Gifford Officiating

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Pricing

Prices start at $100

Packages

Prices start at $100

About Gifford Officiating

Gifford Officiating

Wedding Officiant

Ordained wedding officiant in Kingsport, TN serving the Tri-Cities, the Smoky Mountains, western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina, Kentucky and southern Ohio. Elopements, wedding ceremonies and license signings. LGBTQ+ affirming. I became an officiant because I love the moment when two people look at each other and say 'I do.' Every ceremony is written from the couple's own story: personal, honest, and true to who they are. I arrive one hour early to every wedding and file your marriage license for you.

What sets Gifford Officiating apart is a personal, unhurried approach to every ceremony. Each script is written from the couple's own story — never a template — and can include unity rituals or cultural traditions on request. Nathan arrives one hour early to every wedding, signs and files the marriage license with the couple and their witnesses, and serves elopements and ceremonies across the Tri-Cities, the Smoky Mountains, western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina, Kentucky and southern Ohio. An LGBTQ+ affirming officiant: every couple gets the same care and the same ceremony, personal and true to who they are.

In three words: Empathetic, Honest, Thoughtful

Services

Ceremony types

  • Elopement
  • Legal License Signing
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Secular

Gifford Officiating packages

License Signing

Price$100

Description

Just the legal "I do," done with care. We meet at a spot that works for you, license signed with you and your witnesses, and Nathan returns your license to the clerk for filing.

Elopement Ceremony

Price$200

Description

A real ceremony, written just for the two of you. Perfect for mountaintops, cabins and courthouse steps. Add a unity ritual if you'd like one. Nathan arrives an hour early and files your license.

Signature Wedding Ceremony

Price$300

Description

Full ceremony with your story woven through it. Unity ceremonies and bilingual elements welcome. Time built in for photos and your people.

Ceremony Rehearsal

Price$150

Description

A rehearsal run-through add-on to any ceremony: we walk the space, set the procession order and cue the music, and answer everyone's questions, so the ceremony day feels easy and relaxed.

What’s included
  • Rehearsal run-through at your venue

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

  • AE

    Amy Eggers

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 12, 2026

    Nathan was an amazing choice for officiant for my daughter’s wedding. He performed a very heartfelt and personalized ceremony. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend him.

    Gifford Officiating•Oct 2, 2026

    Amy, thank you! It was an honor to be part of your daughter's wedding. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness.

  • JW

    Josh Wilbanks

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 29, 2026

    Nathan did an amazing job officiating our wedding. He was extremely helpful and responsive during the entire process and helped make our special day even more special!

    Gifford Officiating•Oct 2, 2026

    Josh, thank you so much! Being responsive and helpful is the whole job as far as I'm concerned. So glad I could be part of your day."

  • KB

    kyle brown

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 29, 2026

    My wife and I love Stitch and Angel and wanted to get married on 6/26, due study day. Gifford wedding services was able to put something special together for us and Incorporate our love for stitch and angel into it. Highly recommend

    Gifford Officiating•Oct 2, 2026

    Kyle, the Stitch and Angel theme was a first for me and I loved it. Congratulations to you and Brandy!

  • RR

    Raynita Romero

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 20, 2026

    So glad I found Gifford Officiating as my officiant, he was very professional and helped me a lot. When I was looking for other officiants, he stood out the most as he was very quick to respond which I appreciate so much. Our ceremony was short and sweet, just how we hoped! Thank you Nathan!

    Gifford Officiating•Oct 2, 2026

    Raynita, thank you! Quick responses and a ceremony that's exactly what you hoped for, that's the goal every time.

  • BB

    Brad Breeden

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Apr 27, 2026

    Nathan is such an awesome dude, you don’t just get a person to officially and legally bind your marriage with this cat! He makes your ceremony personal no matter the size and makes sure to check on you as time seems to fly by. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to tie the knot!

    Gifford Officiating•Oct 2, 2026

    Brad, this made my day. Checking in on my couples is the best part of the job. Thank you for the kind words and the recommendation!

Pick your package on the booking page (https://giffordofficiating.pixieset.com/booking/), choose your date, and reserve it online. From there we plan your ceremony together, so by the day itself all you have to do is show up and say "I do."
Yes. After the ceremony I sign the license with you and your witnesses and return it to the issuing clerk to be recorded, so the legal part is handled without you lifting a finger. You bring the license, I take care of the rest.
Gladly. Mountain elopements are some of my favorite ceremonies. If your spot needs a permit, like locations inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I'll help you figure out what applies, and I can suggest beautiful spots in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area that don't need one.
Yes, happily. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming officiant, and every couple gets the same care, the same personal ceremony, and the same celebration.
Absolutely. Rope braids, sand ceremonies, handfasting, the lasso, Bible presentations and foot washing have all been part of my ceremonies, and bilingual elements are welcome too. If it matters to your story, we'll find its place in your ceremony.
One hour before every ceremony. It is my standing rule, so there's time to check the space, calm the nerves, and make sure everything is ready before your guests settle in.
Yes. A rehearsal run-through is a $150 add-on to any ceremony: we walk the space, set the processional order, and practice the cues so the day itself feels easy. Rehearsal is included free with the Forever Wedding Experience.

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