An Officiant with a personal touch!
$175 starting price
VA, MD, DC, WV, PA , Destination wedding
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Rev. Terry Blackburn-Parker
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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Weddings by Terry is a wedding officiant based in Fredericksburg, VA. With a passion for crafting personal wedding ceremonies, they are committed to helping couples express their unique love stories in a setting of their choice.
With experience spanning hundreds of ceremonies, Terry has worked with couples from diverse faiths and backgrounds. With an approach rooted in understanding and flexibility, Terry works to ensure your ceremony resonates with the significance of the chapter you're beginning. As an ordained minister, Terry is licensed to officiate weddings in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
At Weddings by Terry, services are not limited to crafting the perfect ceremony. They also offer pre-marital counseling sessions via Zoom or in person. These sessions delve into crucial relationship topics such as effective communication, financial management, intimacy, managing step-children, and conflict resolution. The number of sessions is tailored to the specific needs and concerns of each couple.
Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $220
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Planning
Se Habla Español
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Interfaith
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Rev. Terry Blackburn-Parker
Owner
Born and raised in Virginia, Terry's BS degree was at James Madison University and graduate degree at George Mason. She taught in Stafford County and then worked with preschool handicapped children in Fairfax County. After her children were born, she worked part time as a Youth Minister then Minister of Connections. She was ordained as a minister in 2013 and began officiating weddings in Virginia. In 2020, Terry expanded her officiating to include Maryland, DC & West Virginia. She has officiated over 600 weddings throughout the DMV. She retired as a minister in 2022. She loves officiating!!
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5.0
out of 5.016 reviews
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Terry is highly praised by multiple couples for her exceptional officiating services; she is described as professional, efficient, and kind, making the ceremony flawless and memorable. Couples appreciate Terry's communication, customization of ceremony scripts, and calming demeanor on the big day. Her responsiveness, accommodating nature, and ability to create a unique and heartfelt ceremony are highlighted, with many recommending her as a dedicated and outstanding wedding officiant.Review photos
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Holly S
5.0
4/17/2025
Terry was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, prompt and made sure i knew the next steps after i said “i do” she was the perfect person for the job!
Martha V
5.0
1/02/2025
I highly recommend Terry! Communication throughout the process was excellent and we were so pleased with the ceremony. 10/10 would recommend.
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Marc A
5.0
12/11/2024
Terry is absolutely the "go-to" wedding officiant. From the start, she was professional, efficient, and incredibly kind. She sent us a variety of sample scripts and vows via email, making it so easy to choose the perfect ones for our big day. The entire process was flawless, with everything being delivered quickly and seamlessly. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Terry for anyone looking to make their wedding ceremony even more special!
Rumi D
5.0
9/07/2024
I searched and searched before I found Terry as an officiant for our wedding. You truly can assess a person by the kindness in their voice. Professional and courteous, Terry is a blessing to work with and she made our day wonderful and even more special. Looking back , I realized she appeared out of nowhere , complete stranger and simply became family for a few hours. Her tone, demeanor, choices of words and timing helped create memories that will beautifully become part of our history together. Thank you so much Terry!
Jeremy G
5.0
7/30/2024
Terry was so wonderful and lovely - she has the perfect demeanor for this job. Someone even complimented how lovely sounding our officiant was... I found Terry on one of these websites and after one call with her I was sold - she is very sweet and was very professional on the day. 10/10 would recommend, hopefully I'll never have to use her services again (for a wedding!) but would definitely recommend!
Jolie R
5.0
7/26/2024
Terry made our day so special !! To give you an idea, we decided to have a very intimate short ceremony in a park, by the water and a bridge, beautiful views, and just us with our 4 yr old daughter and Terry as our officiant.
She went above and beyond with all she was able to accommodate us with and showing up with availability at such short notice with just two days. She was friendly, warm, presentable, very professional, courteous and overall a sweet person. She drove over 2 hours just to meet us where we had planned. I was pretty nervous and Terry calmly shared about herself, put my nerves at ease and was such a positive bright light to our day. I’m so impressed by how she answered all our questions and was able to meet all our needs.
We were especially grateful for all the wonderful pictures she took with our phone camera and all the little in between candid shots came out fantastic. She was so patient and made some suggestions that really worked out .
We highly recommend Terry !! We loved how willing she was to bring joy to our wedding day even at such an early time and we appreciated the great effort she took to make our day just the way we wanted.
Thank you so much Terry !
response 07/27/2024
I loved working with you and your family! It was such a lovey day. Best wishes to you and ...
your sweet family!
Samantha T
5.0
7/13/2024
We are so glad that we chose Terry to officiate our wedding. She was helpful to work with when planning the ceremony – she provided us with many ideas and a template that we were able to make our own. On the day, Terry was organized and professional – she made sure that our ceremony was seamless! We would recommend Terry as an officiant to anyone who is getting married!
Aliyah K
5.0
7/03/2024
Terry was absolutely wonderful! She walked us through everything and was so patient with my grandparents and the kids during the rehearsal. She replied quickly to my emails when preparing for our wedding.
Dan S
5.0
1/31/2024
Terry officiated our wedding just outside of Middleburg, VA, and did an amazing job throughout the whole process. She was very responsive during the organising phase (responding to our questions about the process, and providing examples/options of how our weeding could look/feel). On the day she was punctual, very friendly and personable, and very supportive, which was important considering our family and friends weren’t with us on the day (it was an intimate elopement-style wedding). We would highly recommend Terry - thank you so much!
Jerami H
5.0
1/01/2024
Might be the most outstanding experience I’ve ever had with anything. We set our wedding date on an already difficult day, and we had our officiant come down ill the day before (that time of year). We contacted Terry and she replied almost immediately and accepted our circumstance with open arms and zero hesitation. Not only did she save our special day, but she did so seamlessly and in a way I would need more than 3500 characters to glow about. Everyone should be so fortunate to have her officiate their wedding. I wish I could rate her higher than 5 stars. Infinite thanks to her and her husband for welcoming us and our families to their beautiful property and helping us create a day we will never forget.
Chelsea H
5.0
11/06/2023
Terry officiated our microwedding and did a fabulous job! She worked with us a few months before hand to listen to how we wanted our ceremony to be like, our values, and our relationship. She gave us plenty of sample scripts to look through and helped us customize. She was also great on the day of, and super patient as we were falling behind (she even helped us set up!). We were very happy with her services and highly recommend her to others!
YI Chung L
5.0
9/04/2023
Terry is so generous and professional! We had a good time working with her. Definitely recommended!
Jeannette K
5.0
9/04/2023
We wanted a short and sweet ceremony and Terry sealed the deal! There was not a dry eye in the crowd with her beautiful words. She was so easy to work with, and emanated a kind and calming aura. I highly recommend her services! Thank you again so much, Terry!
Susan E
5.0
8/29/2023
There really should be an option for 10 STARS! Terry is absolutely the best you can find as an officiant. We also worked with her for our pre-marital counseling, specifically focusing on second marriages. Terry provided the guidance we needed to create the perfect, personalized ceremony. She is very kind and personable and a professional in her field. She oversaw the rehearsal with ease and arrived at our wedding early, prepared, poised, and the ceremony was perfect! We can't recommend her enough for your ceremony and/or pre-marital counseling.
Victoria S
5.0
8/02/2023
Terry is wonderful! She provided valuable insight when asked, she was helpful, and she listened to my and my husband's wants, and tailored the ceremony to then. I would absolutely recommend her and hire her again!
Chloe K
5.0
6/13/2023
I recently had the pleasure of working with Terry as the wedding officiant for our special day, and I cannot express how grateful and impressed we were with her services. From start to finish, Terry went above and beyond to ensure that our ceremony was personal, heartfelt, and truly unforgettable.
Throughout the planning process, Terry maintained excellent communication and was always readily available to answer any questions or address any concerns we had. She was not only professional but also warm and approachable, making us feel comfortable and confident in their abilities.
On the day of the wedding, Terry arrived early, well-prepared, and exuded a calm and reassuring presence. Her delivery during the ceremony was impeccable. The words spoken were beautifully crafted, capturing the essence of our relationship and the love we share. We highly recommend Terry as a wedding officiant. Her professionalism, genuine care, and attention to detail make them an exceptional choice for anyone looking to create a memorable and personalized ceremony.
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