More Than Someone Who Shows Up On Your Wedding Day.
Your ceremony matters. It sets the tone for everything that follows.
But a meaningful ceremony does not happen by accident-and a strong marriage does not begin at the altar.
We begin working with you during your engagement, helping you think through your ceremony, your commitment, and the life you are stepping into together.
We are ministers. We guide. We prepare. We walk with you.
Serving Couples for Over
25 Years
Since 2000, Wedding Chaplain has helped more than 2,000 couples create ceremonies that are personal, thoughtful, and well-crafted.
With decades of experience, we bring a steady presence, clear guidance, and a commitment to getting it right.
25
YEARS
2,000+
COUPLES
A process that begins now.
01
Start the Conversation
Reach out to discuss your vision, secure your date, and begin the journey.
02
Be Matched
Connect with an experienced minister who understands you and your relationship.
03
Prepare Together
Thoughtfully craft your ceremony and lay a strong foundation for your marriage.
04
Celebrate
Step into your ceremony with confidence, knowing every detail reflects who you are.
One team.
One shared approach.
Rev. Dr. David Anderson
Rev. Dr. David Anderson has spent more than 30 years in pastoral ministry and has officiated over 2,000 weddings. As the founder of Wedding Chaplain, he is known for creating ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful, and thoughtfully prepared, while helping couples prepare for the marriage that follows.
Rev. Burl Jernigan
Burl brings more than 40 years of ministry experience and a calm, reassuring presence to every wedding ceremony. Having served as a pastor, hospital chaplain, and Minister of Music, he is known for helping couples feel comfortable, cared for, and well-guided throughout the process.
Rev. Oliver Kling
Oliver brings a thoughtful and adaptable approach to every ceremony, drawing from his experience as a pastor, educator, and author. With a background in theology, philosophy, and ethics, he works especially well with couples from diverse backgrounds who want a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful, and authentic to their story.
Preparation that fits your wedding—and your future
The Ceremony Focus
For couples seeking a deeply personal, gracefully written, and flawlessly executed ceremony.
- Initial consultation to understand your story
- Custom ceremony scripting and revisions
- Guidance on writing personal vows
- Rehearsal coordination and direction
- Officiating the wedding day ceremony
The Comprehensive Preparation
An extended journey focusing on both the beauty of the wedding day and the strength of the marriage ahead.
- Everything included in The Ceremony Focus
- Three focused pre-marital guidance sessions
- In-depth relationship assessment tools
- Exploration of communication and expectations
- A dedicated post-wedding follow-up session
What couples are saying
Consistently recognized by couples as a top officiant service.
Reverend David officiated our wedding ceremony beautifully. We wanted something meaningful and spiritual without feeling overly formal or forced, especially since we weren’t getting married in a church and he delivered that balance perfectly. He was respectful of our wishes from the very beginning and crafted a ceremony that felt authentic, heartfelt and truly us. What meant even more was hearing from so many of our guests that he was one of the best parts of the day. He honored the importance of our commitment with a spiritual and efficient ceremony that all could enjoy. We are so grateful for the care and intention he put into our ceremony. It set the perfect tone for our day. 10/10 would recommend!
David was amazing! Walked us through everything and helped guide us through making our ceremony. Was extremely helpful and organized. Helped make our ceremony run smoothly. David and our ceremony was one of the most complimented part of our wedding. Can not recommend him enough!
Pastor Burl Jernigan officiated my husband and I’s wedding last September at the Glidden House. The months leading up to our wedding, we met a few times via phone and discussed what we envisioned for our ceremony. The day before we met in person at the rehearsal. On our wedding day, Pastor Burl officiated a beautiful ceremony, exactly as we envisioned. We appreciate all Pastor Burl did for us throughout the process and for being an important part of our wedding day.
Rev. Anderson was absolutely the right choice for our wedding prep and ceremony. During the lead up to the ceremony he gave us some great exercises that helped to reflect on our relationship and also to keep dating each other. He gave us some ideas for the actual ceremony, but was totally open to building one that incorporated all of our ideas. When it came to wedding day, he was outstanding and lead an absolutely beautiful ceremony. I highly recommend him for your wedding experience.
Tim Young was our Wedding Officiant and we could not have asked for a more perfect person. David Anderson helped us pick out Tim after requesting some initial information. Tim was enjoyable and very easy to work with. The dedication he put in to learning my wife’s Ukrainian traditions and helping model the ceremony to include those things was so touching to us. He knew the traditions better than we did by the end of it and it was so incredible to see. He personalized the entire ceremony for us and you could tell so much time was put into the words he spoke. I meant it when I said we could not have a more perfect person. If any of the other officiants are like Tim you will have an incredible wedding ceremony. Could not recommend WeddingChaplain.com enough!
Need help fast?
Whether you’ve had a sudden cancellation or an unexpected change of plans, our team of experienced ministers is ready to step in. Take a deep breath: we bring calm, clarity, and care when you need it most.
THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR MARRIAGE
Let’s get your ceremony right
We bring a steady presence, clear guidance, and decades of experience to ensure your ceremony is meaningful, personal, and perfectly prepared.
Wedding Chaplain
Serving couples since 2000.
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