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Saint Clair Shores Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Metro Detroit Officiant

Your Day, Your Moment, Your Officiant
5 out of 5 stars and 11 reviews
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Proudly serving Metro Detroit and beyond
Service area
5.0
Praised by couples for:
Officiant
Seasoned Professional
Great Planner
Nick was great to work with! He made our wedding day such a breeze! He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of a ceremony and asked us questions for elements we would’ve never thought of on our own. Nick was super easy to work with, and made sure our marriage license was filed correctly. We would definitely recommend Nick to other couples looking for an officiant for their wedding!
Andrea S.
5.0
Nicholas did a great job for our ceremony. Made sure it was perfect for us and made it very personable and exactly what we wanted. He was great with communication as well. I highly recommend him!
Rachel B.
5.0

About this vendor

Vendor
Nick
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Saint Clair Shores, MI, Metro Detroit Officiant offers comprehensive wedding officiant services for celebrations throughout Motor City and further afield. Nicholas Barra is the experienced and skilled heart and soul of the business, curating genuine, authentic ceremonies for all couples. Metro Detroit Officiant aims to ensure your dreams come true on your special day. Nicholas prides himself on his calm disposition and excellent communication skills, helping you feel at ease as you say “I do” and embark on your latest chapter together. From intimate get-togethers to more significant gatherings, Nicholas can provide. From religious celebrations to vow renewals and everything in between, Metro Detroit Officiant can craft a ceremony ideal for the occasion, crafted with empathy, joy, and professionalism. Nicholas looks forward to hearing from you and listening to your preferences to create a package that suits you and your beloved. Contact Metro Detroit Officiant today to find out more.
3+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Interfaith
Secular
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Vendor
Nick
Owner
Nick is a passionate wedding officiant who loves to help couples tell their one-of-a-kind love story.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
11 reviews
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Reviewers praised the officiant as professional, personable, and highly communicative, making planning easy and the ceremony feel personal. He was punctual, adaptable in unexpected situations, and handled details like license filing. Overall, he’s highly recommended.
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5/20/2025
Nick was fantastic with communication and response time. Made sure that every request I had was fulfilled.
Response from Metro Detroit Officiant on 05/21/2025
Thanks Brianna! Congrats again to you guys!
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8/31/2025
Nick was great to work with! He made our wedding day such a breeze! He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of a ceremony and asked us questions for elements we would’ve never th...
ought of on our own. Nick was super easy to work with, and made sure our marriage license was filed correctly. We would definitely recommend Nick to other couples looking for an officiant for their wedding!
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AvatarR
8/31/2025
Nicholas did a great job for our ceremony. Made sure it was perfect for us and made it very personable and exactly what we wanted. He was great with communication as well. I highly...
recommend him!
AvatarK
8/30/2025
Nick was so personable and made sure to bring exactly what we wanted to life during our ceremony, for example our faith, our engagement story and all around bringing a warmness to ...
our special day. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant!
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8/29/2025
Nick was a breeze to communicate with. Showed professionalism and was willing to help and answer questions anytime of day. Did a great job writing our ceremony and took our suggest...
ions for revision. On the big day, he did not disappoint, even came in to assist with some last minute attire issues. I would highly recommend Nick
Response from Metro Detroit Officiant on 08/29/2025
Thank you so much! It was an honor meeting you guys!
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8/29/2025
I honestly cannot have found a better person to officiate our wedding in Nicholas. Professional yet extremely personable, true to his word, and we could tell that he honestly cared...
about officiating and marrying us. I think what sets him apart is the fact that he took the time to get to know us as a couple. Learn their backstory incorporate it into a visualized written service that was perfect! I honestly felt like I was working with a friend that was in it in our corner wanting a day to be just as great as it could be virtually meeting a stranger, a short time before such an important event like our wedding, I was grateful for his presence and his support with his ability to roll and adapt smoothly and gracefully with humor and tact. Nick, I honestly could not have picked a better person to officiate my wedding and very glad to have met you and worked with you,
AvatarJ
8/28/2025
We had such a wonderful experience with Nick. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. He was punctual for both our rehearsal and ceremony, a...
nd when the power unexpectedly went out, he immediately jumped in to help without hesitation;even though we never asked. That meant so much to us and truly showed his character. During our planning call, he took the time to get to know us personally. He was friendly, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about our story. The ceremony script he created felt like he had known us our entire relationship. He beautifully incorporated our backgrounds, personalities, and even our religious standpoints in a way that was so natural and meaningful. He made the entire process fun, easy, and stress-free, and our ceremony ended up being everything we hoped for and more. We are so grateful for him and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your day special.
AvatarT
8/16/2025
I Highly recommend !!! He was very professional with excellent communication. He was punctual and an absolute pleasure meeting. Thanks for officiating for us 8/2/25 💍♥️!!!
AvatarA
6/23/2025
Nick was the absolute best choice to have officiate our wedding. He was kind, compassionate, and helped us every step of the way during the planning process. We received so many co...
mpliments about our ceremony. He made sure to really capture who we were as a couple. If you're looking for a professional officiant who really cares about your wedding like you do, Nick is your man.
Response from Metro Detroit Officiant on 06/23/2025
Hey Ashleigh! Congrats again to you and Keith. Thank you so much for the kind words! It wa...
s a pleasure and an honor!
AvatarV
5/18/2025
Very friendly, great communication and flexibility! Highly recommend
Response from Metro Detroit Officiant on 05/19/2025
Thank you so much!
AvatarC
5/18/2025
We are so grateful to have had Nick as our wedding officiant! From the moment we reached out to him, he made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He balanced professionalism ...
with a great sense of humor, keeping us both at ease throughout the planning and ceremony. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and his thoughtful words made it feel personal and special. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us start this chapter of our lives. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!
Response from Metro Detroit Officiant on 05/19/2025
You guys were amazing. Thank you!
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