Married By Evan

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About Married By Evan

Married By Evan

Owner / Lead Officiant

Thinking about having your good friend officiate your big day for you, but unsure of how they will do? Well what if your good friend was a professional with over 2,300 weddings under their belt? That's the best way to describe what we shoot for at MBE ... being the good friend that definitely knows what to do when the moment counts! Whether you plan to have an intimate elopement ceremony or if you've been working on your dream wedding for months, we'd love to help you make your day one to truly remember. Our goals are to help you decide exactly what you want to do on your big day and to do everything we can to make it come to life!

The best compliment we get from our clients is hearing how so many of their guests thought that we had known each other for years. Your big day is one that should be both stress free and one to remember for years and years to come so we do everything we can to make that happen. Humble but confident, laid back but romantic - that's what you get when you hire Married by Evan!

In three words: Confident, Flexible, Positive

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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

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Other
  • Secular
  • Spiritual

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

159 reviews

  • AF

    Andrea F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 26

    Highly Recommend

    We can’t say enough wonderful things about our officiant! He had previously officiated my best friend’s larger, traditional wedding and did an amazing job, so we knew we were in great hands for our elopement. He traveled to Cape Charles for us, was so easy to communicate with, was extremely professional, and made our ceremony feel incredibly beautiful and meaningful. We’re so grateful and highly recommend him!

  • MM

    Madison and M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 19, 2026

    Wonderful experience!!!!

    Evan was the best! He was an amazing officiant and even met with us before the wedding to get to know us better and help take away some day of nerves! He even offered additional services such as help setting up and bartending which was a huge relief! 10/10 would recommend him and his team to any couple! :)

    Evan Poe•Aug 25, 2026

    This is so awesome you guys, thank you so much! Everything about your wedding was beautiful and we were so thankful that you chose us to help make it special. Thank you both for letting us be a part of your amazing story.

  • AV

    Amanda V.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Aug 14, 2026

    Evan was great! Highly recommend!

    We had Evan officiate our wedding ceremony and couldn't have asked for a better experience. From our first conversation, he was easy to work with and made the whole process feel simple and stress-free. Evan took the time to get to know us as a couple and personalized the ceremony in a way that felt authentic and meaningful. On the day of our wedding, he kept things running smoothly and delivered our vows with warmth and genuine care. We really enjoyed his work and how he brought our vision to life. We'd absolutely recommend Married By Evan to any couple looking for an officiant who is professional, approachable, and truly invested in making your ceremony special.

    Evan Poe•Aug 15, 2026

    Oh man thank you so much you guys. I had such a great time working with you both and your wedding was absolutely beautiful! I hope that married life is the best life ever. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing day with me!

  • BG

    Bobby G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 8, 2026

    Evan was awesome

    Evan made our wedding ceremony feel like it was written just for us. From the moment he arrived, he was on time and took his time walking us through everything without rushing through a single moment. During the vows, he kept things relevant to our relationship, which meant so much to Mary and me—it felt personal and real. He had this perfect balance of being serious when it mattered and keeping things light and fun throughout the day. Evan genuinely cared about making our ceremony special and it showed in every detail. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to start our marriage.

    Evan Poe•Aug 11, 2026

    Thank you so much you guys. It really was so great meeting and working with both of you. Your love story is so beautiful and it was truly my honor to have been a small part in the journey. Congrats again to you both!

  • NL

    Noashmie l.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 2, 2026

    10 out of 10

    We had an amazing experience working with Evan! From the very beginning, he took the time to truly understand our story and made the entire process feel personal and meaningful. He was incredibly helpful every step of the way, always answering our questions, keeping us informed, and making sure everything went smoothly. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, and we’re so grateful that Evan was part of our special day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about making your ceremony unforgettable!

    Evan Poe•Aug 11, 2026

    Thank you so much you guys. It always means the world to me when couples take the time to leave feedback and ones like this always make my heart happy! I am so glad that you guys had a beautiful wedding day and I wish you both the very, very best.

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If a couples wants me to, absolutely yes, but it is not required. My packages are designed with options for both.
Absolutely! While many states recognize and honor an ordination received online, Virginia does not. But I was ordained while serving as a Youth Pastor back in 2008 and received my officiant license through the state back in 2010.
For sure. While we often do them at the same time, the ceremony itself and the legal portion of your marriage are not required to go hand in hand so we perform lots of ceremonies for couples who (for a number of reasons) have already handled the legal portion of their marriage. It actually saves you a few bucks too, so ... :)
Its is actually super cool, except ... Because Virginia does not recognize an ordination obtained through an online outlet, it can be quite tricky for them to legally do it. But no worries, we offer a signing service that allows us to partner with them and take care of the legal portion of things. And we are super flexible to make it quick and easy!

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