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Based in Nashville, TN, Wes Howard is a wedding officiant offering his services to couples wishing to elope or host a celebration with friends and family. Wes wants you to trust him to honor your relationship in the ceremony, as it is the central element of the day before pronouncing you wed.
Wes strives to truly get to know the couples he works with so you and your soon-to-be spouse can be at ease in his presence on the day. He will understand your journey inside out and help you customize every element to reflect your love story so far.
Wes Howard caters to those who want non-religious, interfaith, and religious ceremonies. He can also offer vow renewals. You can choose from one of Wes's three packages to suit your needs and budget, one of which focuses on elopements. Both full ceremony options include consultations, a personalized message, celebrating the ceremony, completion and submission of the license, and travel. If you wish, he will also attend the rehearsal. Look no further than Wes Howard for a wedding celebrant who would be delighted to be a part of your big day.
14+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
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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
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Conservative
Secular
Wedding Activities
Wedding
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.018 reviews
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Wes is highly recommended as a wedding officiant, with multiple reviewers praising his professionalism, personalized approach, and ability to create a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony. Couples appreciated his energetic yet peaceful presence, as well as his willingness to customize the ceremony to match their preferences. Wes received accolades for making the process stress-free, offering personalized scripts, and engaging guests with his delivery, making him a top choice for couples looking for a memorable and meaningful wedding ceremony.Review photos
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Ashton G
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5.0
1/30/2025
Wes rolled with the punches and was willing to go with whatever we asked - he was the best officiant and felt like a friend rather than someone we never met in person marrying us! ...
When we were searching for an officiant, Wes' name came up as highly rated multiple times. We were impressed by the reviews he received and how he presented his services on his website, and we ultimately chose to schedule an introductory call with him. We connected right away and he was extremely helpful not only with the ceremony but also with details regarding how to handle our marriage license. We live in Memphis but eloped at Cheekwood Gardens and since we didn't have to worry about guests, we wanted a customized ceremony with longer vows than normal. Wes got us started with a ceremony outline and welcomed us to make as many changes to it as we wanted! We reviewed the ceremony with him about a week prior to the wedding which helped me feel comfortable. He arrived to the ceremony early, helped calm us down after a mishap with our photographer, and provided the perfect balance of sincerity and humor/lightheartedness! We couldn't have asked for anyone better to lead our ceremony and would recommend Wes to anyone looking for an officiant!
Jeff W
5.0
5/12/2025
Wes did a absolutely AMAZING job at our wedding a week ago!! He tailored the ceremony to our individual preferences and I had at least three people come up to me at the reception c...
omplimenting his style and that it matched our personalities perfectly. :)
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Chloe R
5.0
4/28/2025
Wes was absolutely wonderful to work with! He made our ceremony so beautiful and exactly how we wanted. He was energetic and the most peaceful presence for my husband and I. I woul...
d recommend him to everyone!!! Thank you Wes!!
-The Holmes' 🤍🤍🤍
Ashley C
5.0
4/01/2025
I would recommend hiring Wes to anyone that is looking for an officiant. From the start of the process to the end, he was incredibly professional and helpful. He took the time in...
the interview process to get to know us and learn things about our past. He was punctual, informative and helped keep the nerves calm before and during the ceremony. The way he spoke, you would have though he'd been a long time family friend. Throughout the reception after the ceremony, I had quite a few people come up to me and mention what an outstanding job he did. Thank you Wes for all you did!
Allex L
5.0
1/25/2025
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the very beginning, Wes made the process seamless and stress-free. He took the time to get to know us as a coupl...
e, and asked personal questions to help tailor our ceremony to how we envisioned on our big day. He guided us through our vows which made our ceremony feel deeply personal and meaningful. His warmth, professionalism, and ability to connect with everyone in the room created an unforgettable experience for us.
The ceremony was beautifully crafted, with the perfect balance of love, humor, and sentiment. By request, Wes read our vows and spoke to them with sincerity and grace.
If you're looking for someone who will make your special day even more magical, look no further. Thank you, Wes, for helping us start our married life with such a heartfelt and memorable moment.
Bryn O
5.0
1/24/2025
We were so grateful to have Wes as our wedding officiant! From the moment we first spoke, he made us feel completely at ease. I was especially nervous about being the center of att...
ention and speaking during the ceremony, but Wes went above and beyond to assure me that everything would go smoothly.
He was patient, kind, and took the time to walk us through the entire process which he made very simple. We only had to make a few decisions which I appreciated.
If you're looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your day special, Wes is the one! His delivery of the ceremony was heartfelt and perfect for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through such an important moment in our lives.
Caroline M
5.0
12/16/2024
Wes Howard was a great fit for us! He made us feel so comfortable during the planning process and was open to any changes. He emailed us a script to personalize, so we could make i...
t special for us. He brought the energy to the ceremony which made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He took the time to learn about our relationship and got to know us during the process. Your ceremony is such an important day and an officiant is SO important- we highly recommend Wes!! He was the absolute best!
Torrie Y
5.0
10/21/2024
Nashville couples!! If you are looking an officiant, Wes Howard is it!! He was absolutely amazing. We got to meet him via FaceTime and he sent us over some templates and we were ab...
le to truly make the ceremony special for us! He was so professional but laid back and that made it perfect!!
If I could give Wes 10 stars I would!!
Daniel W
5.0
9/20/2024
Wes was such a help leading up the wedding and afterwards with any questions we had. He told us exactly what we needed to do before and after so we were prepared. Everyone adored w...
hat he had to say during the ceremony and he couldn’t have been better! 6 stars if I could!
Elizabeth A
5.0
11/01/2023
Wes was very professional and fun to work with, and really gave us artistic license with our ceremony and vows. We planned our wedding from out of town, and Wes was very accommodat...
ing - he did zoom calls, met with us when we were able to visit, and did a lot of emailing to help us get ready for the big day! We felt that he helped us to create a memorable and personalized ceremony. All of our guests complimented his delivery and charisma, and thought it was a beautiful ceremony. He even offered to return our license paperwork to the county clerk's office for us, since we live out of town. We would definitely recommend him to any couple in the Nashville area!
Ann D
5.0
10/09/2023
Wes was so wonderful to us through the entire process of getting married. Wes made sure to listen to our needs as a couple, made us feel comfortable, and eased any nerves that we h...
ad. We are very appreciative of Wes. We feel honored to have him as a friend and as our wedding officiant. Would highly recommend him!
Brenna F
5.0
10/09/2023
Wes was recommended to us by our wedding coordinators and he did a fantastic. We met over a video call to get to know each other as well as discuss what our vision was. We wanted ...
a brief non religious ceremony and he did just that. Wes did a great job and performed the ceremony exactly how we had envisioned it.
Madison B
5.0
10/06/2023
Wes was extremely kind, professional, and friendly at our wedding and throughout the whole process. We still rave about him to family and friends today. I highly suggest using Wes ...
for your Officiant needs. Thanks Wes for making our day easy and awesome!
Bailey H
5.0
10/06/2023
Wes is truly the best! He was my youth pastor for almost a year in middle school so that made the decision to have him at our wedding even more special! I would recommend and choos...
e him 10 times over!
Jasmin S
5.0
10/04/2023
We’re so happy we chose Wes to officiate our wedding! He instantly made us comfortable and like we were old friends from our first meeting. Leading up to the big day, he sent a scr...
ipt for us to customize and it was reassuring to know exactly what he’d be saying during our ceremony. We loved his genuine enthusiasm and the joyful energy he brought to our wedding day — you can tell he truly loves what he does! If you’re looking for an incredible officiant who is kind, funny, and professional, Wes is your guy!
Scott F
5.0
10/03/2023
Wes was an absolutely incredible officiant. I would highly recommend him. He is kind, very funny, but most importantly he really focuses on making sure everything is done the way t...
he couple wants it. Wes took the time to really get to know us and he made the process smooth and easy. Look no further, Wes is the man for the job!
Aubrie S
5.0
10/02/2023
Wes was so professional, kind, and fun to work with. We wanted someone experienced to help us with the run of the ceremony and he was able to do that and make it a very easy proces...
s for us. He really made us feel at ease and we would recommend him to anyone!
Ashley K
5.0
10/02/2023
We chose Wes to be our officiant because of how comfortable he made us feel during our initial informational meeting. He made us feel so excited and so cared for during this, so it...
was a no brainer decision.
Once we booked with him, he sent us a script with a few options in a shared Google Doc and told us to make any and all changes that we wanted. We were able to completely customize what we wanted him to say, but he provided the “bones” of it so it helped alleviate that stress tremendously. It was also nice to know exactly what would be said to help envision that moment and, now looking back, to help remember that moment.
Wes spoke with such excitement and love during the ceremony, I had people asking me how we knew him. Wes also completely disappeared out of view for photos when it was time for our first kiss and when we walked down the aisle after the ceremony. The entire ceremony went so smoothly and was not too lengthy, thanks to Wes.
Your officiant is the most important decision for your wedding ceremony. That’s what all of your guests are focused on and your video will absolutely have your officiants voice in it. You want someone who is NOT monotoned and is so excited and enthusiastic. You also want to make sure they’re saying the things you want them to do. With Wes, he checks all of those boxes. You won’t regret booking with him!
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