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About
We’re based in San Tan Valley, so there may be a mileage charge depending on where your ceremony takes place.
As a wedding officiant with over 20 years of experience, my focus is simple: do whatever it takes to give each couple their perfect day. I stay in close touch throughout the process, help reduce stress, and often stay connected with couples long after the wedding.
From personalized ceremonies (including “The Princess Bride” script, pontiff hat and all) to weddings in correctional facilities, I’m comfortable working in many different settings and situations. I also handle last‑minute and short‑notice ceremonies, as well as commitment ceremonies for couples who don’t want a marriage license.
I truly enjoy meeting couples and their families and crafting a ceremony that feels meaningful, personal, and stress‑free. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d be honored to talk about your day.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 979 times
44 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
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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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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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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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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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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Suzanne S.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joe and Helen are fantastic. We put our wedding together in 12 days and were so happy to have Joe officiate for us. From our first conversation we felt as they were long-time, dear friends. It was a perfect choice for us. 🥰 We are truly blessed and grateful to have them be a part of our journey. 🙏 ❤️ 🎉
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 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
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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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.
