Phillip J Campbell, Justice of the Peace

Phil was so amazing! My husband and I wanted a quick ceremony close to the beginning of the trail before embarking on a 5 mile hike. Phil was great leading up to the wedding, showing us his typical messaging and letting us tailor it to us. He made the whole process easy and made the ceremony actually super sweet but not too emotional, which was exactly what we wanted! Phil is awesome!!

We weren't even going to get an officiant, and let me tell you that would have been a huge mistake. This guy is so awesome, he was the glue that made the ceremony spectacular. Would not have been the same without him. Lighthearted enough to put everyone at ease (and trust me, the day of, as the bride and groom, it can be stressful), with the perfect amount of seriousness. He knew not just the ceremony part, but how everyone is going to walk in, who's doing what afterwards, what to say, when to prompt people, this guy knows everything and is maximally prepared. You will have no regrets, he is worth every penny, definitely give Phillip a call. Also, __definitely__ don't skip the practice rehearsal ceremony. We almost didn't bring him out to save a buck but wow it was definitely necessary and worth it, he fixed some stuff before the big day we hadn't even thought about. Trust me, this is your guy! P.S forgive the low quality picture, we only had a video as he gracefully moved out of the shots for most of the pictures. Don't forget to take a pic with this fantastic man!

From the moment I contacted Phil he was absolutely phenomenal! He explained the process smoothly and had a friendly demeanor. He was always on time for the rehearsal and for the wedding. After the wedding I reached out with several questions and he always responded quickly and was amazing to talk to. I didn't really want an officiant at first, but he proved to be incredibly worth it. Me and my husband have talked for weeks about how amazing, outgoing, funny, and prepared he was. He absolutely made our day special. I would highly recommend and have already recommended to several of my friends.

From the moment we met our officiant, his warm and friendly demeanor put us at ease. His gentle guidance and encouragement throughout the planning process and the ceremony itself made us feel confident and supported. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, genuinely showing interest in our story, values, and wishes for our wedding ceremony. Phillip’s ability to strike a balance between sentimental and lighthearted moments was remarkable, keeping everyone engaged and emotionally invested throughout the ceremony. What truly stood out was his calm and reassuring presence. Phillip radiates a sense of tranquility that helped us remain composed and focused amidst the excitement of the day AND the unexpected downpour of rain that occurred during our outdoor ceremony. To anyone seeking a wedding officiant who is not only passionate about their craft but also genuinely cares about creating a personal and unforgettable experience, we cannot recommend Phillip enough. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We will forever be grateful for your expertise, guidance and genuine kindness. You are an absolute gem!

From the moment we met our officiant, his warm and friendly demeanor put us at ease. His gentle guidance and encouragement throughout the planning process and the ceremony itself made us feel confident and supported. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, genuinely showing interest in our story, values, and wishes for our wedding ceremony. Phillip’s ability to strike a balance between sentimental and lighthearted moments was remarkable, keeping everyone engaged and emotionally invested throughout the ceremony. What truly stood out was his calm and reassuring presence. Phillip radiates a sense of tranquility that helped us remain composed and focused amidst the excitement of the day AND the unexpected downpour of rain that occurred during our outdoor ceremony. To anyone seeking a wedding officiant who is not only passionate about their craft but also genuinely cares about creating a personal and unforgettable experience, we cannot recommend Phillip enough. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We will forever be grateful for your expertise, guidance and genuine kindness. You are an absolute gem! With deepest appreciation, Jennifer and Luis

I have so many great things I can say about Phil! My husband found him on our hunt for an officiant & I couldn’t be happier! Phil helped calm my nerves with every talk. Was so reassuring, calm, and just really funny. He made the ceremony a breeze & so heartfelt. You could feel all his love & support every time we spoke. We had so many guests tell us how funny he was. Someone even asked how long we’ve known him & was surprised to hear we had only met him a few months prior. Phil has a way of speaking about a couple that makes it seem like he’s known them forever. He’s your guy!

Phil is INCREDIBLE! From the moment we met him at Panera, to the rehearsal and wedding day, he was nothing short of AMAZING!! Easy to talk to, bounce questions/ideas off of, very calming when dealing with a nervous nellie (me). He just made what could be a stressful time, simple. So so thankful to have found Phil. He fit right in, and was the best person for us. HIGHLY recommend.

Phil was wonderful for our wedding. There were lots of laughs for the ceremony and he was so easy to work with.

Phil, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made our ceremony everything we could have asked for. It was perfect!

Phil is without a doubt AMAZING! Not only did he help keep my husband and I at ease, but he also had a great sense of humor and spoke from the heart. He was very friendly, professional, affordable, and flexible. I would definitely recommend him! Thank you again Phil for being a part of our special day and making it one to remember! Love, Daniel & Michelle

Phil is amazing!! Prior to meeting to him in person on the day of our ceremony, communication over the phone and via email was easy, quick, and effective. He is extremely responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. Phil arrived early the day of our wedding and was organized and ready to go. He made us feel at ease during the ceremony, and we loved the fact that he read our emotions well and used laughter to help calm our nerves. We couldn’t believe the amount of compliments we received about Phil from our loved ones! For us, it was as though we had known him for years. Phil will help you create memories that you will never forget! Phil - thanks again for being a part of our Special Day!! Love Nick & Adrienne

Phil was exciting and joy-filled in every meeting. He readily worked with us at the initial meeting, rehearsal, and the ceremony itself. He was continually available even during COVID and all the changes that took place to make the wedding happen. His script for the ceremony was perfect for us. I’d highly recommend him.

Phil was the perfect officiant for our ceremony. He kept us at ease, laughing and allowed us to create the perfect ceremony for our day. He entertained our guests and our families enjoyed working with him as well. We used his outline and ideas and were aloud to make it our own. He was professional, reliable and had great communication with us during the whole process. We would definitely recommend Phil!

I had actually read previous reviews about Phil before we chose to have him be the one to marry us. I couldn’t find a single bad review! We are all happy with his professionalism, his positive attitude, and his tasteful humor. I had sent out an email to a few local celebrants, and he was the first to reply. I had only given about a 2 week notice before the date we wanted to get married. He’s been nothing but nice since then and we truly appreciate his work. Thank you, Phil!

Phillip was the best officiant I could have ever asked for. Ash and I are not serious by any means and he made the ceremony humerous and made us feel at ease...even reminding me to breathe at the end of the aisle haha. Thank you so much for giving us a beautiful ceremony. Everyone raved how funny/special the ceremony was

We were very fortunate to have found Phillip!! He definitely has experience. It shows in the way he performs, the way he puts everyone at ease, and the way he explains how everything is going to happen. He is extremely easy to work with. My now husband was blown away and just loved working with him. Don't look further. Phillip is the one!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Phil made our wedding ceremony memorable and beautiful! We asked him to add a few things to the ceremony to match our Disney theme and although I’m sure he thought we were crazy, he was a real trooper and made the changes for us :). He was funny but also very professional. He’s super experienced and made everyone think he’d known us forever—nope! We met for the first time at our rehearsal ;). You can’t go wrong with Phil!!

He was amazing. Very funny and made us so relaxed. Everyone loved him.

If you need an officiant in the DC metro area, look no further. Phil was AMAZING. He kept us calm, gave great advice and managed to work the ceremony like he knew us forever. After meeting him we knew it was one of the best and easiest decisions we had made.

I highly recommend Phil to officiate your wedding. He was a very personable and entertaining guy who worked some humor into my ceremony. He was able to take the edge off of the situation and really calm me and my husband down so that we were having a good time rather than feeling nervous. Plus he's an officiant so the state laws make his rate really cheap.