The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Columbia, MD

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Columbia, MD

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24 Wedding Officiants in Columbia, MD

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Fanciful Hearts Wedding Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Columbia, MD

With a decade in business and over two hundred weddings officiated; Fanciful Hearts Wedding Ceremonies, led by officiant Kimberly Eiler, has established a strong reputation in the Baltimore County, Maryland area for creating personalized and heartfelt wedding ceremonies. The service is consistently praised for its professionalism, warmth, and dedication to crafting unique experiences for each couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve known Kym for many years, and when the love of my life asked me to marry him, I knew there was only one person for the job! I called Kym right away, and even though I had run away to South Carolina, Kym was happy to take us on. She sent us a questionnaire to get an idea of what kind of ceremony we wanted, and to capture our love story. Kym offers so many different options both religious and non, and she worked so hard to create the perfect ceremony for us. As anyone planning a wedding knows, there is so much that goes into planning, and Kym made everything to do with the ceremony so easy! I’m not religious or traditional in any way, and Kym found us not only the perfect ring vows, but created the perfect ceremony to fit our theme and who we are individually as well as a couple. Kym even helps you if you want to write your own vows! Everyone is still talking about how gorgeous our ceremony was! Thank you Kym for everything, we love and appreciate all of your hard work so much. You helped us create memories that we will never forget! I wish I could give 50 stars for all of your hard work! You absolutely can’t go wrong with picking Fanciful Hearts for your wedding!
Cara C., 8 months ago
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Ceremony Officiants - Rev. Laura C. Cannon & Associates 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Ceremony Officiants is a team of experienced, professional wedding officiants who believe your ceremony should be the most meaningful part of your day—not the most stressful. We’ve married thousands of couples across the Mid-Atlantic and offer everything from custom-written ceremonies to simple elopements and legal signings. No matter your vision, we’ll match you with the perfect officiant to bring it to life. We’re inclusive, affordable, and passionate about helping couples have a ceremony they’ll never forget.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am so grateful that we found Ceremony Officiants. I chose this company based on their incredible reviews but I would have never expected that this would be the part of my wedding that all the guests raved about! I had no idea what I wanted to have in our ceremony. I only knew how I wanted it to feel and just based on that, and getting to know us, our officiant did an incredible job writing the perfect ceremony. Then on the day of, she arrived early, calmed my husbands nerves, and absolutely killed it. Her delivery was nothing short of phenomenal!!!! I cannot even count how many people came up to us and told us it was the best ceremony they had ever seen. Considering that the cost of our officiant was so much less than the cost of all of our other vendors, and was the most highly praised, it was worth every penny and then some! Just choose them, you won't regret it!
Kelly, 10 months ago
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Amor Celebrant 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Hi, I’m Carla, a legally authorized wedding officiant based in the Washington D.C. area. I’m all about creating moments that feel genuine and joyful. While I primarily serve the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, I’m always up for an adventure. I’m passport ready and happy to travel wherever love takes you. For couples coming from out of town, I can help set up your elopement, connect you with trusted local vendors, and guide you through the marriage license process so everything feels smooth and stress-free.

Awarded Best of Zola
Phenomenal & Family-Making Officiant: Pastor Carla Our wedding ceremony in July 2025 was made absolutely incredible thanks to Pastor Carla. Her performance as an officiant was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment we started planning, every interaction with Pastor Carla showed how supportive, respectful, caring, and helpful she is. She brings a beautiful presence and constant smile that is both calming and infectious. We especially appreciated her dedication, as she was willing to travel for our event. The entire process was refreshingly affordable and straightforward, eliminating any unnecessary stress. By the end of the ceremony, we truly felt like we hadn't just hired an officiant, but had genuinely made her family. We recommend Pastor Carla over a thousand times—she is a treasure!
Elizabeth T., 4 months ago
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The Officiant Jawn 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Columbia, MD

June of 2023 I officiated my first wedding and had so much fun, I decided to take this on and build a brand others and myself would love. Since then, I’ve officiated over 370 weddings and am still loving every minute of it.

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The Officiant Jawn was a wonderful choice for our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, they communicated often and were excellent communicators, ensuring we felt prepared and informed every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, they arrived on time and conducted the ceremony with the utmost professionalism, delivering a custom-made script that captured the spirit of our relationship perfectly. Their top-notch service and attention to detail truly contributed to making our special day unforgettable. I would highly recommend The Officiant Jawn to any friends or family looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make your wedding ceremony perfect.
Ruth M., 4 months ago
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K Scarry Officiant Services 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Hi, I'm K - and I can't wait to meet you. I believe your wedding ceremony should be uniquely yours and one you feel proud of. As a wedding officiant, I specialize in crafting custom ceremonies that are playful, joyful, and deeply sentimental—bringing laughter and heartfelt moments to your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Having K officiate our wedding was the best decision we could have made! We really wanted to customize our ceremony to reflect us and K absolutely delivered. She provided suggestions along the way and made the process seamless from start to finish. The ceremony was unique to us and she wound our love story together in a perfectly meaningful way. We had so many guests tell us it was the most heartfelt ceremony they had been to. We could not be happier with how it all went, so if you're looking for a VA wedding officiant, look no further.
Rachel, 4 months ago
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Married By Us 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Columbia, MD

We are a distinguished officiant duo, composed of a husband and wife team, celebrated for our expertise in orchestrating celebrations of all types of weddings. Renowned as passionate narrators of love, our approach prioritizes an immersive experience for guests, meticulously attending to every aspect of the ceremony. Our dedication to crafting ceremonies that are as unique as the couples we work with. We believe that every love story deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels personal and authentic. While we’re not wedding planners, we offer coordination services and work closely with our favorite vendors to ensure your day runs smoothly.

Awarded Best of Zola
Married By Us was an excellent choice for our wedding officiant. From our first interaction, their communication was prompt, professional, and personable. They took the time to understand our vision for the ceremony and provided helpful guidance to ensure it was meaningful and personal. On the day of, they exceeded our expectations, seamlessly guiding us through the proceedings with a calm and confident presence. The quality of their work and the value they provided was truly outstanding. We are so grateful to Married By Us for helping to make our special day so memorable.
Jurgen E., 9 months ago
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Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Rev. Elle Sojourner is a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant™, Teacher, and Author. As the owner of Spirit Fire Life Ceremonies, she crafts rituals and ceremonies for regular folks with extraordinary souls. Although she is formally educated and trained, life, love, and experience have been her most profound masterclass. She helps others grow in love through weddings, funerals, and Soul Circles­™. Elle delights in life’s joys, including her son, turtle, and dog. And she keeps her cup full with nature, music, laughter, and dance.

My husband and I were lucky enough to have our April 2024 wedding officiated by Elle at spirit fire life. As we are an interfaith couple; we wanted someone who would not mind incorporating spiritual beliefs into our ceremony keeping this in mind. We reached out to Elle a couple months ahead of our wedding and she encouraged us to set up a zoom call with her to figure out if she would be the right fit for wedding day. Well, we were so impressed from the start on everything that she brought to our call that we immediately emailed her following our discovery call to book her services. Throughout the process, Elle was kind, collaborative, and extremely professional. She was patient with us getting information to her and provided great resources to help us throughout the wedding planning process that I quite frankly never thought about. She continued to be a guiding light throughout our planning process and suggested we meet to talk through my thoughts regarding our unity ceremony. On our call she so eloquently stated something along the lines of: “sometimes it’s easier to have someone else make a decision for you when you are making so many of them.” As a result, I am positive our unity ceremony was perfectly executed thanks to Elle. She brought this level of poise and professionalism to our wedding ceremony and made our day even more wonderful than I ever could have anticipated! We are so grateful that we were able to have Elle as a member of our wedding day team.
Shawna, 10 months ago
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Married by Miller 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Joanna is a writer, performer, and experienced officiant who marries couples of all backgrounds within 100 miles of Washington, DC. Raised in a multi-faith home and having lived abroad, she loves weaving cultural and religious traditions into ceremonies. (Don't worry, they're still mostly secular and feminist!) Joanna had an elopement, a formal wedding, and a separate reception—so she truly gets it! She’s ordained through AMM and ULC, trained in the Business of Officiating, and is a member of IAPWO. In off hours, she walks her rescue dog, Corrigan, reads or sings. She can’t wait to help you create a celebration that feels just right.

Joanna has been a dream to work with! We didn't really know what we wanted our ceremony to look like without the religious framing to guide us. She is so knowledgeable and helpful, and she guided us in figuring out what would work best for us. Can't recommend highly enough!
Elena G., 10 months ago
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Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $325
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. creates one-of-a-kind, inclusive wedding ceremonies that reflect your love, values, and story. Based in York, PA and serving PA, MD, and NC, we specialize in non-denominational, interfaith, LGBTQ+, and multicultural weddings. Led by Rev. Colleen Dwyer, our team is known for warmth, professionalism, and heartfelt storytelling. We offer fully customized scripts, vendor collaboration, optional rehearsals, and a calm, confident presence to help you feel at ease from “we do” to “I do.”

Awarded Best of Zola
I can not say enough good things about Colleen. She was so extremely helpful throughout the whole ceremony planning process, from start to finish. The ceremony was so personal and came out beautiful. She also spent time helping each of us with our personal vows to make sure that they meshed well. Everything came out perfect and I would recommend her to anyone getting married. She made everything so easy and everyone is still talking about our ceremony.
Taylor G., 5 months ago
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JILLI - Jewish Institute for Liefelong Learning and Innovation 

5.0

  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Rabbi Lia Bass is an innovative Jewish leader who believes that Judaism is a spiritual way to respond to the joys and sorrows of being human. She knows that to engage fully with our tradition, creativity and a listening heart are key ingredients. She is a compassionate listener that believes in the power of rituals to help people connect with the tradition, God, and the community. She prides herself in responding to the needs and the desire of interfaith couples, LGBTQ folks, different family configurations, and new and older people as they search to incorporate the Jewish tradition as a relevant part of their lives.

We feel very lucky to have decided on Rabbi Lia Bass from the Jewish Institute of Lifelong Learning and Innovation, as our wedding officiant, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. Rabbi Lia was accommodating and responsive, quick to reply to emails, and most importantly, helped us shape a ceremony that truly reflected who we are as a couple. She arranged virtual meetings with us every week in the time leading up to the wedding. She presented us with a range of options for the different components of the ceremony, offering various translations and interpretations of traditional texts, and explaining the meaning and significance behind each ritual. She encouraged us to choose what resonated with us, and was respectful and accepting of all our decisions. Rabbi Lia made our ceremony personal and meaningful. We are so grateful to have had her as our officiant — she helped make our wedding day truly memorable!
Carla and P., 7 months ago
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DesTin Weddings Midwest, MD, TX Officiant (Bilingual) 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $325
  • Serves Columbia, MD
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We specialize in crafting intimate and beautifully personalized wedding experiences in Chicago, IN, WI, MD, & TX. If you’re planning a romantic elopement, a micro-wedding, a chic ceremony, or grand affair we make saying “I do” effortless & unforgettable. Founded with a passion for love stories and a commitment to excellence, Destin Weddings offers wedding officiant services, courthouse alternatives, photography ad ons, & elegant décor rentals. We take pride in creating heartfelt ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique journey, blending faith, & traditions. Let us help you start your forever—beautifully, authentically, and with love.

DesTin Weddings was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From our very first interaction, she was accessible, friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the wedding ceremony process. Desiree took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a personalized, intimate ceremony that truly reflected our relationship. DesTin Weddings was honest, open and caring throughout the entire planning process, always going the extra mile to ensure our special day was everything we dreamed of. Her friendly and hardworking approach made us feel at ease and allowed us to fully enjoy the moment. We are so grateful to DesTin Weddings for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Emma G., 10 months ago
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Drunk in Love Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Drunk in Love Weddings creates and officiates joyful, romantic ceremonies that are personalized for each and every couple. Let us craft a ceremony that feels like you! Our officiants draw on their years of experience in wedding officiating, stand-up, improv, and theater to create a ceremony that is unique and meaningful, with a lighthearted touch. Your wedding day is all about celebration, and we make sure your ceremony reflects both the magnitude of your commitment, along with that joy. You may cry during the ceremony, but you'll probably laugh, too!

We initially weren’t sure if we wanted to hire an officiant, but after just one meeting with Beth, we immediately knew it was the right choice. Beth offers an incredible service and truly takes the time to get to know each couple, ensuring the ceremony feels completely personal and meaningful. Portia ended up being the perfect officiant for us. She delivered such a beautiful and heartfelt (and at times nerdy and hilarious!) ceremony that had many of our guests assuming she was a close friend or family member. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Malorie M., 10 days ago
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Premier Wedding Pastors 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $149
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Premier Wedding Pastors are down-to-earth, caring professionals who specialize in creating personalized, meaningful wedding ceremonies—perfect for couples who don’t have a home church or a pastor they know personally. We're licensed and ordained pastors with tons of experience (and love!) for helping couples tie the knot in a way that feels true to them.

Pastor Ed made our special day EXTRA special. He provided us with the resources to prepare for the ceremony style we envisioned. His timeliness and support were very much appreciated and his presentation was sensitive and enjoyable. We appreciated his many blessings for our guests and our marriage.
Tanya & D., 4 months ago
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Heartwork Spiritual Services 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Rev. Natalie Rogers is an ordained interspiritual minister and Life-Cycle Celebrant. She works closely with couples to craft ceremonies that are personal, embodied, and meaningful. Her work centers on creating spaces where people feel deeply witnessed and held by their community. She understands that the beginning of a new chapter deserves to be held with intention, warmth, and presence. She feels passionately about creating ceremonies that reflect the beliefs of the couple- unrestrained by tradition. She values love, liberation, inclusivity and creativity above all.

Working with Natalie has been one of the most rewarding spiritual experiences. She brings a sense of warmth, mutual respect, and ease. We felt well-understood and celebrated without having to overexplain ourselves, but she took the time to listen and never rushed us. She pays attention to the feelings behind the details, and she centers love in her practice. Her presence set the tone we were thankful to have. Highly recommend!
Shelby, 2 days ago
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Meet You at the Altar 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Columbia, MD

Meet You at the Altar exists to help couples feel seen, grounded, and genuinely represented at one of the most meaningful moments of their lives. I provide inclusive, personalized wedding experiences for couples who want something that reflects who they are—not a script or template. As a non-denominational officiant serving Maryland and Washington, DC, I work with couples across identities, faith backgrounds, and life stages, including hetero, LGBTQ, Jewish, Christian, interfaith, and blended families.

Having Laura from Meet You at the Altar officiate our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. From our first conversation, we could tell that she truly cared about making our ceremony personal and meaningful. Although we are good friends, Laura took the time to get to know us as a couple, our love story, and the unique aspects of our relationship that we wanted to highlight. On the day of, her warm and caring demeanor put us both at ease, and she delivered a heartfelt ceremony that reflected our personalities and relationship perfectly. Laura's attention to detail and thoughtfulness shone through every step of the way, making our ceremony feel truly special and unforgettable. As one of our closest friends, Laura was the only person we considered to officiate our wedding, and we are so grateful to her for helping to make our day so perfect.
Todd Howard E., 9 months ago
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ExchangingRings.com 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves Columbia, MD for additional fees

Modern. Soulful. Unforgettable. I custom-craft non-religious, Jewish, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ weddings that grab all the feels. Your love is one-of-a-kind — and your wedding ceremony should be, too. Blending tradition with a fresh perspective, honoring every story, and presenting warmth, heart, and just the right touch of humor, I strive to create customized wedding ceremonies as unique as you are. Whether you're planning a beach wedding, rooftop celebration, or backyard gathering, I’ll meet you there.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had Rabbi Astrachan officiate our wedding in December of 2022 and having him was one of the best decisions we made. The ceremony is arguably the most important part of the wedding and he assured everything he said was catered to us as the couple. He was enthusiastic and captivated our guests and kept them interested in the ceremony. He did a great job explaining the traditions of a Jewish wedding ceremony to our guests who were from different backgrounds. I highly recommend booking with Exchanging Rings / Rabbi Astrachan, you will have the most beautiful ceremony if you do.
M&A, 10 months ago
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Wed By Sharron 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Columbia, MD for additional fees

Sharron Paul is a Brooklyn-born romantic and unbelievably fun NYC wedding officiant. She lives for love, and nothing brings her more joy than helping folks get hitched. Sharron is an all-around entertainer with a background in television writing, acting, and stand-up comedy. She loves collaborating with couples to create the perfect personalized ceremony for any type of nuptials—elopements, micro weddings, traditional weddings, and anything in between!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sharron is a dream wedding officiant! Professional, responsible, and funny(!), she kept our ceremony on track while making sure everyone had a good time. Sharron adhered to all our non-traditional requests during the ceremony and then submitted all our paperwork after the wedding while we enjoyed our stress-free honeymoon. She's also a gem of a human. Definitely recommend!
Amanda, 3 months ago
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Catrina Reese LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Columbia, MD for additional fees

Her 20 years of wedding expertise and professionalism makes her top in the wedding industry. She will make sure that your wedding day is one of the most special and important days of your life! And she will want to make sure it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of, her REVIEWS are your guarantee. At Catrina Reese LLC., Catrina believes that your wedding should be a reflection of your love and individuality and she offers a range of services to help make your big day perfect, from helping you choose the perfect venue to coordinating with your vendors, down to officiating and pre marital coaching.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mrs. Catrina was truly a blessing throughout our entire journey. From premarital counseling to the wedding day, she was supportive, wise, and incredibly comforting. Her advice was heartfelt and always exactly what we needed to hear. She made us feel seen, prepared, and spiritually grounded. By the time the wedding came, it didn’t just feel like she was our officiant — she felt like family. We’re so thankful for her guidance and presence. Highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone genuine and full of love!
Kari, 7 months ago
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Officiating By Amanda 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Columbia, MD for additional fees

Poconos native, wife, proud business owner, newly established podcaster, loyal Sigma Kappa sorority sister, Albrightian and so much more! I am so proud to have officiated over 200 weddings! I am known for turning unity ceremony dreams into reality and being able to think on my feet, adding some situational commentary into your ceremony, adding laughter and putting everyone at ease. I always bring my “A” game and am happy to step into help out when I can!

…because Amanda is wonderful! Amanda officiated our wedding last April in the Reading, PA area, and we couldn’t have been happier. She was easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and leading up to our wedding day, always making sure she understood exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. Amanda was such a big help on the day itself, ensuring our wedding party knew what to expect and felt comfortable. She was so warm and personable when she met with both the bridal party and the groomsmen beforehand. From our wedding party to our guests, everyone had such nice things to say about how delightful and professional Amanda was. I’d recommend her a hundred times over—definitely reach out to see if she’s available for your special day!
Lindsay T., 7 months ago
Eternal Glow Wedding Services 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Columbia, MD for additional fees

Hi my name is Tarnisha. I am the owner of Eternal Glow Wedding Services. We believe that your wedding ceremony should reflect who you are as a couple. Whether you envision a spiritual, secular, or a totally unique ceremony, we will work with you every step of the way to make your vision a reality. Our Officiant has been ordained to perform wedding ceremonies by both American Marriage Ministries and Universal Life Chruch. Our goal is to ensure that your ceremony is not only legally sound by directing you in the correct steps of obtaining your marriage license but also by providing an unforgettable experience to you on your big day.

Eternal Glow Wedding Services was the perfect choice for our vow renewal ceremony after 50 years of marriage. From the start, Tarnisha and her team were attentive to our wants and needs, listening carefully to how we envisioned our special day. Their execution was superb from beginning to end - they brought our dream wedding to life with meticulous attention to detail. Having eloped the first time around, this vow renewal was the wedding of our dreams, and we couldn't be more grateful to Eternal Glow Wedding Services for making it all possible.
Virginia T., 5 months ago

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