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John Peters
ORDAINED & LICENSED PASTOR (WEDDING OFFICIANT)
AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Pastor John Peters Wedding Officiant is a Charleston, SC service dedicated to uniting people in their love.
I am an ordained/licensed Pastor & have officiated over 500 weddings. We will work together to make your wedding ceremony the very best possible. I am flexible and creative, with a good sense of humor & strive for excellence throughout this exciting process. I have officiated weddings of all sizes & at various locations. I have also shared some grand "vow renewal" ceremonies. I do have sample ceremonies if needed as well.
I love seeing the wedding couple, family, & friends, basking in those special moments that will become lifetime memories.
Blessings!
Jp
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John Peters
Ordained & Licensed Pastor (Wedding Officiant)
Briefly, I have become a wedding enthusiast as I have officiated over 1500 weddings in the past few years. They have ranged from 2 (the couple) to over 300 in attendance. I have performed weddings in churches, chapels, a State Capitol, beaches, bowling alleys, plantations, gardens, gazebos; You name it, and I have probably done a wedding there. My goal is take make your day exactly what you want and doing it with humor, sensitivity, punctuality, precision, and creativity. It is such an honor to be involved in your wedding as the officiant, or celebrant, as some say. I love it! I will work with you from day one by sending samples, getting to know you as a couple, and then preparing and implementing your ceremony with grace and excellence. I have been married 43 years with 2 great boys & a beautiful daughter-in-law. My wife, Becca, is a church musician and sings in the Charleston Symphony Chorus. My son, Jeremy, works for Apple in Shanghai, China and speaks 6 languages. He loves volleyball, running, and I love taking him to the Asian restaurants to speak Chinese when he's home. My son, Kyle, is a PGA Tour Caddy. He has caddied on 5 different continents and in The Masters, The US Open, The British Open, PGA Championship, and several hundred other tour events. It's kind of cool seeing him on TV while sitting in a restaurant. His wife Ali gets to travel on tour with him. When home, she is a top tier Yoga instructor. Call me today, and let's get to know each other and get to work on your special day. You can text, call, or email at any time. 843-714-5300 Blessings from me to you my friends.
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Pastor John is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services at various weddings, with many noting his warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. Couples appreciated his ability to customize ceremonies, his friendly demeanor, and his efforts to make the experience personal and memorable. Guests and families also complimented his communication skills, humor, and ability to keep the ceremony light and enjoyable, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding officiation.Review photos
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Lorie C
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5.0
6/22/2024
Pastor John officiated my daughters wedding in Charleston on June 8, 2024. From the first minute I contacted him, I knew he would do a great job. He was friendly and I felt an instant connection. He spoke beautifully and made the ceremony so personal. I would highly recommend using Pastor John for your wedding!
Vendor response 06/22/2024
Lorie, what a magnificent celebration it was. Thanks so much for contacting me initially a...
nd thanks again for your very kind words. Blessings.
adele p
5.0
8/20/2024
Pastor John was everything we could have asked for in an officiant! He gave us as many calls as we needed before our ceremony to get to know us and our vision for our service. He also had great samples to choose from and allowed us to have the exact ceremony we wanted. His communication throughout the whole process was excellent, from the first meeting through the ceremony. And most importantly, he kept us calm and comfortable at the altar, which made our wedding so memorable! HIGHLY recommend Pastor John for your officiant!
Vendor response 08/21/2024
Adele & Blair, thanks so much for your kind words. I have shared pictures of the beautiful...
venue "Pretty Place" with several folks. They comment on the beauty of the venue, but they also say "What a beautiful couple." Those words are true. Thanks again and blessings!
Pastor John
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Alyssa S
5.0
8/20/2024
Pastor John officiated my elopement and the ceremony was more than I could have ever asked for. He was quick to respond when I contacted him in need of a last-minute officiant and he made the whole experience so effortless. Pastor John is so kind and made a point to talk to our families and everyone loved him! We are so grateful to have had him as our officiant and I can't recommend him enough!
Vendor response 08/20/2024
Alyssa, thanks so much for your very kind words. It was an honor to meet you, Will, your p...
arents, and Jessica. Please don't hesitate to call on me if I can ever be of assistance. Blessings. ππππ
Hersh P
5.0
6/30/2024
Pastor John did a phenomenal job officiating our wedding. He's a really friendly, yet professional officiant who spent time getting to know us. He worked with us on the script for the ceremony and modified it to our needs. He kept the ceremony light and short just like we wanted. Many of our guests even complimented how great Pastor John was. Our wedding party also commented on how he remembered everyone's names. We couldn't recommend Pastor John any more to someone who is looking for an officiant for their ceremony.
Brooke B
5.0
5/22/2024
Oh my gosh where do I begin John is absolutely the BEST hands down. He was a HUGE help in the whole process of our destination wedding, he helped me make sure I had and did everything I needed to before our wedding! Very awesome and great human. I could tell he loved doing this not for the money but because he truly loves it. He also helped set up arrangements for my elder grandmother that wouldn't have been able to walk to where our ceremony was at. Our ceremony was AMAZING thanks to him! A day we will never forget that John played a huge part in everything went so smoothly.
Thank you for everything John!!
If you're in search of someone he IS WHO you want to book with! You won't regret it!
Vendor response 05/22/2024
Brooke, congrats again to you and Chad and your families. So glad the sun popped out on an...
otherwise rainy day . . . just for your wedding. π Thanks so much for your kind words and kudos to the Folly Beach Fire Dept/Emergency Services for providing that timely and effective beach wheelchair. Blessings my friends! ππ
Rick B
5.0
12/11/2023
Pastor John went far above and beyond to help find our wedding spot, help us with SC marriage license and plan the event my fiance dreamed of. All our guests raved about his wonderful and kind personality. My fiance is from NY and Im from NC, so a lot of different mind sets there. Sharon and I felt our day was absolutely perfect! Thank God for that and this amazing person, John Peters. I wish we could give more than 5 stars!
Baylee R
5.0
11/10/2023
There are not enough great words to describe Pastor John. Planning a wedding 8 hours away is not an easy task. However, Pastor John was very purposeful in getting in contact with us and getting to know us multiple times prior to our ceremony. He took the time to also breakdown multiple ceremony options and took all personal request about ceremony into consideration. Pastor John answered all of our questions within the same day whether it was via text message, phone call, or email, including after wedding questions we had about our marriage license. In general, Pastor John, was absolutely wonderful and comes highly recommended! Thank you, Pastor John, for being so great!
Vendor response 11/10/2023
Baylee, it was such a blessing working with you and Will. Please don't hesitate to reach o...
ut in the future. And, much gratitude to you for your kind and gracious words here. πππ
Kathleen A
5.0
9/27/2023
We were so happy with Pastor John Peters! He was kind enough to have a phone interview with us, and he made us laugh and was so down to earth! We hired him and went to lunch with him during our engagement photos weekend. He was so kind and humorous! He sent us samples of scripture, vows, and other passages read during other weddings he officiated. We loved them! He did an amazing job during our ceremony and even gave the blessing during our reception! Our guests loved chatting with him during our reception!
Vendor response 09/27/2023
Kathleen & Brian, thanks so much for your gracious words. It was such a wonderful experien...
ce working with you and then seeing your dreams come true. Amazing! Continued blessings on your joyous life together now as husband and wife.
Pastor John P
Keturah D
5.0
7/28/2023
My husband and I highly recommend Pastor John Peters. He is so kind and caring. Heβs amazing with communication and extremely punctual. He also gave us options on how we wanted to go about our ceremony.
Carol P
5.0
7/10/2023
Hiring Pastor Peters to officiate at our 4/22/23 wedding was the best decision we could have made. We loved him! Our guests and wedding party were very impressed with him. He has a very calming demeanor. Heβs very patient, funny and spiritual.
Vendor response 07/10/2023
Carol, it was/is my great privilege to be your wedding officiant, and now, friend. What a ...
wonderful celebration with all your family, friends, & co-workers. There are so many great memories we can reflect upon through the years. Blessings to you both.
Jp
Taylor O
5.0
7/08/2023
Pastor John went above and beyond for our wedding. Truly could not recommend him enough. He is so genuine, professional, and outgoing. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/08/2023
Taylor, your wedding was so great. Your wedding party was fun from beginning to end. Even...
rain couldn't dampen the spirits. I'll always remember your little "addition" to the vows also. Blessings to you and Nick.
J p
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Kayla S
5.0
7/05/2023
We absolutely loved pastor john peters! I tasked my now husband to find us our officiant and we couldn't have picked a better one. Pastor John is seriously incredible. Not only is he super professional but he did a great job of helping us customize our ceremony exactly how we wanted it (and he didn't even question me when I told him I wanted to pass around our rings to 180 people to touch and bless :) )We met multiple times before the wedding because we wanted to get to know each other and each time was better than the next. John is so kind and a pleasure to be around (& has so many great stories!!) we would always look forward to our breakfasts with him. People are still talking about our ceremony and how great John did. He did such a great job of getting all the emotions out of everyone and people are still bringing up to us and laughing about a few of the jokes he made. We truly could not have picked someone better to officiate our wedding.
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Kayla (Dom) - your words made me smile so big. I will always remember the breakfasts, the ...
gifts you gave everyone at the Rehearsal Dinner (my mug), and of course, the wedding itself with the New York Nicks - "Nick"named just for your ceremony. I hope we can get together again down the road . . . who knows, maybe a vow renewal ceremony at some point as well. Blessings to you lovebirds. Please tell both your families and friends HI for me.
Jp
Daniel S
5.0
7/03/2023
John was the cherry on top for our ceremony. My wife and I eloped to Savannah, GA in December of last year and we were thrilled when we found John online while searching for an officiant. From the jump he made us feel comfortable to the point where it felt like we had known him for years. His professionalism and communication are TOP NOTCH and I would recommend him to anyone getting married in an area close to him.
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Daniel, it was such a joy working with you all. Of course the location was perfect, and yo...
ur folks were a treat as well. I will always remember our Danielle Steele humor too. Blessings my friends! Jp
Lyndsey H
5.0
6/28/2023
We used Pastor John for our wedding in January 2023 and he was amazing. Leading up to the wedding, he was always super helpful. We were able to customize our ceremony to fit our style and comfort levels. Our guests were shocked when they found out there was no personal connection and he was just an officiant we hired for the day! We can't recommend him enough!! He is very personable!!
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Lyndsey, thanks so much for your kind words. What a memorable afternoon and evening with y...
ou, your family, and friends. The Star Wars theme was amazing. I must say the snow machine in SC was really cool as well. Blessings! Jp
Deonna K
5.0
6/27/2023
Pastor John, or PJ as my husband and I call him all day, was absolutely amazing. His sense of humor and ability to go with the flow was very much appreciated during our rainy ceremony. Hurricane Nicole hit Bluffton, SC on our wedding day and PJ did not complain or hesitate to stand in the sporadic downpours and help my husband and I say βI do.β We are forever grateful for Pastor John being apart of our day and consider him more than just our Pastor but now, a friend! If you looking for someone who is flexible, friendly, and truly is a special part of your best day, consider your search over!!!
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Deonna & Steve - My world champion friends. Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you...
can come see us in Charleston real soon. Maybe we'll even catch a sunny day. LOL Blessings! Matthew 5:14 PJ
Skylar R
5.0
6/26/2023
Pastor John was amazing! Not only did he lead an amazing ceremony, he was also very helpful to us during our wedding planning process. He recommended other amazing vendors, provided wonderful premarital counseling, and above all was a cheerful, encouraging, and supportive presence during that special time of our life. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Skylar, thanks again for your kind review. It was so cool seeing all the CSU volleyball pl...
ayers and other athletes who love you so much. I will always remember your special day. Blessings as you continue to shine in all you do. Jp
Anna F
5.0
6/26/2023
Pastor John is amazing and we are so grateful that he was such a special part of our wedding day! From our first call with him we knew we had made an amazing decision. He spent the time getting to know us as a couple, is extremely personable, and is an amazing public speaker. We had the pleasure of meeting him in person a few months before our wedding, could see how very loved he is in the Charleston community, and became a friend throughout the wedding planning process. He worked with us on personalizing our ceremony and his PERFECT delivery during the ceremony still makes us smile! Our guests were also raving about him throughout the reception β that is just how great he is!! We are so thankful that he made our day so special! If you are looking for an amazing officiant contact Pastor John! Anna and Scott
Vendor response 07/05/2023
From the first time we met, there was a great connection. Anna, at O'Brions I realized ho...
w very organized you were. Great job. It was really cool how the Midtown workers still remembered you and Scott some time later when I returned to do another wedding. That is a wonderful compliment to you both. Blessings my friends. Jp
Jordan P
5.0
6/26/2023
Pastor John Peters was amazing to work with! Responsive, professional, very friendly and goes above and beyond. He gave us plenty of options to tailor our ceremony how we wanted it. I even asked if heβd make a couple announcements before the ceremony, and he did so without hesitation. Iβd recommend him to any of my friends and family in a heartbeat!
Vendor response 07/05/2023
Jordan, you all were so great to work with on your big day. Thanks for sharing the photo ...
as well. The location and scenery surrounding that moment was fantastic. Blessings and thanks again for your kind words. Jp
Alexis S
5.0
6/20/2023
Pastor John was a pleasure. He was very personable and made our day extra special. He cares about what he does and truly takes the time to learn you and your partner for your special day. We greatly appreciate him and the time he spent with us.
Vendor response 06/20/2023
Alexis, thanks so much for your very kind words. It was my privilege to share in your big ...
day. :) Every time I drive by that spot in Georgetown, I think of you all and your wonderful wedding day. Blessings.
Jp
Lindsey P
5.0
6/20/2023
Pastor John was fantastic and I highly recommend him. He made our day so special and gave us our simple ceremony that we were looking for. Pastor John was so kind, patient, attentive, and gave amazing attention to every detail we wanted. I cannot thank him enough for every thing he did for us.
Vendor response 06/20/2023
Lindsey, thanks so much for your kind words. It was a joy working with you. It is so cool ...
that you have now become a wedding officiant as well. It's one thing to have the privilege of doing your wedding, but even greater to see you grow and blossom in your life afterward. Thank again.
Jp
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