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Not religious? Not a problem!
What’s the right wedding ceremony for a religiously independent couple? A courthouse ceremony is cold, impersonal, and over in a flash. A church ceremony is usually just a long sermon to which your actual ceremony is a sideshow. Pick your poison - a quick, dry affair with no heart, or a long, tedious slog that flies in the face of your worldview.
Or... chuck that poison and grab the champagne. I got you, boo!
Most wedding ceremonies are religious, and thus focus overwhelmingly on religious themes. But your ceremony will instead focus on thoughtful, bold insights on love and commitment, and personal stories and details about your relationship.
With 15 years in the business and over 600 ceremonies officiated, I bring the eloquence to deliver a deeply moving yet lighthearted ceremony, a relaxed demeanor that will keep you calm and centered, and unparalleled expertise in wedding ceremony craft and theory.
You'll fill out a detailed survey that puts you in full control of every aspect of your ceremony, and you'll answer insightful personal questions so that I can share some highlights of your romance with your family and friends.
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- Second Wedding
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- Baha'i Faith
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- Christian
- Catholic
- Mormon
- Orthodox
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My husband and I adored everything about the service Tim provided, both during the ceremony and outside of it. He is the perfect officiant for brides and grooms prone to anxiety; he kept us both calm on our big day, had us laughing so hard we barely had a chance to panic, and made us smile through happy tears.
Even the day before at our rehearsal, Tim explained everything so well that there was nothing to be nervous about! He even gave us a chance to practice our vows privately in front of our nearest and dearest family and friends before the big day.
Coming from a bride who’s had experience teaching theater and public speaking classes, Tim’s performance would earn an A+ from me! He is skilled in oration, entertainment, and keeping the ceremony equal parts sincere and engaging. He is also talented when it comes to projecting his voice and using strong inflection— even my own acting instructor who attended our wedding was impressed!
Tim’s services are also excellently customizable, following the flow and feel of a traditional Christian ceremony while also being completely secular and avoiding anything overtly religious at our request. He is a wonderful officiant to hire if you want to give parents or older relatives the “vibe” of a faith-based ceremony while also respecting and maintaining your own beliefs. He included some great quotes from notable folks like Carl Sagan, Dante, and a reading by Clementine von Radics that everyone in our audience could appreciate without feeling alienated or preached to.
Overall, Tim played a major role in making our day super magical! He was chill, easygoing, and so incredibly down to earth while also maintaining formality and professionalism. His awesome beard and pink-laced Doc Martens were also an eye-catching touch that left our guests saying “your officiant was SO cool!!!” all night long.
With love,
The Greesons
Tim was amazing, he exceeded all of our expectations. He was able to tell our story in a way that made us feel like we were re-living each amazing moment, all over again. He was professional, on time, and the vibe he brought to our special day was one that provided us with a sense of calm and confidence. He even submitted our wedding paperwork for us! Overall, if you are looking for a non-traditional officiant that will make your ceremony about you and your soon-to-be spouse's love, then Tim Greathouse is an excellent choice, would 100% recommend.
-Chase and Maddy
Tim was outstanding from from the start. He was able to tailor our ceremony to us perfectly. We got so many compliments specifically about him. He was born to be an officiant and you can tell he truly loves it.
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Tim’s ceremony was one of the highlights of our wedding day. Everyone was so impressed, and we truly could not have had a ceremony represent us more as a couple. Tim has a great personality and really gives you the reassurance needed on such a big day. We HIGHLY recommend him for anyone looking for a unique & personal wedding ceremony!
Tim responded quickly to all our questions. Very professional with his website of questions and giving us the run down of how everything will happen. And most importantly, did an amazing job officiating the wedding! He summed our love beautifully, and gave us a few laughs. He also helped us throughout the ceremony so we would know what to do which alleviated some of our nerves!
Tim is a really cool dude. He was super easy to get along with. He took the time to get to know my wife and I ahead of the ceremony. He learned about us and our story and then used that to make a really beautiful and personal wedding ceremony. My wife and I aren’t religious, and Tim was great for creating a ceremony that we wanted. We added some religious elements to appease the more religious family members, and Tim helped us incorporate it seamlessly into our ceremony. Even the most judgy, old school grandmas told us how much they liked the ceremony.
I can’t say enough good things about Tim! The ceremony was absolutely amazing! Tim personalizes everything so well people actually thought we knew each other and were friends! It was a dream come true and it was perfect!
Tim was AMAZING!!! The ceremony he performed was so beautiful and I can’t keep up with all of the compliments we got from our guests! He is very personable and I felt like I had known him for ages! The reading he picked out for us was so spot on meaning he really pays attention to the details in the questionnaire you fill out! I would highly, highly recommend him!!! 🤩❤️
Choosing Tim as our officiant and was probably one of the most perfect decisions that we ever made. Starting from our first meeting, he was incredibly kind, funny, and we knew we wanted him because he was just a regular person that we could easily get along with. His questionnaire did not have the boring classic questions most officiants have, and I feel like this allowed him to really get to know us. He was also one of the things that our guest talked about most at our wedding, some people even asked for his information for future weddings. Everybody was genuinely shocked to find out that he did not know us personally. His ceremony was unique without being over the top and incredibly memorable for both us and our guests. He is easy to work with, humorous, and he made our wedding day that much more special. I would recommend him to every single person that I know that is getting married!!!
Tim was great! Very professional and personable! He was so easy to talk with on the few phone conversations we had and our guests loved our ceremony. Highly recommend him for your future wedding!
I’m writing this about a million years too late (4 months, actually) but better late than never! Tim did my wedding in March 2024 and he was amazing. Everything my husband and I could’ve asked for. We have gotten so many compliments on the officiating, specifically, since the wedding and I just had someone ask for a referral! That is what inspired me to write this, even though I’ve been meaning to forever. Tim was so good people thought he was a longtime friend! People of all ages and religions (or lack thereof) have told us for the last 4 months how much of a rockstar he was. I couldn’t recommend him more!
Tim did a fantastic job from start to end. He was quick with communication and thorough, answering any questions I had no matter how odd or specific. He played a huge role in making our wedding day as perfect as it was, and we couldn't have asked for a more personable and dedicated officiant. He came back to us with follow up questions when we filled out questionnaires for the speech process, which showed he really cared about and read through all of our answers. He helped a lot in working out the pre-ceremony jitters and helped me calm down when I finally got up there. I would recommend Tim to anyone looking for an officiant who will actually take the time to get to know the people he's about to wed, we had a wonderful time!
Tim Greathouse was amazing, super professional. He made the whole ceremony stress free for us and was great to work with. Would highly recommend him for anyone looking.
Tim was an exceptional officiant! He was the perfect mix between professional and “chill” / calm. You can tell he really enjoys his job. He was always happy and smiling the whole time! I loved his energy and demeanor. It was absolutely perfect.
Tim was on time, professional, fun, and funny. He explained everything to us and made us feel very calm. I feel very lucky to have found Tim. He created a personalized ceremony just for us and he delivered it perfectly! There was even a personalized part of the ceremony I think about and laugh about all of the time and I imagine I will be doing that for the rest of my life. What a beautiful memory he created for us!
He is truly a phenomenal officiant. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!
Tim was awesome! He really took the time to get to know us and craft a ceremony that showed who we are as a couple, our values, and personalities. The ceremony was the perfect length, felt classy yet different enough from a traditional church type ceremony, which was perfect for us. We cannot recommend him enough!
Tim was absolutely amazing to work with! He was so easy-going and friendly. The ceremony he created for us was so special and personal, it was exactly what we were looking for! 💗
We found Tim just by searching for officiants near us. Haha… HE TURNED OUT TO BE AMAZING! He knew our personalities and made the ceremony personalized and perfect for us! He ended up knowing/working with our DJ, day of coordinator, and our photographer previously so the day went so smooth and perfectly cause they all knew how each other operated! I believe a few of our wedding guests asked for Tim’s business card to do their vow renewal! He is absolutely perfect!!
We can’t say enough great things about booking Tim Greathouse for our wedding! From start to finish, Tim made planning our wedding ceremony so fun and easy.
For a little context, my new husband Zak and I live in Europe and had our wedding in Cleveland on June 7th. Working with an officiant we had never met in person before our wedding could have been a challenge, but Tim truly took the time and care to get to know both Zak and me as a couple through Zoom meetings. Despite the distance, his warmth and genuine interest in our story made us feel like we had known him for years! We loved Tim’s online questionnaire too, which allowed Zak and I to reflect on and write about all the things we love about each other. This process not only made us appreciate each other more but also gave Tim the insights he needed to craft the most beautiful ceremony I’ve ever seen!
When we finally met in person, Tim was seriously the coolest guy of all time. He was so wonderful to work with! Right from the start, he made Zak and me feel at ease and comfortable during the rehearsal and before the ceremony with his funny jokes and captivating stories. His ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments was truly so special, and it immediately put us and our wedding party at ease.
On the day of the ceremony, Tim delivered a beautiful, heartfelt speech that was incredibly personal to us. He chose a reading from Les Miserables that was so perfect and meaningful for us, it brought tears to our eyes. His delivery was so genuine and heartfelt that multiple people came up to us after the ceremony and asked if we had known Tim for years because he conveyed our personalities and story so well! It was as if he had been a close friend who had known us throughout our relationship.
Tim made us laugh, he made us cry, and he helped create a ceremony filled with moments that we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives. His ability to capture the essence of our relationship and translate it into words was truly a gift. The ceremony was not just an event but a reflection of our love and commitment to each other, something we and our guests will never forget.
In addition to his incredible skill as an officiant, Tim was also incredibly organized and professional. He was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance, making the entire planning process seamless. His dedication and passion for his work shone through in every interaction we had with him.
We can’t recommend Tim Greathouse enough for anyone looking for an officiant who will make your wedding day as special and memorable as ours. He exceeded all our expectations and made our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable.
If we could give more than 5 stars we definitely would, HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend working with Tim to create your perfect ceremony! Tim is absolutely incredible at doing what he does, as MANY others have mentioned! Tim made our ceremony perfectly tailored to us as a couple. It went so smooth. It was absolutely perfect. Not only did we love the ceremony, the guests loved it as well and continued talking about how well and beautiful our ceremony was.
Tim is an absolute boss! He is so pleasant and easy to work with. Our guests loved his ceremony and overall demeanor. He was quick to respond to questions and helped our ceremony run seamlessly.
Tim was exceptional in every aspect for our wedding. He was thorough in our discussions beforehand about expectations for the day of, and was receptive regarding any and all of our questions. He was professional for our ceremony, but also brought familiarity and calm which was more than appreciated. My wife and I could not recommend him enough!
Tim was so easy to work with! He made the process so much fun and he was so patient with all our questions! He made our ceremony truly unique and it won't be something we will ever forget!
This guy is such an amazing officiant that clearly loves his job. He arrived at our wedding excited to meet with us in person and go over the details that he put a lot of thought into to personalize our experience. I was happy to find someone willing and more than capable of a non-religious wedding. We were crazy and had a winter wedding and, with the cold at our backs, this gentleman didn't skip a single beat with the ceremony! He guided us through every step of the way with such an infectious smile and demeanor, it took much of the stress away of knowing what we needed to do. I can't recommend this guy enough. Even some of my friends that are engaged came to me to ask for his information!
I’m going to divide this wedding story into two parts.
Part 1 is the tl;dr version, which is to say: that Tim was and is phenomenal. We cannot recommend him enough, he is a consummate professional and genuinely takes the time to understand every aspect of your special day. We were married in May of 2014 and he so positively influenced my family that my second cousin and his wife were married by Tim in 2022. He remembered him from that long ago. Get him. What are you even doing? It’s not even a question.
Ok.
Listen, so congratulations if you’re still with me, I’m now going to go straight into part 2, and it is for the savvy, sophisticated reader.
For full disclosure: I did receive Tim’s permission to tell this story, as it is important to remember that we are all human. You need to understand that things will happen to your wedding plans that are absolutely out of your control and the best advice I can give is to just roll with it.
So.
We decided to get married in May 2014. At the time, we found Tim because we were non-religious and did not want an extravagant over-the-top wedding. It’s just not our style. After reaching out to him to set up a time to discuss our wedding plans, Tim talked to us separately on the phone for well over an hour each, really asking deep and probing questions to get to the heart of our love for each other. He was hilarious, quick-witted, and gave sound advice. After having perhaps three or four, 1-hour conversations, I’d felt like we’d known each other our entire lives.
After gathering his information, he developed a custom game plan for our special day. He truly went deep into understanding both of us, and it was noticeable during every step of the process.
Our wedding planning continued, and since it was a relatively low-key event with about 70 people, we were able to fund and plan it ourselves with minimal stress.
Then, about a month out before our wedding, we reached out to him to confirm the date/time, and if he had any questions.
No answer.
We reached out again, this time by calling and texting. Days went by.
Nothing.
Eventually after a couple of weeks, and now in a desperate time crunch, we were forced to abandon Tim and go with someone else who was able to get us done with about less than 2 weeks' notice.
About a week before the wedding, we were at the store and I distinctly remember my wife’s face going white as a ghost as it was her phone ringing and it was Tim! She hung up on him, and he left a voicemail. We debated even listening to the voicemail, without deleting it outright having never known the message he left, and I’m glad we decided against deleting it.
It turns out that Tim had a terrible medical issue arise that completely took him out of commission for a month, with no way to communicate with us or others. Being medical professionals, the things he told us could not have been made up. There was no question about what had occurred to him.
We called him back, all three crying on the phone together. The answer was yes, Tim, we absolutely want you to officiate our wedding if you feel like you can do it. He said he could and that he would not let us down. Fortunately, the other lady who agreed to take us on understood the situation and very graciously ripped up the check we provided her.
Flash forward to our wedding, Tim was incredible. My family/friends/co-workers did nothing but compliment the man stating “he is the best we’ve ever seen”. And he was. We were beyond grateful everything worked out, and he did not disappoint us. He gave us a special, non-religious ceremony that held more value than any religious ceremony I’d ever attended in my life.
My second cousin was in attendance that day, and that inspired him to get Tim in 2022.
This story is to illustrate what happens in life, particularly in wedding planning. We have stuff happen that is well beyond our control. But what is in my control is to send him nothing but praise and accolades that he deeply deserves. Tim will not let you down. Thanks for reading.
Tim officiated our wedding on 9/8/23 and he was fantastic! We were looking for a more personalized ceremony that spoke to us as a couple and that is exactly what we got. He was so easy to work with and was very flexible when it came to the rehearsal. He did a fantastic job with the ceremony. He added a lot of personal touches that really made it that much more special. We received so many compliments about the ceremony and could not have been happier. We would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a unique, personalized ceremony for their big day.
Tim was absolutely everything I needed as a bride. My family and I are not religious, but my husbands family is, and they were not thrilled with the fact that we chose to have an outdoor wedding rather than a church wedding. I told Tim this, and he assured me that he would be able to appease to everyone in the audience (I know it shouldn't matter because it's supposed to be about the married couple and no one else.... but it's very stressful when people you love disapprove of big decisions). Tim was able to deliver EXACTLY what I hoped for. He shared so much information about my husband and I's relationship and was able to include some humor and emotional aspects. He truly captured our story and helped the audience understand the love between us. After the wedding, we had SO MANY people tell us how great our officiant was (even those that were wanting us to have a religious wedding) because our ceremony was much more meaningful and personal than their original (Catholic) expectations.
Before the ceremony itself, Tim helped with all of my anxiousness. He impressed everyone at our rehearsal as he took complete control and helped direct everyone and everything. It was like having a wedding coordinator. He knew exactly what to do and how to orchestrate everyone. My venue coordinator even applauded him for such a job well done. Then, on the day of my wedding, I was hit with a last minute decision of whether I should have my wedding indoors or outdoors because there was a 90% chance of rain. I was so adamant about having our ceremony outside, but so many people (my photographer, videographer, DJ, venue coordinator, some family, etc) were telling me I need to change the ceremony to have it indoors because the rain was looking pretty promising. My husband and I agreed that we wanted to be outside, even if it was raining, and the ONLY person who was on our side was Tim. I will never forget the phone call I had with Tim an hour before walking down the aisle. He told me that he will marry us in the pouring rain and it would be amazing memory for us forever..... that's all I needed. I just needed someone on my side and Tim was it. (One thing to note, is that Tim even had another ceremony they he had to officiate after mine, but he was willing to inconvenience himself, get soaking wet just for us, and figure out what he needed to do for the next wedding... he was 100% committed!) Thankfully, we held our ceremony outside and the rain held off!! I have Tim to thank for this because I almost gave into everyone else's pushy opinions, but Tim wanted to make sure I got what I wanted.
Tim is such a remarkable person. From the moment you have your first phone call with him, it is obvious that he is a true, genuine character who is passionate about what he does. He has an extremely friendly demeanor about him, and his humor is so much fun. Tim is great with his words and absolutely worth the price you pay to hire him. He honestly deserves so much more than he asks for. I can't recommend Tim enough! I will always encourage anyone planning a wedding to consider him. Outside of my bias because it was my own wedding, Tim's performance was the most sincere I have ever seen at any wedding I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot!).
Tim, I am forever grateful for you! Thanks for exceeding our expectations, and being more than we could ever ask for! You are amazing.
Tim was absolutely amazing. What he did for our ceremony was beyond what we expected. He had everyone laughing and crying. When he says the ceremony is personalized he means it. Our ceremony was us in a nut shell and I couldn't of asked for more.
Not only were we impressed by him our guests were too. They had nothing but good things to say, such as they have never seen a ceremony like ours before, that was the most beautiful ceremony iv ever seen.
Tim was the best vendor that we had when it came to communication and answering questions or any other things that may have came up.
Even though he is on the more expensive side he is worth every penny. I have no regrets what so ever.
Tim is so awesome and our ceremony was absolutely perfect. Tim made everything about us and the crowd was kept laughing! The questionnaire was super thorough so even though we didn’t meet with Tim it seemed like he knew us for years! Be as specific as possible!
Tim did a fabulous job with our ceremony. I had many guests compliment our choice of officiant once the ceremony was over. He was a pleasure to work with and made us feel at ease with his sense of humor and calming demeanor. I felt that the ceremony was very unique and not just a generic "Do you take...." blah, blah, blah. (Because who honestly wants that anymore?) 😂 I will recommend Tim to anyone I know that is in need of an officiant.
Thank you again for the beautiful ceremony! (My veil getting ripped of my head and the cell phone alarm going off just made it that much more entertaining. 😅)
Tim officiated our wedding and we could not be happier with how it went. He got to know us a bit over the phone and had us do a questionnaire to he could mold our ceremony to fit us uniquely. He was always easy to get ahold of and responsive. He came to our small rehearsal get together to go over things with us. Our ceremony went perfect and I love the reading he did for us. It was exactly what we wanted, and we wouldn’t change a thing!
Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, Jacob. Please give my best to Emily. Promise me you'll do your secret handshake every September 16th!
Tim is absolutely amazing! First he was available last minute when our officiant cancelled on us last minute. He makes your ceremony feel like he has known you for years. Our ceremony was a little non-traditional due to the fact that we were already married legally and everyone knew it. He blended a vow renewal with a regular wedding ceremony beautifully. He doesn't just have a stereotypical wedding ceremony it is very much personalized and heartfelt. He is just overall just a genuine and kind individual and helps prepare you both so you feel less anxious. We had tons of compliments after the ceremony on how perfect he was and we agree! We will recommend Tim to anyone & everyone looking for an officiant. He is worth every penny he charges. You only get married once (some of us more than once) but your ceremony is most important, it should be meaningful. There wasn't a dry eye during our ceremony.
Tim was an absolutely the right choice for our ceremony! He included special details about us and we received so many comments from our guests that thought Tim was an old friend of ours! He made us both feel at ease and walked us through the entire ceremony so there were no surprises during the big day! Tim is kind, professional, and committed to making your ceremony special! Thank you for everything Tim!
Tim was a great choice. As soon as we read his website we knew he was who we wanted. Neither of us are religious people and did not want someone who was going to repeat from the Bible or anything else that was not a representation of us as a couple.
Tim did such a wonderful job. He was fun, funny, and kept our nerves in check. I would highly recommend him as he personalizes the ceremony in a way I have never seen anyone else do. If you want a fun, caring, and professional officiant, go with Tim! We loved him.
Tim was great! He made us feel comfortable every step of the way! Thank you!
Tim was absolutely amazing! He was the officiant for our wedding at Stan Hywet on 9/7 and I could not have asked for a more personable and kind person. He was professional, thorough and he customized our ceremony to exactly what we wanted. I had several guest say how wonderful the ceremony was and how much they loved how personal Tim’s speech was. Thank you again for everything Tim!
Tim was fantastic! Especially when helping us formulate the ceremony. He did all the heavy lifting and used a very detailed questionnaire to write a great ceremony. He made us totally at ease the day of. Totally recommend him!
Tim was amazing and super helpful the whole time prior to the wedding and during! He made our ceremony amazing! He even provided us a pdf of our ceremony and everything said. I was supe anxious not to see it beforehand as a planner but it was better than I could've imagined!
Tim was so amazing I don't even have words. The ceremony he put together sounded as if he knew us for years. I had NUMEROUS guests come up to me and tell me how amazing he was and how perfect our ceremony was. Lots of emotions, laughs, tears, it was everything. He also did a glorious job at keeping us calm while up there in front of all our loved ones. I couldn't recommend him enough!
Tim Greathouse might just be the best wedding officiant in the game! I know I might be biased because.. of course, my wedding was the best wedding I have ever been to! But with that being said Tim really did step up to the plate. We searched high and low to find the perfect wedding officiant for us. A lot of them typically did religious ceremonies (which is great! If that’s what you’re looking for.) or seemed stuffy or boring or ridiculously expensive. Once we found Tim’s page we were hooked! Check out his website.. it’s HILLARIOUS! We just wanted someone who would be down to earth, low key, and fun! Man did he deliver. We talked to him on the phone and instantly knew this dude knew what was up. He was extremely well prepared for all of our questions and put us to ease about his whole process. He had us fill out a questionnaire which was very in depth and allowed us to self reflect and explain everything we needed to for him to make the perfect wedding ceremony! Everyone was complimenting how perfect our ceremony went and we have absolutely no regrets for hiring him! 10000/10 would highly recommend!
Thanks Tim!
-Curtis
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2023
I can't thank you enough for this extremely kind review (and for leaving it on Google too!) Congratulations to you and Rachel! I've been telling everyone what a riot Sadie was as your "flower girl" :D Thank you again for your business and your ...
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We looked at several different officiants for our wedding and seemed to have a hard time finding a good fit. When we came across Tim’s website, it made us laugh and know this was our guy. He provided a very detailed questionnaire for him to build us the perfect ceremony. He came to our rehearsal and made sure we were totally prepared for the day of. His custom ceremony was so thoughtful, funny, he spoke amazingly and it felt like he was our long time friend. Everyone loved him and was giving us many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. I would recommend him over and over!
Don't waste your time and money on another officiant. Tim is who you need for your wedding .He is very attentive and pays a lot of attention to details. When your feeling the wedding jitters he is there to breathe with you and go through the wedding process together. We were very blessed to have him and he set the tone for our wedding. Our family still talks about how well he has done. We still talk about it to! Thanks Tim we are forever grateful 🙏💍🩵
We couldn’t recommend Tim enough! He absolutely made our day and we’re so glad we chose him to be part of our ceremony. Not only was he calm, cool, and collected, but he makes it feel like you’ve all been best friends for years. Even both of our families kept commenting on how lovely of an officiant he was! The reading he picked out for us after hearing our story was spectacular, it couldn’t have been more fitting.
If you’re reading this Tim – thank you, thank you, thank you. Wishing you all the best for your own wedding, if only you could clone yourself to give you a ceremony as perfect as ours was!
Tim performed our wedding ceremony on 7/22/23, and we could not be happier with the service! My husband and I did not meet Tim until the day before our wedding, but he was always reachable by phone and email. He struck the exact right note with the custom ceremony services that he provides. I had a number of friends and family even ask how long Tim had been our friend, since he seemed to know so much about the love my husband and I share. We could not recommend Tim more highly.
Tim made our day very memorable! It was the best decision we made in our entire wedding process. He is friendly and has a warm personality, not to mention how funny he is. He added so much meaning and life to our ceremony, made it personal and intimate! He captured our personalities as a couple and what was really important in our lives from just our answers from his brief questionnaire, that was amazing itself! He also did some research about our poem choices and gave a brief background of the poets, giving more texture and meaning to the ceremony which we were delighted by. Everyone told us what a great ceremony it was and how wonderful his delivery!!!
Tim was fantastic and everyone raved about him! He personalized our ceremony using a detailed questionnaire and chose just the right things to say!
Tim was absolutely wonderful! He spoke beautifully about our personal journey as a couple, and paced the ceremony out with great skill. He adds the right amount of seriousness balanced out with some light humor. I was so impressed with how quickly he responded to any questions that I had and really made this experience the best time of my life! I've seen many officiants before, and he is by far the best one that I have seen!
Tim is one of a kind! He did our wedding service and during the reception all of our guests thought he was an old friend of ours, that’s how genuine of a person he is. The ceremony was all about us and made our guests laugh. He was also very responsive and answered any of my questions prior to the big day. Definitely worth the investment!
Tim is exceptional!
Highly HIGHLY recommend Tim Greathouse as your wedding officiant. He strikes a perfect balance between personal and professional: he responded exactly to our wishes and yet was never invasive in his questions getting to know us. He was warm and friendly and yet focused in our planning conversations. And the ceremony he performed was absolutely perfect: he truly took the time to understand us and our wishes and he delivered a ceremony that was spot-on. Can't say enough good things about Tim!
Tim was absolutely a pleasure to work with, he is so detail oriented, and passionate about what he does. We spoke multiple times before our wedding day, and he was so kind and very happy to answer any questions I had. He took time to get to know my husband and I through his questionnaire, to personalize our ceremony to us, he wrote something so beautiful for our unity ceremony. Your wedding ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day, and Tim helped to make our ceremony so beautiful and memorable! I would 1000% recommend Tim!
Tim is an incredible officiant who is passionate about telling couple’s stories. He delivered a wonderful ceremony for our wedding and guests were shocked we didn’t know him beforehand
Tim is AMAZING. He is so friendly and passionate. He took so much time to get to know my husband and me, and made our service so personal. He really understood who we were, and reflected that within our ceremony. Also - I can’t even count how many people complimented us on our officiant. Need an officiant who is down to earth and a truly wonderful individual? Go with Tim.
When we first got engaged, we saw Tim on the list of highly recommended officiants from our venue. Upon looking at his website, we knew immediately that he was the perfect officiant for us. Tim is professional, eloquent, and hilarious to boot! He guided our rehearsal with ease and helped us feel so confident about what to expect on our big day. On the day itself, he made sure to check in with both of us and kept it light with his whispered jokes. He gave the perfect secular speech, which he composed using the information we both provided via his questionnaire. It was heartfelt with a touch of humor, and we received all positive feedback from our guests about the entire ceremony. Tim truly has a gift with his word craft and ability to project confidence, warmth, and sincerity. We could not have asked for a better person to have wed us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much!
Tim was absolutely fantastic! His questionnaire is incredibly thorough, so he really was able to curate our ceremony to us. So, so many of our guests came up to us after wards asking if he was an old family friend because of how much the ceremony fit us just perfectly!
We also loved having him for the rehearsal. He came early to have just some extra time to meet us and our family. He was professional, but very encouraging, talking us through the ceremony process.
Overall, could not imagine a better officiant, Thanks again Tim!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2023
Ohai Matt! :D
We enjoyed hiring Tim as the Officiant for our wedding. Communication was quick and he was responsive. Tim did a nice job with the ceremony and pulling pieces of our lives from the questionnaire to add a personal touch. Attendees of the wedding thought we knew him personally in which we don’t.
He’s a bit on the expensive side but would recommend him to officiate.
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2023
Hey Judie! Thank you so much for the kind words, and for asking me to be a part of such a special day in your lives. Please give Jeff my best!
Tim did an absolutely incredible job officiating our wedding. He created a comfortable and romantic vibe with personal touches added from the info we shared with him. We have had so many friends and family members comment on how much they enjoyed the way he conducted our ceremony. We are so appreciative and would recommend Tim without any hesitation.
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Molly. Please give my best to Mike. :)
Tim was absolutely amazing!! If you’re looking for a laid back, relaxing, and funny ceremony, he’s your guy. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would STILL choose Tim!
Tim was absolutely amazing!! We cannot bring to words how great he made our wedding day. We were very unsure how to go about finding an officiant and I am so glad that I came across him!
He guided us through whatever questions that we had and helped us plan the steps to our ceremony. He came to our rehearsal and worked with our DJ on the flow of everything. It gave us so much comfort in knowing that everything will run smoothly and that we got to meet him in person before the big day.
When we first spoke with him, he really got to know each of us and found out even more with the questions that he had us fill out. Our friends and family thought that we had known him for a long time!
He got everyone laughing while also keeping the ceremony serious and focused on the love that my husband and I share.
We are so happy that we went with Tim! Thank you for a perfect wedding ceremony!
Tim is amazing at what he does!
He makes it about you and your significant other about your relationship your interests and he is so calming to talk to it's like having a friend marry you! I would highly reccomend Tim!!!!
Tim is incredible! He curated the perfect secular wedding for us. He is very experienced and it truly shows. Working with Tim was one of the most enjoyable parts of the wedding, I felt he fully prepared and got to know us and I was confident going into the ceremony that he would capture our relationship perfectly. It was wonderful to know we were in good hands! Tim listened to what we wanted for our wedding day and delivered flawlessly. On the day of the wedding, with all the craziness going on, Tim is there to tell you exactly what to do and you don’t even have to think. We can’t recommend him enough.
Finding the perfect wedding officiant was at the top of our list when it came to planning our wedding. We were looking for someone that fit our personalities and could create a ceremony that was non-religious, laid back, and could set the tone for our wedding. Tim did just that and more. Not only did he curate a lovely ceremony for me and my husband, he was able to integrate the most important aspects of our life and painted a beautiful picture of our relationship for our friends and family. He did such an amazing job for our non-traditional wedding (neither of us are religious but he will include whatever you want or don’t want). We received so many compliments from our guests and Tim is not only an awesome officiant, he is truly a positive, kind, and caring individual who is amazing at helping people celebrate their love as they embark on this next step in their journey. Tim Greathouse is incredible!
We didn't have a rehearsal dinner, but he walked us through everything beforehand and it all went off without a hitch. He created a great narrative and was so personable with us that our guests were surprised to learn he wasn't a close family friend who knew us all along. Later on he shared with me our vows, which made for a nice anniversary surprise to my husband. Thank you Tim for such a lovely celebration!
Tim is AMAZING!! A wonderful positive experience from beginning to end! Several people thought he was our friend and even more complimented how well he did. We had a non religious ceremony with a foaming unity science experiment. He incorporated everything we wanted and nothing we did not. His tattoos are awesome and so is his beard! Could not have had a better experience, unless he became our friend!
He saved the day and came through for us on short notice. Thank you so much!
We are SO grateful to have found Tim as our officiant! He was kind, friendly and punctual. Most importantly, he stays true to himself and his beliefs. Tim helped modernize some very outdated wedding traditions while respecting family members' wishes and different points of view. Tim was funny and conversational throughout our whole ceremony. We had numerous people ask us if he was a personal friend! (We had only just met him in person the night before!) He kept the flow of the ceremony moving along in a tremendous story-like manner and captivated everyone's attention thourhgout. We received so many compliments on his service!!
Wedding Sep 4th 2022. Tim was fantastic, member of both family’s believed he was and has been part of our friends group for years with how relaxed and natural his ceremony was. His bright smile and naturally energetic vide is balanced by his experience and keeping us calm in the moment and not nervous on the ceremony. I can not recommend Tim enough to any looking you will not be disappointed.
We were more than happy with Tim as our officiant! All communication was smooth and professional. He provides a questionnaire for the Bride and Groom to fill out and uses it to make the perfect ceremony! We didn't know Tim before booking him and the things he said and how he added our words to the ceremony, you would have thought we had been friends for years! Definitely recommend him for anyone getting married, super friendly and stand up guy!
Tim made everything super easy and everything flowed so well. We were both nervous but after our rehearsal we had a better idea what to expect during our big day! Everyone at our wedding loved Tim and loved our ceremony. Thank you so much tim!
Working with Tim was an amazing experience! My now husband and I aren't particularly religious but wanted a ceremony that would appease our church-going parents. He delivered in every aspect with a personalized ceremony that made it sound like he had been our friend for years despite only meeting/speaking a handful of times before the wedding. We also appreciated that there weren't additional fees for the rehearsal, readings, etc. like we found with other potential officiants. Tim was one of the first vendors we booked and if we had to do it all over again, I can guarantee we would still pick him!
One of our absolute favorite parts of our wedding day was the ceremony and we owe it all to Tim. We could not have asked for a better officiant. From the moment we contacted tim he was so friendly- it was like he’d known us for years- in fact he was able to personalize our ceremony so well that you would have actually thought he’s known us for years. we still get so many compliments from our guests on what an amazing job Tim did. Tim made us both feel so at ease when all eyes were on us. He is genuine and kind and trust worthy. We are so very thankful that we booked Tim. If you’re on the fence - i would say absolutely go with Tim. He will give you a ceremony you and your guests will never forget.
Tim is absolutely the very best out there! The officiant can make or break the ceremony so it is essential that your officiant is professional, kind and well spoken. Tim is all of those things and more, he exceeded all of our expectations! The way he worked everything we requested into the ceremony and made it flow beautifully was just perfect. Seriously if you are looking for the very best out there, you have found the one!
I cannot say enough good things about Tim. When I initially spoke with him on the phone regarding what I was looking for, he seemed to know exactly what I wanted and captured it perfectly for our ceremony.
In the months leading up to our wedding, Tim communicated well and was very responsive. He had everyone laughing at our rehearsal dinner. The day of our wedding, I arrived late to the venue and was stressed! Tim immediately saw me and asked if there was anything I needed and cracked a few jokes to calm my nerves. This is what Tim does, he is cool, calm, and collected if things get chaotic.
Our guests even complimented Tim! Book him for your officiant, I promise you will not be disappointed!
We couldn't have wished into existence a better officiant for our wedding than Tim. I knew from reading his profiles and reviews that he was exactly what we were looking for. But y’all – this man was above and beyond.
First off, we planned the wedding ourselves. It was a very small gathering with no wedding party. Due to some health problems, we were behind the curve leading up to the big day. Tim took it in stride and still managed to craft us a touching, personalized ceremony. He asked for a lot of history up front and seemed to know just how to get the right info out of us. It's been over three years and I just came across the pre-work my husband provided Tim a couple weeks ago, buried on his desk – so sweet it made me cry. He also found us a great bagpipe player on short notice!
But it was on the day of ceremony that Tim truly shined. We came from across the country by car to be married near family. Super hectic and we ended up late to our own wedding. Naturally, my husband had an anxiety attack in the parking lot. Tim says to me “don't worry - I'm like human valium. I got this.”
And he did! We didn't have a rehearsal, so this was the first time they had ever met. I don't know what he said or did, but Tim helped him pull it together and get his breathing back to normal. He got through the rest of the day super chill.
We forgot the handfasting cord. No worries – Tim reworked the ceremony on the spot. And it was a beautiful. So much better than if we had tried to hammer out the details ourselves. I don't remember exactly what was said, but I do remember being delighted and seeing the joy on our guests' faces as he told our story.
Our wedding day could’ve - even should’ve – been a disaster. And while our family was super supportive, I don't think we could've gotten through it without Tim. His flexibility, kindness, enthusiasm, and valium-like demeanor were exactly what we needed. He's an absolute beacon of light and love - so nice to be around that we wanted to bring him to the reception. We haven't seen him since, but we'll always see him as a friend.
Thank you for the wonderful memories, Tim!
Tim was an absolute charm. He made sure to be there for my rehearsal and was extra on time on the big day. He showed up dressed to impress, and immediately found me (the bride) and asked if I wanted to go over vows one more time to calm me down. He was so supportive (I was so nervous) and he was so so so patient with me. He always answered, and reached out with his questions when he needed to. As for his whole ceremony he put together… it was perfect. It was the perfect mix of happy and cute as well as funny and inspiring. He had my guests in tears when he shared our responses to his question “why do you want to marry one another”. I would hire him again in a heartbeat, and I can’t thank him enough for making my ceremony as beautiful as he did. Professional, outstanding, and one heck of a great officiant.
Tim was absolutely incredible. He captured everything we wanted in our ceremony and delivered it perfectly. I would HIGHLY recommend Tim to anyone looking for a ceremony filled with happy tears, laughs, and smiles :)
Tim is amazing! He took all our information and created a beautiful ceremony. I was very worried that I was going to mess up my vows and he let me have a copy of the non-traditional vows to practice so I didn’t fumble my words.
My husband and I highly recommend Tim!! We can’t say enough good things about him.
We had a beautiful venue with incredible food. I thought those would be the highlights after the bride. While everyone did enjoy the views from the venue and ate A LOT of food, the bride and her dress were the only part of the wedding getting more compliments than Tim. To a person, everyone told us what a great job he did, and how enjoyable the ceremony was.
My wife and I had no intention to get emotional during the ceremony, but as soon as I saw her, we both almost did. Tim was ready to go with a quite one-liner or joke to keep us loose and laughing, which was exactly what we wanted. No tears were shed!
If you're getting married, Tim is the way to go.
Tim was amazing to work with from start to finish. Even our guests complimented on how wonderful he was.
We could write a novel about much we appreciated our ceremony from Tim. An absolutely perfect stranger. He chose such a wonderful and fitting poem to read at our elopement. We married on the beach, at the edge of a rainstorm, barefoot, he went above and beyond. Even joined us with his feet in the sand! He made us feel welcome, special, and loved. I could not have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding. Thank you so much, Tim. We’ll never forget you!
-The Everharts
Tim was the perfect officiant for our wedding day! We both feel so lucky to have been able to have him as such an important part of our day. Tim is punctual, professional, and so knowledgeable. He knows exactly how the ceremony should flow, knows how to present all the information you give him, and knows how to keep the bride and groom relaxed. Tim has an amazing sense of humor which compliments his warm and professional presence. We loved his addition to our wedding, and our guests continue to rave about Tim! He is such a wonderful human being we wanted him to stay with us for the dinner and reception!
Tim was the best officiant! He gave us very clear instructions at the rehearsal. And then day of we were both so nervous, he would say words of encouragement under his breath that really helped us, and did fun things that got a fun reaction from the crowd. He was Amazing! All my guests told me how much they loved him afterwards. And my DJ and photographer were even complimenting my pick of Tim as my officiant. He was Amazing!