Peak Ceremonies

Find joy in each trail marriage takes you on

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We are so grateful to have chosen Steph to be our officiant. Full disclosure - Steph is my sister in law and I have known her for more than half my life. I have always known Steph to be one of the kindest, most caring and considerate people I’ve met, and she brought all of these along with her experience as a wedding planner to the table. She was organized, timely, and prepared and made certain her portion of the ceremony went smoothly. The ceremony she prepared made us laugh, cry, think fondly of the past and with excitement for the future. Even though she’s been a part of our lives for so long, she still took the time to ensure she got every detail exactly right, and she was open to any feedback or changes we requested. She did a beautiful job of painting our love story with thoughtfulness, sincerity, and devotion. I would absolutely recommend Steph to anyone who’s looking for an officiant who will care deeply and truly want the best for the couples she works with.

Joel S.

5.0

We were so lucky to have Steph as our officiant. From the beginning, she was organized, thoughtful, and completely on top of every detail. On our wedding day, she brought such a warm and personal presence that made the ceremony feel effortless and very memorable. We felt truly cared for and would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Stephen L.

5.0

Peak Ceremonies is a wedding officiant based in Cary, NC. They work to create a personalized ceremony that feels seamless and joyful for your special day. Officiant Steph Smith has worked in the wedding industry for over ten years and is passionate about supporting and guiding couples as they begin their new chapter together. Working closely with you to incorporate your shared history, Steph carefully curates a personalized ceremony text that authentically reflects your love, incorporating details like how you met and more. She aims to put you at ease so you know you're in safe hands and works to include all the tiny details you envision as part of your ceremony. Peak Ceremonies offers a range of flexible packages to suit your needs. Options include the fully custom ceremony package and the off-the-beaten-path elopement package. There's also a standard elopement package and a sweet and legal package, so there's something to fit your vision and budget. Peak Ceremonies also provide vow renewal ceremonies. Let Peak Ceremonies help you find joy on each trail marriage takes you on.

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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

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Reviewers praise Steph as an officiant who is organized, professional, and deeply personal. She tailors ceremonies using a helpful questionnaire, handles logistics (rehearsal, witnesses, marriage certificate), and brings a warm, calming presence. Couples and guests found the ceremonies meaningful, memorable, and highly recommended.

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Jeff H

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Steph was very friendly, professional, and wonderful to work with! We were looking for a simple legal ceremony and Steph walked us through every step of the process. Since we had m...

oved here from out of state, she made it very convenient by providing the two required witnesses and even performed the ceremony in our home. She was very easy to plan and communicate with, and her prices were a great value for the service provided.

Joel S

We are so grateful to have chosen Steph to be our officiant. Full disclosure - Steph is my sister in law and I have known her for more than half my life. I have always known Steph ...

to be one of the kindest, most caring and considerate people I’ve met, and she brought all of these along with her experience as a wedding planner to the table. She was organized, timely, and prepared and made certain her portion of the ceremony went smoothly. The ceremony she prepared made us laugh, cry, think fondly of the past and with excitement for the future. Even though she’s been a part of our lives for so long, she still took the time to ensure she got every detail exactly right, and she was open to any feedback or changes we requested. She did a beautiful job of painting our love story with thoughtfulness, sincerity, and devotion. I would absolutely recommend Steph to anyone who’s looking for an officiant who will care deeply and truly want the best for the couples she works with.

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Stephen L

We were so lucky to have Steph as our officiant. From the beginning, she was organized, thoughtful, and completely on top of every detail. On our wedding day, she brought such a wa...

rm and personal presence that made the ceremony feel effortless and very memorable. We felt truly cared for and would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Alexa R

Steph was awesome to work with! She tailored our ceremony in a way that felt true to us and her attention to detail was amazing, down to the wording and verbage used throughout our...

ceremony. She thought of everything and I just had to select my preferences. She also told our love story in a beautiful and authentic way.

Lydia T

From the moment we started working with Steph, she was kind, flexible, responsive, and prioritized what we wanted for our ceremony. Steph was amazing in joining us together, she tr...

uly completed our special day!

Henry K

Steph was incredibly professional and took care of everything for us from leading the rehearsal to sending our marriage certificate. She was sweet, personable, and the perfect fit ...

for our wedding. We truly feel that she was an essential part of our wedding day and would recommend Steph to anyone looking for an officiant!

Brooke M

Steph with Peak Ceremonies was absolutely amazing! She officiated the most magical ceremony, surrounded by our closest family and friends. From the very beginning, Steph took the...

time to truly get to know us, which made our ceremony feel incredibly personal, meaningful, and unique. Her questionnaire was not only fun to fill out, but also incredibly helpful in planning all the finer details of the ceremony. It made the entire process so much less stressful and ensured that every part of the ceremony reflected us as a couple. Our family and friends told us it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had ever attended, and we couldn't agree more. We highly recommend Steph and Peak Ceremonies to any couple looking for a warm, personalized, and unforgettable wedding ceremony. We're so grateful she was such an important part of our special day!

Windy D

Steph Smith with Peak Ceremonies officiated our son's and his new wife's wedding. The ceremony was one of the most beautiful I've witnessed, and I've heard the same from so many of...

our guests. Steph did an incredible job capturing their love and preferences in the service. Their vows, ring warming, and tree planting were forever memorable. Thank you for guiding them through this process, and for helping to make their wedding such a beautiful experience for all that witnessed it.

Marissa M

We truly could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding day. From the very beginning, Steph was incredibly organized, timely, supportive, and genuinely invested in mak...

ing our ceremony feel personal and authentic to us as a couple. One of the things we appreciated most was how she helped us create a ceremony script that felt completely natural and meaningful — nothing forced or generic. She made the entire process feel easy and stress-free, and on the wedding day itself, everything flowed perfectly thanks to her preparation and guidance. What meant even more to us was how accommodating and dedicated she was throughout the entire experience. She spent part of her Mother’s Day helping celebrate our wedding, which was something we truly appreciated and will not forget. That level of care and commitment says so much about the kind of person she is. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and personal the ceremony was. We are so grateful for her kindness, professionalism, and care throughout the entire experience. We would recommend Steph to absolutely anyone looking for an officiant who truly goes above and beyond!

Charlotte W

Steph was an incredible officiant. She brought exactly the right tone to our ceremony and made the entire experience feel personal, meaningful, and seamless. Her calm, warm presenc...

e guided us through one of the most important moments of our lives. We highly recommend her.

Katie S

Our ceremony with Steph turned out perfect! We received so many compliments about nice the words and delivery of the ceremony was. She worked with us before hand to get to know us ...

and we were able to tailor the ceremony so it was exactly how we envisioned it!

Alyssa J

Choosing Steph as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know us and helped craft a ceremony that...

was both personal and heartfelt. On the wedding day, her presence was warm, calming, and professional, which made us feel completely at ease. Our guests kept telling us how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was, and we couldn’t agree more. We are so grateful to Steph for making such an important part of our day so special.

Ben S

Steph was absolutely fabulous. The effort she put in to meeting with us prior to our agreement to use her as our officiant was perfect. Throughout the process, we felt understood,...

considered, and supported. She worked with us to craft the perfect day even for a small elopement (4 people) in our small home. Her attention to detail regarding everything from our story to the pronunciation of names was excellent. We felt like she truly found great joy in learning our personal story and customizing our ceremony to that story. Since our wedding day, we have been telling everyone about her and hope that she continues to have amazing success making others feel as special as we felt.

Diana C

Steph was wonderful. She made such a beautiful and fun ceremony script for us. It was exactly what we wanted. She took the time to understand us through her questionnaire. She was ...

pleasant and sweet whenever we spoke. She seems to really enjoy what she does.

Laura B

We worked with Steph at Peak Ceremonies to plan a surprise elopement at our wedding rehearsal. What could have been a simple commitment exchange was made into something beautiful, ...

memorable, and thoughtful. Steph's attention to detail, from quick communication, to the questionnaire we filled out to help her write her ceremony was just incredible. Her kindness in a stressful time was so wonderful and I would highly recommend her to anyone who asked.

Alyse M

When you’re selecting the person that is going to marry you, it’s a difficult decision. This person will be a part of the most important day in your relationship- and most of the t...

ime, you don’t even know them. With Stephanie, she immediately feels like family. She took care to learn about our story and shared hers. She made the process of building our ceremony seamless and fun. We enjoyed working with her. We had so many compliments on our ceremony. My only regret is that we can only get married once because we genuinely loved working with her. If you want someone who is going to care about what you care about, support your story and you declaring your love in front of your family and friends in a way that feels authentic to you and your partner- Stephanie is the only choice! We cannot say enough good things about her.

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Cary, Cary, NC

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(191) 953-26115

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