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Calming & Caring, I make your ceremony stress free
I am a non-denominational wedding officiant with more than 20 years and 500 wedding's worth of experience in making your big day special and unforgettable! I strive to be a calming and reassuring influence to reduce your stress and anxiety, and I try to be as available and accommodating as possible. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and I make each couple's custom ceremony fit their unique personalities and style. Located near Flint, Michigan, I am central to a large portion of the state. I look forward to being a part of what is arguably the most important day in your life! I can be reached at chirosmithaa@yahoo.com or on my personal cell at 810-516-7381.
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- Spiritual
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- Wedding
- Ceremony
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My husband Tyler and I could not be more happy with how Dr. Smith worked with us during our wedding planning/rehearsal process, and how well he officiated on the big day.
He worked with us before the wedding to help craft our ceremony, and was very helpful by providing several excellent examples for us to draw inspiration from. We had a non-religious wedding, and using the examples he sent us, we were able to craft a wonderful ceremony we were both happy with.
He is very responsive, extremely thorough with all the important information we needed to know as an engaged couple, and extremely easy to work with. He was extremely flexible with what we wanted implemented in our ceremony, I changed my mind several times throughout the process and he was accommodating every time. We were also planning our wedding out of state, and this was never an issue during the planning process with him.
When it came to the big day he spoke very eloquently, all our friends and family were raving about how beautiful the ceremony was. He helped run our rehearsal, while also communicating back and forth with our wedding coordinator, which made us feel much more comfortable come the day of the actual wedding, we worried for nothing knowing it was in good hands!
We would highly recommend hiring Dr. Smith to officiate your wedding, we could not be happier with how our day turned out, we will look back fondly on our decision to have him officiate for us.
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2024
Thank you for the wonderful endorsement. I really enjoy doing what I do and when a couple is happy, I am happy! Best wishes for a long and happy marriage :)
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was absolutely incredible! He officiated our wedding on 10.12.24 and we couldn’t be happier. He was so great to work with and helped us create our own unique ceremony. He was also very accommodating when we requested him to do a rehearsal dinner at the last minute. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2024
Thank you Maddy. I wish you and Drew many years of peace, love and happiness! :)
Dr. Smith
We had Dr. Smith officiate our wedding on 10.18.24. We would highly recommend Dr. Smith!! He was very professional as well as personable and easy to work with! He helped us create an individualized ceremony that was special to us! Dr. Smith also gave us some great tips on do’s and don'ts for the ceremony which was so helpful :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2024
Thank you so much! I very much enjoyed being a part of your wedding and I wish you both all the best in your future together!
Dr. Smith
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Dr. Stephan Smith was absolutely wonderful! He officiated our wedding on 9.21 and we could not have asked for a better officiant. He was very communicative and answered any questions we had. He knew exactly what to do for the rehearsal dinner and I believe he was a big reason our rehearsal and actual ceremony went so well. You should definitely work with Dr. Stephan Smith if you want your wedding ceremony to go extremely well.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Thank you Adria! It was a pleasure being your officiant and I enjoyed working with you and your venue to create a memorable wedding for you and Mason. I wish you many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Stephan did an amazing job for our wedding! We did a very small and simple ceremony and just wanted the basics and he happily accommodated our request! Very kind and professional as well. I also appreciate the tips he sent ahead of time with getting our marriage license.
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2024
Thank you Jenna! It was fun doing your wedding and the venue choice is one of my faves, which makes it even better! I wish you and Eric all the best in your future together.
Dr. Smith
We loved having Dr. Stephan Smith officiating our wedding. He was very flexible and helpful to us and gave us a great experience. Thank you for helping to make our wedding unforgettable! We highly recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2024
Thank you Michael. I wish you and Tiphanie many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding officiant than Dr. Smith. From our initial meeting to the day of the wedding, he was incredibly professional, attentive, and warm. He took the time to get to know us, understand our vision, and craft a personalized ceremony that truly reflected our relationship. On the big day, Dr. Smith delivered a heartfelt and beautifully crafted ceremony that left everyone in attendance moved and delighted. We received numerous compliments on how meaningful and unique the ceremony was. We highly recommend Dr. Smith to any couple looking for a truly special and memorable wedding experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2024
Thank you so much! I very much enjoyed being a part of your big day... I wish you both all the best in your future together :)
Dr. Smith
Dr. Stephan Smith came recommend to us by our coordinator for our July 5th wedding and it was the best decision that we made for our ceremony! At the initial meeting, Dr. Stephan Smith asked us what we wanted our ceremony to look like and we explained what we were looking for, but also wanted to do something different and bring a little bit of Kentucky to our wedding. Dr.Stephan Smith mentioned doing a bourbon unity within our ceremony and we immediately loved that idea. Dr. Stephan Smith tailored our ceremony to us and made it personalized to us as a couple and our lives, religious values, and personalities. After the ceremony, he made us a book of our entire ceremony for us to remember the day. I would recommend Dr. Stephan Smith to anyone and everyone and we are so thankful that he was a part of our day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2024
Thank you so much, Meg! It was a pleasure to work with you and Kyle. The Holly Vault Chapel is a gorgeous venue and a great setting for your wedding! I wish you both many years of peace, love and happiness :)
Dr. Smith
We had the absolute pleasure of having Stephan officiate our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect person to lead such an important part of our day. From our first meeting, Stephan had a genuine interest in our story, interests and how we'd like the ceremony to play out.
He made recommendations on what's traditional, what's not and what's trending. This was very helpful and helped us understand the specific script we wanted to take. He also provided several sample scripts that we could read through. These helped us craft the perfect flow. The ceremony ended up being beautiful with the perfect blend of humor, sentiment, and tradition.
Stephan's delivery was heartfelt and engaging, capturing the attention and emotions of all our guests. Many of our friends and family commented on how lovely and unique the ceremony was, and we owe that to Stephan.
If you're looking for an officiant who is not only professional and organized but also deeply passionate about making your day special, look no further. We highly recommend Stephan!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2024
Thank you so much for the accolades, Michelle! I really enjoyed doing your wedding at such a beautiful venue on such a perfect day. It was plain to see the love between you and Patrick and I wish you both the very best in your lives together as...
husband and wife!
Dr. Smith
Nairu and Adam ~ Married on 6/28/2024
Dr. Smith was perfect. He was very responsive and attentive to our needs through our entire wedding day. His years of experience also showed in his responses. Although our needs were simple, he went above and beyond and made sure we were comfortable. The ceremony was heartfelt and tearful, and he even handed a clean handkerchief to us shortly after the ceremony.. That action alone showed us Dr Smith's pure kindness. We highly recommend him.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2024
Thank you so much! Your wedding was so much fun. I love doing intimate small weddings as much as large involved ones. I especially loved how you wanted to honor Nairu's Japanese heritage by saying your vows in Japanese...it was very beautiful. ...
I wish you both all the best in your lives together.
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
We got married 6/22/24 at stonehouse farm. Dr smith was wonderful, super easy to work with, he was able to make last minute changes for us and the day went smoothly and made us feel comfortable! Would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2024
Thank you so much Noelle. Your venue was beautiful...even if we had to dodge a few raindrops... and the two of you were wonderful to work with! All my best in your future together :)
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was a fantastic officiant for our wedding on June 1st, 2024. He was extremely professional, well-spoken and everyone commented on how great he did during the ceremony. He also comes prepared with many different scripts for the ceremony for you to pick from which was very helpful. Would 100% recommend him!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2024
Thank you Hannah! I very much enjoyed your wedding and I wish you and Collin the very best in your future together!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Stephen Smith was an integral part to our special day!
We had the pleasure to have Dr. Smith officiate our wedding ceremony on May 18, 2024, ensuring a smooth delivery that was beautifully written for all of our friends and family that attended. He was helpful from the very start, meeting with us and helping to answer any questions we had for our big day. The most special piece of working with Dr. Smith was that everything was curated to our preference and liking.
Dr. Smith, thank you for creating a beautiful ceremony, one that both of us will never forget!
- Gavin and Mackenzie Royer | 5.18.2024
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2024
Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure to work with such wonderful people. Your venue was spectacular and the day was perfect, which made the wedding all the more amazing! I wish you both the very best for your future together :)
Dr. Smith
Could not be happier with the service we received. Very professional and very helpful as well as being available on such short notice. Especially in our case (we were a bit confused on how the exchanging of vows happen) he was able to help us plan and explain how things would happen during the exchanging of our vows. Also he has very reasonable prices as well as being flexible and able to plan how you want the exchanging of vows to go. Highly recommended! you won’t be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2024
Thank you Brandon! I try to be as accommodating as I can, knowing the planning process can be difficult. I very much enjoyed doing your wedding and I especially loved the steampunk theme!
Best wishes for may happy years together,
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was wonderful. He was extremely communicative and thorough throughout all of our meetings with him. He truly wanted to get to know my (now husband!) and I before our ceremony. We had many readings and blessings and Dr. Smith made a point to practice pronunciations and get every detail just right! You won’t regret booking with him. He made our day very special!
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2024
Thank you Gabi! I enjoyed working with you and Joe and it was fun to learn something new while honoring your faith and culture for the ceremony :) I wish you both many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith did a phenomenal job! I even received a few comments from our guests about how great of a job he did at our ceremony. He was very easy to communicate with. He provided excellent options for us to choose from as we were indecisive on the ceremony material. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Smith. He's experienced and confident in his delivery and just did an overall phenomenal job. I'm so happy we chose him!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2023
Thank you so much Kristy! It was a pleasure working with you both. I wish you all the best in your years to come as husband and wife!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was the perfect officiant for our wedding. His warmth, eloquence, and genuine care made our ceremony truly special. He took the time to understand our story and crafted a heartfelt ceremony that resonated with us and our guests. We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us. Thank you, Dr. Smith, for making our day unforgettable.
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2023
Thank you Isabella! I always try to make it about the couple's experience, and I try to include things that enhance the ceremony and reflect your personalities and style! I wish you both many years of peace and happiness together as husband and...
wife :)
Dr. Smith
Stephan was incredible at our wedding. He was very professional leading up and helped us to craft an individualized script that we were comfortable with. Had great energy day of too!
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2023
Thank you for the kind words, Allie! Your wedding was sweet and the setting on Lake Michigan was fantastic! I wish you both many happy years together :)
All my best,
Dr. Smith
Stephan Smith was Amazing with Our Service. He is Respectful and extremely easy to work with. I can't say enough kind words about this man.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2023
Thank you Shelly! It was my pleasure to perform your wedding ceremony. Your venue was beautiful and you looked spectacular in the red wedding dress. I wish you and Michael much peace and joy in the years to come.
All my best,
Dr. Smith
Danny and Robert / September 2 2023
We cannot say enough good things about Dr Smith! From our first meeting to our wedding day, he was right there for us. He guided us every step of the way making the experience completely stress free. We loved his sense of humor and his calming and caring demeanor. We can’t thank him enough for his guidance and patience in putting together our vows. He even presented us with an awesome little book of our vows he made, that we will always treasure. He was amazing with our family and friends, who said they felt like he was part of the family because of how much he cared. Dr. Smith helped make our special day all the more magical and we will be forever grateful for all the care and love he put into our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2023
Thank you Robert! I had so much fun meeting your friends and family and performing your ceremony. The wedding site by the pond at your home was perfect and everyone was so happy for you both. I wish you both many years of peace and happiness!
...
Dr. Smith
Stephan Smith was an incredible officiant. Although my husband and I wanted a simple and quick under 15-minute ceremony, Stephan was still able to make it personable and memorable. He is such a kind human that instantly fit right into our day as if we had known him forever. We initially met months before our wedding and he remembered every little detail, never missing a beat. I could not recommend him enough to be an amazing addition to your special day.
Nick & Jess
8/26/2023
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2023
Thank you for the kind words Jessica. I thoroughly enjoyed being your officiant and I also loved the venue you chose. It was rustic and fun and I loved the idea of using food trucks as your reception food...they were incredible! I wish you both...
the very best in your lives together as husband and wife!
Dr. Smith
He is very friendly. Understanding and just plain awesome. I highly recommend him to anyone. The detail he put in, and the way he understood I was very nervous and helped calm my nerves was awesome. I can not say how amazing he was and so glad we chose him to marry us!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2023
Thank you Angela!
I try to be the calming force in the ceremonies I perform, since I know people are nervous. I enjoy what I do and it was my pleasure to be a part of your big day!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
My wife and I cannot thank Dr. Stephan J Smith enough for officiating our wedding. He was everything we could have hoped for and more. Dr. Smith was professional, friendly, and easy to work with. He was more than willing to accommodate any of our requests, helping us create the perfect ceremony. He also helped us in ways we didn't expect by sharing anecdotes and giving advice on the many small details of our wedding that we had not even considered. His experience and knowledge was exceptional!
Our guests raved about the ceremony, and many of them commented on how Dr. Smith did a wonderful job. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to help us celebrate our love. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant who is professional, experienced, and passionate about helping couples create their dream ceremony.
Bride and Groom: Ashley and Devin
Date: July 14, 2023
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2023
Thank you Devin, I really enjoyed performing your ceremony and the venue is one of my favorites...so beautiful! I enjoy helping couples have the wedding of their dreams and I wish you both every happiness :)
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
We are very happy with our choice of Dr Smith as our wedding officiant on June 17, 2023. From our very first meeting, Dr Smith had a confident and calming presence. Dr Smith was always quick to answer my many questions and able to use his experience to give guidance where requested. We were especially excited that he used his notes from our meeting and discussion of example ceremonies to create a ceremony and vows that were perfect for our relationship.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
Thank you Ana! I try to make it about the couple's experience. I'm always open to things that enhance the ceremony because I want your wedding to reflect your personalities and style! I wish you both the very best in your life together as husba...
nd and wife :)
Dr. Smith
Dr Stephan Smith is the reason our ceremony went so smoothly! Very professional and kept us on track! We couldn't have done it without him! 10/10 recommend. I even received compliments from guests!
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2023
Thank you Rachel! You had a beautiful day and a gorgeous venue for the perfect wedding. I wish you both many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was the best! He made myself and my husband feel so comfortable and excited about the wedding process! Getting married can be overwhelming but he made the process super easy! The best advice he gave us was, don’t worry about any little mistakes made during the ceremony as it gives character to the event, which it did! I would definitely recommend Dr. Smith to anyone looking for an officiant! Super nice and knowledgeable!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2023
Thank you Alexa! I feel that part of my job is to put a couple at ease, so they're not as nervous and thinking more about what they're doing and not how it's getting done. The best weddings are those where the couple is in the moment and focusi...
ng on each other and not things that don't matter much.
My very best to you both!
Dr. Smith
Stephan was an outstanding officiant for our wedding! Stephan's experience really showed as he asked us questions we had never thought of, gave recommendations on how things could best flow, and made us both feel comfortable. Most importantly, he was so flexible in what we wanted said during the ceremony/vows.
I would highly recommend Stephan to officiate your special day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2023
Thanks Tyler! I really enjoy working with couples to create a ceremony experience they'll always treasure. My best wishes to you both!
Dr. Smith
My husband and I decided to have a small elopement ceremony with family 6/12/23. Unfortunately closer to the date our officiant was no longer available! I read Stephan's reviews on The Knot and decided to reach out to him and I am so glad I did. He was responsive and very approachable over the phone. We met for the first time on the day of the ceremony and he was such a delight, he has such a radiating positive personality. Our families were thoroughly impressed with him as well and kept on asking where we found him. He caters to how you want you and your significant other to have the ceremony and you can tell he loves what he does. 100% would recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2023
Thank you so much Bianca! I really loved meeting both of your families. They were so welcoming and I know they were excited for you both :) I do love what I do and it was my pleasure to participate in your wedding. I wish you both many years o...
f peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was awesome to work with from start to finish! He was very patient and helpful throughout the whole process. He was punctual and knowledgeable. Everything was great! Highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2023
Thank you Sheena! It was a pleasure to work with you I very much enjoyed meeting your family and performing your ceremony in such a beautiful setting. I wish you both the very best for your future together!
Dr. Smith
Highly recommend. He went above & beyond. Color coordinated and showed up early. He was extremely personable. Zero complaints. 💟
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Thank you Megan. I loved your wedding because it was colorful and cute and I enjoyed your wonderful family. I wish you both the very best for your future together 🙂
Dr. Smith
Highly recommend for our ceremony. With such a multi cultural and multi religion wedding, Dr Smith was able to bring them together and celebrate our wedding. Thanks again Dr.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Thank you Dina! I enjoyed working with you and I loved meeting your families. I wish you both the very best!
Dr. Smith
Stephan was truly amazing! He was so nice and helpful with the whole process. He made sure it was exactly what we wanted and he was available when I had questions or concerns about anything. We loved having him Officiate us. We highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 03/20/2023
Thank you! I truly enjoy working with couples to create a ceremony experience they'll always treasure. My best wishes and blessing to you both!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was absolutely amazing to work with and helped us in having the most beautiful ceremony for our wedding 10/7! We met with him a few times prior to the wedding and we found comfort in the fact he definitely knew what he was doing and had officiated many weddings prior to ours. He helped run our rehearsal and kept us and our party to stay organized, focused and calm for the big day. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect in every way. Our ceremony is something we will look back on and remember forever, thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2022
Thank you Jenny! I really enjoyed working with you and the two of you looked fantastic for your ceremony. I wish you all my best with many years of peace, love and joy!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was an awesome wedding officiant for our wedding on 9/17 and we are so glad that we choose him! Prior to the wedding he helped us put together a script that had everything that we wanted and offered advice to help us create the perfect ceremony. At the rehearsal he was very organized, friendly, great at walking everyone through the process, and helped make Anthony and I feel comfortable before the big day. He worked great with our DJ and the wedding ceremony was everything that we dreamed of! We highly recommend choosing Dr. Smith as your officiant too!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Thank you Genevieve, I really enjoyed working with you and meeting your families. You couldn't have asked for a nicer day in a more beautiful setting! I wish you both all the best in your future together :) Dr. Smith
We had Dr. Smith as our officiant on 10/8/2022. He was amazing! I didn't really know how I wanted the layout of my ceremony to be. He sent me many example layouts that I was able to pick parts from to make my own. He was very familiar with my venue so he knew exactly how to coordinate with them for the ceremony. Everything went so smoothly, we highly recommend - Rachel&Ben
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Thank you Rachel, I really enjoyed working with you! Your venue is one of my favorite places to do a wedding. I wish you both many years of peace and happiness!
Dr. Smith
We used Dr. Stephan Smith as our wedding officiant. He made the process super easy and let us customize our ceremony as we wished. He did a wonderful job! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Thank you Allison! I'm glad I was able to help make your wedding day a great day. I wish you both all the best!
Dr. Smith
My ceremony was absolutely perfect. I couldn’t have been happier with the whole process from beginning to end. Dr. Smith was so helpful in providing lots of content examples to choose from. He was quick to respond to all of my texts/emails and he gave great guidance on how to put the vows and ceremony together. He even made a beautiful print out of our vows as a keepsake. Would absolutely recommend working with Dr. Smith for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2022
Thank you Carolyn, I really enjoyed working with you! Your venue was rustic and beautiful and the weather was perfect. All helped make it a great day. I wish you both all the best in your future together :)
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was so fun to work with! He immediately makes you feel welcomed and asks all the right questions to make sure he understands what type of ceremony you want. He helped us create the most perfect ceremony that was unique to us. All of our guests complimented how special it was but also short and sweet♥️ He gave us the ability to choose the vows we wanted to read and made sure that all of the pieces we wanted included were added in. He was quick to answer questions and be there for support through the entire process. I would recommend him to everyone I know!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2022
Thanks Lynsie! I had so much fun doing your wedding and the venue could not have been nicer...such a charming chapel near Lake Michigan...open and breezy and picture perfect. Thank you for choosing me and allowing me the opportunity to help mak...
e your wedding wonderful!
Best wishes for a bright future together,
Dr. Smith
Future couples, look no further!
I have no other words for Stephen other than amazing.
He made our ceremony so special and personal that I had guests ask if he was a family friend.
Stephen is a true professional and walks you through the entire process which puts your mind at ease.
He’s great at communicating leading up to the day of your wedding and makes the whole process feel effortless. We are so grateful to have found Stephen on The Knot.
Brandon & Morgan Myers
8.6.2022
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2022
Thank you Morgan! Working with you was a lot of fun and your rustic barn venue was really great! I wish you both the very best in your future together as husband and wife, with many years of peace, love and happiness! Dr. Smith
We had Dr. Smith for our officiant this past weekend and he made our ceremony amazing and so easy and smooth. We got so many compliments on him after the ceremony. We are so glad we had him apart of our special day! :)
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Thank you Samantha! I loved being a part of your ceremony...you had a gorgeous riverside wedding location and your family was wonderful to meet and talk to. I wish you both every happiness in your lives together!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith made our ceremony everything we ever wanted! He was very helpful and made the whole process very easy and smooth! All of our friends and family complimented on how great he was too!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2022
Thank you Karmen! I wish you both the very best!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith officiated my wedding yesterday and he was amazing. My mom said it was the best ceremony that she’s ever been too! Dr. Smith was easy to speak with during the planning phase and answered any questions I had. He did an incredible job at our wedding- he’s professional and even made us a booklet of our vows. It really means a lot to have something special to take home with us. Thank you Dr. Smith for being a part of our day. We were very fortunate to find you!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2022
Thank you Jenny! Your chapel ceremony setting was amazing and beautiful and the two of you looked fantastic. I wish you all my best with many years of peace, love and joy!
Dr. Smith
We hired Dr. Smith for our Wedding Officiant and were blown away by his professionalism and his help with creating our dream ceremony! Dr. Smith was very responsive throughout the months and days leading up to our wedding. My husband and I had a general idea for the type of ceremony we wanted, and based off our general idea, Dr. Smith sent us a few past Ceremony Scripts he has written. Then we were able to use his ideas and our own to make our unique Ceremony script that fit us as a couple! Dr. Smith was very helpful with crafting our dream ceremony and gave pointers and editing tips in order to get our ceremony to the desired length and the vibe we were envisioning. Dr. Smith was kind, professional, warm and welcoming as our Wedding Officiant and we could not have been happier to have him be part of our Special Day and marry us! We couldn't recommend Dr. Smith enough!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2022
Thank you Laura! I had so much fun getting to know you and Daniel and your families. Your farm setting was amazing and beautiful and the two of you looked fantastic. I wish you many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Stephan was a great officiant. He was very organized and prepared and helped our day go smoothy.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2022
Thank you Michael! Your wedding was beautiful and it was a pleasure to be your officiant. I wish you both all the best in your future together! Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was wonderful. He was our officiant for our wedding in June. We found him while searching for officiants in August last year on the Knot. His reviews were what excited us about him. I reached out and he gave me a breakdown of his services and pricing and requested to meet us in person over coffee to get to know us and learn a little bit more about what we were looking for in our officiant and ceremony. The in person meeting was a great way to get to know Dr. Smith and what he's all about. After speaking with him and going over what we envisioned for our ceremony we decided to book him that night. He sent us a variety of ceremony options to mix and match and make our own. Together we were able to create a beautiful ceremony we both loved. We had him join us for our rehearsal the night before the wedding. He was able to instruct everyone on what works best and was really helpful with giving us an idea on what to expect for the day of. On our actual wedding day he was brilliant. He spoke loudly and clearly and the ceremony was everything we hoped for. He gave us a little book with our printed ceremony as a keepsake. We highly recommend hiring Dr. Smith for your wedding officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2022
Thank you Taylor! Working with you was a lot of fun and your venue was fabulous :) I wish you both the very best in your future together as husband and wife, with many years of peace, love and happiness!
Dr. Smith
Stephan officiated my wedding 3/19/22 and came to rehearsal day prior. He did an outstanding job, he was very calm and understanding. Stephan made sure we understood everything he will be saying and doing (as well as what he will need from us and us to bring) & was all around very friendly. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2022
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day! I hope you both enjoy many years of peace, love and happiness!
All my best,
Dr. Smith
There are no words we can use to describe Dr. Smith other than amazing! Our wedding was on May 20, 2022 after two long years of waiting through the pandemic to finally be able to celebrate with our loved ones.
He really took the time to sit with us and get to know us and who we are as a couple. He was funny, understanding, and passionate. He really cares about the people he works with and he will do his very best to make your special day exactly what you want it to be!
He was extremely kind, understanding, and helpful. Even made sure to remind us to breathe when we forgot about it (haha).
10/10 would recommend to all family, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. Call him!!!
Colin and Samantha
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2022
Thank you for your kind words! I really do enjoy what I do and that makes it possible for me to help people have their very best wedding experience.
Best wishes in your future together!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Stephan Smith was extremely pleasant and easy to work with. He made the ceremony very easy and the process leading up to the day of very stress free. We were able to pick and choose exactly what we wanted for our ceremony and made it custom to what we wanted. I would recommend him everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2022
Thanks Anna! I really enjoy what I do, so I try to work hard to ensure that your wedding is as wonderful as possible. I enjoyed working with you and Joe and I wish you all the best for your future together!
Dr. Smith
Stephan was our officiant on 3/6/22. He was very warm and easy to work with from the start! We put together our ceremony using some examples he provided to us, and was very responsive to our questions and helpful in making sure things flowed correctly for what we wanted in the ceremony. He was helpful during the rehearsal, and we also appreciated the personalized keepsake he made for the ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 03/21/2022
Thank you Rachel! It was a pleasure working with you and Joe. Your venue couldn't have been more beautiful and it was wonderful meeting your family and friends. I wish you both the very best in your many years together!
Dr. Smith
Having Stephan do our ceremony was the best choice we could have made! He took the time to get to know us personally and talk with us about what was most important for our ceremony, and included us in the process every step of the way. The result was a beautifully detailed wedding ceremony with elements that matched my husband and I so well. Stephan is incredibly thoughtful, considerate, and dedicated to providing a memorable experience for his clients. He even created a beautiful booklet of our ceremony and saved the vows we wrote ourselves for keepsakes.
He was patient with the children (and adults) in our party for rehearsal, on time for every meeting we had, and conducted himself in the most friendly and kind manner to everyone he encountered for our wedding. Stephan walked us through every part of the process from planning the ceremony all the way to how we would go about getting our marriage license and changing my name. We would recommend him to anyone!
Thank you so much Stephan!!
-Taylor and Tom C.
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2022
Thank you so much for the glowing review! I really do love what I do, so making it special and doing my best just comes naturally. I wish you and Tom all the best in the coming years and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day!
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Dr. Smith
He was professional and very communicative leading up to the wedding. Stephan has very detailed and sweet ceremony options that he personalizes to the couple. He showed up on time for the rehearsal and the wedding day. He is a very nice guy and my husband and I were more than pleased. He helped make us less nervous during the day.
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
Thank you for the kind words. I love doing what I do and I take great pride in dong the best job I can for the couples who entrust me with their wedding ceremony! Your wedding was wonderful and the venue was a gem...such a beautiful place, very...
fitting for a wedding near the holidays. I wish you both the very best in your future together.
Dr. Smith
Stephan was AMAZING! We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to share the day with. First, after find him randomly via another officiant, he was so quick to meet with us. He meet with us locally, gave us some ideas for the ceremony, and stayed in great communication through the process. As we got closer he helped create a custom ceremony, and a memorial experience for the guests. He was on time for rehearsal, even when we ran behind he stayed patient and answered all our questions. He also visited with us (bride and groom) prior to the ceremony on the day of, making sure we were ready. Afterwards the paperwork was completed easily and quickly! On top of all that, his pricing is very affordable and you get a custom print of your ceremony to keep, which made me cry when I got home. Couldn’t have found a better officiant and my husband and I are so happy we chose him! Thanks Stephan for being so wonderful to work with!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2021
Thanks Libbie! I really enjoyed doing your wedding! Your reception was really cool also, with a great vibe and a lot of character. I enjoyed the Chinese Dragon Ceremony too...what fun!. I wish you and Tony much joy in the coming years! All my b...
est, Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was amazing! So easy to work with & very personable. He worked with us on personalizing our ceremony & making it absolutely perfect. He did an amazing job during our ceremony & made us feel like we had know him forever! Would 100% recommend him to anyone I know. We’re so thankful we had the opportunity to meet him & have him officiate our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words and the great photos you sent me. Your setting was so beautiful and private, and I'm a sucker for rural settings, so the corn field as a backdrop for your gorgeous arbor was perfect! I wish you both the ver...
y best together and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith made our ceremony about US which is exactly what we were looking for. Not many people get comments from guests on their ceremony but we sure did. I can truly say it was my favorite part of my whole day. Dr. Smith worked with us to make our content about us, adjusting it to our needs, and even offered ideas! He truly cares about YOU loving your ceremony. I do not think there was a dry eye in the crowd but yet there were laughs too! Professional, timely, and kind. He is your guy!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2021
Thank you Marina for your kind words. I love officiating weddings, so it's easy for me to help make a couples' ceremony everything they hoped for! I wish you both all the best in your future together.
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
We were truly honored to work with Dr. Smith as a part of our 10/17/21 wedding!! He did such a phenomenal job and my husband and I couldn't have asked for a better officiant to conduct our wedding ceremony. He was extremely professional and kind towards us and all of our guests. He had such a great demeanor. He allowed my husband and I to customize our entire ceremony and worked with us to perfect it. Dr. Smith gifted us a beautiful keepsake pamphlet of our entire ceremony which was extremely special to us. We could not have landed on a better person to officiate our wedding! Thank you times a million for being the best!
-Mark and Mishelle Djonaj
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2021
Thank you Mishelle! Your wedding was beautiful in the conservatory and it was a pleasure to be your officiant. I wish you both the very best in your future together!
Dr. Smith
I’m so glad Dr. Smith was our Officiant; he was the perfect choice! He was very easy to talk to and listened to our vision for the ceremony. He gave us a number of ideas for our vows and ceremony, but customized everything to us. Our guests commented on how well the ceremony went and how moving his words were. We would refer him to anyone looking to have a personalized wedding experience! Dr. Smith did an amazing job easing our nerves at the ceremony rehearsal (don’t skip the rehearsal!). Thank you Dr. Smith for being a part of our wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2021
Thanks Heather! I really enjoyed doing your wedding! Your venue was really cool, with a great vibe and a lot of character. Your choices for music and catering were really cool as well. I wish you and Sean much joy in the coming years!
All my b...
est,
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was so amazing! I cannot believe our luck with stumbling across him from simply doing some online researching and going through his reviews. He is so quick to respond. Makes the whole process so seamless and truly customizes your ceremony to make it exactly how you prefer! He is flexible, professional, and kind. Due to COVID and distance, we only met him once over a video chat before our rehearsal. Didn't even matter. Seeing him in person for the first time the day of rehearsal didn't even feel odd. It felt like we had known him for a while! He truly makes you feel so comfortable! I would recommend him to anyone!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Smith! You made our ceremony amazing! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much our ceremony just flowed and seemed so "us"! We appreciate you!
Jenny & Jaren Edsall
Wedding Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2021
Thank you so much for the high praise. I really do love what I do and that makes it easy to do my absolute best for my couples. I wish you both the very best as husband and wife!
All My Best,
Dr. Smith
Stephan was AMAZING! He worked with us to help us plan exactly what we dreamed of for our ceremony. From providing tips, to formatting our ceremony, Stephan went above and beyond. He is professional, punctual, and cares about performing his best. We couldn't have been any happier with our decision booking him. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2021
Leah and Eric,
What a pleasure it was to be involved in your wedding! The two of you looked so happy and the setting for the ceremony was gorgeous. I see a lot of wedding photos, and yours were among the most beautiful I've seen recently. I wis...
h you both the very best in your future together!
All My Best,
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was the perfect officiant for our wedding. He was extremely responsive throughout the wedding process and helped us craft our ceremony. You could tell that he was very experienced and has done this plenty of times so it was very nice for him to walk us through everything. He was so nice and it was a pleasure to have him marry us!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2021
Thanks Lauren!
Your wedding location was stunning and it was such a beautiful day. I was very grateful to be involved in your special day and all the festivities to follow. You two are such a beautiful couple and I wish you both the very best f...
or your future together. Please let me know in a year how your whiskey tastes when you sip it for your letter reading!!
All my best,
Dr. Smith
Before we had even finalized the venue I wanted to make sure I had booked the wedding officiant. After all the wedding is centered around a good ceremony! Dr. Smith's reviews really are true. He is easy going, thoughtful, and dependable. All three characteristics are so incredibly valuable for this job. You made us feel so comfortable. I just want to say thank you for making 8/20/2021 a wonderful day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2021
Thank you Anne! I very much enjoyed working with you and Lino. Other than it being so hot, the setting and venue were terrific and it was really fun to be a part of it all. I also appreciate that you included my wife at your rehearsal dinner an...
d reception. She had a rough year last year and was very grateful to get out and enjoy the company and the experience. We both adored your family and your mother in particular was so welcoming and sweet!
I wish you and Lino the very best for your future together!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was more than accommodating when it came to us reaching out to him just 2 weeks before our wedding on 8/14/2021 because our first officiant no longer could do it. We had a very small and simple backyard wedding and he was very personable and patient with us. I will definitely be recommending him to others, he was great to have as a wedding officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2021
Thank you Aubrey! I loved the nice, private backyard setting for your wedding. Speaking with your parents before the ceremony was great, as I love conversation and learning a bit more about everyone prior to a wedding. I wish you both the best ...
for your future together and many years of happiness!
Dr. Smith
We hired Dr. Smith for our wedding on August 14th, 2021. We had originally picked a date in July, but had to change it. He was so flexible and easy to work with. I loved that we could meet with him beforehand to review everything we wanted and how it would go. He has several package options and they’re all very reasonably priced. We were able to customize our package to include a unity sand ceremony and our own vows. He came on time, was very friendly with our guests, and even had us choose which suit color we wanted him to wear. We will definitely recommend him to our family and friends!
Response from the Vendor on 08/25/2021
Thank you for the kind words, Grace! I enjoyed doing your ceremony and I thought you all did such a nice job preparing your back yard for the service. Your families were very nice and I enjoyed talking with them. Thank you for allowing me to be...
a part of your big day!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
Dr. Stephan was awesome! We enjoyed working with him for our wedding and throughout the whole wedding process. He gave wonderful advice about how he could help with our Harry Potter themed wedding which was fantastic! As we even did a sand ceremony that he recommended.
We recommend Dr. Stephan to anyone because he listens, is caring about the couples' wants and concerns, but also because he is a wonderful person to work with.
We really felt like he added to our wedding experience as our officiant.
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2021
Thank you Lacey! It was fun to do a themed wedding. I enjoy doing ceremonies that are unique and special for my couples and I enjoyed being a part of yours. Best wishes to you and Cody!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was a wonderful officiant! We found him at kind of the last minute - he already had a rehearsal booked on the day of our wedding, but he still worked with us, even though the scheduling was very tight. He helped us craft the perfect ceremony, took all of our requests into account, and was able to roll with it when we had a last-minute snafu right before walking down the aisle. I couldn't have asked for a better ceremony. It was very "us," and we got many compliments from our guests on Dr. Smith's beautiful words. It was the best day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2021
Thank you for trusting that everything would work out timing-wise. It was a beautiful day for your ceremony and the setting was gorgeous! It was a pleasure working with you both and I wish you both all my best in your lives together!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith officiated our wedding on May 29th, 2021 and I cannot give him enough praise! During our planning Dr. Smith was quick to respond and very helpful. He took his time to walk us through our rehearsal and help calm our nerves (despite the 53 degrees and rain). For us, the ceremony was the most important and special part of our day. Therefore, we absolutely loved that we were able to customize our ceremony and make it our own. I think almost all of our guests commented on what a beautiful ceremony it was - even a relative of mine who also officiates weddings. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Smith for your big day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2021
It was a bit blustery for the rehearsal, but aside from being a bit windy, wedding day was gorgeous! I loved the setting, which I felt was very open and beautiful, yet private and special. Thank you for allowing me the honor of being your offic...
iant and best wishes to you both!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Stephan Smith was absolutely amazing to work with. He was professional, and really made our special day even more special than imagined. Our ceremony was beautiful, heartfelt and will always be remembered.
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2021
Thank you so much. We got a little wet, but the setting was amazing and I enjoyed working with the two of you as well!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
He was absolutely amazing! We are so grateful to have found him. Exquisite communication all throughout our wedding planning process. Everything that my husband and i wanted to include in our ceremony he made happen! Our ceremony was perfect all because of him!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2021
Thank you Kelsey! I enjoyed your ceremony and I love your venue, having done many weddings there. I wish you both the very best in your future together!
Dr. Smith
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant . Dr. Smith has great communication and is very efficient . I like how he guided us through the process and gave us options for different ceremonies that we can use for our wedding . He is very knowledgeable and experienced. It was nice utilizing an officiant who is organized and knowledgeable about the ceremony process - taking more of the pressure and planning off of me ( the bride ). I highly recommend using Dr . Smith as your officiant .
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2021
Thank you Amanda! It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding and I enjoyed working with you and David! I wish you both the very best for your future together.
All my best!
Dr. Smith
Stephan was very helpful and friendly. He helped us personalize our ceremony and made sure everything went smoothly. Thanks for making our day special.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2021
It was a pleasure working with you both and meeting your families! The venue was great and the two of you looked amazing. I wish you both the very best!
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith responded immediately to my email requesting information. He was professional, thorough and his fee was very reasonable. He arrived on time, was very personable and dressed quite beautifully! The week of the wedding I sent him our background information to give him a better feel for us as a couple. The intimate ceremony was truly perfect in every way. Dr. Smith's romantic and touching words will rest warmly in our hearts a lifetime. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2021
Thank you! I loved your wooded and peaceful setting for the ceremony, and it was nice that your out-of-state family could join virtually. I wish you both the very best!
Dr. Smith
He provided a great ceremony!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/05/2021
Thanks Ashley! It was a pleasure to be your officiant! The setting in the woods was beautiful and the company was fun. I love that I did your mother's wedding, and then yours!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith
We had a great experience with Dr. Smith as our wedding officiant. We wanted to keep our ceremony small and simple, and Dr. Smith enabled that while still making the moment extremely special and memorable with a very thoughtful reading. We were also working under some scheduling constraints and Dr. Smith accommodated his time to fit our needs. We would recommend Dr. Smith to anyone looking for an officiant who is professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 04/23/2021
Thank you for your nice comments. It was a pleasure working with you and it was especially nice that your father was able to video in to "give you away" from another country! I wish you both the very best.
Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith was a phenomenal choice for our 2020 wedding. He provided us with wonderful ceremony templates but allowed for us to complete customize each part of the ceremony. He was so professional and knowledgeable. During our rehearsal, a few of our groomsmen could not attend and he made sure to provide extra detail to the other members of the bridal party. We will cherish the ceremony booklet that he provided. -Erika Hyatt
Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2021
Thank you so much Erika! When you enjoy what you're doing, it's easy to do your best. I really love the energy surrounding weddings, so helping couples make amazing memories adds to that positive energy. Thank you for allowing me to be a part o...
f your wedding!
All my best,
Dr. Smith
Stephan was spot on perfect on our wedding day. He showed up on time and was very professional. We had a large script that he followed and never made a mistake. There were multiple guests who asked us about Stephan and how we knew him. We simply told them that we found him on-line and he had very good reviews. To top it off our wedding was outside in the snow and he was very prepared and never complained about the cold weather. We highly recommend and have nothing bad to say about his officiant services.
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2021
Thank you Suzanne for your kind comments. I thought your ceremony setting was very beautiful. The sun was going down and it created a golden shine through the trees and snow. Very intimate and special. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of you...
r big day!
Best wishes,
Dr. Smith