Ken Schmidt Wedding Services

but he was still welcoming and generous. He's experienced, prepared, organized, and very kind. He made our day special by saying a few words that were tailored to us and our story, and made the time to learn about us before the big day. He took on the responsibility of not only officiating a beautiful wedding, but also directing guests on how to exit the ceramony, locating the witnesses and having them sign our marriage license, checking in with us for every step of the process, and even taking the license to the courthouse for us and submitting it. We didn't have to worry about anything when it came to the ceramony, all thanks to Ken!

to experience him before at my friend’s wedding, and I knew I had to have him! Great officiant everyone needs him! So kind and funny just a delight to work with! 

ke such an important moment feel relaxed and special. We’re incredibly grateful he was part of our day and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant!

ple. He made such an effort to make our ceremony personal, meaningful, and truly reflective of who we are. His energy was incredible and really set the tone for the entire wedding. Everyone loved Ken, and one of the biggest compliments we received from our guests was how amazing the energy was throughout the day. We truly believe that started with the ceremony! We cannot recommend Ken enough! If you’re looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony personal, engaging, heartfelt, and full of energy, Ken is your guy! 

we wanted. We particularly loved how he took the time to get to know us and what we love about each other, seamlessly weaving those personal details into such a meaningful part of the ceremony. He crafted a day that felt completely unique to us without feeling overly formal or rigid. So many of our guests commented on how great he was! If you're looking for an officiant who will listen to your vision and execute it flawlessly, hire Ken.

something special in addition to our vows.

ses at times, he was incredibly patient, understanding, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. When we finally met him in person on our wedding day, he immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The ceremony and message he shared felt so personal and genuine, and it truly made our day even more special. You can tell how much he cares about creating a meaningful experience for every couple he works with. We were referred to Kenn by a friend, and now we completely understand why. 10/10 experience and absolutely would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant!

gh he didn’t know us well before the wedding, he took the time to learn what was important to us and made our ceremony feel personal, meaningful, and uniquely ours. His calm presence and genuine care helped make the day feel stress-free, and he was always willing to answer questions and adjust things to fit exactly what we wanted. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was. If you’re looking for an officiant who is professional, thoughtful, and truly invested in making your day special, we can’t recommend Ken enough. He played such an important role in one of the best days of our lives, and we’re so thankful for him.

n when we were running behind and had to send someone to retrieve the marriage license that had been forgotten at our house. He even shared a drink with us to celebrate. I would suggest Ken to anyone looking for a wedding officiant.

anted and was extremely professional, knowledgable, and made us feel comfortable the entire time! We absolutely loved the personal touches that Ken included in our ceremony, it was like he had known us for years. Thank you for being the best Ken!

personable, and brought such a warm, calming presence to our wedding day. What truly set Ken apart was the way he took the time to learn our story and thoughtfully weave the “why” behind our love into the ceremony. He made everything feel deeply personal and meaningful while also keeping everyone smiling and laughing with his wonderful sense of humor. Our ceremony felt authentic, heartfelt, and completely us, something our guests are still talking about. Ken has a gift for making people feel comfortable, connected, and celebrated in the moment. We are so grateful he was part of our special day and would recommend him wholeheartedly to any couple looking for an officiant who will make their ceremony unforgettable.

lpful and great. I found him by using ChatGPT 

lways very responsive any time we had any questions. He met with us both together as well separately to craft a ceremony script that was incredibly thoughtful and deeply personal. I would highly recommend Ken to anyone who wants to feel like they are being married by a close friend who also happens to be very professional and excellent at what he does.

tions and gave us the time and space to think over our selection of an officiant - though, the decision did not take long after talking with him. Leading up to the big day, he checked in with helpful reminders and next steps. He practiced a knot-tying ceremony with us and crafted a beautiful speech personalized to the love that my husband and I have for each other. Ken is not only a professional, but he is also an incredibly warm and kind individual. He truly exceeded our expectations every step of the way.

ifully. I would recommend him over and over again! 

to make small changes to our ceremony, and on the day of Ken was a breath of calm, cool, and collected. He even kept tissues on him because he heard that I was an emotional bride! If you're looking for a very professional yet compassionate person to marry you and your person, look no further. Thank you, Ken!

most around our area required a certain expected level of religious background from us both before proceeding, and Ken truly saw us. He accepted and validated our flexible spiritual/religious preferences for our ceremony, and made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves around him. We met for tacos and it felt like we’d known him forever!! He is such an approachable and genuine man. He does such an amazing job helped you craft exactly what you want your ceremony to look like from beginning to end, and makes the process meaningful and fun; not intimidating at all. If you’re looking for an officiant who is open minded, charismatic, and sincere- look no further than Ken Schmidt. 

our families loved meeting him! Would highly recommend anyone needing an officiant to go with Ken!!

de sure to handle everything needed to make sure our day went as smoothly as possible! The day of it was so comforting knowing he was leading us on a very important day for our family. It helped us both relax and be able to fully enjoy our ceremony knowing everything was taken care of and he was in the lead! So thankful to have found him for our wedding day! 

meet with us, really listen, and understand the vision we had for our day. He also shared thoughtful insights from his experience — what tends to work well, what to avoid, and how to create a ceremony that feels authentic and impactful. One thing we especially appreciated was how he called each of us individually to learn more about our stories and our feelings toward one another. He used pieces of those conversations in the ceremony, and it made his message incredibly heartfelt and personal. It meant so much to us and to our families. Ken also took the time at the rehearsal to walk through everything step by step. He made sure we were comfortable, knew where to go, and felt confident about how the ceremony would flow. The ceremony itself was perfect — warm, intentional, genuine, and beautifully delivered. We received so many compliments from guests about how meaningful and personal it felt. We truly cannot recommend Ken highly enough. He is thoughtful, professional, and has a gift for creating a ceremony that feels uniquely yours.

. He gives you that warm feeling-like you’ve known him forever- he’s very comfortable to be around and he’s easy-going which really made it so much nicer for the bride and groom.. also as silly as this may sound, he was well presented, well dressed, well groomed and well spoken!!  Everyone who met him all had nothing but praise and compliments! We really enjoyed him, which says a lot! One of those people you know you’re gonna like them as soon as you talk to him!! And he made it so easy and not complicated! He made everything so easy. I cannot thank him enough!!! Tried to upload a photo but it wouldn’t let me! 

Ken was down-to-earth, kindhearted, and genuinely interested in getting to know my husband and me on a deeper level so he could create a ceremony that truly reflected us. He even attended our welcome party, which gave us the chance to connect even more! I can’t put into words how wonderful Ken is—not only as an officiant but as a person. He’s now a lifelong friend, and we already have plans to see him again next year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more.

ade sure everything was organized, and delivered the ceremony beautifully — exactly how we envisioned it. Everything felt effortless and heartfelt. Our guests even mentioned how genuine and well-paced the ceremony was. We’re so grateful for his professionalism and calming presence on such an important day!

. I highly recommend. 

e with our decision!! And to not give any push back or objections with our vision, but embraced it warmly was even more reassuring. Looking Glass Falls in Brevard, NC was sooo beautiful, and he got down there in the water with us getting wet from the falls mist, but he didn't let that stop him. Everything was perfect. Ken's most definitely someone to consider. He's great at communicating and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process!!! WE LOVE HIM !!! He's most definitely an honorary part of our Ellerbe family ❤️❤️❤️❤️

n together as a couple as well as individually before our ceremony in order to create the perfect ceremony script for our wedding day. He did an incredible job of capturing our life together and love for one another. We have received numerous compliments about our ceremony from our guests and we owe that all to Ken! We would highly recommend Ken to anyone getting married in the future and will continue to recommend his services to our family and friends! Thank you, Ken! 

emony truly memorable and ours!

him through The Knot. Upon reaching out to Ken, Ken was completely responsive and accommodating. We wanted a ceremony with just the two of us at our home. In our case, we were new to the area and needed witnesses (2 are required by NC state law) and he even was able to bring two wonderful witnesses - now that was really accommodating. We set a date and time, and in the lead up, Ken scheduled a call for a brief introduction and to out what we were looking for regarding the ceremony, inquired about what type of service and vows we wished to have, etc. the call really helped make the process a bit more “real” - not like you would be hoping someone would actually show up and wing it. Everything was in place and confirmed in advance and to our specifications. Throughout the process and ceremony, Ken was gracious and easy going, personable, authentic, incredibly professional, and knowledgeable about how to process paperwork - a total seasoned pro and just a great guy. The entire experience was effortless and felt, so importantly, personal. We had no questions or apprehension and were able to enjoy ourselves. Also, Ken is a great officiant during the actual ceremony! It was if we had known him for years. If you need an officiant, regardless of a large event or a personal small event, Ken is a great choice - a professional who truly enjoys being an officiant and wants to make your ceremony special and as you wish it. We highly recommend Ken!

officiant. We were very satisfied with the service he provided.

ery comfortable and like we were in great hands. We really appreciated that he took time to get to know us so that way he was able to deliver such a personal and meaningful ceremony. Also, our guests really liked him as well. All throughout dinner, we had people coming up to us and mentioning how great the ceremony and that they really enjoyed what our officiant said. If you’re looking for an officiant that will bring warmth, professionalism, and a genuine connection to your special day, we recommend Ken.

as perfect and went smoothly. He paid attention to detail and was just wonderful to work with. We could not recommend him enough. He worked with us and was even embraced the adventure when it was not so easy to get down to the ceremony location.

he time to get to know us, our story, and vision for the ceremony. Ken didn’t want to just show up and say words then leave. He wanted to be a part of the magic. Ken was super organized and knowledgeable, and provided resources and guidance for vows and legal aspects of marriage. He worked with us to create a personal and meaningful ceremony by giving us examples of readings and vows to choose from. We had no clue what all was included in “the ceremony” and Ken had an agenda and kept us on track with professionalism. On the wedding day, Ken was calm and confident, helping to ease nerves, especially with our parents and ourselves. He was able to command the room with excellent public speaking and have everyone put their phones down. He delivered the ceremony with warmth, humor, and sincerity. He knew to move out of the way for first kiss pictures without us telling him. He truly guided the whole ceremony along. When we got hung up during our vows, he encouraged us with a big smile. Guests complimented the ceremony was meaningful, short and heartfelt and they loved talking to Ken before and after the ceremony. Honestly it was like he was our uncle who came to the wedding and made everyone feel comfortable. We strongly recommend Ken to any couple looking for an officiant who will make their wedding day unforgettable!

can genuinely say that we’ve made a new friend.

mattered most to us, and then crafted a ceremony that felt completely "us" — full of love, laughter, and sincerity. He asked thoughtful questions, listened deeply, and then put together a ceremony that felt like a mirror of who we are. What stood out most was his ability to hold space. In a moment that can feel overwhelming, he grounded us. His words were meaningful and beautifully delivered, balancing emotion with lightheartedness, tradition with individuality. On the day itself, he was calm and present — guiding the ceremony with a warmth that made everyone feel included. Not only is he an amazing officiant, but he is also a really genuine person. All of our family and friends fell in love with him during the reception and I’m pretty sure they like him more than they like us now! Whether you know him personally or are meeting him for the first time, you will immediately feel his sincerity and dedication. He doesn't just do weddings — he creates moments you'll never forget. Do yourself a favor and hire Ken for your special day. We can't recommend him highly enough!