Wedding Officiant

Tampa Bay Wedding Officiant

Florida Weddings & Elopements

Making your “I Do” about you, with personalized wedding ceremonies and elopements.

Your wedding day is one of the most important moments in your life, and I’m here to help make it perfect. As a Tampa Bay officiant, I specialize in personalized ceremonies that reflect your unique love story. Whether you’re planning a traditional wedding, an intimate elopement, or a non-denominational ceremony, I’ll work closely with you so every detail is just right. Based in Wesley Chapel, I serve couples throughout the state of Florida with warm, professional, and memorable officiant service. Let’s create a ceremony you and your guests will cherish forever.

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Fully Authorized to Officiate

Legally Recognized Florida Ceremonies

As a State of Florida Notary Public and ordained minister with the Universal Life Church (ULC), I am fully authorized to officiate weddings for both Florida residents and visitors who obtain a valid marriage license from the Clerk of Court.

Florida Notary Public

Commissioned by the State of Florida.

ULC Ordained Minister

Ordained with the Universal Life Church.

Residents & Visitors

For anyone with a valid Clerk of Court marriage license.

Ceremonies & Celebrations

A Ceremony for Every Couple

From a quick sign-and-go to a full-scale celebration, choose the experience that fits your love story.

Married in a minute

Married in a Minute

A quick, convenient sign-and-go option for legalizing your marriage license.

Intimate elopement

Intimate Elopements

Just the two of you, a heartfelt, beautifully simple ceremony.

Wedding party celebrating

Charming Micro-Weddings

A warm celebration with your closest family and friends.

Vegas-style drive-up wedding

Vegas-Style Drive-Up

A fun, convenient drive-up “I do” with all the personality.

Full-scale wedding ceremony

Full-Scale & Destination

A complete, elaborate celebration, locally or at your dream destination.

Vow renewal rings

Vow Renewals

Celebrate your love again, with either a private or formal ceremony.

Wedding Packages

Wedding Packages & Pricing

From a quick license signing to a full traditional ceremony, choose the experience that fits your day. Tap any package to see everything that’s included.

Good to Know

Pricing excludes holidays. Mileage outside Wesley Chapel is added per mile (roundtrip). A valid marriage license from the Clerk of Court is required for all ceremonies.

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The Grand Vow Experience — Full Traditional Wedding
Mon–Thu8 AM–8 PM

The Grand Vow Experience

A traditional, full-length wedding — bridal party, processional, custom vows, and every detail.
$350

For a more traditional, full-length wedding including any bridal party, escorting down the aisle, and more. Available Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Intake calls from the date booked through your wedding day — plans and wishes can change.
  • Planning meetings via phone and travel to your chosen location (mileage added outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Preparation and writing of your custom vows after our intake call, where you set the tone, type, style, theme, wedding party, and any details you wish to add.
  • Custom vow exchange to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Filing of your marriage license with the Clerk of Court.
  • A gift for the married couple.
  • Highlight reel and photos taken before, during, and/or after the ceremony to share on socials.
  • Arrival at least 30 minutes early to coordinate with your wedding planner, venue director, and DJ.
Optional add-on: Rehearsal — $100 + mileage.
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Fri–Sun8 AM–8 PM

The Grand Vow Experience

The full traditional wedding experience, booked for a weekend date.
$450

For a more traditional, full-length wedding including any bridal party, escorting down the aisle, and more. Available Friday–Sunday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Intake calls from the date booked through your wedding day — plans and wishes can change.
  • Planning meetings via phone and travel to your chosen location (mileage added outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Preparation and writing of your custom vows after our intake call, where you set the tone, type, style, theme, wedding party, and any details you wish to add.
  • Custom vow exchange to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Filing of your marriage license with the Clerk of Court.
  • A gift for the married couple.
  • Highlight reel and photos taken before, during, and/or after the ceremony to share on socials.
  • Arrival at least 30 minutes early to coordinate with your wedding planner, venue director, and DJ.
Optional add-on: Rehearsal — $100 + mileage.
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License to Love — Marriage License Ceremony
Mon–Thu8 AM–8 PMCouple + up to 4 witnesses

License to Love

A quick, efficient ceremony to legally solemnize your marriage. Not for weddings with guests or formal elopements.
$150

Includes the couple being married and up to four witnesses. Completed quickly and efficiently — this is not for small weddings, weddings with guests, or a formal elopement. Available Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Includes an intake call.
  • Travel to your chosen meeting location (mileage added per mile roundtrip outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Preparation of your standard vows (upgrade to custom vows on your planning call).
  • Basic vow exchange to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Instructions on the requirements for filing your marriage license at the Clerk of Court. You sign the filing acknowledgement unless you add hand-delivery filing by the officiant.
  • Photo with a “Just Married” sign.
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Fri–Sun8 AM–8 PMCouple + up to 4 witnesses

License to Love

The quick marriage-license ceremony, booked for a weekend date.
$200

Includes the couple being married and up to four witnesses. Completed quickly and efficiently — this is not for small weddings, weddings with guests, or a formal elopement. Available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Includes an intake call.
  • Travel to your chosen meeting location (mileage added per mile roundtrip outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Preparation of your standard vows (upgrade to custom vows on your planning call).
  • Basic vow exchange to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Instructions on the requirements for filing your marriage license at the Clerk of Court. You sign the filing acknowledgement unless you add hand-delivery filing by the officiant.
  • Photo with a “Just Married” sign.
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Happily Ever After — Elopement Ceremony
Mon–Thu8 AM–8 PMUp to 25 people

Happily Ever After Elopement

An intimate ceremony with custom vows for up to 25 people, including the couple.
$250

For up to 25 people, including the couple. Available Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Includes an intake call.
  • Planning meeting and travel to your chosen location (mileage added outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Preparation and writing of your custom vows after our intake call, where you set the tone and type of ceremony.
  • Custom vow exchange to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Filing of your marriage license with the Clerk of Court.
  • A gift for the married couple.
  • Photo with a “Just Married” sign.
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Fri–Sun8 AM–8 PMUp to 25 people

Happily Ever After Elopement

The intimate elopement ceremony, booked for a weekend date.
$300

For up to 25 people, including the couple. Available Friday–Sunday, 8 AM–8 PM (excluding holidays).

  • Includes an intake call for the couple’s interview and discussion of ceremony vows.
  • Preparation and writing of your custom vows after our intake call, where you set the tone and type of ceremony.
  • Travel to your chosen elopement location (mileage added per mile roundtrip outside Wesley Chapel).
  • Wedding officiant to perform your exchange of vows to legally solemnize your marriage.
  • Signing of the marriage license as your wedding officiant, along with any witnesses present.
  • Filing of your marriage license with the Clerk of Court, or instructions on filing requirements if the couple is filing themselves.
  • A gift for the married couple.
  • Photo with a “Just Married” sign.
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Vegas-Style Drive-Thru Wedding
Mon–Thu $125Fri–Sun $150Under 30 min

Vegas-Style Drive-Thru Wedding

Pull up, exchange prewritten vows, and drive off legally married — in under 30 minutes.
$125–150

A fun, fast drive-thru “I do.” Service cost is $125 Monday–Thursday and $150 Friday–Sunday.

  • Includes an intake call.
  • Plan your Vegas ceremony date and time. (I’ll provide a Wesley Chapel, Florida address after you confirm booking and make payment.)
  • You and your partner pull up in your vehicle with your marriage license and identification in hand.
  • I meet you at your car to perform your prewritten Vegas-style drive-thru vows so you can say your “I do’s.”
  • I sign your marriage license as your officiant.
  • Photo with a “Just Married” sign.
  • You pull off legally married — the entire process takes less than 30 minutes.
  • You file your own marriage license at the Clerk of Court, or add on officiant filing — I’ll ensure it’s filed within 10 days as required by statute, and the Clerk mails your certified copy.
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Weddings & Ceremonies

Wedding Pricing

Choose your ceremony, then personalize it with specialty rituals and photo & video add-ons.

Wedding Services

Vegas Style Drive-Thru Wedding

$125Mon–Thu
$150Fri–Sun
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License to Love

$150Mon–Thu
$200Fri–Sun
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Happily Ever After Elopement

$250Mon–Thu
$300Fri–Sun
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The Grand Vow Experience

$350Mon–Thu
$450Fri–Sun
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Specialty Ceremonies

Meaningful rituals to add to any ceremony.

Jump the Broom

A cherished tradition symbolizing a new beginning together.
$25
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Handfasting

An ancient ritual binding your hands — and your union.
$25
Add to Ceremony

Sand Ceremony

Two become one as your sands blend together.
$25
Add to Ceremony

Photo & Video Add-Ons

Capture the moment to keep and share.

5 Photos

$25
Add to Package

5 Photos + 30-Second Highlight Reel

$50
Add to Package

10 Photos + 60-Second Highlight Reel

$75
Add to Package
Specialty rituals and add-ons can be combined with any wedding service. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Tampa Bay Wedding Officiant

Your Day, Your Way

As a Florida Wedding Officiant, Notary, and Ordained Minister, I bring versatility, professionalism, and heart to every ceremony across Tampa Bay — from a quick sign-and-go to a full-length celebration. Whatever your vision, I’ll make it personal, seamless, and unforgettable.

Why Couples Choose Me

Everything Your Day Deserves

Versatile Officiant

As a Florida Wedding Officiant, Notary, and Ordained Minister, I perform elopements, weddings, sign-and-go ceremonies, and Vegas-style drive-up weddings — customized to your vision.

Professional & Reliable

Years of experience mean a seamless, well-executed ceremony from start to finish — every detail handled with care and precision.

Flexible & Accommodating

Special requests, cultural traditions, or unconventional ideas — I tailor every service to reflect your unique style and preferences.

Attention to Detail

From the timing and flow to props and decor, I leave no stone unturned — striving for a flawless, seamless ceremony.

Calm & Supportive Presence

A reassuring, calming influence on your day, so you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the joy of the moment.

Commitment to Excellence

I continually refine my craft and stay current with the latest wedding trends — so your ceremony is always the highest quality.

Personalized Vows

I work closely with you to craft custom vows that capture your love story — a heartfelt, meaningful expression of your commitment.

Memorable Vegas-Style Weddings

Bring the thrill and glamour of Las Vegas to Florida with a fun drive-up wedding — a one-of-a-kind twist on tradition.

Comprehensive Packages

From basic legal solemnizing to elaborate weddings with all the trimmings, there’s an option for every couple’s vision and budget.

Hassle-Free License Filing

I help ensure all the paperwork is completed accurately and on time, handling the filing process for a smooth transition into married life.

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