5 out of 5 stars and 651 reviews
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(651)Hampton Roads, Southside, Peninsula, Eastern Shore, OBX
About this vendor
Married by Evan is a wedding officiant service based in Hampton Roads, VA offering both religious and non-religious ceremonies for all couples across VA and NC. Founder Evan Poe is a fun and approachable officiant who loves to work with couples to see their dream ceremony come to be. He is also gifted at guiding couples from to-be-weds to newlyweds, and beyond.
As an officiant, Evan offers a personalized experience. Before your magical day, you can avail of pre-marital counseling to help you be prepared for your life to come (totally optional). When it comes to the main event, he will be there to customize a ceremony that reflects a couple’s life together. Whether you are exchanging vows in front of a great crowd or eloping in an intimate setting, his personable approach remains the same. Evan believes in celebrating romance in every form. He crafts ceremonies of all types, from civil unions and nondenominational events to religious occasions and vow-renewals. This seasoned officiant offers four package options to fit all styles. The wedding and vow renewals plan involves a one-to-one consultation, and a personalized ceremony. The elopement option involves the handling of official documents and a short, intimate service. For couples seeking a simple signing to make things official, Evan will oversee things. Afterward, this devoted family man can provide guidance on navigating married life.
As a happily-married man of 29 years, it is safe to say that officiant Evan knows a thing or two about what makes a marriage work. It comes as no surprise that he has devoted over 13 years to overseeing wedding ceremonies and uniting couples in marriage. Evan married his high school sweetheart and together they have raised four much-loved daughters. He shares a close bond with his four sons-in-law and he lives for the time spent with his two precious grandsons. This expert and empathic officiator cherishes the importance of family bonds and faithful love. He loves engaging with excited to-be-weds and imparting some sage wisdom from his own life experience.
Details
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Catholic
- Interfaith
- Jewish
- Reform
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Evan did an amazing job as our officiant! He told our love story so beautifully and made our ceremony feel so personal and special. He kept everyone engaged, made us feel comfortab...
le, and truly captured who we are as a couple. We received so many compliments from our guests about how meaningful the ceremony was. We highly recommend Evan to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares and makes your day unforgettable!
Very professional and was what we were looking for! He did exactly what we asked for. And just simply amazing at what he does
Evan did a great job i would recommend him to anybody thank u evan for a great service
Evan was amazing! We wanted a quick ceremony and he delivered not only on that but brought a great energy and charm to the whole thing. Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!
I’m so happy we booked Evan for our wedding ceremony! He truly made our wedding ceremony feel so special. All of the guests at the cocktail party came up telling me how amazing Ev...
an was for our ceremony!! He is very professional, organized, and a great public speaker! Highly recommend booking Evan for your officiant!
Evan was phenomenal. He gave us a list of questions to learn what we wanted and he checked off each box making the ceremony tailored to us and so special. He was a pleasure to work...
with & is amazing at what he does. We received tons of compliments by guests and family about how great he was. Thank you for making our day the best!!
Brian was so great with offering ideas for poses and picture locations. The photos turned out amazing!
If we could give more than five stars we absolutely would! Evan was incredible and honestly made our ceremony feel so special. He made us and our guests laugh and just made the ent...
ire thing feel personalized to us. He was also very flexible when we needed to sit last minute for the ceremony given I became sick the day before. He went above and beyond our expectations, and we are so happy to have had him as a part of our day.
Evan did my wedding ceremony and knocked it out of the park. We spoke many times before the ceremony, but had met for the first time the day of. Meeting Evan felt so comfortable ...
that it was like having another family member around. Even with his officiating of our ceremony, you would assume he's a long time family friend. He was so personable and made me (the bride) truly feel even more special on our day. I will cherish the memories I've made at my wedding forever and will recommend Evan to every couple I meet!
Couldn't be more happy with Evan and the ceremony. Our original plans for an officiant fell through relatively last minute and Evan was able to hop in and get everything done. The ...
day of the ceremony he helped us navigate the walking queues and was able to answer all of our last minute questions and calm our nerves. The actual ceremony was fantastic, he took our requests to heart and covered everything we wanted. Don't keep searching, go with Evan, you won't regret it!
He was wonderful from being in depth about what we wanted to include and what we didn’t. He helped with picking a location and possible photographers in the area, I’m very glad we ...
chose Evan.
Evan did such an amazing job at our wedding. Our guests could not stop talking about his voice and how he conducted the ceremony.
He even quietly reminded this nervous bride to do...
a few things I forgot during the actual ceremony as well! :)
We highly recommend Married by Evan for any wedding!
As we evaluated potential officiants, it was important to us to talk to them to get a sense of their style and vibe. When we spoke to Evan, we knew we were on the right path. He ...
took the time to help us understand his style and how he would present the ceremony as well as understand the differences in his pricing structure. We chose the option that includes an in-person meeting a few weeks before the wedding. That was so clutch. I think we met for almost 2 hours. He really took the time to get to know us, both with asking direct questions about our story as well as learning what we wanted to include or not include in the ceremony. Leaving that meeting, we were confident we had made a good selection. He was professional but relaxed and because he really took time to get to know us, we felt confident that he was going to deliver a the type of ceremony we wanted with the right combination of solemnity but also relaxed without being too casual. We also paid for him to come to the rehearsal, again, money well spent. Again, he was so professional and as all those last minute details were coming at us, I felt highly confident that once the ceremony started we would be in good hands.
For the actual ceremony I can not only say we were delighted but in fact many of our guests commented positively on Evan. He really delivered. His style was exactly what we wanted: professional but not stiff; he struck the right balance reflecting the solemnity of the occasion but the ceremony clearly reflected our talk beforehand. He seamlessly wove details from what we had shared in such a manner that they flowed with the more scripted parts of the ceremony. At no time did it feel like he was on script and then had a "insert detail here" part- it just flowed and was as if he had custom written it (which in fact he had).
We would certainly and without any pause recommend anyone looking for an officiant to work with Evan. He was absolutely fantastic.
Married By Evan was an exceptional choice for our wedding officiating needs. From the very first meeting, Evan demonstrated a professional, efficient, understanding, and helpful co...
mmunication style that immediately put us at ease. His warm, insightful, genuine, and considerate approach to crafting our ceremony was truly exceptional. Evan took the time to get to know us as a couple, incorporating personal details about our story into the ceremony in a way that felt genuine and meaningful. He also led us through a smooth and efficient rehearsal, and was incredibly understanding of the large bridal party that included many children. Evan's guidance and expertise helped make our wedding ceremony memorable, personal, and reflective of our unique love story.
Evan was absolutely incredible. Perfect doesn’t even begin to describe the job he did officiating our wedding. He made us laugh, he made us cry tears of happiness, and he created a...
moment that felt deeply personal and unforgettable.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was, and many said it was the best officiated wedding they’ve ever attended. Evan’s words, presence, and delivery were simply amazing. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day.
Married by Evan truly gave my husband and I the best experience when we were getting married and I would recommend him to anyone on the hunt for an officiant. Evan was very communi...
cative and considerate during the process and asked all the right questions to make sure that the ceremony ran smoothly.
My husband and I surprised our friends and family with surprise ceremony, where everyone thought we had already been married/eloped. Evan helped us do this, even introducing himself as my coworker to grandparents and family.
During the ceremony, Evan’s words were just perfect for us and will be ones that I never forget. We had multiple people come ip to us after the ceremony and tell us about how fantastic our officiant was. I highly recommend Evan for your officiant needs, as he is very respectful, knowledgeable, and he can keep a good secret! 😂
We cannot say enough AMAZING things about Evan. He was kind, understanding, incredibly accommodating, and made our day feel effortless. We had unexpected weather and had to change ...
our ceremony location last minute—he didn’t blink an eye. When we realized afterward that we had forgotten to sign our marriage license, he drove to our Airbnb to help finish everything. His communication was top-notch, and he went above and beyond… he even stepped in and tied one of our groomsmen’s bow ties when no one else could! Truly a wonderful person and an even better officiant. 5 stars isn’t enough!
Evan was amazing!! He officiated our wedding in May of this year. We met with him beforehand to go over all of the details/getting to know us, and helped with our rehearsal as well...
. The ceremony flowed so smoothly, and he told our story in such a beautiful way. He was funny, welcoming, very professional, & easy to communicate with. We received MANY comments throughout our wedding day (and after), from our guests saying what an incredible job he did!! We would absolutely recommend him. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, thank you for everything Evan😊
Evan was absolutely wonderful, he made our wedding meaningful and easy to follow. He added a beautiful poem and made our hand-fasting ceremony truly special. He listened to our req...
uests and assisted us through the whole process. We can’t recommend him enough!!
Evan did an impaccable job marrying us on 11/8/25 at the Maine of Williamsburg. We got so many compliments on him! We met with him a week prior to the ceremony and discussed our ...
hobbies, etc. He did a great job incorporating these elements into our ceremony. We stated that we wanted a secular ceremony and he did not disappoint! If you want a memorable officiant who has an impact on the attendees, choose Evan because he knows how to command an audience and has a great speaking voice. He came recommended by the Maine on their vendor list. Never mind that my name is also Evan haha!
-Evan & Courtney Young
Evan officiated Meagan and Is wedding and we could not have asked for a better officiant! He was professional, poised, and did an excellent job at making everyone feel comfortable....
He met with us before hand and made sure everything was included in the ceremony that we wanted and he was able to deliver our story beautifully and tell it in way that was true and heart felt. Thanks Evan for doing a great job! Anyone who is looking for a class act to officiate the most important choice of your life, you will not be disappointed with Evan!
Thanks again!
The Schneiders
Fantastic job! Punctual, easy to work with, and such a good service. Thank you so much for helping with our special day
He did an awesome job. Everything was perfect.
Choosing Evan to officiate our wedding was one of the easiest and best decisions that we made during the wedding planning process. Chris and I were able to meet with him about a mo...
nth before the wedding to truly customize our ceremony. Evan took the time to get to know us personally, and the result was a ceremony that exceeded our expectations. Our guests had even asked if he knew us prior to the wedding because it was so personalized and beautiful, like he’d known us for ages.
Evan was incredibly professional, prompt with his responses, very calming, and truly cared about making the ceremony exactly what we wanted.
He reminded us that even through the stressors of planning, to really take in what the day meant - to celebrate our love for each other.
His expertise and thoughtful guidance made us feel very at ease and prepared for our big day! Thank you for everything, Evan!
Evan was a pleasure to work with, and he did a phenomenal job officiating our ceremony. I highly recommend him to anyone who might be looking for the perfect officiant. The “ get ...
to know you” meeting we had was great to build rapport, and I knew we could trust him. We had numerous wedding guests tell us he did wonderfully as well. Thank you, Evan!
Evan is AMAZING. He did a great job of making us comfortable and definitely went above and beyond for us. Highly recommended.
Evan was truly the best decision we made for our officiant. From the moment my husband and I first watched his videos, we were amazed at how perfectly he captured each couple’s sto...
ry—it felt as if he had known them for years. That’s what drew us to him the most.
His communication, professionalism, responsiveness, and speaking skills were all 10/10. By the end of the night, several guests were asking how long we had known Evan or requesting his information so they could book him for their own ceremonies. Our families even commented on how beautifully he captured our relationship and personalities after only two phone calls.
Evan’s presence is warm, genuine, and comforting. We would absolutely 10/10 recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who truly makes your ceremony personal and memorable.
Evan was wonderful to work with! He had us do a Facetime call about a month before the big day to get to know us, ask us questions, and put together the ceremony. Plus, he let us a...
nswer some questions later that we wanted to think about first. He was personable and on time to our rehearsal and wedding and waited patiently until all the bridal party had arrived for the rehearsal. He explained everything to us that we needed to do paperwork wise in a simple and easy to understand way especially since there was so much going on that weekend. The ceremony was sweet, funny and concise just like we wanted. Chase and I were nervous to stand up there for the ceremony and he made sure the ceremony was memorable and included lots of anecdotes about us and our relationship while still using his sense of humor to engage our guests the whole time. We could not recommend Married by Evan enough and we are so grateful we were able to have him officiate our wedding.
We are so thankful to have had Hector as our officiant! From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable & supported. The premarital counseling sessions were not only thoughtfu...
l & meaningful, but they also gave us tools & perspective that truly strengthened our relationship before the big day. Our ceremony was everything we hoped for—personal, heartfelt, & perfectly “us.” We can’t thank Hector enough for playing such an important role in our ceremony.
We had the pleasure of working with Hector on our wedding day and it was a great experience! He was very professional, easy to work with, and he performed a beautiful ceremony for ...
us! Highly recommend!!
Having Evan officiate our wedding was one of the BEST decisions that we made during the wedding planning process.
Conor and I settled on the Gold Wedding Service which included a ...
fully customized ceremony that absolutely exceeded our and our guests expectations. Several guests asked if he was a personal friend of ours and almost EVERYONE we talked to commented on how our ceremony was beautiful, thoughtful, and personalized. We even had a few comments saying it was one of the best, most engaging ceremonies they have witnessed.
From the moment we first met with Evan, he was incredibly professional and very clear that he was there for us, to help us plan the ceremony of our dreams. Meeting with him helped us remember that while all the details of a wedding are important, it is a day to celebrate our unique love story and lifelong commitment to each other. He was an incredibly grounding presence during the last weeks of planning (chaos), especially during the ceremony rehearsal. His years of experience were evident and helped us and our family to feel as prepared as anyone can be for one of the biggest moments of our lives.
Additionally, he helped us, our maid of honor, and best man execute an absolutely FLAWLESS handfasting ceremony while reciting our vows. This was a dream come true for us and it was a highlight for us and our guests.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. Our wedding ceremony will forever be one of the best moments of our lives. Absolutely outstanding. Thank you, Evan!
Our beach elopement was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, the sound of the waves and beach view created a backdrop that felt straight out of a romance novel.
E...
van spoke with warmth and sincerity. We felt completely present, wrapped in the beauty of the moment and the intimacy of our love story.
If you're dreaming of a simple yet unforgettable ceremony by the sea, "Married By Evan" delivers with heart, elegance, and personal touch.
Evan was extremely professional and really helped make our ceremony everything it was supposed to be. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.
We could not have picked anyone better to marry us. He officiated wonderfully with a high level of professionalism and clear communication. My favorite part about him is he aligned...
his services to match perfectly with the flow of how we wanted our wedding to be. We really felt as if he were one of us, which made me feel more comfortable with all the "fist wedding feelings". I highly recommend married by Evan.
Evan was a godsend for our wedding! We ended up needing an officiant last minute and we are so incredibly lucky that he was available. Evan took the time to get to know us and deli...
vered the perfect ceremony for us, telling our story so well our friends and family thought he had known us for years! I do not have a single complaint or thing I wish he had done differently. We seriously owe the success of our wedding ceremony to Evan, and cannot thank him enough. 10/10 recommend Evan as an officiant!
We are so thankful to have had you officiate our wedding. The ease in capturing the essence of the day was indeed well executed. From the questionnaire (tailoring our moment to bes...
t fit us) to the conclusion of the ceremony, everything was tastefully done and could not have asked for anything more! You will be highly recommended to our friends and family for upcoming weddings. Thank you for your services!!
Evan was so professional and delivered the perfect ceremony for us! He catered to our style and really paid attention to the details like color coordination of the clothing. I coul...
dn't have asked for a better ceremony, Evan felt like an old friend! I highly recommend for anyone looking for an officiant!
Evan came highly recommended by our wedding planner and did not disappoint! Professional, timely, and heartfelt - Evan approached our wedding with consideration and played his role...
in our special day perfectly. I highly recommend him if you want a genuine and personable officiant.
Evan was so professional, well spoken and awesome to deal with. Coming from out of state and having to not worry about the ceremony part of our trip made it so much less stressful....
His ability to make a short service feel so intimate was incredible. I would recommend Evan to anyone who is looking to have a nice short and sweet ceremony.
We can’t say enough amazing things about Evan from Married by Evan. Not only did he create a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony that truly reflected our love story, but when unexpected ...
rain forced us to rush through the outdoor vows, he didn’t miss a beat.
Without hesitation, Evan offered to redo the entire ceremony indoors—this time slower, more intimate, and just as meaningful. He gave us the chance to experience the moment we had dreamed of, despite the weather. That flexibility and dedication meant the world to us.
His words were thoughtful, personal, and genuine—striking just the right balance of humor, emotion, and authenticity. So many of our guests commented on how special the ceremony felt—and we owe that all to Evan.
If you want someone who will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable, Married by Evan is the one. Rain or shine, he shows up with heart.
Evan was a fantastic addition to our wedding day. You could tell he spoke from the heart and tailored his speech to our style. It was like having a family friend officiant our wedd...
ing. I would highly recommend Evan for any and all future events.
I know what you’re thinking reading all of these amazing reviews about Married by Evan and they are TRUE! My husband and I got married on July 26, 2025. Evan made it so easy every ...
single step. I had to edit some dates around multiple times and his responses were so timely and looked out for our best interest. The pre marriage counseling sessions were meaningful and you can tell Evan really enjoys to express his own life experiences and really listens, he really CARES! The way he was able to tell our story in such an impactful, funny and meaningful way meant everything to us. He added some comedy too and he was just like a good friend you’ve known for a long time. I was just like you looking for the best officiant. We thank God for Evan and his gift. Thank you Evan. He is AWESOME!
We could not have asked for a more perfect officiant for our wedding day! From the moment we met, Evan made us feel completely at ease and genuinely took the time to get to know us...
as a couple. He crafted a ceremony that felt so personal, meaningful, and uniquely us — full of love, intention, and just the right amount of warmth and humor.
So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how beautiful the ceremony was and how it perfectly captured our relationship. Evan was professional, organized, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. On the day of, he brought a sense of calm and sincerity that made such a difference during such an emotional moment.
We are forever grateful for the role he played in our wedding. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to create an unforgettable ceremony, we couldn’t recommend Evan more highly!
One of the most complimented parts of our entire wedding day was our ceremony, and that’s all thanks to our incredible officiant, Evan. From the beginning, we knew we wanted a cere...
mony that felt meaningful and personal, and Evan delivered that and so much more. He met with us ahead of time, walked us through everything, and really took the time to understand our story. When the big day came, he absolutely nailed it. He shared our love story in such a heartfelt and light-hearted way, beautifully weaving in some of my favorite scripture. There was laughter, happy tears, and so much joy…he truly set the tone for the rest of the day, and helped calm my nerves more than he probably realized. To top it all off, Evan is a true jack of all trades, his company also offers bartending services! Right after the ceremony, he jumped behind the bar and kept the good vibes going. So many of our guests told us how much they enjoyed chatting with him and how great the service was.
If you're looking for someone who can do it all,and do it with heart….Evan is your guy.
I loved my ceremony he was awesome and also on time. He was very friendly and made everything go very smoothly
Evan officiated our elopement at Sandbridge beach. He made the process leading up to the day stress free. He did a great job with the ceremony. It was very heartfelt with the right...
amount of humor. All of the family members in attendance were also very complimentary of him. I would highly recommend him to other couples.
Married by Evan was very professionals very well dress to match our colors. Show up early to talk to us Before the wedding started I would recommend him 100 percent. Use him...
again on any of my family getting married We did the Beach. He walk 5 block to us. His word was beautiful. My Sister was crying behind me few others also. So we did too. He’s best I ever been to watch ppl getting married. I give him
10 plus. Thank you so much.
Evan was amazing! He is a great person to officiate your wedding. He has a great inviting spirit.
Evan went above and beyond to make our elopement experience exactly what we wanted. I was reassured that we made the right decision when he sent over a structured and detailed emai...
l to feel out what we were looking for. He was great at communicating throughout the entire process from beginning to end. The ceremony was perfect, I could tell that he put plenty of effort into tailoring his speech. After the ceremony he gave us the option to send in our paperwork for us which was super helpful considering we didn’t have much time left in our trip. Overall just a super personable yet professional guy and I highly recommend his services.
❤️ best wedding officiant we could’ve hoped for! Evan spoke beautifully during the ceremony and incorporated humor and personal details perfectly.
Guests were raving about wonde...
rful his stories were.
Best day ever for us and the ceremony speech was on point. He made us feel important on our special day. Highly recommend Evan!
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