-be-weds to newlyweds, and beyond.
As an officiant, Evan offers a personalized experience. Before your magical day, you can avail of pre-marital counseling to help you be prepared for your life to come (totally optional). When it comes to the main event, he will be there to customize a ceremony that reflects a couple’s life together. Whether you are exchanging vows in front of a great crowd or eloping in an intimate setting, his personable approach remains the same. Evan believes in celebrating romance in every form. He crafts ceremonies of all types, from civil unions and nondenominational events to religious occasions and vow-renewals. This seasoned officiant offers four package options to fit all styles. The wedding and vow renewals plan involves a one-to-one consultation, and a personalized ceremony. The elopement option involves the handling of official documents and a short, intimate service. For couples seeking a simple signing to make things official, Evan will oversee things. Afterward, this devoted family man can provide guidance on navigating married life.
As a happily-married man of 29 years, it is safe to say that officiant Evan knows a thing or two about what makes a marriage work. It comes as no surprise that he has devoted over 13 years to overseeing wedding ceremonies and uniting couples in marriage. Evan married his high school sweetheart and together they have raised four much-loved daughters. He shares a close bond with his four sons-in-law and he lives for the time spent with his two precious grandsons. This expert and empathic officiator cherishes the importance of family bonds and faithful love. He loves engaging with excited to-be-weds and imparting some sage wisdom from his own life experience.
Details
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Catholic
- Interfaith
- Jewish
- Reform
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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If I could give Evan more than 5 stars, I absolutely would.
When our original plans changed, Evan stepped in with only about a month’s notice, and somehow made it feel like he’d k...
nown us our entire lives. The ceremony he wrote was so personal, thoughtful, and genuine that countless guests asked us afterward how long we’d been friends with him. They couldn’t believe we’d only recently met!
He found the perfect balance between humor and heartfelt emotion. We laughed, we cried, and every word felt authentic to us as a couple. He captured our story so beautifully that it became one of our favorite parts of the entire day.
Evan wasn’t just our officiant—he became a huge part of the best day of our lives. We are so incredibly grateful that he stepped in when we needed him most. If you’re looking for someone who will create a ceremony that feels deeply personal, meaningful, and unforgettable, you will not find anyone better.
Thank you, Evan, for giving us a ceremony we’ll cherish forever.
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Evan Poe. From the very beginning, he was professional, organized, and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. On our ...
wedding day, June 20, 2026, in Virginia Beach, everything went exactly according to plan.
Evan struck the perfect balance between professionalism and fun. He kept everyone at ease, delivered a beautiful ceremony, and helped create an atmosphere that felt personal, meaningful, and enjoyable for both us and our guests. His experience and attention to detail gave us complete confidence that everything would run smoothly—and it did.
If you're looking for an officiant who is reliable, engaging, and genuinely cares about making your wedding day special, I highly recommend Evan Poe.
Married by Evan was perfect. He was recommended to us by our venue. He was professional, helped guide us thru the ceremony and made our moment special. Even our guest mentioned how...
impressed they were with Evan. We asked for ut to be 50% funny and he was great. We would highly recommend.
Evan was amazing and helped us out with everything we needed prior to our wedding day and after ... He made it special for both of us and my family.
Very professional and polite individual. Very glad we hired him to be our wedding officiant!
Evan was wonderful in helping us get married! He explained the whole process to us and made sure we understood. He also made himself available in case we had more questions!
Evan made our day so special. He is the best, hands down!
Evan did an outstanding job as our wedding officiant in Norfolk in June 2026. He provided a very helpful video call leading up to the wedding, explaining the marriage license and l...
earning about us. His script contained the perfect balance of humor, entertainment, and sincerity to make our wedding special, and he was always communicative, professional, and available for us. We highly recommend Evan as a wedding officiant!
We can't imagine selecting anyone better than Evan as our pastor/officiant for our wedding! He made us feel relaxed and he handled our wedding ceremony with grace, style, and pati...
ence! We made a perfect choice by selecting, "Married By Evan."
We are so happy we chose Evan to officiate our wedding. Not only did he take the time to get to know us so that our ceremony felt personal and special to just us, he also brought a...
balance of humor and gravity to the ceremony. I actually had several guests comment on how great the ceremony was because of him.
On the more practical side, his communication is prompt which anyone planning a wedding can appreciate. He's open to any requests you have and really listens to what you want in the ceremony, not what is "tradition."
I also just want to mention that there was a point before the ceremony where we couldn't find my ring...as any bride can imagine I was flipping out. In the midst of all that, Evan was standing their working with the coordinator on what they could do. It really stood out to me that he jumped in to help problem solve even though that wasn't required of him. Just shows how he goes above and beyond for his clients!
So... hire him!!
Throughout the entire process, Evan was incredibly responsive and kind. I loved that he provided a questionnaire at the beginning to truly understand and cater to our preferences. ...
On the day of our vow renewal, Evan was an absolute joy to work with, his personable aura kept us smiling and laughing the entire time. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to make their special day unforgettable!
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding officiant. From our very first conversation, his attention to detail was exceptional. He took the time to truly get to know us, listen t...
o our story, and incorporate the details that made our relationship unique into a beautiful and meaningful ceremony.
Throughout the entire process, he was incredibly responsive, answering questions promptly and making everything feel seamless and stress-free. He was always professional, kind, and a genuine joy to work with.
What stood out most was how personal the ceremony felt. Our family and friends commented on how it seemed like he had known us for years. He captured our story perfectly and created a ceremony that felt authentic, heartfelt, and uniquely ours.
We are so grateful for his guidance, warmth, and dedication, and we highly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about making their wedding day special.
With appreciation - Mike and Justine
Great experience with Evan and his team. Easy to get in touch and Evan walked me through how to serve our guests in a way that made sense. We planned to do two signature cocktails,...
and then a selection of beer and wine, which was recommended by Evan and it worked out perfectly. As the bride, I was always here or there mingling with family as much as I could, and I trusted Evan and his team to take care of our guests, and they definitely delivered. Really happy with how easy he made the planning!
My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! As a seasoned professional, he was very knowledgeable in how a ceremony typically goes but never pushed us into doing one ...
thing or another. We truly appreciated his suggestions on vows and how the first look should go because it made our big moment that much more special. He really took the time to get to know us, it was like he personally watched our love story develop right before his eyes! My wife and I highly recommend him as you will not be disappointed being married by Evan!
I’ve gotten so many compliments about Evan from our wedding! Everyone keeps asking if he knew us. He did perfectly and made our day so special.
Evan is seriously the best of the best! He is not only professional but extremely personable. He did such an amazing job at our wedding and captured exactly what we had asked for a...
nd even included some parts that made it even better! Guest at our wedding even came up to us afterwards stating how amazing he was. He was always available for questions and helped us a lot with understanding how to obtain and submit the marriage license. I cannot recommend Evan enough!
Mr. Evan was absolutely amazing from planning down to every single detail not to even mention, my Wedding didn’t even have a rehearsal, and Mr. Evan went above and beyond!
We met with Evan in person to discuss our wedding, our relationship, and the vision we had for our special day. From the moment we sat down with him, we felt an immediate conne...
ction—it was as if we had known him for years.
Evan created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that perfectly captured who we are as a couple. He was flexible and accommodating when impending rain forced us to consider a venue change, and throughout the entire process, he made us feel truly valued and cared for.
The ceremony itself was the perfect balance of fun, lighthearted moments and heartfelt sincerity. He had us and our guests laughing one moment and tearing up the next. The service was so meaningful and memorable that several guests asked where we had found such an incredible officiant.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. It takes a rare talent to capture the essence of a relationship after just a brief face-to-face meeting, but he truly has that gift. He played a huge role in making our wedding day absolutely perfect, and we wholeheartedly recommend him.
Evan did an amazing job as our officiant! He told our love story so beautifully and made our ceremony feel so personal and special. He kept everyone engaged, made us feel comfortab...
le, and truly captured who we are as a couple. We received so many compliments from our guests about how meaningful the ceremony was. We highly recommend Evan to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares and makes your day unforgettable!
Very professional and was what we were looking for! He did exactly what we asked for. And just simply amazing at what he does
Evan did a great job i would recommend him to anybody thank u evan for a great service
Evan was amazing! We wanted a quick ceremony and he delivered not only on that but brought a great energy and charm to the whole thing. Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
I’m so happy we booked Evan for our wedding ceremony! He truly made our wedding ceremony feel so special. All of the guests at the cocktail party came up telling me how amazing Ev...
an was for our ceremony!! He is very professional, organized, and a great public speaker! Highly recommend booking Evan for your officiant!
Evan was phenomenal. He gave us a list of questions to learn what we wanted and he checked off each box making the ceremony tailored to us and so special. He was a pleasure to work...
with & is amazing at what he does. We received tons of compliments by guests and family about how great he was. Thank you for making our day the best!!
Brian was so great with offering ideas for poses and picture locations. The photos turned out amazing!
If we could give more than five stars we absolutely would! Evan was incredible and honestly made our ceremony feel so special. He made us and our guests laugh and just made the ent...
ire thing feel personalized to us. He was also very flexible when we needed to sit last minute for the ceremony given I became sick the day before. He went above and beyond our expectations, and we are so happy to have had him as a part of our day.
Evan did my wedding ceremony and knocked it out of the park. We spoke many times before the ceremony, but had met for the first time the day of. Meeting Evan felt so comfortable ...
that it was like having another family member around. Even with his officiating of our ceremony, you would assume he's a long time family friend. He was so personable and made me (the bride) truly feel even more special on our day. I will cherish the memories I've made at my wedding forever and will recommend Evan to every couple I meet!
Couldn't be more happy with Evan and the ceremony. Our original plans for an officiant fell through relatively last minute and Evan was able to hop in and get everything done. The ...
day of the ceremony he helped us navigate the walking queues and was able to answer all of our last minute questions and calm our nerves. The actual ceremony was fantastic, he took our requests to heart and covered everything we wanted. Don't keep searching, go with Evan, you won't regret it!
He was wonderful from being in depth about what we wanted to include and what we didn’t. He helped with picking a location and possible photographers in the area, I’m very glad we ...
chose Evan.
Evan did such an amazing job at our wedding. Our guests could not stop talking about his voice and how he conducted the ceremony.
He even quietly reminded this nervous bride to do...
a few things I forgot during the actual ceremony as well! :)
We highly recommend Married by Evan for any wedding!
As we evaluated potential officiants, it was important to us to talk to them to get a sense of their style and vibe. When we spoke to Evan, we knew we were on the right path. He ...
took the time to help us understand his style and how he would present the ceremony as well as understand the differences in his pricing structure. We chose the option that includes an in-person meeting a few weeks before the wedding. That was so clutch. I think we met for almost 2 hours. He really took the time to get to know us, both with asking direct questions about our story as well as learning what we wanted to include or not include in the ceremony. Leaving that meeting, we were confident we had made a good selection. He was professional but relaxed and because he really took time to get to know us, we felt confident that he was going to deliver a the type of ceremony we wanted with the right combination of solemnity but also relaxed without being too casual. We also paid for him to come to the rehearsal, again, money well spent. Again, he was so professional and as all those last minute details were coming at us, I felt highly confident that once the ceremony started we would be in good hands.
For the actual ceremony I can not only say we were delighted but in fact many of our guests commented positively on Evan. He really delivered. His style was exactly what we wanted: professional but not stiff; he struck the right balance reflecting the solemnity of the occasion but the ceremony clearly reflected our talk beforehand. He seamlessly wove details from what we had shared in such a manner that they flowed with the more scripted parts of the ceremony. At no time did it feel like he was on script and then had a "insert detail here" part- it just flowed and was as if he had custom written it (which in fact he had).
We would certainly and without any pause recommend anyone looking for an officiant to work with Evan. He was absolutely fantastic.
Married By Evan was an exceptional choice for our wedding officiating needs. From the very first meeting, Evan demonstrated a professional, efficient, understanding, and helpful co...
mmunication style that immediately put us at ease. His warm, insightful, genuine, and considerate approach to crafting our ceremony was truly exceptional. Evan took the time to get to know us as a couple, incorporating personal details about our story into the ceremony in a way that felt genuine and meaningful. He also led us through a smooth and efficient rehearsal, and was incredibly understanding of the large bridal party that included many children. Evan's guidance and expertise helped make our wedding ceremony memorable, personal, and reflective of our unique love story.
Evan was absolutely incredible. Perfect doesn’t even begin to describe the job he did officiating our wedding. He made us laugh, he made us cry tears of happiness, and he created a...
moment that felt deeply personal and unforgettable.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was, and many said it was the best officiated wedding they’ve ever attended. Evan’s words, presence, and delivery were simply amazing. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day.
Married by Evan truly gave my husband and I the best experience when we were getting married and I would recommend him to anyone on the hunt for an officiant. Evan was very communi...
cative and considerate during the process and asked all the right questions to make sure that the ceremony ran smoothly.
My husband and I surprised our friends and family with surprise ceremony, where everyone thought we had already been married/eloped. Evan helped us do this, even introducing himself as my coworker to grandparents and family.
During the ceremony, Evan’s words were just perfect for us and will be ones that I never forget. We had multiple people come ip to us after the ceremony and tell us about how fantastic our officiant was. I highly recommend Evan for your officiant needs, as he is very respectful, knowledgeable, and he can keep a good secret! 😂
We cannot say enough AMAZING things about Evan. He was kind, understanding, incredibly accommodating, and made our day feel effortless. We had unexpected weather and had to change ...
our ceremony location last minute—he didn’t blink an eye. When we realized afterward that we had forgotten to sign our marriage license, he drove to our Airbnb to help finish everything. His communication was top-notch, and he went above and beyond… he even stepped in and tied one of our groomsmen’s bow ties when no one else could! Truly a wonderful person and an even better officiant. 5 stars isn’t enough!
Evan was amazing!! He officiated our wedding in May of this year. We met with him beforehand to go over all of the details/getting to know us, and helped with our rehearsal as well...
. The ceremony flowed so smoothly, and he told our story in such a beautiful way. He was funny, welcoming, very professional, & easy to communicate with. We received MANY comments throughout our wedding day (and after), from our guests saying what an incredible job he did!! We would absolutely recommend him. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, thank you for everything Evan😊
Evan was absolutely wonderful, he made our wedding meaningful and easy to follow. He added a beautiful poem and made our hand-fasting ceremony truly special. He listened to our req...
uests and assisted us through the whole process. We can’t recommend him enough!!
Evan did an impaccable job marrying us on 11/8/25 at the Maine of Williamsburg. We got so many compliments on him! We met with him a week prior to the ceremony and discussed our ...
hobbies, etc. He did a great job incorporating these elements into our ceremony. We stated that we wanted a secular ceremony and he did not disappoint! If you want a memorable officiant who has an impact on the attendees, choose Evan because he knows how to command an audience and has a great speaking voice. He came recommended by the Maine on their vendor list. Never mind that my name is also Evan haha!
-Evan & Courtney Young
Evan officiated Meagan and Is wedding and we could not have asked for a better officiant! He was professional, poised, and did an excellent job at making everyone feel comfortable....
He met with us before hand and made sure everything was included in the ceremony that we wanted and he was able to deliver our story beautifully and tell it in way that was true and heart felt. Thanks Evan for doing a great job! Anyone who is looking for a class act to officiate the most important choice of your life, you will not be disappointed with Evan!
Thanks again!
The Schneiders
Fantastic job! Punctual, easy to work with, and such a good service. Thank you so much for helping with our special day
He did an awesome job. Everything was perfect.
Choosing Evan to officiate our wedding was one of the easiest and best decisions that we made during the wedding planning process. Chris and I were able to meet with him about a mo...
nth before the wedding to truly customize our ceremony. Evan took the time to get to know us personally, and the result was a ceremony that exceeded our expectations. Our guests had even asked if he knew us prior to the wedding because it was so personalized and beautiful, like he’d known us for ages.
Evan was incredibly professional, prompt with his responses, very calming, and truly cared about making the ceremony exactly what we wanted.
He reminded us that even through the stressors of planning, to really take in what the day meant - to celebrate our love for each other.
His expertise and thoughtful guidance made us feel very at ease and prepared for our big day! Thank you for everything, Evan!
Evan was a pleasure to work with, and he did a phenomenal job officiating our ceremony. I highly recommend him to anyone who might be looking for the perfect officiant. The “ get ...
to know you” meeting we had was great to build rapport, and I knew we could trust him. We had numerous wedding guests tell us he did wonderfully as well. Thank you, Evan!
Evan is AMAZING. He did a great job of making us comfortable and definitely went above and beyond for us. Highly recommended.
Evan was truly the best decision we made for our officiant. From the moment my husband and I first watched his videos, we were amazed at how perfectly he captured each couple’s sto...
ry—it felt as if he had known them for years. That’s what drew us to him the most.
His communication, professionalism, responsiveness, and speaking skills were all 10/10. By the end of the night, several guests were asking how long we had known Evan or requesting his information so they could book him for their own ceremonies. Our families even commented on how beautifully he captured our relationship and personalities after only two phone calls.
Evan’s presence is warm, genuine, and comforting. We would absolutely 10/10 recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who truly makes your ceremony personal and memorable.
Evan was wonderful to work with! He had us do a Facetime call about a month before the big day to get to know us, ask us questions, and put together the ceremony. Plus, he let us a...
nswer some questions later that we wanted to think about first. He was personable and on time to our rehearsal and wedding and waited patiently until all the bridal party had arrived for the rehearsal. He explained everything to us that we needed to do paperwork wise in a simple and easy to understand way especially since there was so much going on that weekend. The ceremony was sweet, funny and concise just like we wanted. Chase and I were nervous to stand up there for the ceremony and he made sure the ceremony was memorable and included lots of anecdotes about us and our relationship while still using his sense of humor to engage our guests the whole time. We could not recommend Married by Evan enough and we are so grateful we were able to have him officiate our wedding.
We are so thankful to have had Hector as our officiant! From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable & supported. The premarital counseling sessions were not only thoughtfu...
l & meaningful, but they also gave us tools & perspective that truly strengthened our relationship before the big day. Our ceremony was everything we hoped for—personal, heartfelt, & perfectly “us.” We can’t thank Hector enough for playing such an important role in our ceremony.
We had the pleasure of working with Hector on our wedding day and it was a great experience! He was very professional, easy to work with, and he performed a beautiful ceremony for ...
us! Highly recommend!!
Having Evan officiate our wedding was one of the BEST decisions that we made during the wedding planning process.
Conor and I settled on the Gold Wedding Service which included a ...
fully customized ceremony that absolutely exceeded our and our guests expectations. Several guests asked if he was a personal friend of ours and almost EVERYONE we talked to commented on how our ceremony was beautiful, thoughtful, and personalized. We even had a few comments saying it was one of the best, most engaging ceremonies they have witnessed.
From the moment we first met with Evan, he was incredibly professional and very clear that he was there for us, to help us plan the ceremony of our dreams. Meeting with him helped us remember that while all the details of a wedding are important, it is a day to celebrate our unique love story and lifelong commitment to each other. He was an incredibly grounding presence during the last weeks of planning (chaos), especially during the ceremony rehearsal. His years of experience were evident and helped us and our family to feel as prepared as anyone can be for one of the biggest moments of our lives.
Additionally, he helped us, our maid of honor, and best man execute an absolutely FLAWLESS handfasting ceremony while reciting our vows. This was a dream come true for us and it was a highlight for us and our guests.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. Our wedding ceremony will forever be one of the best moments of our lives. Absolutely outstanding. Thank you, Evan!
Our beach elopement was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, the sound of the waves and beach view created a backdrop that felt straight out of a romance novel.
E...
van spoke with warmth and sincerity. We felt completely present, wrapped in the beauty of the moment and the intimacy of our love story.
If you're dreaming of a simple yet unforgettable ceremony by the sea, "Married By Evan" delivers with heart, elegance, and personal touch.
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