About
A wedding should be one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences in life. Especially for the Bride and Groom. I have officiated many weddings. I believe my job as the wedding officiant is to help make the wedding ceremony a sweet and happy experience for everyone involved. It brings me a lot of joy to be a part of that. If the bride and groom are loving the whole experience, then everyone else will be doing the same.
Highlights
Hired 4 times
1 employee
19 years in business
Serves Stuart , FL
Payment methods
Credit Card, Cash, Venmo, Zelle
Specialties
Ceremony type
Wedding, Elopement, Commitment ceremony, Vow renewal
Service type / affiliation
Christian, Catholic, Non-denominational (mentions God)
Number of guests
20 guests or fewer, 21 – 50 guests, 51 – 100 guests, 101 – 150 guests, 151 – 200 guests, 201 – 300 guests
Need help writing vows
I can work with couples who need help writing vows, I can work with couples who do not need help writing vows
Ceremony language(s)
English
Officiant needed at rehearsal
I can attend rehearsals, I do not need to attend rehearsals
Photos and videos
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john G.
Rick did an absolutely AMAZING job marrying me and my wife, Callie on Hutchinson Island in April 2023. He showed up early and was well prepared to help make our day everything we imagined. He is very well spoken and has a great sense of humor, while being very professional and courteous. He is a great man and I’d recommend him to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding!
October 11, 2023
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carolyn B.
Rick Evans was amazing and made our wedding perfect. He is caring and helpful and was very helpful with our request and vows. I highly recommend Rick if you want your wedding ceremony to be perfect. Thank you, Rick, for everything we truly are blessed having you be a part of our special day. Carolyn and Andreas
September 20, 2023
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Annmarie A.
He was attentive to our needs. We had both traditional and written vows at our wedding and he integrated both perfectly. It was a beautiful ceremony
September 19, 2023
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taylor M.
I’m so glad we chose Rick as our officiant. He did a great job and really tailored the message to suit us as a couple. He has an easy going presence and looking back we’re so happy he was the one up at the alter with us on that special day.
September 17, 2023
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elijah E.
Guided me and my wife’s ceremony superbly - was kind, professional and warm, and for the service he provided, we are so, so grateful.
September 16, 2023
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nathaniel E.
Rick did a perfect job officiating our wedding. Reliable and helpful in all the ways we needed. Worked with us to create the perfect ceremony and nailed it. Extremely professional, 100% satisfied, recommended
September 16, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Customers call me, or request a call from me, and we begin the process of deciding exactly what they want their wedding to look like. We decide whether the wedding venu is in or outdoors. We decide if the wedding is a big church, formal event, or if it is a beach or a back yard experience. I have officiated so many weddings that even if the couple has no clue where to begin, I can walk the wedding party through the process from beginning to end. Some couples have a wedding coordinator involved. In that case I work closley with the coordinator to create the wedding that the bride and groom are dreaming of. If there is no wedding coordinator hired, no problem. I can organize and orchestrate the wedding ceremony from begining to end.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked with and counseled couples of all ages for over 30 years. I have been officiating weddings since I was in my mid twenties. So I have officiated many diffrerent kinds of weddings with many different kinds of couples. I understand what makes a wedding special.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I charge a base fee of $300 to officiate a wedding. If I have to travel over 20 miles, I will need to add a small reasonable fee to help cover my mileage expenses. If there is a rehearsal that I need to attend, I charge a rehearsal fee of $100. If desired, I can provide a high-quality portable Bose sound system for music during your wedding ceremony, indoors or outside, for an additional modest fee. If my prices are too steep for your budget, please tell me. I never want money to be an issue when it comes to weddings.
How did you get started in this business?
I was a youth pastor and have been a pastor for many years. People in my church and others from the surrounding area began asking me to officiate their weddings. That is how it began.
What types of customers have you worked with?
All Types. Wealthy, not so wealthy, and everything in between. I just love people of all types.
Services offered
Wedding Officiant