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About
We are in San Tan Valley so there may be additional charges for mileage depending on location.
I try to do everything possible for my couples. I will do WHATEVER they need to make this their perfect day. I follow up during the entire process and end up staying in touch with many of couples even after the wedding. I did a ceremony for a couple recently who asked if I could do the wedding ceremony from The Princess Bride. I was happy to do it! It took away all stress from the couple. I have now done that ceremony about a dozen times and one recently wearing the pontiff hat that the couple supplied! I have also officiated over a dozen weddings in correctional facilities in Florence, Eloy and Douglas AZ.
I also do a lot of last-minute ceremonies. I have officiated weddings with less than an hour notice on more than one occasion as well as commitment ceremonies if the couple don't want to get a marriage license.
What I really like about my job is pretty much everything! I enjoy meeting people, getting to know them and many times their families and giving them the best possible ceremony that I can. I tell my couples that my job is to make their wedding as stress free and perfect as possible no matter what that takes.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 971 times
44 similar jobs done near you
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2 employees
24 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Wedding Officiating
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Destiny S.
Aug 16, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so incredibly grateful that we found Joe to officiate our wedding! From the very beginning, he was kind, personable, and genuinely cared about making our ceremony special. He went above and beyond for us, and we truly could not have asked for a better person to be there on such an important day.
Our ceremony was simple and personal, but Joe made it feel so meaningful and memorable. He was so easy to work with, made us feel comfortable, and helped make the whole experience feel natural and special. We also loved getting to meet his wife — they were both such a joy!
We are genuinely so happy with how everything turned out and feel incredibly blessed that Joe was the one who married us. We wouldn’t have wanted it any other way! If you’re looking for an officiant who truly cares and will go the extra mile to make your day special, we highly recommend Joe. ❤️
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Catelin K.
Sep 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were in need of a last minute officiant, Joe was very responsive and worked with us to get everything planned just in a couple days notice. Joe was very professional and was everything we hoped for in an officiant. He did a fantastic job, we would highly recommend Joe for any of your upcoming ceremonies!
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Sarah U.
Aug 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe helped us officiate our wedding on short notice and was a life saver! He was very proactive in contacting us and explained the process in an easy way to understand. He asked the important questions on what we wanted and held our ceremony in a lovely way. A very experienced officiant made our wedding day a breeze- not to mention Joe was very personable and easy to get along with. I would recommend him to family and friends!
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Brenda K.
Aug 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so happy we chose Weddings to Remember! It was a beautiful & meaningful ceremony. I don’t know how he did it with our request for a quick & simple ceremony but his words ran true and he was exactly what we wanted & needed. We were extremely pleased & will cherish this memory. We highly recommend him!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Arwin B.
May 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe was an amazing officiant for our wedding! He was very responsive throughout the whole process and gave us a lot of helpful ideas and advice not just for the wedding, but for our marriage as well. He made everything feel smooth, personal, and comfortable for us. We’re really grateful to have had him as part of our special day. Highly recommend!
Details: Elopement • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Joe Cooperrider
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We try to be competitive with our pricing. If we price too high, we never get leads. If we don't price high enough, customers don't think we have experience.
I always give discounts to military and first responders. For us, it's less about the price and more about making the couple happy.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ALWAYS prefer to meet in person whenever possible. Weddings are a personal thing and I always like to meet in person when possible. Even if the couple isn't local, I try to at least do a Zoom call.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm always doing research on the web especially for unique ceremonies like Persian and The Princess Bride. We started in 2003 and have officiated well over 1000 weddings.
