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About
Welcome to One Gal and a Wedding! I have had the honor of bringing couples together through beautiful, personalized ceremonies since 2014. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, I specialize in crafting scripts that reflect your unique love story—including traditions like Unity Candles, Sand Ceremonies, and Handfasting. As a consistent Thumbtack Top Pro with over 240 five-star reviews, my goal is to provide a warm, calming presence on your big day. And remember to ‘Keep Your Fork!’—a special tradition I share with all my couples that symbolizes the best is yet to come. I look forward to making your wedding unforgettable. (Please note: Services are provided in English only.)”
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 351 times
9 similar jobs done near you
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1 employee
12 years in business
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Jelena L.
Jun 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so grateful to have had her as our officiant. From the very beginning, she emphasized how important it was to make our ceremony personal and special, and she absolutely delivered. After reading our story, she created a heartfelt ceremony that truly reflected us as a couple.
She was also incredibly understanding and flexible when we experienced some delays on our wedding day. She reassured us that she had reserved the entire day for us and never made us feel rushed, which meant so much during a stressful moment. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care helped make our ceremony one of the most memorable parts of our wedding. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who truly goes above and beyond.
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
One Gal and a Wedding's reply
Thank you so much. It was truly my pleasure. God Bless you both.
Wedding Officiant
Yolanda M.
Aug 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We could not have asked for a more wonderful weddingofficiant than Barbara!
We eloped with just our immediate family, and from the moment Barbara arrived (early, not just on time!), she made our day feel even more special. While I was getting my hair and makeup done, she stayed and visited with me, and her warm, kind, and gentle personality immediately put me at ease.
The ceremony she prepared for us was absolutely beautiful. Before the wedding, Barbara asked us to share our story with her, and she took the time to thoughtfully incorporate those personal details into the ceremony and vows. It made everything feel incredibly meaningful and truly us.
Barbara was so sweet and wonderful that we ended up inviting her to join us for dinner with my family afterward. Everyone was completely enchanted by her! She fit right in and felt less like someone we had hired and more like a special guest who had been part of our celebration all along.
I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding. She is thoughtful, caring, professional, and genuinely invested in making your ceremony personal and memorable. We feel so lucky that she was part of our wedding day, and I honestly hope we get the chance to visit with her again the next time we return to Florida.
Thank you, Barbara, for helping make our wedding day so beautiful and unforgettable! ❤️
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
One Gal and a Wedding's reply
It was my pleasure! Until we meet again, "Keep Your Fork"
Barbara
Wedding Officiant
Kimberlyng C.
Mar 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
One Gal and a Wedding was the perfect weddingofficiant for our special day. From the very first interaction, her communication was quick and she kept us updated every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, she took charge and made sure everything ran smoothly - she even walked the groom down the aisle! Throughout the ceremony, she was organized, friendly, and knowledgeable, delivering a funny and personalized script that had all our guests laughing. She was super sweet and kind, and we are so grateful she was a part of making our wedding day perfect. We highly recommend One Gal and a Wedding to any couple looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
One Gal and a Wedding's reply
Thank you so much. It was truly my pleasure
Wedding Officiant
Brittany D.
Feb 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Barbara was absolutely amazing! She showed up early, wrote the most beautiful, personalized ceremony and was so sweet. I can’t recommend her enough.
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Michelle C.
Aug 13, 2026
We had the honor of having Barbara officiate our elopement. She was absolutely wonderful. Barbara made the entire ceremony feel personal and beautiful. Every word was meaningful and intentional. We wouldn’t have changed one little thing. ✨
Credentials
Background Check
Barbara Pinker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
No I don't. I work with couples individually.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I really enjoy meeting with my couples face to face and getting to know them so the ceremony is tailored to their desires. I am also very comfortable using email and talking with them on the phone if a face to face meeting is not possible.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been ordained for many years. My mentor is a wonderful man from New Jersey, Herman Volk. He taught me a lot about the many opportunities my couples present. The joy of marring couples with just the right ceremony.
