The Wedding Pastor

4.8 (18)
From Virginia Beach, VA
SinceSeptember, 2021

About
I'm James, an authorized wedding officiant in VA, with a wealth of wedding experience. I've been awarded "Best of" on TheKnot and "Couple's Choice" by WeddingWire. As a skilled storyteller, I'm passionate about telling your unique story and sharing it with the important people in your life on your special day!
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Service as described 4.8
Communication 4.8
Punctuality 4.8
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Megan P.
Working with James was an absolute joy! He played a significant role in making our wedding day memorable. We are thrilled that we chose him to officiate our wedding - it was truly an amazing day.
January 13, 2023
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Joshua A.
James and Irene were a great blessing to my husband and me during our elopement. Their assistance made the entire process smooth and seamless. We are appreciative of their flexibility and joyful attitudes. Additionally, our pictures turned out stunning. We express our gratitude for everything they did.
August 30, 2022
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Daniel J.
James was simply amazing! Many people praised him and spoke highly of his exceptional performance during the ceremony. A few even labeled him as the "Best Ever!” He went above and beyond to connect with us and crafted a captivating narrative of our love story. His performance was both engaging and authentic, and he undoubtedly provided the best value for the money out of all the vendors we hired (unlike the venue, which was overpriced, haha!). At first, I was hesitant to hire him as his fee was outside of my budget, but he was worth every penny, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. If you're still on the fence, check out his video! Thank you, James, for making our special day even better! Sincerely, Renee & Herb
May 21, 2022
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Robert M.
It was obvious that James had a lot of experience with elopements. Despite the short notice, he quickly became the perfect puzzle piece for our special day. He was incredibly professional, responsive, and attentive to our requests. James even continued to assist us after the ceremony was over. Future couples will be grateful to have him as their officiant. Also, a special mention goes out to Irene, his wife, who captured our wedding photos expertly. Together, they are an impressive team!
January 8, 2022
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Christopher R.
James and Irene are simply amazing! They made our ceremony an absolutely beautiful moment that perfectly captured the essence of our hearts' desires for our wedding. Additionally, Irene's photographs of our family were superb, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing! Thank you both so much for your outstanding contributions to our special day. With love always, The Wilkins Family.
December 2, 2021