OFFICIANT SERVICES
I have one goal — to make wedding ceremonies less boring.
That’s right, I said it.
If people are checking their watches or zoning out, something went wrong. Your ceremony should hold the room. It should feel thoughtful, light when it needs to be, emotional when it matters, and unmistakably yours.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Wedding Officiant
Ceremonies That Hold the Room
Your wedding ceremony should be the highlight of your wedding day, and I’m here to make that happen.
Many couples love the idea of having a friend or family member officiate, but that can come with extra pressure and stress on the people you care about most.
With Blocks of Love Weddings, you get the warmth and personal feel of a friend officiating, paired with the calm, confidence, and experience of a professional. I take the time to truly know you and your story so your ceremony feels authentic, engaging, and unmistakably yours.
Here's How We'll Create Your Ceremony
We Connect – We'll meet over dinner to dive deep into your love story, vision, and preferences.
Your Ceremony Comes to Life – I'll carefully craft a ceremony that authentically reflects your unique journey, infused with warmth, humor, and genuine joy.
You Celebrate Worry-Free – On your wedding day, relax and fully immerse yourself in each meaningful moment, knowing that every detail is professionally handled.
WEDDING OFFICIANT STANDARD // $449
Our standard package includes:
2 In-Person Couple Prep Meetings (coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever!) to get to know couple and preferences
Virtual final details meeting to review wedding ceremony script and logistics
Provided Educator’s Statement ($75 reduced fee for marriage license application)
Timely communication (phone, text, email)
Ceremony outline delivered prior to wedding day
Fully customized ceremony
A ceremony with as many guests as you would like!
Transportation to the wedding venue
Up to 3-hours on wedding day (time inclusive of ceremony)
Sign and file marriage license
WEDDING OFFICIANT LITE // $249
Our lite package includes:
1 In-Person Couple Prep Meetings (coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever!) to get to know couple and preferences
Email final details to review wedding ceremony script and logistics
Timely communication (phone, text, email)
Ceremony outline delivered prior to wedding day
Fully customized ceremony
A ceremony with as many guests as you would like!
Transportation to the wedding venue
Up to 3-hours on wedding day (time inclusive of ceremony)
Sign and file marriage license
CUSTOMIZATIONS
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Day Before Rehearsal // $99
Ceremony rehearsal the day prior.
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Day-Of Rehearsal // $79
Ceremony rehearsal on wedding day.
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Additional Travel // $1 per mile
$1 per mile if farther than 120 miles.
Let's work together!FAQs
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Short answer - because I felt that the ceremony has started to become more procedural than a true highlight of the wedding day. My goal is to make your wedding ceremony THE BEST part of your wedding day and something that you and your guests will remember forever.
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Most ceremonies typically last between 15-20 minutes, depending on the number of vows, readings, and any special rituals. We’ll work with you to ensure the length is just right for your ceremony vision.
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Yes! We encourage you to write your own vows to make your ceremony even more personal and meaningful. If you need help getting started, we’re happy to provide guidance!
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We offer a variety of ceremony styles, including traditional, modern, spiritual, interfaith, and non-denominational. Whatever reflects your values and vision, we’ll work with you to craft the perfect ceremony.
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We don’t provide sound equipment. If your venue has a sound system, we’ll work with them to ensure everything runs smoothly. Otherwise we typically work with your DJ or Band for ceremony sound.
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While rare, if something unexpected arises, we have trusted officiants we can refer to who share our values and approach, ensuring your ceremony goes as planned.
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Generally, we will either sign the marriage license before or after the ceremony (your choice). Some officiants require a vendor meal - not me. Totally up to each couple on whether they would like me to attend the cocktail hour or dinner.
Chloe + Bennett
“Joe is so wonderful, we are so grateful to have had him on our wedding day! Joe’s professionalism and demeanor was such a blessing with any and all of our questions. He went above and beyond to take any tasks off of us and did more than we could ask. We could not be more grateful!!!”
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