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About
I look forward to working with you and your fiancee in developing a customized ceremony that suits your personalities and desires. It is not only the ceremony that I will customize, though; I will also customize my overall involvement to include (or exclude) any of the typical officiant responsibilities: rehearsal leadership, rehearsal dinner blessing, ceremony blessing, etc.
I find great joy in working with you to develop a ceremony that matches who you are and what you want in your wedding. Seeing the happiness in the bride's eyes the night of the rehearsal and during the ceremony helps me know we have worked together to deliver a day to remember!
I also enjoy making the rehearsal not only effective in helping the wedding party know what to do when, but in venting some of the stress that often goes into the wedding weekend!
Overview
Hired 212 times
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1 employee
25 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Non-religious (no mention of 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, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Sabrina L.
Apr 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Earl was everything and more we could have asked for in an officiant. He was so down to earth, fun, and had a calming presence that every bride needs both at the rehearsal and the day of. He didn't make the rehearsal feel like a chore. The whole wedding party and guests loved him. The ceremony he wrote felt special and unique, and you can tell he recognizes the importance of this day. I cannot recommend Pastor Earl enough and I cannot picture my ceremony without him. Thank you, Pastor Earl!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Reverend Smith Wedding Officiant's reply
Sabrina, you and Patrick were a joy to work with! Thank you for inviting me to be part of your wedding and for inviting me to write a first-ever, for me, Playing Card Unity Ceremony. If I can serve you two in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out!
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Sarah L.
Jan 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Earl provided excellent oversight for our wedding rehearsal, and wedding ceremony! He was very thoughtful and included the ideas for the ceremony to make it personal for us! Highly recommend him!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Reverend Smith Wedding Officiant's reply
Sarah, it was an honor to work with you and Eric! I enjoyed getting to know your families and friends. If I can serve you two in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out!
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David G.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Earl did an amazing job officiating our wedding. He made the process easy and smooth and was helpful through the entire process
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
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MacKenzie A.
Jul 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Pastor Earl. He did a wonderful job performing our recent June wedding. He accommodated all of our ideas in the ceremony and was incredibly easy to work with. Everyone at our ceremony assumed we knew him for years. He even came the night before to run the rehearsal. Would recommend to all!
Details: Christian • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible
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Julie S.
Jun 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Reverend Smith was the perfect addition to our wedding! He made the process of designing the ceremony quite easy, and he brought the balance between humor, sentimentality, and spirituality we were looking for. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a weddingofficiant!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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Earl Smith
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
When I submit a quote to a potential customer it includes a standard agreement that contains my pricing breakdown.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I typically meet two times with couples. The first gives us an opportunity to see if we each believe we can work together to create a great wedding day for the interested couple. We also take some time to start talking about their desires for their ceremony. As we wrap up our first meeting, I leave the couple with a Ceremony Planning Guide that will help them get all of their thoughts and plans for their ceremony in writing. I then use that guide to write their customized ceremony. When we meet for the second time (4-6 weeks before their wedding), we go over the ceremony I have written for them, making any changes they prefer.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied pastoral ministry at Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN, and I have since earned three graduate degrees in pastoral fields.
I have also been performing weddings for over 15 years. I've done backyard weddings, beach weddings, church weddings, vow renewals, and ceremonies in a variety of other settings.
Perhaps most significantly, I have served as a pastor for 25 years and have walked with many couples (pre-married, married, and divorced), and I have developed some skills in helping couples create and re-create a healthy marriage. These skills are aided by training in skills-based pre-marital and marital counseling.
