5.0
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Robbin was a wonderful officiant. He wrote and delivered a beautiful ceremony that felt customized to my husband and I. There was a lot of communication leading up to the day and we appreciated the level of detail he put into our ceremony. If you’re looking for a kind individual who is dedicated to crafting a meaningful ceremony hire Robbin!
Ashley M.
5.0
Robbin was absolutely amazing for our wedding!! He perfectly represented our values, and created a beautiful service for our interfaith (Jewish and Christian non-denominational) wedding. He was so kind and joyful, very responsive, and professional! We received so many positive comments from guests. Several asked if he knew us from before the ceremony (he didn’t) because he so warmly represented who we are. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!
Maria W.
5.0
J Robbin Yelverton
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I am a non-denominational officiant providing personalized ceremonies from simple to custom, religious or not, that reflect the wishes, beliefs and traditions of the bridal couple. I enjoy getting to know couples and working with them to create ceremonies that represent them and their relationship including, multi-cultural ceremonies, diverse beliefs and unique requests. All couples are welcome. My belief... We are ALL creatures of love. As such, we desire and need to show love and, in turn, be loved. I help couples meaningfully express this love and commitment to each other. I also guide and assist them in publicly announcing and celebrating their love and union with family and friends.
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3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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J Robbin Yelverton
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As a legally ordained officiant with many years of experience, I regard myself as a person who assists couples in meaningfully expressing their love and commitment to each other. I also guide and assist them in publicly announcing and celebrating their love and union with family and friends through custom written ceremonies that reflect their relationship and personal beliefs. I am equally supportive of same-sex couples as well as couples that may be of differing ethnic backgrounds, or religious beliefs. Traditional or not' religious or nonreligious, all ceremonies are special.
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Robbin is an exceptional officiant who crafts highly personalized, heartfelt ceremonies, blending humor, warmth, and professionalism. He communicates clearly, runs rehearsals smoothly, and accommodates diverse traditions. Guests often assume he’s a close friend thanks to his storytelling, and many strongly recommend him.Review photos
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Tess Y
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5.0
Robbin did a wonderful job as our officiant. As we worked the room at the reception afterwards, we had many, many friends and relatives assume that we knew him because the ceremony...
was so personal.
In fact, the first time we'd been face-to-face was at the rehearsal the day before! We both live out of state but came into Michigan for the wedding. Robbin had met with us on Zoom a few times beforehand, first to discuss what we wanted for the ceremony and, several weeks later, to go through his plan and speech in more detail--a touch we very much appreciated. He was curious and interested in our personalities and the story of our relationship, eager to incorporate readings we wanted, and ready with advice and guidance on the flow of the ceremony.
Robbin has a worksheet for couples to fill out before the first meeting with some information about what they want in the ceremony and details about their relationship: how they met, what they love about each other, challenges, etc. All that got woven into the ceremony in a thoughtful and natural way. He was funny but didn't steal the spotlight--the occasional jokes showed understanding of our relationship and, if anything, heightened the focus on us.
He was so warm and friendly every time we spoke and seems genuinely happy for us.
A note: Robbin was wonderful about honoring different traditions. My husband is Catholic, as are many people in both our families, and I am one of those vaguely "spiritual but not religious" people. We both wanted some kind of ritual. Robbin offers a handfasting ceremony with a symbolic braided cord that we both found deeply satisfying. (He explains the significance of each color if you're interested in that approach.)
Thank you, Robbin!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Tess and John!!
Thank you so very much for the honor of serving as your officiant. I am s...
o pleased that you received so many positive comments. I truly enjoy my job and working with you two was a pleasure. Its such a joy to help a couple celebrate one of the biggest days of their lives together. Thank you for taking time and leaving this wonderful review.
Heres to many many years filled with love,
Warmly,
Robbin
Ashley M
5.0
Robbin was a wonderful officiant. He wrote and delivered a beautiful ceremony that felt customized to my husband and I. There was a lot of communication leading up to the day and w...
e appreciated the level of detail he put into our ceremony. If you’re looking for a kind individual who is dedicated to crafting a meaningful ceremony hire Robbin!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Ashley and Neil! Thank you so much for your kind review! I really do enjoy celebrating wi...
th the couple! I know when you originally reached out to me, you were leaning toward the more basic, simple ceremony... but after we got to talking, it became clear that you were really more interested in a more personalized ceremony which I was completely happy to do. Thank you again for trusting me to provide a ceremony that reflected your and Neil's relationship and story. Wishing you the happiest of life together!
Warmly,
Robbin
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Maria W
5.0
Robbin was absolutely amazing for our wedding!! He perfectly represented our values, and created a beautiful service for our interfaith (Jewish and Christian non-denominational) we...
dding. He was so kind and joyful, very responsive, and professional! We received so many positive comments from guests. Several asked if he knew us from before the ceremony (he didn’t) because he so warmly represented who we are. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!
Samantha G
5.0
Robbin was a phenomenal officiant! Majority of our guests asked us how long we knew him, if he was our pastor, etc. because of how personalized his ceremony was. He was well spoken...
, organized, and added the perfect amount of humor and uniqueness to our ceremony. He also came up with a very creative espresso martini toast for us to do during the ceremony and all of the guests loved it! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an officiant!
Carly A
5.0
Robbin was an amazing officiant and exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day! He was so professional, funny, and personalized our wedding vows to reflect us as a couple....
After initially meeting with him over Zoom, we felt like we had known him already. He is so friendly and will go ABOVE & BEYOND to ensure your wedding ceremony is perfect. Thank you so so much, Robbin!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Carly!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5 stars!!! It was truly my pleasure...
to serve as your officiant. I really enjoy getting to meet great couples and help them tell their story!!! Wishing your both many many happy years toether!
Warmly,
Robbin
Elizabeth R
5.0
My husband and I have nothing but the absolute BEST things to say about Robbin! He curated and executed the most perfect wedding ceremony and truly brought all of our wishes to lif...
e.
I was initially hesitant to reach out to someone I didn’t know to officiate our wedding, but Robbin immediately put me at ease. From the very beginning, he took the time to get to know us as a couple and met with us on multiple occasions to make sure he understood our relationship, our vision, and our preferences for the ceremony. He was incredibly thoughtful about incorporating everything that was important to us while still making the ceremony feel completely natural and personal.
Robbin also ran our rehearsal and did an amazing job making sure everyone knew exactly what they were supposed to be doing on the wedding day. His organization and calm presence made the entire process feel so easy and stress free.
On our wedding day, Robbin somehow made it feel like my husband and I were the only two people in the room. The ceremony was the perfect mix of sentimental, playful, and full of joy. It felt so genuine to us and reflected our relationship perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful or memorable ceremony.
Not only did we absolutely love Robbin, but our guests did too! We have continued to receive the highest compliments about our ceremony, with many guests specifically mentioning how wonderful Robbin was.
We are so incredibly grateful that Robbin was such an important part of our wedding. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about him. He helped make our ceremony everything we hoped it would be and more!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Elizabeth!!! Just WOW! Thank you so very much for this amazing review and comments! As ...
you found out, I truly love what I do! Celebrating with a couple on one of the biggest days of their lives is truly a joy and a blessing! I am so pleased that not only you but your guests also love the ceremony. That means the world to me. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love and happiness.
Warmest wishes,
Robbin
Sarah S
5.0
Robbin officiated our wedding and was everything we could have asked for in an officiant. Officiated the ceremony brilliantly and made it feel truly personal and special. We rece...
ived multiple compliments from friends and family who attended our wedding. Any friends or family who get married in the future we will 100% recommend Robbin as an officiant.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Sarah!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly an honor to have served as you...
r officiant! I am thrilled that everyone enjoyed the ceremony. I wish you two many many happy years together!!
Warmly,
Robbin
Kim C
5.0
As the mother of the bride, I heartfully recommend Officiant J. Robbin Yelverton for multiple reasons. Robbin met with the bride and groom, listened to their thoughts on what they...
wanted to include in the ceremony, provided feedback and guided the bride and groom with creating a meaningful ceremony. Robbin was very involved and took time to learn about the bride and groom. Robbin nicely incorporated details about the bride and groom into the ceremony. Robbin weaved in pertinent statements that were good for the bride and groom to hear along with wedding guests that had been married a while. The bride, groom and I received numerous compliments from the wedding guests about how good and meaningful the ceremony was. Robbin did a great job facilitating the wedding rehearsal. The wedding party left the rehearsal knowing what they needed to do and say on the day of the wedding. Robbin’s knowledge and efforts around the ceremony truly made for a wonderful experience.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Kim,
Thank you so much for all of your kind remarks. I truly enjoy what I do and assistin...
g the couple to create a ceremony that both reflects their relationship but also their wishes. Its wonderful getting to know the couple and including those personal facts to create a customized service. I have been assisting couples with their ceremonies for 15 years now, but I have been in the wedding business for over 35 years! I have seen and experienced a lot in those years and can help couples make good decisions not only in the wording of their ceremony but also how it flows. There are many aspects of the ceremony that most couples never think to take into consideration simply because they have never been in this situation. My job is to not only help craft the words to be spoken but to also help orchestrate how the ceremony is presented. I want their day to go as smoothly as they do! Again, thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. Wishing you and your family many years of happiness!
Warmly
Robbin
Andrea g
5.0
My husband and I hired Robbin from The Rite Officiant to officiate our wedding ceremony. We were very pleased. We are a mature couple and this was the second marriage for each of u...
s. Robbin tailored the ceremony to reflect our personal situation. Communication with Robbin was excellent from start to finish. The pricing was very reasonable for the service provided. If you need a wedding officiant, hire The Rite Officiant. You will be very happy you did I!!!!
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Andrea and Mike!
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a special part of your celebratio...
n! It was truly a pleasure to serve as your officiant. May your lives be filled with happiness and your days with love,
Warm regards,
Robbin
Caleb A
5.0
Robbin was such an incredible officiant! He was so kind and respectful of my wishes as he worked with me via zoom or phone call to review the ceremony. He took vital details from o...
ur relationship and intricately wrote such a beautiful speech at the ceremony. He received many compliments from guests! His speech was funny, heartfelt, and overall just perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better officiant or smoother ceremony. All thanks to Robbin!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Hi Nafisa and Caleb!!
Thank you so very much for your kind words and 5 stars!! It was so ...
wonderful helping you celebrate your big day at the beautiful Meadow Brook Hall. The rock garden has certainly become very popular. It was my pleasure to serve as your officiant. I really enjoy getting to hear a couples story and helping them create a ceremony that reflects their wishes, beliefs and life.
Wishing you a lifetime filled with love,
Warmly,
Robbin
Haley R
5.0
Robbin was absolutely wonderful to work with! c: He was very easygoing to talk with and he has excellent communication skills and is great at public speaking and managing a crowd. ...
The ceremony he hosted for us was beautifully written and personalized which made it feel more sentimental. He had lots of great advice and guidance throughout our time working with him and was nothing but wonderful! Would highly recommend!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Haley!! Thank you so very much for taking time to leave this review and its kind words. A...
s a former high school teacher you develop a certain set of skills that helps in handling bridal parties and public speaking!! LOL Wishing you many happy years!!!
Hannah K
5.0
Robbin was extremely professional and officiated the ceremony beautifully! He took the time to get to know us and our story to really make our wedding day special!
We received not...
hing but compliments from the wedding party and attendees on how heartfelt his words were, and some even said they'll remember his advice on love and partnership and use it in their own lives.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Hannah,
Thank you so very much for taking time to leave these comments. Every wedding is ...
special in and of itself. Its a joy to help couples celebrate their relationship and to serve as their officiant. May your years be filled with happiness,
Warmest regards,
Robbin
Annaliese F
5.0
Robbin is extremely skilled as a wedding officiant. He has a great voice for officiating and the utmost professionalism. Yet he still retains a kindness and warmth in the way in wh...
ich he gets to know you as a couple, and in the way he officiates your ceremony. We received so many compliments from guests on Robbin's officiating, and many thought we had known him for years, when in reality, we had only met him a few times. We would highly recommend Robbin as a wedding officiant, especially if you are not affiliated with a certain religion, as he was very skilled in helping us navigate this and very receptive to feedback.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Annaliese, Thank you for such lovely comments. I truly appreciate your thoughts. It was ...
such a pleasure to have served as your officiant. Wishing you a lifetime filled with happiness,
Warmly,
R
Lily S
5.0
Robbin was the most perfect fit for our wedding! He added so much character to our ceremony while making it feel personal to us. Robbin was timely, professional, and very kind and ...
humorous. Whether you have a religious or non religious ceremony, he will accommodate to it all. We recommend Robbin to everyone!
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Good Morning Lily and Ryder!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly my hono...
r serving as your officiant. Your celebration was wonderful!! Wishing you both many many happy years together!
Warmly,
Robbin
Sarah G
5.0
Robbin created a beautiful ceremony for us and made it so easy to customize what we wanted for our day. He also made it really personal to us as a couple and allowed us to show our...
true love for each other beyond a generic script. He was great to work with, has a great sense of humor, and was clear about how to acquire our marriage license and the process after that. Highly recommend!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Hi Sarah!!
How much fun was your wedding celebration!? It was a wonderful gathering. It...
s always a pleasure assisting a couple share their story and celebrating their love. Thank you for allowing me to be a special part of that celebration. Here is to many happy years ahead!!
Warm hugs,
Robbin
Emily C
5.0
Our wedding was on June 14th 2025 at The Oakley! Robbin was AMAZING. From the beginning of the process, to the end he was helpful, kind, and a great person. Our ceremony was perfec...
t. We were struggling to pick who to marry us and we are so happy we found him. It was like he knew us for many years the way he tailored our ceremony to fit us. We will be forever grateful for the experience and the memories that were made. Thank you Robbin!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Emily,
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! It was a great celebration of your relati...
onship and future life together. I appreciate your taking the time to leave a review!! Wishing you both all the best!
Warmly,
Robbin
Nicholas L
5.0
Robbin was absolutely wonderful as our wedding officiant! From the very beginning, he took the time to genuinely get to know us, through multiple thoughtful meetings where he genui...
nely connected with us and learned about our relationship. He crafted a ceremony that felt uniquely personal and truly captured our story.
Robbin was always responsive and incredibly easy to communicate with, accommodating every request we had and effortlessly incorporating our desired changes into the ceremony. We went into planning unsure about how to structure our ceremony or what elements would resonate with us, but Robbin was there for every step to guide us and created something beautiful and authentic that perfectly suited us.
Robbin is an engaging and gifted speaker who filled our ceremony with genuine warmth and kindness. His presence and delivery added so much depth and emotion to the ceremony, making our wedding day unforgettable. We truly couldn’t imagine our wedding without him, he was instrumental in making the day as perfect as it was. We highly recommend Robbin to any couple looking for a heartfelt, personalized ceremony!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Nicholas,
Thank you so very much for your kind words. I really enjoy getting to meet coup...
les, hear their stories and then celebrate with them on one of the biggest days of their lives. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness,
Warm regards,
Robbin
Sheri B
5.0
Robbin is amazing! He wrote a beautiful ceremony and made sure that we were happy with every aspect of our day. He brought extra joy and warmth to the day, and made everyone at t...
he ceremony feel comfortable. Three of our guests were off-duty wedding photographers/DJs and they said that Robbin was the best officiant that they had encountered (and they've been to A LOT of weddings). I can't recommend him enough.
Mike B
5.0
Robbin worked with us to tailor the service itself exactly to our liking. He was professional at all stages of planning and the ceremony itself, and yet very personal throughout. ...
He made us feel completely at ease, was natural and sincere, while still moving the service along in a clear and concise manner. It was a perfect balance for our needs.
Emily N
5.0
From the moment we met Robbin, we knew we would love working with him! He created a beautiful story of our relationship after only 1 meeting. He included everything we wanted - our...
journey from start to finish, multiple jokes, and tasteful humor. During our rehearsal, Robbin was professional and his experience showed throughout. Our guests only had positive things to say about him - some even thought that he was a close friend because of how intricate his storytelling was. Our wedding could not have been more perfect, and Robbin was a large part in starting the whole day. We highly recommend Robbin as your officiant!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Emily!! Thank you so very much for your kind review! It was both a pleasure and an hono...
r to serve as your officiant. Wishing you a lifetime filled with happiness, prosperity, happiness and love!!!
Warmly,
Robbin
Diana W
5.0
Robbin was wonderful to work with. We were able to fully customize our wedding vows. He was very knowledgeable and professional and we felt as though we had already known him for y...
ears. Thank you so much!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Diana!! Thank you so much for your kind words and review of my services! It was truly an...
honor to serve as your officiant. Wishing you many many happy years,
Warmly,
Robbin
Ariel F
5.0
My wife and I could not have asked for a better wedding officiant then Robbin! He is everything you want out of a wedding officiant- very well-spoken, always prepared and can impro...
vise through the unplanned moments (that likely will happen) during your ceremony. I would strongly recommend him to any family or friends looking for an officiant!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Steve and Ariel! Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and review. I really appre...
ciate your taking time to do this. Yes, those unscripted moments can definitely add a layer of interest to a ceremony LOL. The fly-by of geese, honking loudly as they went certainly is one for the books! HA Sometimes you just have to roll with it and realize that you cant control everything.
It was an honor to have served as your officiant on your Big Day!! I wish you many many years of happiness!
Warmly,
Robbin
Bradley O
5.0
Robbin gave us a beautiful and very customized ceremony for our wedding. We had a lot of our guests come up and tell us that they thought he was personal friend or someone who we h...
ad known for long time with just how well his ceremony fit us as a couple. He also encouraged us try a hand tying ceremony which we absolutely loved, and his meticulous planning really helped us figure out what we even wanted our ceremony to look like. I would 100% recommend Robbin to anyone and we were so lucky to have him as our officiant.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Bradley! Thank you so much for your very wonderful comments and 5 stars. Your and Vinces...
celebration was especially meaningful for me. I truly appreciate your giving me the honor of serving as your officiant. Wishing you all the best and years filled with love.
Warmest regards,
R
David O
5.0
Robbin was such a blessing for us. From our first conversation my wife and I knew that we needed Robbin to be a part of our special day. He was able to take what we wanted and no...
t only articulate beautifully but also his delivery was so memorable. We could not recommend Robbin enough. If you're taking the time to read this then stop right now and contact Robbin.
Response from The Rite Officiant
David and Kayla!!! Thank you so very much for allowing me to be a part of your very speci...
al day!!! It truly was my honor to serve as your officiant. I wish you many many happy years filled with love!
Warmly,
Robbin
Andrea M
5.0
We are so grateful to have found Robbin for our intimate wedding ceremony! He was so patient and supportive of our vision from the start and also brought even more light and positi...
vity to our day. He added specific personal touches and references to the ceremony by really listening to the story of how we met and what is important to us. We would recommend Robbin to anyone who is looking for a genuine, kind, organized, and attentive person! He even went above and beyond by attaching all the boutonnieres which is a testament to his wedding experience! Our maid of honor and best man were also thankful for his calmness and tips prior to the ceremony. Thank you to Robbin for helping make our day everything we hoped for and more.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Andrea!! Thank you so very much for your very kind words! Its always my honor to provide...
guidance, support and assistance in any way that I can as an officiant. Thank you for the honor of serving as your officiant on you very special day! May your lives be filled with love and happiness!!!
Nick D
5.0
Robbin performed a small service for us recently and he did an amazing job. All of our family members commented after the wedding about how great he was and how natural and warm th...
e service felt despite being short. Before the wedding itself Robbin was quick to respond to questions and updates, and the run through on Zoom made us feel comfortable and prepared for the wedding. He has my highest recommendations for anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Nick!! Thank you so much for your kind words. No matter how long or short a wedding cere...
mony is, it is a very special occasion and should be treated as such! Thank you for your kind words. May your marriage be filled with love and your lives be blessed with happiness!
Warmly,
Robbin
Ray M
5.0
We leaned on Robbin's experience, poise, and humor throughout our whole planning phase and wedding day. From the first time meeting him, Robbin went above and beyond to help us des...
ign our ceremony. We essentially started from scratch and Robbin guided us the entire way.
I think this is the detail anyone considering Robbin should hear: we had tons of people ask us after the ceremony how Robbin knew us so well. "Is he your neighbor? A family friend?" No - he's just an incredible professional and friendly person who's a rock star at what he does. We also had many people say they loved our hand fasting component of the ceremony and even remarked that they'd looked for someone to do it for them on their day too but couldn't find someone. Robbin does it all. We wouldn't change a single detail about our ceremony and we're grateful to Robbin for supporting us and glad we got to learn a bit about him, too!
PS - Robbin is also very good at covertly handing tissues to you if you need them during your ceremony.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Ray!!!! What a wonderful review!!! Thank you so very much for all your kind words!! I tr...
uly take this "job", opportunity, gift seriously. This is one of the most important days in a couples lives and I am honored to be a part of that celebration! I have many years experience in the wedding arena and its my pleasure to be able to assist a couple in planning, executing and celebrating that day! As a former high school teacher and a speaker and educator in the floral industry, I am able to pull experiences from may sources. It is my job to use all my skills to assist a couple in creating a ceremony that reflects their love, their relationship and their view of the future.
May your marriage be filled with happiness, good health, prosperity and much love!
R
Catherine D
5.0
It's been 3 weeks since we got married and I'm still getting so many compliments about Robbin! He was unbelievable. The number one thing
I was looking for in an officiant was som...
eone that could make it seem like they had known us for years. Someone that would take in all of the personal details about us and tell a story. He had people laughing, smiling, and crying throughout our ceremony - all for the right reasons!
We also presented an odd request - to do a tequila shot during the ceremony! This is something that had a story behind it was very special to us. He absolutely nailed it and worked it into his speech so flawlessly so that it made it seem normal.
We also had a unexpected event happen during our ceremony that he handled very well. He was professional and compassionate, we got so many compliments on how he acknowledged the incident, then proceeded without missing a beat. He was truly the prefect person for the job and I would recommend him every single time.
Patricia S
5.0
Mr. Robbin! YOU WERE AMAZING, and perfect for us, our beliefs, and style. Both of my sons commented on how ’the Officiant" matched you mom! Best testimonial I could ever ask.
Alysha V
5.0
I can’t speak highly enough of Robbin! He was great through the whole wedding planning process and made the whole thing a breeze. How he was able to personalize our ceremony was am...
azing. Our guests keep telling us how great our ceremony was thanks to Robbin. My husband and I will definitely be recommending his services to all our friends getting married in the future!
Kaitlyn N
5.0
Robbin did a great job as our officiant! He was a preferred vendor with our venue and I see why! Robbin is friendly, professional, thorough, and his experience really showed throug...
h as we went through the process with him. He helped customize our ceremony in a way that felt like us, and included personal touches after getting to know us through a couple of Zoom calls. Thank you for making the ceremony feel so effortless and fun!
Kristen B
5.0
Robbin was an amazing officiant for our intimate wedding this October. He helped us create a ceremony that was touching, heartfelt, and unique to us. Robbin had a ton of great idea...
s to make our ceremony special. He was also extremely calming and helpful before the ceremony, even attached my husband's boutonniere!
Jessica C
5.0
Robbin recently officiated our wedding, and he did a marvelous job! He's easy to work with, has a great sense of humor, and makes you feel so at ease. We do not live in the same ar...
ea in Michigan, so we were happy he was willing to meet virtually to discuss our ceremony. He has years of experience and knowledge and shared helpful hints and tips for us to rely on our bridal party on the dos and don'ts since we chose not to have a rehearsal the day before. I would highly recommend him to any future couple.
Sara Z
5.0
Robbin officiated our wedding just a couple weeks ago, and we cannot speak more highly of him! I was worried about finding an officiant that would reflect my husband and my current...
values, as we are not religious but want to respect and honor our upbringings, as well as have a ceremony with love at its core. After reading his reviews and description on the Knot, he seemed like a great fit for my husband and me. After meeting him in person, it solidified it even more. He was so willing to learn about us--our ticks and our strengths-- and what makes our relationship special. His resulting ceremony was INCREDIBLE; a mix of heartfelt & genuine, and yet light & entertaining. We got so many compliments, and a lot of people asked if he knew us personally. We'll always hold a special place in our hearts for the man that married us! Robbin nailed it and we are so grateful for him.
Response from The Rite Officiant
Sara and Zach!!! What a wonderful review regarding a truly awesome celebration!! Its my...
pleasure to have been a very special part of your BIG DAY!!! And I too will always remember your wedding! The Red Thread Ceremony is now a new addition to my repertoire!! It was such a pleasure being witness to your promises and vows to each other. I wish you many many happy years!!!
Warmest regards, Robbin
Alexandra J
5.0
Robbin has such a beautiful light that emanates from him. From the moment I spoke with him, I loved his energy. Im glad we chose him, we all thought he was such a delight. Thank yo...
u, Robbin. ✨✨
-Alex and Stacey
Response from The Rite Officiant
Alexandra and Stacey! Thank you for the pleasure of solemnizing your wedding documents. ...
It was wonderful getting to meet your family and chatting with your parents. I hope you all have a wonderful life filled with love.
Robbin
Laura T
5.0
Robbin spent time getting to know us as a couple and incorporated that into the ceremony. We had countless people come up to us at the reception to say how much they loved the cere...
mony and our officiant. Robbin is professional yet friendly. He will make your day incredibly special!
Response from The Rite Officiant
Congratulations again Laura and Scott!! What a great celebration! It was my honor to ser...
ve as your officiant. Your personal vows and comments to each other were truly wonderful. Im so pleased that you gave me the opportunity to serve as your officiant. Wishing you many many happy years together.
Lindsay L
5.0
Robbin was fantastic! He worked with us on customizing our ceremony the way we wanted. He was very specific in his walkthrough when we would hold hands, hand off bouquet, provide...
rings, etc. It made the ceremony go smoothly and stress free. I would definitely recommend Robbin to anyone!
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Lindsay!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful comments!! As a professional officiant/sp...
eaker and teacher, I try to make sure that we have all the "kinks" ironed out so that everything not only moves smoothly but feels relaxed and natural. I wish you both many wonderful years together!!!
Warmly,
Robbin
Alison R
5.0
If we could do more stars for Robbin, we would. Robbin was the perfect officiant for our day. We could not have asked for a better ceremony. Our guests had nothing but compliments ...
about the ceremony!
Dayna P
5.0
Robbin was a wonderful officiant for our wedding! He was patient, kind, and really took the time to create a lovely ceremony with and for us. Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much Dayna for your comments! Your wedding was definitely one for the record...
books!! Love the whole Steampunk theme... and the fact that you got ALL of your guests to dress accordingly! Amazing. Wishing you much happiness through the years.
Hannah C
5.0
Robbin did an amazing job as our officiant! He made the ceremony so personal and memorable, just as we imagined! He was extremely well organized and helped ensure the ceremony ran ...
smoothly. No one else could have created such a genuine, loving ceremony such as Robbin did for us. We will always 100% recommend him to anyone we know!
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Hannah... Thank you so much for your kind words. It was quite the day for many reasons!!...
I dont think I have seen so much rain on a wedding day. BUT, flexibility and creative thinking goes a long way. Thank you for trusting me with such a very important role on your special day. Wishing you many many happy years together!
Mariana C
5.0
Robbin was amazing! The County Clerk's office messed up and put the wrong date of application on our marriage license. Robbin pointed this out to us and accommodated us immediately...
. We were able to have our wedding ceremony, albeit last minute! It was a crazy and wonderful moment, and we cannot have been more grateful with Robbin for supporting our last-minute request. Whether you plan to get married in a month, or in a year from now, Robbin is the officiant for you!
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Mariana, Oftentimes things happen in our lives that we have no control over. Its always ...
important to be able to "stop, drop and roll" with the punches.. Im so glad that I was able to help you out in your situation. May you have many happy years together!
Lisa B
5.0
Robbin was a wonderful officiant. My husband had anxiety about the ceremony but after meeting with Robbin, his nerves were eased. Robbin provided us with a wonderful ceremony scrip...
t and worked with us on a couple of minor changes. On our wedding day, he calmed our nerves again and made everything so easy and beautiful. We were able to thoroughly enjoy the service and each other. Our guest commented on how lucky the ceremony was.
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Hi Lisa!
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate the 5 stars! During t...
his season, working around schedules, arranging appointment places and doing all the things we must do now can be challenging. I was so happy that you and Dan gave me the honor of serving as your officiant. I was also happy to help you and Dan especially calm those pre-ceremony jitters! Wishing you many many happy years together!
Anastasia W
5.0
Robbin was absolutely amazing. Our guests came up to us after the ceremony and told us how great he was and how much they enjoyed the ceremony. I would highly recommend him. He sp...
oke beautifully but made our ceremony personable to us. I can’t say enough great things about him.
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Anastasia, Thank you so much for your kind words. Each wedding is so special in its own ...
way. I was honored to have been a part of your big day!!! I wish you both many happy years together.
Sydnee H
5.0
We got married on July 25th in the middle of the pandemic and every step of the way Robbin was so easy to work with! He created our ceremony to fit our needs and was flexible with ...
any changes we needed from COVID-19. We would recommend him to ANYONE for their wedding. He was so professional and easy to talk to. He made sure we were happy with everything along the way and guided us through the marriage license process. 10/10!! Use him as your officiant, you won’t regret it. :)
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Sydnee, Carl and Atlas!!! What a wonderful day. Thank you for allowing me to be a part o...
f the celebration! Wishing you many many happy years together!
Bridgett B
5.0
We could not have made a better choice of officiant for our wedding. As I type this review and reflect on the beauty of our ceremony and Robbin's words, I tear up all over again. R...
obbin managed to capture our love story in a way that was honest, heart-warming, challenging and celebratory all at once. Robbin reminded us of how far we had come as a couple, the road of joy and love that lie before us, and the legacy our love promises to leave as the years go by. If Robbin can capture the beauty of a complicated love story such as ours, trust us, he will bring the same level of care, attention to detail and honor to your nuptials. Thank you Robbin for everything you did to make our wedding ceremony one to remember for our guests, and for us. You are simply the best!
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Bridgett and James... thank you for the honor of serving as the officiant at your Re-marri...
age!!! What a wonderful day it was. I will always cherish the memory of your story, your love and your special day!!! Wishing you much happiness as you continue your journey together!
K S
5.0
Robbin was gracious to step in when my daughter needed to reschedule her wedding. He professionally took what had already been planned and made it his own. His ability to narrate...
the couple’s journey and coordinate the reciting of their vows made it feel like he has known them for years. His delivery was captivating!
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Kristi, THANK YOU so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure helping you, Hailey and...
Diego create a beautiful, personal and meaningful celebration of their love! I truly believe that all things happen for a reason, and in this case, it was my pleasure to step in when the other officiant wasn't able to make the date change. I appreciated all the attention to detail that you so obviously had. I pray for you, and their continued good health and happiness and wish them a life filled with love. Stay safe and be well! Robbin
Katie C
5.0
You will not regret choosing Robbin to be apart of your special day! Wedding planning is so stressful... I can definitely say mine was. But to be honest, the only part of my planni...
ng process that wasn’t was working with Robbin. My husband and I heard about Robbin through our venue and I randomly gave him a call one day. Just from speaking with him on the phone, I knew he was the one I wanted to officiate my wedding. Robbin is very flexible and accommodating when it comes to scheduling. We met with him after work hours on a weekday which worked for us and I’m sure most working couples. After only one meeting, he put together the most beautiful ceremony. It was like he had known us for a long time and our guests felt that way as well. All we asked for was a simple ceremony that was personal and reflected us.. and Robbin did just that! Our guests were smiling, laughing and crying (in a good way) throughout the ceremony all thanks to Robbin! Please check one item off your to do list today and call The Rite Officiant! You will not regret it! Side note: He owns his own flower shop and did my bouquets and boutonnières. Absolutely beautiful and affordable pricing. Thank you again Robbin for everything!
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Katie!! What a lovely day it was! Thank you for allowing me, The Rite Officiant and Blum...
z Florist to be a part your day!! The world is a bit crazy right now... and but celebrations of love will go on!!! I was honored to be your officiant and your florist!! Wishing you many many happy years!!!
Melissa C
5.0
Robbin was absolutely the best part of our wedding! He worked with our family- it was a second marriage for both my husband and I and we had children. He made it so special for the...
children! He included them in something called a ribbon ceremony where our children were each represented by a color. They loved it! There was not a dry eye at the ceremony! The vows that Robbin created for my husband and I were personal and beautiful. I could not believe he could blend making our marriage ceremony about my husband and I and our family. This man truly has a gift and I would highly recommend him!
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Melissa and Patrick... thank YOU for allowing me to be a part of such a special occasion. ...
It truly was pleasure getting to know you and your family. What a wonderful way to end the year during the holiday season! I trust you liked your holiday ornaments we worked into the flowers, too!! I wish you much happiness and love throughout the years.
Warmest hugs,
R
sadie q
5.0
Great officiant. Made us laugh, cry smile during the ceremony. I loved his approach. I would tell anyone to hire!
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Sadie! It was so awesome having you in the audience!! What a wonderful ceremony it was....
Thank you for your kind words. They are truly appreciated!! Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2020!
Hugs,
R
Breanna K
5.0
Robbin is absolutely perfect. He was able to conduct a ceremony that was authentic to my husband and I. On top of being a wonderful and personable guy, he is also very caring and i...
t's obvious that he truly wants the best for your big day. Robbin was respectful of our every wish for our ceremony. He really focused on making sure we were happy and took the time for us. The day of our wedding, I was incredibly nervous, like all bride's are on their big day, Robbin made time to make sure I was alright. He was very comforting and I cannot stress how important that is. Another quality of Robbin's that I valued was his ability to make us all laugh in a time filled with heavy emotions while also remaining professional. He added just the right amount of humor to our ceremony and he made it truly memorable. I promise you that Robbin will not let you down!
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