Aaron Harness
$300
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About
Aaron Harness is a seasoned and experienced wedding ceremony officiant and celebrant in the western North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia areas.
With dozens of weddings performed in Christian, secular, and non-religious settings, he has also worked full time as a wedding photographer for the past 5 years.
In earlier years, Aaron performed as a youth worship pastor, musician honorarium, and counselor for churches in west Texas. Following his time in church leadership, Aaron went on to serve as an EMS first responder during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Comfortable with medium to large celebrations, small and intimate ceremonies/elopements are also accepted and enjoyed by Aaron.
Overview
Hired 3 times
Serves West Jefferson, NC
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Venmo and Zelle.
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, work quality, and value.
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Nichole D.
2 days ago
Hired on Thumbtack
Aaron did an outstanding job officiating my daughter’s wedding. From the beginning, he was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making their ceremony meaningful. His message beautifully reflected their love, faith, and commitment to one another, creating a ceremony that was heartfelt and personal.
Aaron spoke with confidence and sincerity, helping everyone feel engaged and present throughout the ceremony. He kept the perfect balance of emotion, joy, and reverence, making the moment unforgettable for both the couple and their guests.
Aaron did an outstanding job officiating Marianna and Jake’s wedding. From the beginning, he was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making their ceremony meaningful. His message beautifully reflected their love, faith, and commitment to one another, creating a ceremony that was heartfelt and personal.
Aaron spoke with confidence and sincerity, helping everyone feel engaged and present throughout the ceremony. He kept the perfect balance of emotion, joy, and reverence, making the moment unforgettable for both the couple and their guests.
We are so grateful for the care and time he put into making Marianna and Jake’s wedding ceremony so special. If you’re looking for an officiant who is kind, organized, faith-centered, and truly passionate about helping couples begin their marriage with purpose, I highly recommend Aaron. He was a true blessing to our family, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant.
We are so grateful for the care and time he put into making Marianna and Jake’s wedding ceremony so special. If you’re looking for an officiant who is kind, organized, faith-centered, and truly passionate about helping couples begin their marriage with purpose, I highly recommend Aaron. He was a true blessing to our family, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Destini W.
Apr 3, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
Aaron was fantastic. He was so kind, well spoken, and respectful of our views and values. So professional and personable!
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
Summer C.
Nov 25, 2025
He did our elopement and his wife did our photos . Both did an amazing job. Worked with us on what we wanted. Showed up earlier than scheduled. Helped with little things we needed. Wonderful people and made our day special!
Olivia C.
Nov 13, 2024
Aaron is one of a kind! My sister and her now husband booked him for a bit of a "last minute" civil ceremony in New York City, and without much pre-planned guidance, his professionalism and true love of music shined through and truly set the scene for their intimate wedding ceremony and reception. My sister requested he learn "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift on guitar to play as she walked down the aisle and he said, "Great! Not a problem!" His rendition was perfect, and he had it down in just a few days. Then, between the ceremony and the dinner, there was a bit of happy hour of sorts in a gathering area and we initially didn't have a plan for music. He sat in a chair, got out his guitar, and without a set list in place, he just strummed away. The music that filled the room totally changed the space, and multiple people came over and said, "It's so cool, I have no idea what he's playing, but I can just tell that he loves music." It's like the whole room was filled with warmth, and it just welcomed in conversation with family and friends and set the scene for a great dinner. Aaron, thank you for learning Taylor Swift for my sister, for jumping in without advanced noticed and strumming on your guitar during the happy hour portion of the evening, and for being an overall kind, generous, and gracious person. I know who I'll be using when I get married!
Staci A.
Feb 2, 2025
Aaron was my son’s guitar teacher for several years until he moved away. Aaron is absolutely phenomenal. Not only did my son learn guitar skills, he also gained a lifelong friend and mentor. Many people can teach you skills, but very few and influence the life of a child and help them believe in themselves. Aaron is truly the best.
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Aaron Harness