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About
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I specialize in intimate celebrations, including signings, elopements, and micro weddings, and offer both wedding officiant services and photography.
Whether you’re planning a traditional or civil ceremony, in a church or on location, I’ll work with you to create something personal and meaningful. Pricing varies based on your needs, and I proudly offer discounts for military, healthcare, and law enforcement.
Current specials:
- If you travel to me I offer signings for $150, Elopements (couple only) for $200 and you can add a 1 hour photo shoot for an additional $150
A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to book, and payment plans are available. For same day, next day and Holiday services an additional $50 convenience fee is added.
I’d be honored to help make your day perfection.
PLEASE NOTE, we are closed on Sunday’s we are available for weddings and photo’s Monday Thru Saturday.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 324 times
3 similar jobs done near you
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2 employees
4 years in business
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2023
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
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 work quality.
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Jamie V.
Jun 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gemma,
Thank you so much for your willingness to help us on such short notice. We found ourselves in a difficult situation because, due to Virginia law, I was unable to sign my niece’s and her fiancé’s marriage certificate.
With less than 20 hours before the wedding, you went above and beyond to help. Rather than simply following the standard process, you took the time to understand our situation and worked with the couple so their marriage certificate could be properly signed, allowing me to perform their wedding ceremony as planned.
Although you legally married the couple earlier that morning, I was still able to officiate their 6:00 PM wedding ceremony exactly as they had envisioned, and none of the guests were aware of the last-minute challenge we had faced.
Your kindness helped save a very special day for our family. We are truly grateful for your assistance and for making what seemed impossible become possible.
Thank you so much
Jamie
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Amanda C.
Jun 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gemma and her team did a wonderful job putting our ceremony together from the wedding script to the ceremony and the photography. We are beyond grateful for what they did to make our day very special.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Chelsea W.
May 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gemma was wonderful! She helped my now husband write his vows and even called the day before to double check everything with me and showed up early on the day of to triple check with my day of coordinator. She did not judge us and was respectful, open minded and genuinely a kind and good person! I will never get married again but I will recommend Gemma to anyone who is even thinking about it! She is wonderful and ensures your day is special
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
Karen S.
Jun 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gemma was wonderful to work with. She took the time to ask questions and understand exactly what the bride and groom wanted for their ceremony. She responded quicky to our questions and her professionalism and warm and caring nature made the whole process so easy. We couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you Gemma!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Marsha S.
Jul 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gemma made our last minute planning a breeze. She also captured our wedding in pictures that helped created long lasting memories.
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Gemma Gontkovic
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer discounts to our Military workers, Healthcare Workers, and Law Enforcement workers. I also offer a discount for paying in full for services. And offer payment plans to help clients be able to pay over time. At the time of booking a $150 non refundable deposit is due. Although the deposit is not refundable, if a situation arises where you just need to change the dates then that $150 can be transferred to a new date.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I have an initial phone call with each client to get all of the details for their upcoming day. To learn about their expectations and all the ways I can help to make their day perfect and filled with memories. After booking a client, I email sample scripts. Once my clients have picked out a template, then I go in and break down the ceremony and personalize it to each individual couple.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been doing photography for 30 years and have had the Honor to marry over 300 couples!
