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Weddings by Gina Hawthorne

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I service all of NorthEast Ohio and PA!

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

5.0

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Gina was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. We truly felt we were in great hands because she was genuinely excited for us and sincerely wanted us to have the best possible experience. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Cristina C.

5.0

Gina was great to work with! She was available fairly short notice and was willing to travel for our wedding. She was very prompt, communicative and receptive to changes in our wedding script. My husband even decided to request a change on the day of, and Gina was wonderful to accommodate his request. Thank you to Gina for helping making our special day that much more special.

Tawnee S.

5.0

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I offer flexible payment plans and convenient Drive-Up Services to accommodate your needs. If you're planning a wedding in Northeast Ohio or Northwest Pennsylvania, you've come to the right place. As an authorized officiant in both states, I am here to help make your special day a reality. As a minister, I pride myself on delivering professional and empathetic services for every ceremony. My compassionate approach ensures that each event is conducted with care, respect, and attention to detail, providing you with peace of mind on your wedding day. Specializing in personalized wedding ceremonies, I work closely with couples to craft a celebration that reflects their unique love story. Whether you envision a traditional ceremony or a modern, non-denominational event, I am dedicated to bringing your vision to life. With a warm and engaging presence, I will ensure your day is both memorable and meaningful.

Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

2+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Interfaith

Wedding Activities

After The Wedding

Newlywed Life

Getting Engaged

Premarital Counseling

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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John Hawthorne

Assistant

John and I have been married over 13 years and each day is like we are on our Honeymoon! We work so well together. He assists me in before and after ceremony details.

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Reviewers praised Gina as an attentive, organized, and professional officiant who made ceremonies smooth and personal. She was communicative, flexible, and frequently accommodated last‑minute requests or emergencies. Many said her kindness, attention to detail, and affordability made their day special.

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Cristina C

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8/02/2026

Gina was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. We truly felt we were in great hands because she was ...

genuinely excited for us and sincerely wanted us to have the best possible experience. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 08/03/2026

Thank you so much, Cristina. It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout this ...

process. You make a truly wonderful couple, and your partnership is inspiring to witness. I sincerely wish you both continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in all your future endeavors. May your journey ahead be filled with joy, growth, and countless blessings.

Tawnee S

7/21/2026

Gina was great to work with! She was available fairly short notice and was willing to travel for our wedding. She was very prompt, communicative and receptive to changes in our wed...

ding script. My husband even decided to request a change on the day of, and Gina was wonderful to accommodate his request. Thank you to Gina for helping making our special day that much more special.

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/21/2026

Hello Tawnee. It was my pleasure to officiate your wedding. You are a great couple and I...

feel blessed to be chosen by you to be a small part of your big day!

Any questions?

Joseph M

5/31/2026

Gina was amazing and helped us so much in our wedding. She was great during our meetings and got us organized. When things went wrong, she was able to help is fix it. We highly rec...

ommend her.

Katrina F

9/01/2025

Gina was absolutely wonderful! We needed someone in 48 hours and she answered our call. She helped us to plan our perfect ceremony! She was professional and attentive to details. T...

hank you Gina for helping us make our day special! Shane and Katrina

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 09/02/2025

Thank you Katrina! You were amazing to work with and I was honored to be a part of your b...

ig day!

Savannah W

7/30/2025

Gina is a very good person!! She helps you along the way with everything you need! She will Make sure your day is special even if it doesn’t turn out the way it was supposed to! Sh...

e helped plan my wedding songs and understood everything my husband and I needed / wanted!

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/30/2025

Thank you Savannah. It was my pleasure working with you and Jackub. I am very honored tha...

t you choose me to be your officiant.

Maghen P

7/24/2025

Gina was amazing, she had a family emergency and still showed up and did an absolutely incredible job, every meeting we had Gina took our ideas and made it a reality, our day would...

not have been perfect without her.

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/24/2025

Thank you Maghen. It was my pleasure to be a part of your big day! You and Joel are an a...

mazing couple!

Trish C

6/23/2025

Gina made our special day go so smoothly, it was so easy. Thank you Gina! Trish & Lois

Jacqueline F

5/05/2025

Gina was amazing. She communicated well. She arrived early for our service which is much appreciated. She was professional and personable. She was able to marry us on the day we wa...

nted (a Sunday) and was ok with us having a simple ceremony. She was willing to do more but we didn’t need anything extra and that was ok. Her fee is cheaper than others and I feel like she is way better than anyone else would’ve been. If you are looking for an officiant she is the one. I will recommend her to anyone needing someone to marry them and their significant other.

Bri G

3/19/2025

Gina was great. We had a last minute officiant emergency and she was so accommodating to make sure our special day went perfectly.

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025

I was honored to be a part of your special day and I'm glad I was able to help you. You g...

uys are an amazing couple!

Rowland

3/10/2025

I want to say thank you so very much for making our wedding absolutely perfect! You were wonderful to work with, you always said yes to my ideas, and most importantly you followed ...

through on everything. You made the planning fun & enjoyable, and the wedding unforgettable!

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025

You are very welcome! It was an honor to be a part of your special day.

Candy C

2/28/2025

Gina was excellent! She cared about what we envisioned for our wedding and helped us choose the best service for us. She listened to what we wanted and incorporated what we asked...

for into the ceremony! We are so pleased that we choose her and will recommend her to all of our family and friends that are getting married. Thank you Gina for making our day really special to us!

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025

Thank you Candy. It was a pleasure working with you and crafting the perfect script for y...

ou and your husband. I also do Celebrations of Life, Baptisms and Baby Naming Ceremonies if you know anyone who needs these services.

John H

2/23/2025

The whole event was really spectacular and EXACTLY what I wanted". Our day, our weekend, would not have been as perfect as it was without Weddings by Gina hawthorne.

Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 02/26/2025

Thank you John, It was wonderful working with you and your wife. I am blessed that I was...

able to be a part of your special day. Gina

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