Be Wed by Fred

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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About

Local to Middlesex County, Connecticut and servicing Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and beyond (destination weddings), Justice of the Peace, Rev. Fred Harger of Be Wed by Fred, LLC(TM) specializes in officiating ceremonies for couples of all faiths and backgrounds. Fred has over 30 years experience in wedding Officiating and planning, and is happy to Officiate ceremonies of any size. Services Offered Fred prioritizes flexibility and memorable ceremonies when it comes to his clients. He offers premarital counseling to all interested couples, and is happy to provide his services for wedding rehearsals, vow renewals, elopements, and non-religious and interfaith ceremonies alike. Fred would be honored to customize the ceremony and vows to your personal taste and needs. And, when little ones come along, Fred is happy to conduct your custom Guide Parent ceremony(ies).

Overview

Hired 68 times

Background checked

1 employee

17 years in business

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Services offered

Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Muslim

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Meghann E.

Nov 6, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Fred was amazing! Professional, knowledgeable and very kind. He personalized our ceremony so that it was exactly how we wanted it. I've been to many weddings and I've never heard people rave about the ceremony as much as they raved about the one Fred created for us!

Wedding Officiant

Inna T.

Oct 19, 2017

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My husband Patrick and I got married October 14th,2017 at Mill On The River in South Windsor, CT. Fred has been amazing. Though he is going through some back problems he still attended and made our day very special. He made sure everything ran smoothly and we can't thank him enough. Though a few things went wrong he was there every step of the way. He even helped to make sure the train of my dress wasn't hanging because no one else could figure out how to do it. Fred is nice and funny and he gave us amazing ideas to have a beautiful ceremony. I would suggest having him as an officiant to anyone. He included all religions and different traditions and everyone was extremely pleased. Thank you Fred for giving us an amazing wedding weekend!

Wedding Officiant

Amanda c.

Aug 2, 2017

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I cannot say enough about Fred. I want to start, however, by saying that with him and his expertise you get so much more than a wedding ceremony. Fred was an enormous help on the day of our wedding and ensured that myself and my wife were happy and comfortable. He not only “wed” us, but also helped my brother tack up my dress after the ceremony! Fred is an absolutely wonderful JOP and also a fantastic human being. Many guests stated that our ceremony was the most beautiful and emotionally engaging they have ever witnessed, and I have to agree. This was large in part due to Fred and his crafting of the ceremony that was unique and true to myself and my wife as a couple. The heartfelt ceremony set the tone for the entire night. Lastly, you will be able to tell from your first meeting with Fred is that he truly cares and that speaks volumes. You will never be made to feel you are just another wedding or just another couple, Fred was attentive, thoughtful and always available for us. Thank you, Fred, for everything. Best, Amanda & Nicole

Wedding Officiant

Joneymi R.

Jun 28, 2015

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Fred exceeded our expectations, he was truely a great help. He went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. My family raved about how involved and caring he was towards us and our guests. He gave us so much advice and focused on our wants, we truely made a new friend with Fred. We feel so blessed to have had him as our JP. We will always remember and cherish our special day. Thank you Fred!

Wedding Officiant

Helena P.

Jul 26, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

To Have Fred be the officiant in our wedding was the best decision we could have made. He made the occasion perfect and guided us through the whole process without a glitch.

Wedding Officiant

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Fred Harger

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Officiating fee: Wedding with guests: $400 Wedding w/o guests: $300 Rehearsal fee: $250 Mileage: $0.50/mile Military (Active/Reservist) Discount: $100
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After viewing my Profile, Reviews, and Photos on my main website WeddingWire.com/BeWedByFred I like to meet with my prospective clients to see how best I may help them realize their Dream Wedding.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In addition to having officiated over 300 ceremonies I have also been a meeting/event/wedding coordinator for over 30 years. My background teaching comparative religions also is a great asset for coordination of multi-denominational ceremonies.