Rev. Joseph Schmidt Ministries

m our guests about how the ceremony felt so authentic to us as a couple - it was short, sweet, simple, but also heartfelt and sincere which was exactly the way we wanted it. We had a hectic morning and did not have a rehearsal, so he basically stepped in as a “coordinator” because we truly had no idea what we were doing. We couldn’t have done it without him. His friendly and kind calm demeanor really put us at ease. I would recommend him to anyone who is searching for an officiant! 

ed us we'd found the perfect officiant. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Reverend Joe is genuine and good-natured with an ability to put everyone at ease. He provided sample ceremonies for us to review and a brief follow-up meeting was all it took to craft a beautifully personalized ceremony that perfectly captured our vision: concise, meaningful, and heartfelt. He was incredibly respectful of our individual preferences, offering thoughtful suggestions without pressure or judgement. When unexpected weather presented challenges on the day itself, Reverend Joe seamlessly worked with the venue staff to keep everything flowing smoothly. His ceremony delivery was sincere, engaging and truly memorable – many guests specifically mentioned how much they enjoyed it. His participation undoubtedly enhanced the entire event. And beyond the ceremony, Reverend Joe handled all necessary paperwork with impressive efficiency. Thank you, Reverend Joe - we are so grateful and enthusiastically recommend you to any couple seeking a kind, capable, and truly exceptional wedding officiant. — Rose & Wayne July 25, 2025 | Ninety Acres, Peapack, NJ

he created our beautiful custom ceremony. EVERYONE raved about how his positive relaxed energy set the tone for our whole celebration. Rev. Joe also helped us with the logistics of applying for and getting our marriage license. He coordinated easily with our other vendors. We were blessed to have Rev. Joe Schmidt be our officiant- there is no better!

mmediately reached out to him about serving as an officiant for our elopement. Not only did he respond almost immediately, he without request briefed us on all of the ins and outs of securing a marriage certificate. As a couple who’s not gone through this important process, he made it smooth and provided valuable insights that aren’t easily found on the web. We knew he was the right match at that point and we were not disappointed moving forward with his services. Joe is very experienced and has tons of ceremony examples that made curating the event a breeze. He was flexible with scheduling despite our late inquiry and was responsive when we asked questions about the ceremony. I can’t put into words how special he made the big day feel and we can’t thank him enough! We confidently recommend his services to anyone who’s looking for an officiant with a ton of experience and awesome personality!

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tremely communicative, diligent, & truly made us feel prioritized & valued. Joe is professional yet personal at the same time - making the ceremony planning process fun & completely stress free. We knew from day one we were in good hands with him & he did not disappoint! His timing was impeccable, his instruction & communication was simple/to the point, his flexibility with us was incredible, & his desire to ensure the ceremony was exactly what we wanted was obvious & deeply appreciated. I already have some guests asking for his information for their own upcoming weddings & I have been more than happy to provide! I would recommend Joe to anyone looking for a dreamy, classy, & graceful ceremony! He is truly the best (:

phone call and could tell he wpuld be the perfect person to create a beautiful ceremony for us. We have received many compliments on our ceremony, thanks to Joe. Unsure of where to begin, he provided us with lots of examples of ceremony layouts and tailored one to fit what we envisioned for our day. I would highly recommend him!

we had and delivered a wonderful ceremony for us. We received so much positive feedback from our guests and were so thankful Rev Joe was a part of it!

lpful throughout the entire wedding process.

tire process! He was very accommodating to what we wanted our ceremony to be, while at the same time being that expert to help guide and support us in the process. He was also extremely responsive during the process, responding very quickly to all communications and immediately adjusting our script. On the day of, he did a great job leading us through the ceremony, even though we were both super excited/nervous/in our feelings. We are so happy to have had Rev Joe for our wedding and highly recommend him! Thank you so much for making our wedding day everything we've dreamed of and more!

s a “love lock” ceremony and Rev. Joe added his own personal touches which were heartfelt and profound. We also appreciated that he was able to handle our marriage license paperwork which was one less thing to stress about during this whole process. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a officiant who is the perfect mix of kind and professional.

entire process. He crafted a beautiful, personalized ceremony that was perfect for us, making our special day even more meaningful. His kindness and professionalism truly stood out, and it’s clear he loves what he does and genuinely cares about his clients. He arrived 1-2 hours early to communicate with the wedding party and our wedding coordinator. He went above and beyond by submitting our marriage license, leaving us with the simple task of picking up the certificate. His pricing was also flexible and very reasonable compared to others in northern Jersey. Another standout quality was his impeccable timing—he knew exactly when to step aside for pictures, allowing the day to flow smoothly. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone planning their wedding. You won’t be disappointed!

ghly recommend!

thing was in order; I didn't have to think about a thing! We have gotten so many compliments on our ceremony, and we couldn't be happier with his service!

ing! He made the entire process so easy for us. I recommend him completely!

of everything. Thank you!

Joe delivered. He is so professional, organized, trustworthy, communicative and kind. We highly recommend him.

e! Rev. Joe guide us through everything and gave us different suggestions to choose from. He's very responsive to any question we had & very kind. Thank you Rev. Joe for everything!!!

ble and excited at the same time! Our guests commented on how enjoyable the service was. We would recommend him to everyone!

n for what he does. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, and that personal touch truly reflected in the ceremony he crafted for us. Rev. Joe's eloquence and poise during the ceremony were remarkable. He effortlessly balanced heartfelt moments with touches of humor, making our ceremony both deeply meaningful and incredibly enjoyable for all our guests. His ability to convey our love story and the significance of our commitment left everyone in awe. His experience and attention to detail ensured that everything ran smoothly on our special day, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the moment. We cannot recommend Rev. Joe highly enough. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine enthusiasm for celebrating love make him an outstanding choice for anyone looking for a wedding officiant who will make their ceremony unforgettable.

prepared and thorough. Rev. Schmidt answered all our questions and offered great suggestions. He guided us in the wedding application process as well. We couldn’t have been luckier than to have Rev. Schmidt perform our ceremony!

rt, responsiveness and overall energy was invaluable to the success of our special day. Thank you Revered Joe!!

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fessionalism. He is so warm and kind and communicative, and he even took the time to explain where and how to pick up our marriage certificate. I highly recommend his services!

eremony. We had a little bit of rain so Rev Joe Improvised the ceremony and it still came out wonderful! Definitely would recommend!

est officiant they had ever witnessed.

knowledgeable, and professional. Throughout the experience from zoom, to working on the ceremony script, to wedding day, Joe took care of everything. He worked with the venue seamlessly and also took care of all the paperwork. He knew who to contact from our town and the town where we needed to file our license after getting married. We are still getting compliments on our ceremony. Would recommend Rev Joe over and over again!

m on the most important day of our life!

ts from our guests after. Rev. Joe was very responsive during the planning process, with an initial planning call and multiple quick edits when they were requested to tailor our wedding ceremony. He provided us with templates and guided us through different components of a wedding ceremony we may want to consider. The day of, he was punctual and brought such great energy to our wedding day that my bridesmaids were raving about him before we even got into the ceremony space! We will forever be thankful for Rev Joe and his services as we start our married lives together. If you are looking for a great officiant, you need look no further!

riage application process, ceremony, and always responsive. Rev. Joe made our small ceremony feel so special and personable.

fiancé or I, we just heard from Reverend Joe saying he was given our information by our original officiant. We were very upset and frustrated as it was one week before the wedding and there were enough things to worry about. However, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Reverend Joe was EXTREMELY accommodating and did a fantastic job in marrying my husband and I given the short notice. He sent us his ceremony beforehand and we ended up liking it 10x more than our original officiants. He also let us edit the ceremony to our exact preferences and liking. The ceremony was beautiful and we received so many compliments on it from our guests. It was the perfect way to start off our wedding and more importantly our marriage. We cannot thank Reverend Joe enough!!

We couldn't have asked for it to go better and Rev. Joe made that possible. Even our guests were raving about him and how beautiful the ceremony was. From the beginning he was so kind, loving and interested in us. He was always very responsive via text and email and worked with us along the way with any questions we had or any changes we wanted to make to the ceremony script. He is efficient and took care of all our paperwork. Please check out Rev. Joe - you won't be disappointed! Nancy & Ryan

ally had no idea what we were doing . He had examples of ceremonies, ideas to make it our own and had readings that pertained to the type of ceremony we wanted . He was available any time and was so easy to get a hold of if we had any questions ! Rev. Joe made the process so easy to obtain our license as well . I would recommend him to anyone . We were so lucky to find him and he was such a pleasure to work with . Thank you!!!

an old friend when I met him.

really open to the Filipino rituals at our wedding and helped us get the right structure in place for everything to go smoothly on our special day. We are so happy that we found him as our officiate at the very last minute. Thank you so much, Rev. Joe! We love you!

our guests were thoroughly entertained. We cannot recommend Rev Joseph enough, We are so lucky to find you to officiate our wedding. Thank you for making our wedding day so special! Roseanne & Daniel 06.10.2023

ons and made the whole process super easy.

I found rev. Joe Schmidt. He responded quickly and answered all of the questions I had and with one phone call, I knew he was perfect for our wedding. During phone calls and zoom sessions, we planned out every single detail, and I was beyond comfortable with going into the ceremony. She implemented personal elements, such as vows to my stepson and honoring my late father. I 100% recommend Rev. Joe Schmidt.