Wedding Officiants in Leesburg, VA

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!

I am a wedding officiant based in Chantilly, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia. I have a master's in theology and am an ordained pastor. I have a lot of experience working with crowds from my over 15-year career as a public speaker and actor. I am a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. I was born in England and moved to the USA 16 years ago but still have a strong British accent which would make your ceremony a little more unique sounding! As a pastor, I specialize in Christian weddings and would love to work with you to make your day a special and God-honoring one for you and your new spouse and to be honoring to your family members. I am available for ceremonies of varying lengths and styles. I would be delighted to lead your ceremony from start to finish or help you and your loved ones be involved. Consultations are important to come up with a ceremony that is meaningful and memorable. I will provide you with an order of service ahead of your big day to ensure everything is as you imagined. Matt Sims Officiant is licensed to officiate weddings in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and DC,

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER OFFICIATE SUNRISE CEREMONIES IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK. I still officiate sunset ceremonies, and at Skyland and Big Meadows Resort, and other locations in the park. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER OFFICIATE WEDDINGS IN HAGERSTOWN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. Thank you! Hello & Welcome! Thank you for stopping by. I officiate all types of weddings and all sizes for all couples. I also do legal pronouncements. Please inquire about pricing. Religious: single faith, Interfaith, non denominational, Spiritual but not religious, Secular/civil, humanistic & cultural. Elopements and Legal signings Micro, small, mid & large weddings Vow Renewal/Reaffirmations, Commitment Ceremonies Hand Fasting Ceremonies. Day-of- Wedding Coordinator for private residences, BnB’s, parks, for micro & small weddings. Please inquire for pricing. This service is for couple’s who are doing their own wedding planning. My Services: 1. Your choice of type and length of ceremony. 2. Customized and personalized ceremonies with revisions, that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. You do not have to personalize your ceremony if you prefer not to. 3. An extensive list of Sample Readings & Vows 4. Vow Assistance when writing own vows. 5. You can review script and make edits/ceremony revisions. Couple has final approval on ceremony script. 6. Rehearsals ( optional & additional fee) to include best practices to avoid the most common mistakes made at weddings and wedding party staging for optimal photographs. 7. Arriving early day-of to coordinate with other vendors and check in with the couple. 8. Officiating 9. Signing & returning your marriage licenses to the clerk of court. 10. Travel to your venue/location. 11. Support & guide you through the process as requested or needed. Contact me for a complementary, no obligation, half hour telephone call to discuss your vision for your wedding ceremony and my services. Thank you! About me: I love officiating weddings. I enjoy creating ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. Couples can be involved as much as they like in creating their ceremony script. I can assist couples with suggestions and ideas for ceremony. I take a personal interest in the couples I work with and the unions I bind. I am professional, experienced, trustworthy and personable. I have been officiating for 11years and I am an experienced public speaker. I have officiated over 400+ ceremonies.

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.