Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD

Professional and a personal touch. I love people and enjoy making their special day Special.

At Once Upon A Love Story we believe every love story deserves a ceremony as unique and heartfelt as the couple it celebrates. As a professional wedding officiant, I am dedicated to creating meaningful, personalized ceremonies that reflect your journey and vision for your special day. In addition to officiating your ceremony, I handle all the official paperwork to ensure your marriage is legally recognized. This includes filing your marriage license with the county clerk’s office promptly and providing you with four complimentary certified copies of your marriage license—mailed directly to you. (Prince George’s County Ceremonies Only any ceremonies outside of Prince George’s County will have to record their own marriages at their local county clerk’s office) Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a grand celebration, or something in between, Once Upon A Love Story is here to make the process seamless and stress-free, so you can focus on what truly matters: saying “I do” and beginning your happily ever after.

I am licensed to perform weddings in VA, MD and DC. I am Pastor W. Ricky Burton and I serve as the Executive Pastor of the Christian Unity Baptist Church. I am a wedding officiant and relationship coach, utilizing authenticity and transparency to connect couples with God, self, and one another. Weddings, love and relationships are stressful. This is why my onboarding process is simple, maximizing your time and giving you the greatest value for your greatest value...your love life!

As a licensed minister, I am honored to offer personalized and heartfelt wedding officiant services tailored to your unique love story. My goal is to create a beautiful, memorable, and meaningful ceremony that reflects your values and brings a joyful blessing to your new beginning. Whether you're planning a traditional wedding, an intimate elopement, or a custom ceremony, I am here to serve with professionalism, warmth, and grace. Let’s make your day extraordinary.