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Simple & Special Weddings by Julie

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About
Looking for a Simple, Special, and Stress-Free Wedding Ceremony or Elopement? With over 300 ceremonies officiated, I specialize in creating memorable moments for both small and large weddings, whether local or destination. I’ve had the honor of officiating weddings at many of Michigan’s most beloved and unique venues—from the elegant Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and historic Whitney Mansion in Detroit, to the scenic charm of Belle Isle in Detroit, Solitude Links Golf Course in Port Huron, and Fern Hill Golf Course. I’ve also led ceremonies at meaningful locations like the Henry Ford Museum, Buhl Estate at Addison Oaks, Italian American Cultural Center, George George Memorial Park, and the peaceful parks in Rochester Hills and throughout Macomb and St. Clair County. I’ve officiated at both The Hope Chapel and Heritage Lake Gardens on the beautiful Shelby Township Municipal grounds. Whether your wedding is grand or simple, traditional or uniquely your own, I’ll create a heartfelt ceremony that fits your setting and your love story. What’s Included for $250.00: Custom script tailored to your ceremony A keepsake copy of your wedding vows Delivery of your marriage license to the County Clerk's office after the ceremony Additional Info: Full payment due after the ceremony Travel fees apply for distances over 30 miles from Rochester Ceremony rehearsal is an additional $100. Let me take care of the details so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating your love!
Overview

Hired 125 times

10 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pmMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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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

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Reviews

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

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Xiaoling C.

4 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

We had a wonderful experience with Julie as our wedding officiant! She was incredibly kind, considerate, and professional throughout the entire process. She was very flexible when we needed to reschedule, helped us find a beautiful location for our ceremony, and even sent us the ceremony script in advance so we could review it beforehand. During the ceremony, she also took beautiful photos for us, which we truly appreciated. Julie made our wedding morning stress-free, personal, and memorable. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and thoughtful officiant! ❤️ - Xiaoling and Yifan

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

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Jill S.

1 month ago

Hired on Thumbtack

On a scale of 1 to 5, Julie deserves every bit of a 10. She is nothing short of WONDERFUL!!! She is prompt, professional and budget friendly. She responded to my inquiry within minutes and I immediately felt a connection to her. Julie truly has a gift of incorporating your story into your ceremony script as if you had been friends for years. We are so blessed to have found her for our special day and would not hesitate to recommend her to our family and friends.

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Yogini S.

Sep 22, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Julie was absolutely wonderful as our officiant. She came well prepared, was professional throughout, and her knowledge and experience made us feel at ease. She guided us smoothly through the ceremony and helped make it truly memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and highly recommend her!

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

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Nina W.

Aug 31, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

We are so happy we chose Julie to officiate our wedding. From our first conversation, she was so warm and welcoming. Took the time to truly understand our story. She helped us craft a beautiful, personalized ceremony that was so intimate and heartfelt. On the day of, her calm presence and wonderful delivery made us feel completely at ease. Our few guests raved about how unique and special the ceremony was. Thank you for making our day so memorable Julie. 10000/10 recommend her.

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

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A.L. S.

Nov 29, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My fiance and I decided to elope at the last minute and Julie was available. She is very friendly and professional. We just wanted a very simple, "bare bones", quick service and she accommodated all are wishes. Thank you, Julie!

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

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Julie Rickel

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