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About
Hi, I'm Reverend Roland J, a wedding officiant in Chicago, Illinois! Let's get you married. I specialize in unique weddings in exciting locations. Cemeteries, lakeside, Riverwalk, your backyard, your living room, wherever you want to get married, I'll be there! My job is to make your ceremony memorable and unique, keeping the focus on you and your story. When you hire me, you might be hiring a top-notch officiant, but you'll leave with a friend. I love bringing people together, and weddings are the best way to bring your family and friends together for a fun celebration of your love.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 29 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
10 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2025
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Interfaith
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 responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.
Exceptional 5.0
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Rebeka T.
May 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very professional! Our wedding was very low key and we didn't really have any idea what we were doing but thankfully he did. Definitely recommend him if you want a chill officiant
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Rylie H.
Jul 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Reverend Roland was awesome, he was flexible and did exactly what we had in mind and asked from him. Great personality, helped us create a meaningful and beautiful wedding experience. He is great!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Gabrielle E.
Jun 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
He was awesome! Made our day so intimate and personal. Spoke such beautiful words and created a ceremony just for us!
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
Wedding Officiant
Mikayla W.
Jul 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
He’s just a chill guy we loved him and we thank him for doing our small ceremony!
Details: Elopement • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Reverend Roland J's reply
Thank you!
It was an honor to officiate for you two!
Wedding Officiant
Kylee B.
Sep 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
He was amazing. He had a great time and also a few laughs overall, super easygoing. I had a hard time finding someone for my wedding, and I messaged him and had an immediate response.
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I start out at a certain rate, but that can go up or down depending on time and location. However, I’m flexible, and I won’t tack on any hidden fees. When we agree on a rate, that’s the rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to know what expectations you have, and how I can best meet those expectations. I’m easygoing, give me a call or a text and we’ll work something out! I’m here to help in whatever capacity you need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have performed a lot of weddings, and practiced my public speaking skills through hosting open mics, trivia nights, and other community events. That has allowed me to keep things casual and fun, while still getting important information across.
