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About
Hello, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
I’m an experienced pastor and wedding officiant who specializes in small, intimate ceremonies. My focus is helping you create a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful, and true to your relationship—whether you prefer something traditional, spiritual, or simple and modern.
I enjoy working closely with each couple to find the right words to express your love and commitment. I’m easygoing, warm, and I believe weddings should be joyful celebrations, with room for a little fun and laughter.
If that sounds like the kind of ceremony you want, I’d be honored to talk with you and help bring your vision to life.
Overview
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Hired 438 times
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Interfaith
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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Jordan G.
Jul 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Christopher was absolutely amazing. I had a very short engagement and was getting married 4 hours out of town. He made it work to travel to my wedding (with another the next day back in town) on very short notice. He took all of my personal requests and incorporated it into the most beautiful, God honoring ceremony. There were so many happy tears during the service and all of my guests raved about how amazing he did. It was absolutely so beyond special and I can’t recommend him enough!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible
Wedding Officiant
Vanessa J.
Jul 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Chris is incredible! He did an amazing job officiating our wedding. Several of our guests mentioned how much they enjoyed him. Highly recommend!
Details: Wedding • 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
Amelia K.
May 24, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Chris is absolutely amazing! We had to find a new officiant 3 months prior to our wedding date. We were able to connect with Pastor Chris, thankfully, he didn’t hesitate to agree to officiate our wedding, and we had time to also do pre marital counseling! Highly recommend Pastor Chris for officiant and counseling, we learned a lot and were able to have a personal connection going forward.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Hanna H.
Apr 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Chris just married me and my now husband on 3/29/2026! We loved working with him! We were messaging back and forth leading up to the wedding and he was always able to answer any questions and give tons of great advice! On our wedding day he made sure we were both comfortable and excited! My husband said they talked about sports to help calm the nerves😂. We also had a complication with our unity ceremony where we did not know there would be fans above us which caused our candles to be very difficult to light and Chris made it a non awkward funny situation instead of us being embarrassed and sad about the situation. We would 100% recommend pastor Chris to anyone who is looking for a kind, communicative, amazing officiant!
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
Ashley B.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Chris was so great with planning the ceremony and helping us prepare with the rehearsal dinner (when none of us really knew what to do). He did a wonderful job and was overall amazing to work with.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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Christopher Clarke
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $300 for a tailored to your style service. Traveling over 50 miles will add $50 to the final cost as does attendance at the rehearsal.
I offer a 25 percent discount for active duty military members.
I also offer Graveside, Celebrations of Life or Memorial Services.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have an initial phone discussion to get some idea of your thoughts and wishes. If a more detailed process is desired, we can meet and iron out the ceremony.
I also remind my couples to apply for the marriage license between 30 and 60 days prior to your wedding day, if possible. You must appear in person at your local county government center to apply.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been an ordained minister for nearly 40 years.
