As wedding officiants, our main objective is to ensure that you have the most remarkable wedding that you have always envisioned, so that you can look back on your ceremony as the most extraordinary start to your life together.
We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to all active duty U.S. Armed Forces members and active law enforcement officers. In addition, if a small wedding (10 or less) takes place in the backyard of our parsonage, no additional fee will be charged. If you and your fiancé require witnesses, my wife and Father-in-law can serve in that capacity. For those who wish to have their ceremonies indoors, we have a deck with a retractable awning to provide cover in the event of rain or snow.
At our parsonage, we love to officiate Wedding Anniversaries, Vow Renewal, and Commitment ceremonies for those celebrating significant milestones. Additionally, we offer Vow Reaffirmation for couples who have decided to continue in marriage after separating for some time. Alternatively, if you merely require an officiant to lead your ceremony, we offer short services for a fee of $100. We complete your marriage license as part of our service.
Please note that if the distance is more than an hour’s drive from Webster, NY, there will be an additional daily travel fee of $50 per hour. Also, holidays are subject to an extra $100 fee.
As ordained Non Denominational Christian Clergy, both my wife and I serve as Wedding Officiants. While we are qualified to officiate weddings individually, we have co-officiated numerous Weddings. We have also been Officiants at destination Weddings marketed towards couples from across the United States. Additionally, depending on their laws and U.S. laws, we are can serve as Wedding officiants in some foreign countries.
For those interested, we provide a pre-marriage course by certified SYMBIS pre-marriage facilitators. We offer this course via conference calling or internet video conferencing, and our goal is for you to have the best possible Wedding Day. The initial consultation fee for SYMBIS Pre Marriage facilitating is $50. The SYMBIS Pre Marriage course costs $515 per couple. This package covers 2 SYMBIS Books, 1 Women's Manual, 1 Men's Manual, 2 online SYMBIS Assessments, and 8 1-hour conference sessions either by phone or by internet video conferencing. Once the initial $50 consultation fee has been paid, the remaining cost is $465, which can be paid in installments of $116.25 each.
Please note that we reserve the right to only perform traditional Christian Weddings, Anniversaries, and Commitment Services between a man and a woman. We also offer Christian Biblical-based Spiritual & Life Coaching for interested parties.
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Sarah W.
Dr. Atkins was amazing! He managed to schedule our spontaneous wedding within a week's time. He displayed exceptional professionalism, approachable demeanor, and integrated seamlessly with our family. His positivity is invigorating and he is highly empathetic to your requests. I would happily wed my husband again and again...it was beyond perfect. Save yourself the trouble and enlist the services of Dr. Atkins, he is unparalleled in his field.
March 6, 2023
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William G.
We had a wonderful experience with Reverend Askins. He was highly attentive to our requirements and needs both leading up to and on the day of our wedding. He was a pleasure to work with and seamlessly integrated elements of my Indian orthodox traditions into the ceremony. Despite having to travel from Rochester to Buffalo two days in a row, he made sure to attend our rehearsal dinner. His fees were more than reasonable considering the effort he put into preparation, officiating, and travel time. We wholeheartedly recommend Reverend Askins!
September 9, 2022
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Joshua D.
We consider ourselves fortunate to have Rev Joe Askins as our officiant as we embark on this new chapter of our lives together as husband and wife. Rev Joe's enthusiasm was contagious, especially during our Western-themed nuptials where he sported his charming Texas formal attire. He was extremely helpful in guiding us towards our path as newlyweds, and his warm, approachable demeanor made him easy to talk to. Rev Joe's eloquence and etiquette were top-notch, making him the ideal choice to officiate our wedding. We opted for a simple ceremony which turned out to be anything but ordinary. When I expressed my wish to have my uncle read a scripture, Rev Joe happily accommodated our request, resulting in a deeply meaningful addition to our already beautiful ceremony. We are grateful for Rev Joe's dedication to love and God, and wish him all the best.
August 21, 2022
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James F.
Reverend Joseph Askins was simply amazing. Despite the long drive to our home, he graciously made his way down to the creek in our yard to conduct the ceremony. His delightful presence was accompanied by some inspiring Bible stories. His thoughtfulness was incredibly appreciated as he fulfilled our desire for a no-fuss ceremony without hesitation. We highly recommend him as an officiant. Don't wait!
July 11, 2022
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Jonathan A.
Around a year ago or slightly less, Living Faith Ministries was entrusted with the responsibility of administering our wedding ceremony. Reverend Joseph Askins exceeded our expectations with his remarkable performance. He was prompt, and the ceremony that he conducted was exceptionally lovely. It was unique and dissimilar to the conventional ceremonies one witnesses regularly. His words were eloquent, and we were privileged to have him officiate our wedding.
