Chadwick Weddings

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Prices start at $90

Packages

Prices start at $90

About Chadwick Weddings

Chadwick Weddings

Head Officiant

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I love giving my couples an experience they will treasure forever. Your ceremony should fill you with happy memories when you think back on how you began your journey together as one. My ceremonies celebrate love, marriage, partnership, and connection. I have been ordained since 2014 and I am licensed to solemnize marriages in NJ, PA, NY, DE, and MD. I am happy to marry ANY loving, consenting couple who wants to tie the knot in style. My delivery is engaging, with a professionally trained voice from decades of singing opera and voiceover work. I've been a wedding professional since 2008 and have performed services for hundreds of weddings.

In three words: Positive, Resourceful, Supportive

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Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Other
  • Pagan
  • Secular
  • Spiritual
  • Wiccan

Chadwick Weddings packages

The Perfect Fit

Price$595

Description

The Perfect Fit is "All the Wedding Bells and Whistles" and allows you to have anything and everything you want. The Perfect Fit includes a highly personalized ceremony, telling a beautiful wedding day story that is special, sincere, and truly makes your wedding ceremony an experience you will cherish forever.

What’s included
  • An elegant and fully customized ceremony
  • Ceremony text review and edit with the couple
  • Day-of coordination with your other vendors
  • Performance of the ceremony
  • Arrival at least one hour prior to the ceremony
  • Signing and submission of your marriage license
  • Keepsake copy of your ceremony
  • Unlimited email and phone support
  • Travel up to 50 miles each way (add'l available)

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Service)

Price$325

Description

K.I.S.S. ("Keep It Simple Service") is an economical way to have a beautiful wedding ceremony. K.I.S.S. is great when you don't need a lot of personalization. Use the dynamic Ceremony Builder to craft your own ceremony from our texts, or choose from pre-written ceremonies and edit either as much as you wish!

What’s included
  • Ceremony Builder - make your ideal ceremony online
  • Or, Choice of Sacred or Secular Pre-Written Texts
  • Edit either text however you wish!
  • Performance of the ceremony
  • Signing and submission of your marriage license
  • Arrival at least 30 minutes prior to ceremony
  • Travel up to 40 miles each way (add'l available)

Intimate

Price$195

Description

A brief ceremony with your choice of sacred or secular pre-written text, roughly 8-10 minutes in length and performed by one of our talented team members. The service must be in a private home, restaurant, or public outdoor space with no more than 25 guests in attendance.

What’s included
  • 8-10 minute pre-written ceremony
  • Choice of Sacred or Secular Pre-Written Text
  • Signing and submission of marriage license
  • May be performed by any member of our team
  • Must take place within one year of booking
  • Must be in a home, restaurant, or public space
  • 30 miles round trip included (more may be added)

Sign & Go

Price$90

Description

When all you need is the signature on your license. Ceremony is not included, but a micro-ceremony can be added for just $35. Subject to availability, may be performed by any member of our team.

What’s included
  • Signing and submission of your marriage license
  • No ceremony, but micro-ceremony can be added: $35
  • Signing in Medford, NJ (add'l miles can be added)

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

58 reviews

  • VB

    Vanessa B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 21

    Michael is FANTASIC

    I can’t say enough wonderful things about Michael. His service was perfect. Short and sweet just the way we wanted it. He shared what he was going to say beforehand so nothing was a surprise and felt me more at ease. But I wanted to emphasize how amazing of an actual person Michael is. He made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the whole process. And before the ceremony he mingled a bit with my family and made a real lasting impression. He really turned what could have been a business like interaction into something so personal and memorable. My family couldn’t stop gushing about how much they enjoyed his presence. Your search for an officiant ends here. Michael is your guy and I promise he will help make your special day one to remember.

    Michael Chadwick•Oct 21, 2026

    Thank you so very much for sharing such a kind and beautiful review! I love helping my couples have the best possible experience, and I really had a lot of fun chatting it up with your family and friends! I love that you included some subtle Disney references in your vows, too! :-D

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    Lauren

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 20

    Wedding

    From our first conversation with Michael, we knew we had found the right officiant for our day. He stayed in touch throughout the planning process, sending helpful reminders and answering every question we threw his way. On the wedding day itself, he went above and beyond—noticing I was nervous and taking time to calm me down before the ceremony. What really stood out was how inclusive and welcoming he made everyone feel. He even helped bustle my wife's dress after we said our vows, handling all those little details that made the day flow smoothly. He didn't just officiate our ceremony; he made it truly special and personal!

    Michael Chadwick•Oct 20, 2026

    Thank you, thank you! 🥰🥰 I am so honored to have been a small part of your amazing wedding celebration. Thank you for giving me the joy of marrying you! And I was very happy to help with the dresses. 😊

  • MD

    Mayline and D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 19

    10/10 Amazing

    From our first conversation with Michael, we knew we had found our officiant. He communicated clearly and thoroughly throughout the planning process, always getting back to us quickly with answers and ideas. What really stood out was how he took the time to learn our story and tell it in a way that felt genuine and personal during the ceremony. He highlighted the things we love to do together and wove them into the text in such a witty, heartfelt way that we're still amazed by how perfect it was. Beyond just the ceremony itself, he was genuinely friendly and funny, making us feel at ease the entire time. We couldn't have asked for someone more professional and helpful to guide us through our special day.

    Michael Chadwick•Oct 20, 2026

    Thank you so very much for your kind words! I had a fantastic time with all of you. Thank you for giving me the honor of performing your beautiful ceremony!

  • JL

    Jason L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 9, 2026

    THE BEST!!!

    Michael officiated an absolutely perfect wedding and we could not have been more happy. He met us at every step of the way, helped us plan our dream wedding, and even created a brand new ceremony for us to fit our needs. Michael is an absolute Master of wedding planning and I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending him to any and all - you will be in great hands the whole way. Our wedding would have been 100x more stressful without Michael and we can’t thank him enough. Book him!!!

    Michael Chadwick•Oct 9, 2026

    Thank you so very much for giving me the honor of taking this exciting journey with you! I loved sharing the experience with both of you, and I am beyond grateful that I was able to perform such a unique ceremony that fit your amazing style. I appreciate your kind words and your heartfelt testimonial more than I have words to say. It's couples like you that make what I do such a joy. Thank you!

  • IE

    Imene E.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 24, 2026

    Best service ever

    From our first conversation, Chadwick Weddings set the tone for what would be an incredible experience. His communication throughout the planning process was smooth and responsive, making every step feel easy and stress-free. On our wedding day, he brought such warmth and professionalism to the ceremony that our guests couldn't stop talking about it. He paid attention to all the details that mattered to us and made sure everything flowed perfectly. We truly cannot thank him enough for how much he elevated our day and made it feel so special. If you're looking for an officiant, Chadwick Weddings is absolutely the right choice.

    Michael Chadwick•Jul 27, 2026

    Thank you so, so very much Imene! This review made my entire day when I read it, and I am so grateful for your kind words! <3

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Absolutely! I love personalizing wedding ceremonies with my couples. It helps to make your wedding unique and tells your story perfectly. I enjoy incorporating unique and personal touches, especially with unity rituals, into ceremonies. There are many ways a couple can express their story in their ceremony. There is no limit to the things we can do to make a ceremony truly yours.
Happily. We have a simple elopement package that includes a very brief ceremony text modified with your wedding details. It’s an economical way to tie the knot if you’re in need of a quick elopement. If you just need a license signing, that is also available at a greatly reduced rate. We have packages to fit every need.
Michael is a non-denominational interfaith minister, ordained both through Universal Life Church and through Soul Community Church (Pennsylvania). We can perform any legal marriage ceremony authorized by the state, and we are registered to solemnize marriages in NJ, PA, NY, DE, and MD. We are happy to register as an officiant in other locations, so long as we have sufficient notice to facilitate the registration.
Michael has performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies. As a photographer he captured more than four hundred weddings before retiring as a photographer. In short, we have provided services for hundreds and hundreds weddings and have performed those wedding services at many, many venues around the region and even internationally since 2008.
I do perform vow renewals, which is merely a ceremony where an already married couple renews or re-affirms their wedding vows. This can be new text, or a repetition of their original vows. To some couples, a vow renewal might be an opportunity to have the wedding they dreamed of, but for some reason could not have earlier. To others it may signify the desire to mark a significant anniversary milestone, or to perhaps strengthen their commitment following a difficult time.
The purpose of a rehearsal is for the wedding party and any other ceremony participants to know their walking order, where they stand, and where any specific unity ritual activities might be taking place during the ceremony. None of those impact my logistical role. So, it is not normally necessary for me to rehearse. I have been involved with hundreds of weddings and can say with a high degree of confidence that I will be able to stand there and do my part well on your wedding day. That is not to say I will not rehearse, or that I cannot be hired to run your rehearsal. It is almost always unnecessary, though.
This is your wedding. You have probably spent thousands of dollars to make it as perfect as it can be, and you put the tone of the entire day at risk if you don’t have a good, experienced, professional officiant. There is only one chance to deliver it in a way that is elegant, engaging, beautiful, sincere, easily understood, and confident. One chance. Trust it to a professional. If you want to involve a cherished friend or family member in the ceremony, there are many ways to accomplish this without putting your entire wedding ceremony at risk. Anyone can buy a baseball bat. That doesn’t turn them into Bryce Harper.
The license to get married is something that the couple acquires. In most of my packages I include delivery of the marriage license to the appropriate agency immediately following the wedding. If you wish to turn it in yourselves, you are welcome to do so, but I am more than happy to do it for you. Each township’s web site usually has helpful FAQs about the license and the post-wedding marriage certificate. The best way to begin is to perform a search on the township you’re getting married in, and “marriage license.”
Happily! We perform weddings for any loving, consenting couple who wish to tie the knot. We believe in equal kindness, respect, and treatment for all.
I’ll chat with you about that in more detail, but the short answer is your choice of either a suit or a black cassock (robe). With the cassock (or the suit, for that matter) I can optionally wear an ivory or rainbow stole (like a long scarf). I also have a black standard tuxedo if that is preferred. I am happy to dress in any way that is appropriate for your wedding. If any wedding is so specifically-themed that an entire costume rental or purchase is required, that exact cost would have to be reimbursed.
Unless requested specifically, I do not typically stay beyond the cocktail hour following the performance of a wedding. Once the wedding ceremony is completed, I will get the marriage license filled out, “grip and grin” a little with your guests while you’re doing the same or getting photos done, and I will check out with you before I depart. Some couples have asked me to stay and offer a blessing before dinner, which I am also happy to do. Even in that case, you do not have to provide me with a vendor meal, a seat at any table, or anything like that.
I have access to a portable amplification system. This service can be added to your wedding ministry package at an additional cost. But, this is rarely needed. I suggest first you look into your DJ having one, then your venue. If neither of those are the case, then consider amplification if appropriate. If your space is on the smaller side it is not likely I would need to be amplified. I sang opera for decades and have a powerful enough voice to be heard in most settings.
Chadwick Weddings is in favor of you having the best possible photographs of your ceremony. We do not restrict your photography team, we simply ask that they do not be a disruption to the ceremony. There is no circumstance in which any professional wedding photographer worth their salt should ever need to be up in the faces of people at the altar. I always check in with the photography team to inform them of anything they need to be ready for, and I always ensure they are in good positions at the right time during the ceremony. And yes, whenever Michael is the wedding minister, he always gets his 6’7″ body out of the way for the kiss!
Legally I cannot make any specific recommendations, as each couple’s name change needs are unique. There are services available to assist couples with this need such as HitchSwitch and MissNowMrs. If one or both of you are changing names, I do recommend you obtain several (at least five) copies of your marriage certificate following the wedding.
Each state's laws vary, so it is advised you research your own state's laws on this matter. I can only provide non-legal advice. From what I have come to understand: In PA, it is not legally permitted for me to perform a wedding ceremony without a marriage license. In NJ, you can have a wedding complete with any and all typical wedding verbiage, including the pronouncement of you as spouses at the conclusion of the ceremony. This will not be a legal wedding in the eyes of the state until a license is acquired, completed, and turned in to the proper municipal authority.
A "Sign & Go" is just a license signing. There is no ceremony that takes place, it is merely a legal signature on your marriage license. For more information, please see the FAQs on https://chadwickweddings.com/officiant/faqs_officiant
We have multiple officiants on our team, and a single officiant can perform two, even three, weddings in one day. It all depends on distance between weddings and, of course, timing.
Yes, I am honored to provide a graveside or funeral home memorial service filled with empathy, professionalism, and warmth. I have a separate web site for this purpose, which you can find at https://www.chadwickceremonies.com

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