Officiant & Premarital/Postmarital Counselor
Portland/Metro, Oregon
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
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Rev. Dr. Michael D. Wade, PhD
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Michael D Wade PhD is a wedding officiant and pre-marital counselor based in Portland, OR, who can help guide you and your beloved on your journey to "I do." This professional has over five decades of experience working with couples at every stage of their wedding stories, from performing exchanges of vows to helping couples form deeper connections before their special day. He is also a Doctor of Psychology and brings his extensive academic expertise into all of his counseling sessions. If you are looking for a wedding officiant who knows how to help you create solid foundations for your forever, Reverend Dr. Michael could be your perfect match.
As an ordained minister, Reverend Michael's career has allowed him to work with countless couples, all with unique love stories and wedding styles. He is committed to tailoring every detail of your experience to fit your tastes, so whether you want to host a simple and intimate ceremony or exchange vows in front of all your loved ones, he can bring your vision to life.
Michael D Wade PhD offers wedding packages that include both pre-marital counseling and officiating so you can feel supported through every step of your wedding planning journey. Your counseling sessions will be designed to address the topics that mean the most to you and your beloved, ensuring that you feel well-equipped for your future together. Reverend Dr. Michael would love to meet you and help your relationship flourish.
One of the most popular wedding packages is the Micro Wedding. This is a very small and intimate wedding between the couple officiated by Dr. Michael himself in a private setting.
Details
Ceremony Types
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Religious Affiliations
Buddhist
Christian
Catholic
Mormon
Orthodox
Protestant
Quaker
Hindu
Interfaith
Jewish
Pagan
Secular
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony
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Meet the team
Michael Wade
Minister/Officiant
I officiate both religious and non-religious ceremonies. We now do in office chapel micro weddings discounted to $100
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Kristen S
5.0
11/10/2025
Micheal D wade and his wife , who served as my second for our wedding was an amazing experience he counseled us , had beautiful vows ready ,his home is set up for a beautiful micro...
wedding with a stunning view more than we could have ask for with such short notice , love them highly recommend them for anybody looking for a great wedding officiant first class with a PhD ! Thank you Both for making our wedding day Beautiful ❤️
Mai W
5.0
12/08/2024
He did an excellent job. He asked about what was wanted in the ceremony. Such as the length, type, any special wording, and took the time to get to know both the bride and groom. W...
ould recommend to anyone looking for a minister.
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Audrey M
5.0
12/28/2023
Michael is warm, kind, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. He opened up the initial conversation to understand our desires of the ceremony and provided guidance. Our ceremony was full...
of love, laughter and joy. Our experience with Michael was exceptional. Thank you, Michael, for all of your guidance and support.
Linda G
5.0
12/04/2023
Michael brought warmth, insight and support to our wedding plans and life plans. He utilized his experience and expertise in both psychology and ministry to offer premarital couple...
s counseling that was both practical and geared to our beliefs. He lifted us up and genuinely celebrated with us. I highly recommend him
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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