About this vendor
Based out of Chatham, NJ, Michael Czech offers wedding officiant services to anyone who seeks the perfect day. With 25 years of experience in ceremony officiation, life coaching and spirituality, Michael is happy to have an opportunity to make your ceremony exactly what you would like! A professional experience is his goal, and to remove worry for at least one part of your ceremony. Contact him today to learn how Mike can offer you a perfect day!
*Pre-wedding and Post Wedding Counseling
*Rehearsals and meetings as needed
*Never pay for my meals at events
*Travel ok
*Responses typically within 1-2 hours or less
*Complete professionalism (Arrive early, prepared, and communicative throughout the process)
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Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Protestant
- Jewish
- Reform
- Spiritual
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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Michael was spectacular! He talked us through the whole process weeks before the wedding, which definitely put us at ease. He integrated all of our feedback on the script - kept it "short and sweet," just like we asked! - and delivered it with confidence and composure. Everyone said the ceremony was perfect!
What really set Michael apart for us was his enthusiasm for marriage as an institution. He really believes in love and commitment, and it comes across in his delivery. Thank you, Michael!
In the short time we spent with Mike, he got to know us and he was able to craft a ceremony that we truly felt captured our personalities. He was very communicative and professional. Would highly recommend!
I felt as though Michael did a great job as our wedding officiant! From day one, he was very quick with all responses. From our first phone call you could tell Michael was very personable and had a great presence. Never having hired a wedding officiant before, I thought as though his pricing was very reasonable. Aside from officiating, Michael also offers other services such as assisting with writing vows if needed. We secured Michael’s services early on, but he made sure to check in throughout the way offering any guidance or assistance. He was able to get us s copy of our wedding ceremony script early on to have plenty of time for any revisions we wanted. He made sure to include some more specific details of my husband and I to make our ceremony more personal. He showed up early for our ceremony all ready to go in his tux. Even after the ceremony Michael filed our marriage license for us. I would highly recommend Michael to any future bride and grooms!
We utilized Mike for both the ceremony and two prewedding counseling sessions. It was money well spent because he brought up some excellent points for us to consider in entering in our marriage. He matched a spiritual frame of mind with real life experiences that we totally related to. The ceremony went off without a hitch and we were very pleased with the script and length of the ceremony. Mike was great with customizing and has a very smooth delivery. Super responsive and easy to work with ! I highly recommend him!
Where do I even begin to express our gratitude for the incredible experience we had with Mike!? From the moment we spoke, we knew we were in the hands of someone who truly wanted to make our special day even more personal and memorable. He brought such warmth, professionalism, and genuineness to every aspect of our planning. But what we appreciated the most was the time he took to get to know us as a couple, understand our values, and craft a ceremony that reflected our love story and personalities. His support and guidance provided the laughs and ease we needed on our big day and so, we couldn't recommend him enough! Thanks for being so attentive and thoughtful!
We used Mike for pre wedding counseling and his insights were so useful... He asked questions that really made us think about our relationship- we use his strategies often!
He can provide any couple with excellent, real world advice that will help them focus on a very happy life together. His prewedding conference services are worth it!
Our Wedding Day became even more Special and Unforgettable !
And here is why.
Our day was planned months ahead. It was going to be outside, by a lake with a beautiful view.
Preparations, catering, drinks, decorations were all set.
Earlier that day, Mike took me to a private room, to discuss the proper phonetic pronunciation of a few words in Spanish. His goal was to get some of the Non-English speaking guests to be involved and be part of the Ceremony
All of the sudden, the weather turned upside down. A huge storm appeared and even with Tornado warnings.
Mike kept his cool and we rearranged everyone and everything to be moved indoors.
He helped me planned the area where we were going to stand during the ceremony while having everyone in the party, comfortably able to witness our wedding.
Not only, he was very Professional but also very well-spoken and knowledgeable in his role as our Wedding Officiant.
Thank you Mike for being a part of Our Special Day
I had the pleasure of seeing Mike perform a service not too long ago and was pleased with what I saw. He sprinkled together consideration, personalization, and humor to make the service an enjoyable and memorable one. He really did a great job!
Mike does a fantastic job! I would recommend him to anybody. He was professional, helpful, and so easy to deal with! Great job!!!
Mike did an excellent job officiating my friend’s wedding. He was very professional, well-spoken and really made my friend and his wife’s day perfect. 100% recommend!
All Class. Mike has a true passion for public speaking -- he knows how to command and direct attention (think: no one on their phone while he talks) -- but what really speaks to his professionalism is how focused, naturally positive, and empathetic he is. He's the right man for the job because he just seems to get it without being told. My career depends on public speaking; you either have it or you don't. It's a win for everyone if he's on board. Entrusting him with any public speaking role means you can confidently focus on whatever else you'll need done without worry or losing sleep, knowing everything else surrounding his moment should probably be on point. Really. He makes the impression.
I had the pleasure of working with Mike Czech as our wedding officiant, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the exceptional service he provided. He was always quick to respond to questions we had from the very first time we spoke with him, up until the actual day of our wedding. His pre-wedding counseling service was stellar. He really was invested in our relationship both as a couple and as partners. He helped guide us and coached us on how to better resolve issues and how to come together as a team which was absolutely invaluable: lessons and advice we still use today. He personally helped me edit and helped perfect my vows by suggesting things based on what I told him about our romantic journey (I hope my wife doesn't see this lol). We would meet up in person, or over zoom calls if we couldn't make time to meet face to face. What struck me as unique about Mike was that he was very personable and easy to speak to, which really helped us to connect with him. My wife and I felt completely at ease with him, and after the initial conversation we had when we first reached out to him, my wife and I knew he was the officiant we wanted to oversee our ceremony. During the actual ceremony, he took his role extremely seriously but also had great moments where he read the room and made lighthearted comments or remarks that had the guests (and us!) laughing. His pacing, dictation and his level of professionalism was evident. I've been to weddings where officiants didn't appear comfortable at the podium or altar, but Mike made it seem effortless which in turn helped us feel more at ease. His pricing was extremely fair (and when I say fair, I truly mean it in every sense of the word, for the level of service he provided for us, he could've easily charged more), He even told us that a meal wasn't obligatory (we still had a meal arranged for him out of respect and because we felt it was the right thing to do). He truly is a remarkable expert at this craft, and made our wedding absolutely memorable. And just to drive the point home, it's been two years since my wife and I got married, and he still reaches out to us and checks in to see how we're doing. The guy is nothing short of a true professional who truly cares about his work, but more importantly, the people who choose to work with him. Mike if you see this review, thank you for making my wedding absolutely perfect.
It was a pleasure to watch Rev. Mike officiate for the wedding of two dear friends.
He worked with them to customize their vows which were both meaningful and appropriate to the couple. The essence of the relationship was really captured which lended a real personal touch to the ceremony.
A great sense of humor was also balanced with the serious nature of the ceremony - always appreciated! Rev. Mike's advice to the couple was appreciated and all of the marries couples in the audience were nodding along as the bride and groom were smiling to his words.
Afterwards, Rev. Mike mingled with the assembled family and friends like he was family himself like we had known him for years! How different he was to celebrants I have seen in previous wedding ceremonies!
With his positive words and outlook, I would not hesitate to recommend Rev. Mike to any of my friends and family seeking out a wedding officiant.
Professional and extremely responsive to my friends, Rev. Mike went out of the way to make the experience perfect - so if you are looking for a real professional with a personality, get a hold of this man. He's fantastic.
Mike is excellent at writing just what people want to say, he wrote our vows and my husband was thrilled. He should write for Hallmark! He truly captured what we were thinking- especially my husband (I love him, but he is not the best with expressing himself)!
Michael is the BEST. He was able to capture the essence of what I wanted to say in my vows, and how I wanted to say it. Price was right. Do yourself a favor and use a true professional that can cover every aspect to get the job done at the highest level!
Michael Czech is a masterful, eloquent speaker. Be it for hosting a ceremony, a moment of prayer, or for exchanging of vows, Mike does so with the utmost skill and with the high attention to our needs. Mike is the consummate professional and excellent in his communication. This was one less things for us to worry about. Thank you Mike!
My wife and I attended a wedding which he gave several blessings and we were very impressed with the content and his heartfelt delivery. The level of empathy and emotion he drew from family and friends was inspiring. His acumen will make any event or wedding a wonderful experience !
Mike is a professional. I recently hired him to coach one of my co workers in public speaking and was extremely helpful and relatable. I have known Mike for over 20 years and heard him speak at different events and was very eloquent.
I appreciate Mike’s constant communication whenever I have hired him. Mike is reliable and trustworthy.
Mike is wonderful to work with. I have been to a wedding ceremony he officiated, and I have personally engaged him for a Celebration of Life service. He is professional, responsive and very attentive to even the smallest details. He really knows how to hold the crowd's interest without prolonging the ceremony. The level of empathy and emotion he drew from the family and friends was very sincere and touching. Everyone commented that they were truly encouraged by his words. I would highly recommend him and work with him again.
I’ve known Mike for 30 years and have relied on his sage advice countless times. His professional yet approachable nature make him uniquely qualified to handle any situation.
I highly recommend Mike Czech to officiant any occasion especially a wedding! have been blessed to see him on many occasions speaking and giving encouragement at
Engagement ceremonies and Celebration of life events. He is truly a gifted
Officiant.
I haven't used Michael for a wedding, but for a memorial service. The level of empathy and emotion he drew from the family and friends was so strong. I've never left a memorial feeling more encouraged by a pastor's words.
Mike is so easy to work with. His pricing was very fair and he keeps value in mind. He is very responsive and keep in great communication. It was one less thing we needed to worry about when planning a million other things.
5 stars just isn’t enough for Michael Czech! When my wife and I began planning our wedding we knew we would want whoever is officiating our wedding to be top notch. Michael Czech was referred to us by a family friend. We met with Mike and then over the course of the next year we had met with him on occasion just to catch up, talk about life, and get to know each other. He would offer some advice as we asked questions about marriage. After all, he was marrying us and we wanted to make sure he could give a heart felt ceremony to two people whom he had grown to know very well. From the moment we made initial contact we knew he would be right for our wedding. Mike was very professional, courteous, and above all very well spoken. Our wedding ceremony came this past August and the ceremony was everything we had asked for. It was heartfelt and very emotional. Mike was the most fair priced officiant we had spoken to. We can not thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony!
The Kizima’s
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New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
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