Wedding Officiants in Arlington, VA

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!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! My name is John. As a licensed wedding officiant, my specialty is smaller, intimate, nonreligious marriages. I can also work with you on incorporating religious elements, and I can work with a larger-scale event that has the traditional order of service. Please consider me in your search for an officiant. I conduct civil wedding services in addition to holding down a regular job. Officiating at weddings is a way for me to do something good for my community. Some close friends asked me to perform their wedding ceremony many years ago, which led other friends to request this of me, and so on. I discovered that I really enjoy the experience. A wedding represents a very happy occasion and also one of the most important events in a person's life. You want professionals to help you with something so precious. Allow me to craft a ceremony that is meaningful to both of you. We can incorporate literature, quotes, poetry, whatever represents who you are and what you believe in. Once I get an idea of who you are, I can seek out what best reflects your personalities. If you'd like to have spoken vows as part of your ceremony, an exchange of rings, a procession, I can help work that out. Family and friends want to read something or sing? We can integrate that. Want a sand ceremony, or a symbolic tree (seedling) planting, or some other meaningful ritual? Sure thing. Got a wedding coordinator or photographer? I can work with him or her as well. We can work on it together. You should have a ceremony that reflects who you are. It is my pleasure to officiate for anyone who wants to create a legal marriage bond, regardless of your religious background or sexual orientation. I am licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia; most other jurisdictions in the United States honor my credentials as well. A wedding is important, not only for you two but also for your family and friends. The memories should last a lifetime. Let's make some.

I am an ordained minister in Fredericksburg, VA and licensed in the state of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC. I listen to each couple's needs and desires for their special day and customize their wedding for a day they will always remember. I send samples of weddings I have performed so you can tailor it to yours. We also offer a small venue for your wedding ceremony to include a pagoda and seating for up to 50 people. A photo of a wedding is available to view. Thank you.