Weddings and Ceremonies with Pastor Chris

Great communication and excellent ceremony performance at my wedding. Very accommodating

Pastor Chris is very nice and caring and extremely supportive. He will help you in anyway he can.

Working with Pastor Chris as our officiant was the best decision for our wedding! We wanted a Pastor to marry us, but I had some anxiety about choosing the right one due to some family pressures. The first conversation with Pastor Chris really set me at ease. He assured me that he was there for us and it was our wedding day. He walked us through his process and we knew we had the right person! He really aligned with our values. He sent us some reading and vow options to review and go over, but he gave us the flexibility to choose whatever we wanted. We had a call to talk through everything with him and he walked us through the day and any thing we needed to be aware of. He really went above and beyond and checked in with us throughout the process to see if we just needed to talk. He knows wedding planning can be very stressful and he wanted to make sure we were feeling good and confident. This was so thoughtful! On the day of our wedding, the ceremony was exactly what we wanted. It was light and fun. He joked with our guests. It was deeply special with the readings and the prayers. It's been weeks after our wedding and people are still saying how special our ceremony. Thank you so much Pastor Chris for a fantastic experience and for helping to make our day so so special.

Pastor Chris did such an amazing job every step of the way, he guided us through the entire process, answered every question we had, and made sure all our needs were met. He did such a phenomenal job officiating the day of our wedding, even our guests mentioned it to us during the reception how much they enjoyed our service and how good of a job he did! 10/10!!

Pastor Chris did a fantastic job. He worked with us to make sure it was the ceremony we both wanted and was very attentive to all our questions. He talked us through the whole process, which helped relieve a lot of stress on our wedding day.

Pastor Chris was outstanding! He did everything to make out lives easier through this entire process. Prior to the wedding, he checked in with us multiple times. He explained the process in great detail, and was so easy to work with! The day of the wedding, he could sense that the nerves were setting in and he reminded my now husband and I to breathe multiple times (LOL)! His kindness and compassion were unmatched. I, without a doubt, would recommend him to any couple getting married!

Pastor Chris was great! Guests raved about how lovely the ceremony was - intimate, special, and a little humor sprinkled in! It's very easy to feel stiff and nervous with everyone staring at you, but Pastor Chris helped the nerves slip away so that we were able to enjoy it

If I couldn’t give pastor Chris 10 stars I would! He was great, he worked with us and made sure our wedding day was perfect. He did everything he could to attended rehearsal the day prior to our wedding, which made our lives so much easier for our ceremony! He was great, walked us through everything, read a couple readings that he recommended. Was amazing, I’m so glad we picked pastor Chris to be there for our big day! ❤️

Pastor Chris was absolutely amazing! He worked with us before the wedding to ensure we were getting the type of ceremony we wanted. The day of our wedding he was absolutely marvelous keeping the ceremony light and interactive and even threw in a couple of jokes which was perfect for us! He made the day even more special than we anticipated.

because both my husband and I are silly and pastor Schwab was able to fit right in with us. If we had to do it all over again we wouldn't change a thing.

I have nothing but great things to say! Working with Pastor Chris was such a great experience! He was always available to help us out and we had a such a beautiful wedding.

Chris was really great to work with. He has a great personality and is very helpful throughout the entire process of planning a wedding.

Our wedding 5/27/15 - Pastor Chris was awesome! He listened to what we wanted, delivered exactly that, and couldn't have been better to us. He reached out, checked on us, and has followed up with us after to see how we were doing. The best part was how comfortable he made us feel. Being both funny and calm and completely professional the entire time. Could not recommend more highly.

My husband and I couldn't recommend Pastor Chris enough. We didn't live nearby and we weren't able to meet a lot in person and mostly talk via phone and still Pastor Chris was there for us every step of the way. He was always checking in and being that reminder to not let outside stressors make us forget about what the main focus was and that was us getting married to each-other. He listened to what we wanted and would give suggestions when asked (which was a lot) and never judged on anything we wanted for our ceremony. During the ceremony, he said beautiful words and added a little bit of comedy which we really liked. I also was shaking & sweating because of how nervous I was and Pastor Chris looked at me and said if you need a moment take a moment! Remember-It's your wedding, take your time. That reminder was all I needed, I wiped my palms, took a deep breath and immediately felt better. He made us both feel at ease during the whole process and during and we appreciated all that he did for us. I am so glad we found him and he accepted marrying us. THANK YOU!!!

Pastor Chris truly made our day before our wedding day. He was their for us 100% via phone, email, and text with any questions or concerns we had. We had multiple people on our big day approach us saying how awesome and perfect he was for our ceremony. He truly took the time to understand what we wanted and he crushed it! it be just amazing, fun and again, perfect. If any of you are looking for someone who is willing to take the time to know you, your loved one, family and friends to make your day even better, Joe and I recommend Pastor Chris. 9273468734% recommend. Pastor Chris, thank you for all that you have done for us, taking the time to make our ceremony perfect and just simply being fantastic. We truly appreciate you and all of your work, love and professionalism.

Pastor Chris is literally the best. He was with us throughout the whole process and always reminded us that our wedding day is about us and no one else. When a family member died a few months before the wedding Pastor Chris worked with us to come up with a beautiful way to honor this person during our ceremony. He was funny and our guests loved him. He made the ceremony really feel like a community event. We loved having him as our Pastor and highly reccomend him!

Words cannot describe how thankful we were to have Chris guiding us through this experience. From the beginning of our engagement, until the day of our marriage, Chris supported us wholeheartedly. He kept a calm demeanor and knew how to assist us in managing challenges along the way. The ceremony itself was thoughtfully created and many guests remarked at how engaging he was. Thank you Chris!

Pastor Chris was absolutely amazing! He made our ceremony unique and truly personalized it to us as a couple! He was readily available through the planning process, was timely on wedding, and handled all the paperwork afterwards. Honestly could not have asked for more!

My husband and I could not be more happy with the our choice to have Pastor Chris be our officiant. Though we live 500 miles away from where we got married/the area where Pastor Chris serves; he took the time to get to know us. From our social media and few FaceTime meetings he was able to tailor the message at our ceremony to match my husband and I's personalities, lives and beliefs perfectly. Do not hesitate to choose Pastor Chris as your officiant. You'll be very pleased that you did.

Could recommend Pastor Chris more! He checked in multiple times throughout the planning process and gave invaluable advice that I am so grateful for. Our ceremony went off without a hitch & we had so many guests compliment how great a job he did. Look no further!

Where to even begin, Pastor Chris was nothing short of amazing! From day one to wedding day he was the calm in the wedding storm. If you want someone who truly cares about the couple he’s working with look no further. Pastor Chris had reached out several times throughout the months just to check in and make sure we were doing okay, which meant the world to me! On our wedding day he continued his check ins throughout the ceremony to make sure we weren’t feeling overwhelmed or needed a break. He even followed up after our wedding to thank us for being a part of our day. He was everything I could have wanted and way more from an officiant, thank you Pastor Chris for EVERYTHING!

Pastor Chris was so great to work with! He was so kind and helpful through the whole process, he always made sure to check in and see how we were doing! After the ceremony, I had multiple people comment on how awesome the service was and how he kept it lighthearted, but still emotional and sentimental. Highly suggest!

Pastor Chris was exceptional. Very caring and attentive to our individual needs. We're so happy we found him. He met with us to discuss details, listen to our concerns, and made us feel comfortable and relaxed so we could enjoy and remember the details of our wedding. He provided several scripture verses for us to choose from and made the whole process easy. Thanks so much Pastor Chris for marrying us and being part of our special day!

Pastor Chris was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. Great response time and communication from the very beginning until the very end. Our ceremony was better than we ever expected. He listened to our needs and wants and made it happen! We met with Pastor Chris in person as well as a few phone meetings and he was always willing to help us out and answered all questions and concerns. I highly recommend!

We simply cannot thank Pastor Chris enough for being there for us from our very first conversation with him, all the way to the end of our ceremony as we walked down the aisle as husband and wife. Beyond conducting a beautiful ceremony that brought nearly everyone in attendance to tears, Pastor Chris was someone we felt we always could turn to throughout all of the ups and downs that came with planning a wedding, moving across the country, and whatever else life had thrown our way leading up to our special day. His kindness, compassion, sense of humor, and warm smile had made us feel comfortable from our first conversation to the day of our wedding and we always felt that our voices were heard. The vision we had for our ceremony was brought to life with Pastor Chris as our officiant and at all times, we found his presence to be calming and reassuring. Finding the right officiant was incredibly important for us and we're so very grateful that we found Pastor Chris. We couldn't picture anyone else as our officiant and we'll always be able to look back fondly on our ceremony knowing that Pastor Chris helped make our day as perfect as we could have ever imagined and wished for.

Pastor Chris was extremely responsive, kind, approachable, accommodating, and fun to work with. His services are appropriately priced for the high quality given. We got multiple compliments on our ceremony; we had spoken with Pastor Chris a few times prior to the big day, and in these conversations he got to know us well enough that our guests thought we had known him for years. His ceremony was comfortable, yet professional. It was just the right length to portray us as a couple, to confirm our love, and to make the day so special for us. He made sure to let us know the day was all about us and that we could rely on him throughout the planning process and the wedding day. I can’t say enough good things about Chris. Book him for your wedding, you won’t regret it!

Unfortunately our church does not do wedding ceremonies. So I found this website and immediately knew Pastor Chris was the right person to be our officiant of our wedding. He is really easy going! Great communication and really made sure on what details we wanted. We had a small ceremony and we were running the ceremony with our family. Rehearsal time came and everyone was throwing their ideas out there, I think Pastor Chris could see I was getting stressed and was about to start panicking. Every bride wants their wedding to run smoothly and be perfect. Pastor Chris was able to calm everyone down and really shifted the focus on what Jake and I wanted. Our wedding day came and it couldn’t have gone better! He was funny, loving and just a really good Pastor! I highly recommend his services!! Thank you again Pastor Chris for everything!!

We found a great match in what we were looking for from a wedding officiant in Pastor Chris. In the few sessions that we had to get to know each other better, Pastor Chris was able to provide guidance and wisdom to all aspects of our wedding ceremony and marriage, big or small. He was able to understand a lot of our stress areas and he did a great job of alleviating those items as we got closer to our wedding day. We really enjoyed our time speaking with Pastor Chris and getting to know him, and we would highly recommend him for your wedding day.

We could not have asked for a better officiant. During our initial meeting he was very kind and asked us questions about we wanted our ceremony to be. He reminded us that this was OUR wedding and that all the outside opinions do not matter and that it was about celebrating us. It was a much needed reminder! Also during our rehearsal, he took the time to sit down with us to see how we were doing. 10/10 recommend him to everyone!!

Pastor Chris was incredible! He was so helpful during our wedding planning resource, available for any questions, and gave us a beautiful ceremony on our wedding day! Highly recommend him!!

Pastor Chris was quite possibly the best vendor out of all of the vendors we hired, no offense to our other amazing vendors. Every time we met, both virtually and in person, his first priority was finding out how we were handling the stress of Covid and the wedding itself. He always gave helpful tips and reminders that our wedding day is our day and he will help guide us through the ceremony and do whatever else he could. Chris is a truly good person and these actions and words really made us feel special and cared for. When the day of the rehearsal and then wedding finally came, he was no different and his first priority was our mental well-being. He effortlessly guided us through the ceremony during the rehearsal, and we felt perfectly at ease on our wedding day. Everything was so perfect and we loved Chris so much. Thank you Chris!

Pastor Chris was the best wedding officiant we could have asked for. He answered every email, question, and concern. He made our wedding ceremony fun and relaxing, and helped calm my anxiety about the big day. Thank you so much!

Pastor Chris goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding is special! From being organized to caring and insightful, Chris is truly one of a kind. A must for any type of wedding.

Pastor Chris was everything we wanted and more in an officiant, and that's to say the least. I've looked at using multiple officiants in the central PA area- all seeming to either charge an arm and a leg, or making the process more difficult than I anticipated. Chris was perfect. He is EASY to work with- makes it the most simple it can be amidst a time where is brides are overwhelmed. He made sure he was charismatic with not only us but our crowd, and made our moment the most magical it could be. It was a blessing finding him, and I know you guys will feel the same after using his sweet services. He's a great soul, and person- checking in simply to see if we needed anything. Choose Chris! You'll be happy you did.

Pastor Chris was absolutely wonderful. He customized the service to reflect us as a couple. You can tell he's very passionate about his work and doesn't give you a "cookie cutter" ceremony. He was willing to work around with all of my last minute changes and was super accommodating for our unique unity ceremony! Any couple would be blessed to have him as part of their wedding ceremony. He'll truly provide you with a ceremony you won't forget!

Pastor Chris was great to work with! He was very fast to respond to any inquiries needed. Anytime we wanted pre-marital counseling his door was always open. His pricing was the best we came across in the area. I received so many compliments about things Pastor a Chris mentioned in the ceremony. He was willing to tweak our ceremony to the way we wanted it and never pushed anything on us. Could not say anything negative about him - he was amazing to work with!!

Pastor Chris is great! You won't regret having him as your officiant. He is very prompt in responding. Pastor Chris is great with offering suggestions for vows,, readings, and the outline of the ceremony. He is extremely willing to make any modifications to best suit your vision. He was willing to meet with us via video chat and in person. Pastor Chris is so great we had him as an officiant twice! Our COVID style wedding and our rescheduled reception the following year. Highly recommended Pastor Chris!

Pastor Chris was so reassuring and made us feel at ease with the whole wedding planning process. He helped us with our stress level during our meetings and would even check in with us in between. We had multiple Zoom meetings with him. He was so flexible with meeting on Zoom for us versus in person since we did not live close. Pastor Chris gave us great ideas for our readings and vows. The rehearsal and ceremony went smoothly because of how experienced and organized Pastor Chris is. I highly recommend him as an officiant!!!

Pastor Chris was amazing! He made us feel extremely comfortable during our vows. He provided us with the exact ceremony we had envisioned and we are so grateful!!

I cannot day enough great things about Pastor Chris! He really took the time to make sure the ceremony was everything we could have hoped and dreamed for. He’s very personable and eased my wedding day jitters! 5 stars just isn’t enough for Pastor Chris!

We had such a great experience with Pastor Chris!He really helped us understand that it was our day and not to worry about everyone else so we didn’t get overwhelmed. We had to change our venue the month before our wedding and he was very flexible with any changes we needed to make. He did such a great job and we highly recommend him!!

So happy we chose Pastor Chris to officiate our ceremony on 09/04/20. We unfortunately had to post pone our wedding from May to September but Pastor Chris was so flexible and willing to make it work with his schedule! He also was very communicative with us up until our wedding day. We got so many compliments on how professional yet how funny he was. He had a very calm yet upbeat demeanor and everyone enjoyed his presence. If you are looking for a pastor in or around the Carlisle area I would recommend Pastor Chris to anyone!

I’m so glad we chose Pastor Chris to officiate our wedding ceremony. When we first met with him he was super engaging, told us he was excited to be a part of our day, and made us feel very comfortable with everything. After that he periodically checked in with us to see how things were going and even offered some advice. When it came to writing the ceremony, Pastor Chris had a great outline to use, but allowed us to choose how we wanted things to go and was open to incorporating anything special we wanted. At the same time, he was also able to offer suggestions for parts we were unsure about, which was very helpful. On our wedding day the ceremony went very smoothly, and afterwards several of our guests told us how much they enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend Pastor Chris to anyone.

From beginning to end, Pastor Chris was very accommodating on everything we asked of him. We was very supportive, and was always ready to meet up if we had any questions or concerns etc. Pastor Chris did an amazing job making our ceremony everything we wanted it to be! Our ceremony was personalized, and he let us do and say whatever we wanted. He made us both feel comfortable and excited on our wedding day! We wouldn't have changed a thing! THANKS PASTOR CHRIS! - THE TRAVERS :)

Pastor Chris was perfect for our wedding day and I’m so glad we found him. My husband and I are very shy in front of large crowds and he made sure to make us feel comfortable and stress free at all times. I highly recommend him, he will make you laugh, feel relaxed and help you enjoy your wedding day with ease.

Pastor Chris was wonderful to work with! I would definitely recommend him. He was very helpful and supportive both during the planning and the day of. There was never any pressure to have our ceremony any other way than how we wanted it. Pastor Chris has a fun personality and we really enjoyed our time with him.

We had the pleasure of working with Pastor Chris this past weekend. Pastor Chris was so down to earth and upbeat. He made my Groom and I feel very special and very comfortable. Pastor Chris was very supportive and open to letting my Groom and I plan our wedding ceremony. He took time to go over fine details with us. He offered suggestions and advice from his experiences. Which we really appreciated. Pastor Chris insisted on helping us make announcements to help guide/direct our guests before and after the ceremony which was very helpful. He has a way of making everyone feel relaxed and at ease. We had numerous compliments about Pastor Chis after the ceremony was over. We couldn’t be happier with Pastor Chis and what he has done to make our Wedding day so very perfect and special. We highly recommend Pastor Chris... you will just love him!!! Thank you Pastor Chis from the bottom of our hearts!! You nailed it!!

Minister Chris was absolutely wonderful! He was attentive,calming, and humorous. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a personal/ memorable experience. He was amazing!

Pastor Chris Schwab officiated our wedding and he did such a wonderful job! He made us feel so comfortable and really helped to remind us what the whole meaning of the day was! I can't say enough great things and how he made our day that much more special! Thank you!

Pastor Chris officiated our wedding several years ago but he did much more then just perform the ceremony. He was helpful in picking out bible verses, vows and most importantly to us; keeping our day simple and about our marriage and not all the hype. His council was wonderful and we appreciated his professionalism throughout the planning process and on a day we will never forget! Thank you Pastor Chris!!

Our Family will never forget how Special Pastor Chris was in being a part of bringing our Unique Family Together...he heard everything we were trying to get across on what it meant to become a True Family!! Bringing our Family & Friends together was incredible to share our Love...we Love Pastor Chris and will never forget his role in our Love STORY!!

Everything about our wedding day was perfect and we credit that to Pastor Chris Schwab and his team at First United Church of Christ in Carlisle, PA. Pastor Chris helped us stay relaxed, he walked us through what to expect (not only on our wedding day, but in the days before and after the wedding), how to manage our family and friends during a very important and sometimes stressful time and ultimately how to stay grounded with each other. The church is absolutely gorgeous and photographed beautifully. We had plenty of parking for guests and our hotel/ reception venue were within walking distance. It was ideal!

Pastor Chris was great to work with easy to talk to and made our day special. We are grateful that even thought it was a busy week for him (Holy Week) he made time for us. Thank you!!

Pastor Chris officiated our wedding and did as we asked him. He was pleasant and kind and very helpful.

Pastor Chris is absolutely amazing. From meeting with us before the wedding, to answering all of my emails promptly, to making sure that the groom and I had fun, he was everything we needed on our wedding day. I would highly recommend contacting Pastor Chris if you need an officiant for your wedding. We got so many compliments on our ceremony and that was in large part thanks to Pastor Chris!