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Wedding in Maine - Julie Draper

Maine Wedding Officiant

Portland, ME

Serving Southern Maine

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5.0

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Julie is amazing! I reached out within 7 days of wanting to do an elopement, she was incredible and so helpful! The ceremony was perfect and exactly what we wanted. I would give 10 stars if I could, HIGHLY recommend!!

Kristen M.

5.0

We got married a little over a year ago now. Let me tell you-pulling together a wedding within two weeks of deciding we were going to get married was not easy. We found Julie and by luck she was available the night that we wanted to get married. She was amazing to work with. She handled everything for the ceremony up to even standing in a parking spot while we drove back around because it was so crowded that night. We wanted to keep things simple, and the pre-ceremony packet she sent over made all our choices so easy to pick from what we wanted and she incorporated our vows without any flaws. She handled all of the paperwork as well after with just a few signatures before the ceremony even started. We visit our spot we got married at frequenly, and it's always a smile to remember our day. We have already decided that when we do a big celebration (because it was just us and two witnesses) that we will be having Julie again!

Stephanie L.

5.0

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

From large formal events to small family gatherings, elopements and vow renewals, I will work with you to create a ceremony that uniquely reflects your relationship and the hopes and dreams for your marriage.

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Vow Renewal Ceremony

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Christian

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Wedding

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Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

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Officiant is praised as responsive, organized, professional, and calming. She crafts personalized, heartfelt ceremonies with a helpful script packet, rehearsal support, and flexibility for last‑minute or destination weddings. She also manages paperwork, logistics, and sometimes photos; highly recommended.

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Kristen M

Julie is amazing! I reached out within 7 days of wanting to do an elopement, she was incredible and so helpful! The ceremony was perfect and exactly what we wanted. I would give 10...

stars if I could, HIGHLY recommend!!

Stephanie L

We got married a little over a year ago now. Let me tell you-pulling together a wedding within two weeks of deciding we were going to get married was not easy. We found Julie and b...

y luck she was available the night that we wanted to get married. She was amazing to work with. She handled everything for the ceremony up to even standing in a parking spot while we drove back around because it was so crowded that night. We wanted to keep things simple, and the pre-ceremony packet she sent over made all our choices so easy to pick from what we wanted and she incorporated our vows without any flaws. She handled all of the paperwork as well after with just a few signatures before the ceremony even started. We visit our spot we got married at frequenly, and it's always a smile to remember our day. We have already decided that when we do a big celebration (because it was just us and two witnesses) that we will be having Julie again!

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Ruth N

We are so grateful to have had Julie as our wedding officiant! She was absolutely amazing from start to finish—so helpful, responsive, kind, and easy to work with. She made us feel...

completely comfortable throughout the entire process and helped make our ceremony feel so personal and special. Everything felt effortless, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. We would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

Stephanie T

Julie was an absolutely exceptional officiant! She was so kind, knowledgeable, and professional about the entire process. We actually reached out to set up an in-person meeting bec...

ause we valued meeting face-to-face before hiring, which Julie was happy to do! We really appreciated how much latitude she provided us in designing the ceremony script, while also being available as a resource & swiftly responding to any questions we had. On our wedding day, she arrived early to the venue, got all of our paperwork set, and delivered our ceremony beautifully. We are so grateful for Julie & would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Katie K

Julie was the definition of lovely. Helpful, kind, sweet, excited for us, and streamlined the day. We didn't worry about anything. Highly suggest.

Renee M

We were absolutely thrilled with the service we received from Julie. She was incredibly well prepared, thoughtful, and attentive throughout the the entire experience. Her professio...

nalism and genuine care truly stood out. We would highly recommend her for your special day!

Kristi K

Julie helped us navigate traveling from Tennessee to Maine. She helped alleviate my concerns and anxiety of obtaining our marriage certificate in a timely manner from Maine prior t...

o travel. She performed a beautiful ceremony and was perfect for our small wedding in Kennebunk, Maine.

Megan M

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Julie! From the very beginning, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with. Planning a ceremony can feel overwhelmi...

ng, but Julie made the whole process so simple. She guided us through creating our ceremony and made sure everything felt exactly right for us. The rehearsal was especially helpful and gave us so much confidence going into the wedding. Julie explained everything clearly, kept everyone on track, and made what could have been a stressful part of the wedding feel completely manageable. On the actual wedding day, she was calm, professional, and made everything feel effortless. Having someone as prepared and experienced as Julie made such a difference. We are so happy we chose her to officiate our wedding and would absolutely recommend her!

Betty L

Julie was absolutely wonderful. She spoke so eloquently and made us feel so relaxed on our special day. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants their special day to be even more...

special.

Doris M

Julie was awesome. Always got back to me quickly. Ceremony was easy to navigate. We moved the Ceremony last minute & Julie was right there to guide us thru. Thank you

Dona W

Perfect! Our wedding venue recommended Julie and we could not have asked for a better officiant. Months before the event she sent us a comprehensive and detailed outline of a sugge...

sted ceremony- complete with readings, etc. It took so much of the guesswork out of planning and resulted in a lovely ceremony.

Kayli C

Julie was incredible!! She was responsive, organized, professional but also personable. She also made everything incredibly easy on a chaotic day.

Nichole M

Julie was so kind and helpful throughout the whole process. We felt so relaxed with her and are so glad we chose her as our officiant!

Elizabeth H

Julie did a fantastic job with the ceremony, we were able to write the whole thing and she made it easy and straight forward.

Noreen H

Julie made our wedding day so special. She was so helpful starting the the moment we decided to have Julie as our officiant. She helped us navigate what we needed to obtain o...

ur wedding license and where to go. The selection of readings she offers throughout the ceremony is so vast, no matter what you will find something that speaks to you as a couple. My fiancee(now husband) was nervous about the ceremony and being the center of attention. Julie put him at ease(which is a hard thing to do) and created this beautiful space for us to share our special moment. It felt like it was just Julie there bonding us in this sacred union. I am saving a printed version of everything Julie said that day so that when times get tough, I will reflect on the sacred union Julie forged that day. Julie made our day exceptional!!!!!

Alexzandria S

Julie is an absolute pleasure to work with. From the first phone call I was completely as ease with the ceremony portion of our day. My husband and I eloped in a state park and she...

was very flexible about our plan. She let us completely customize the script, but had the most incredible guide that made the process of selecting readings a breeze. If you want someone who will keep you relaxed and is reliable, USE JULIE!!

Lori L

Julie was so helpful. She worked with us right up to the wedding. She walked our guests down to the location on the beach where we got married. The way she took our notes and our s...

tory and added them to the ceremony. It was like she knew us all our lives. I highly recommend her. She was the best!!

Nikki M

Julie was wonderful to work with as our officiant. Her calm but fun demeanor was exactly what we needed! She has many years of expertise in this field and it showed through her org...

anization and timely communication. The PDF of scripts to choose from made it so easy to make our ceremony "ours"! She was patient and kind at our rehearsal & did ALL the things needed on wedding day (including taking care of filing our marriage license). 10/10 recommend to anyone in need of a fantastic officiant! Thank you again, Julie, for helping to make our day perfect!

Holly C

I had the pleasure of having Julie marry my husband Michael and I this August and it went perfectly. The months leading up to the wedding we had a call with Julie and instantly fel...

t at ease and confident that Julie was the right person to help us say I do! She had a whole packet that guided my husband and I into choosing the readings that would work for our dream ceremony. The rehearsal the night before went so smoothly as she walked Michael and I through the ins and outs of the ceremony, then guided our family and friends through our ceremony. The ceremony went absolutely perfectly Julie was so well spoken and put together the most special and sincere wedding. Thank you Julie for the most perfect wedding and making my dreams come true!

Debra L

We highly recommend Julie! Julie helped us create and bring our vision to life. She was warm-hearted and a highly experienced professional. Julie offered us of suggestions, was a ...

calming presence and we were so pleased having her officiate our very intimate beach ceremony.

Dakota H

Highly recommend Julie as your wedding officiant! From our very first conversation, we felt her warmth, presence, and genuine love for what she does. My husband and I enjoyed creat...

ing our ceremony with the help of her ceremony outline packet, and she guided us in seamlessly weaving in a custom reading we put together. Julie was incredibly responsive and always helpful with any questions along the way. She was a huge support during our rehearsal which gave us confidence going into the big day. On top of that, her experience working with many of our vendors made everything flow even more smoothly. We are so grateful she was part of our wedding and can’t recommend her enough!

Crystal F

Julie was amazing from start to finish! She was caring and professional and did everything to make sure our ceremony was perfect! She will help you with the process of choosing you...

r vows and is always available to answer any questions. I highly recommend her for your big day!

Kate L

What a privilege it has been to work with Julie, who is both grounded and light of heart! My fiancé and I were planning an intimate family wedding in Freeport, ME and were in sear...

ch of a spiritually aware officiant for our civil ceremony. After doing our homework via the Knot and other sources, we were really pleased to speak with Julie and engage her to officiate our marriage. In the planning stage, Julie provided a lot of latitude for us to express ourselves with various ceremony elements, tailoring the sequence and language to the setting and the attendees. Although ours was not a religious ceremony, we included both sacred and secular texts, and I was blown away with the joyful reverence with which Julie delivered both her blessings and her official duties. Julie is very accessible and responsive via email and phone, and was more than prompt for the ceremony. She then attended to the legalities with our witnesses, greeted our guests and wedding party, officiated our ceremony with grace, style and humor, and slid away …. before I could really say a proper THANK YOU! All the best, Julie!! Warmly, K&B

Kerry D

Julie was an exceptional officiant for our wedding! We cannot recommend Julie highly enough! From the very beginning, she was a joy to work with and made our wedding day absolutely...

seamless. She thoughtfully conducted our rehearsal, making sure every detail was perfect and that we felt comfortable and confident for the big day. Her ceremony was nothing short of amazing, personal, heartfelt, and meticulously planned. She knew exactly when to step aside or position us for photos so that every moment looked and felt beautiful. She was incredibly open to our ideas and guided us gently as we crafted the ceremony of our dreams, including our traditional Celtic hand fasting ceremony, making sure it reflected us perfectly. Having Julie with us made our wedding day stress-free and truly special. We felt seen, supported, and celebrated every step of the way. If you are looking for an officiant who is professional, warm, and thoughtful, she is the one.

Samantha B

Julie made our wedding ceremony so easy! From the first email, she was nothing but helpful and professional. Julie made making our ceremony so easy and relaxed and arrived 45 minut...

es early to ensure we had everything we needed.

Stephanie H

We did a little wedding with our kids and dog only, at Cape Elizabeth, Maine. I cannot express how kind and thoughtful Julie was throughout the whole process. It was pretty last mi...

nute and she went above and beyond every step of the way. We were expecting to figure out taking pictures ourselves afterwards, but she immediately jumped right in and took so many lovely pictures we will have to remember the day forever. Basically, did a full on photoshoot, and she was knowledgeable in taking good pictures, as well. I cannot say enough about her. If you are looking for the nicest person ever, this is your lady 💚

Kimberly V

We were incredibly fortunate to have Julie Draper marry us in an intimate elopement ceremony on July 22 at the beautiful View Point Hotel in southern Maine. From our very first con...

versation, she was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in getting to know us. She took the time to thoughtfully interview us, learning about our relationship, our journey, and what truly mattered to us as a couple. The ceremony she crafted was nothing short of perfect. Her homily, our vows, and the benediction were all deeply personal and heartfelt—every word felt like it was written just for us, because it was. She beautifully captured who we are and told our love story with grace, sincerity, and a touch of poetic magic that moved us both (and left us in happy tears). Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also simply a joy to be around—calm, kind, and radiant. We are so grateful to her for making our day feel so meaningful and memorable. If you're looking for someone to create a ceremony that feels like you, look no further. She is a gem!

Brittney M

We got married on the beautiful coast of Maine, and Julie Draper made the day absolutely perfect. She came prepared with vows that matched exactly what we envisioned, and they were...

fully customizable to make them truly ours. Julie was flexible, reliable, and made everything feel effortless. I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant or a more perfect day!

Jess C

From the very first phone call with Julie, I knew she had to be a part of our wedding. She eased my nerves in the throes of wedding planning, helped us personalize and finalize our...

ceremony plan, and was the key to helping our big day go smoothly. Truly the best!

Jenna G

Quick response time, she was able to find ways to incorporate our long term engagement and children perfectly. She was professional and smiling and overall friendly.

Danielle A

Thank you for making our ceremony so meaningful. It was everything we hoped for—and more. Kids still talk about all the butterflies :)

Sarah B

Julie was extremely easy to work with and provided us with a beautiful wedding ceremony! We had a destination wedding, so we didn't meet Julie in person until the day of the ceremo...

ny. She was exactly what we needed and we'll forever remember our ceremony! She made designing the ceremony seamless with her guidebook.

Amanda H

Julie was amazing through the whole process. We live out of state but always wanted to get married in Maine at Nubble lighthouse. She guided us through every step. The day of the c...

eremony Julie was wonderful in helping make everything run smoothly. Her communication and professionalism are above par. Her personality makes you so comfortable you feel like you’ve known her forever!

Alanie G

Julie was absolutely incredible! Words cannot describe how grateful we are for her. She made everything so easy the day of our wedding. Julie also came to our rehearsal and walked ...

my wife and I and our parties through everything. I could not recommend her enough!!

Alyssa A

Julie was the perfect person to officiate our elopement! From the moment we reached out to her, she assured us that the process should be exciting and easy-going, not stressful and...

overwhelming! She checked in several times leading up to our special day, and even gave a great recommendation for a local flower shop since we were visiting from out of state and didn't know the area. She let us make as many revisions to the ceremony script as we wanted, no matter how minor, and never made us feel like a burden. On the day of, she arrived with so much love and positivity – a special addition to our day that we've boasted about several times since. Julie feels like someone you've known all your life, and she is the perfect person to marry us as we start our new life together. If you're looking for the easiest box to check, hiring her is one you won't regret. Thank you again for everything, Julie!!

Olivia A

Julie was fantastic to work with and guided us through the whole process. She took the time to get to know us and write a special ceremony. After the ceremony guests from opposite ...

sides of the families asked if she was an aunt from the other side because how well she told our story.

Braedy E

Julie was our officiant at the Beachmere Inn this summer. We were not local to the area and Julie was highly recommended to us. She was warm and inviting from the first phone call,...

had extremely open communication throughout the entire draft process, and the most wonderful officiant we could have asked for the day of. Our children were involved in the wedding and she was so patient and flexible for the entire afternoon. She became like a family member the second we met. We are so thankful Julie was such an important part of our special day.

Brittney P

We could not recommend Julie enough! From start to finish she was professional yet personable and always makes you feel more important than “just a client”. Her happiness and love...

for her position in your big day is so very evident and she truly took all of my stress and weight off my shoulders as a bride. She truly added so much to our special day and I cannot imagine our day without her!

I W

Julie is incredibly patient, kind, thoughtful, energetic, and an overall awesome human and officiant! She went above and beyond for us, to help us understand the marriage license p...

rocess in Maine, to help us craft a ceremony that was meaningful to us but also flowed nicely and included all of the pieces that should be there, and with any general questions/changes that came up along the way. Day of was no different, when she came to talk to me and my mom before the ceremony, and helped make sure guests were enjoying the pre-ceremony food when there was confusion about whether or not they should be eating it. She was organized, attentive, and such a joy to work with and be around! Would 100% recommend working with Julie for your special day!

Kathy B

I highly recommend Julie Draper as your officiant. During our first conversation, Julie wanted to know all about us and what we envisioned for our elopement. She had lots of great ...

ideas and suggestions for other vendors. Julie was easy to communicate with and she helped put us all at ease on our elopement day. She has a phenomenal guide to look through so you can customize your ceremony. It made the day even more special. Do not hesitate to book Julie!

Kayle N

Julie officiated our wedding in York ME. As an out of state bride, I appreciated how easy it was to communicate with her through phone calls and emails. The first time we talked on...

the phone, I knew I had made the right choice. She has so much experience and was able to answer all of my questions. It is clear she has a love for what she does. She helped us to personalize each and every part of our wedding ceremony. She also walked us through the process of getting the marriage license. When she arrived for our rehearsal, it felt like we had met before. She is so professional, friendly and personable. On the day of the ceremony, she made us feel calm and comfortable. The ceremony itself felt intimate and dreamy. There wasn’t a dry eye to be seen! I could feel her enthusiasm through the entire experience, and we feel so fortunate to have had her as a part of our special day. We will never forget her! If you are looking for an officiant… you found the best one! Anyone would be lucky to be married by Julie.

Katelyn M

Julie was fantastic as our officiant. She helped us create the most beautiful ceremony and was so easy to work with. Our guests commented on how captivating Julie was and we couldn...

’t have picked a better person to marry us!

Heather H

Julie was so wonderful to work with from the moment we connected about a year before our wedding. She answered our questions and provided support prior to the big day, and her expe...

rtise shined during our rehearsal and wedding. Her calming and kind presence was exactly what we needed on our wedding day, and the ceremony she conducted was beautiful! 12/10!

Keesha P

No need to search for the best person, Julie is the ONLY one!!!! She has such an amazing personality, one that lights up the room, she so seamlessly helped complete our wedding by ...

helping make us comfortable and make sure we knew what we were doing for our rehearsal walk. She gave us all the information we needed, even helped us with things we didn’t think about. She was so supportive and showed no signs of stress or anything, again, she was a breath of fresh air. She is someone you’d want to be friends with after the wedding. She also while being such an amazing fun person, was so incredibly professional and I will pick her again and again to renew our vows. CHOOSE JULIE FOR YOUR WEDDING!!! :-)

Kristen S

Julie was amazing for our Cliff House Maine July wedding! We truly felt like we had known her forever on the day of our wedding, even though we had only met the year before our wed...

ding. She was always available to help us plan our wedding, and showed up with such great energy on the day of. We couldn't recommend her more!!! Thank you Julie!!!

Sarah D

Julie Draper was the perfect officiant for our June 1, 2024, wedding in York, Maine. From the moment we started planning, she was incredibly helpful, guiding us through the process...

of crafting a ceremony that was personal, meaningful, and unique to us. Her warmth and positivity made the entire experience so enjoyable. Julie didn’t just show up on the day; she worked closely with our family and wedding party throughout the entire weekend to ensure everything went smoothly. Her prompt and responsive communication gave us peace of mind, knowing that one of the most important parts of our wedding was in such capable hands. Thanks to Julie, our ceremony was beautiful, heartfelt, and stress-free. I can't recommend her highly enough—anyone looking for an officiant will be in great hands with Julie!

Jessica M

Julie was amazing to work with. From our initial phone call, she had an amazing energy we knew she'd be the perfect fit. We loved the planning process and we're so grateful for how...

flexible Julie was with the whole thing. Julie is amazing!!

Marisa M

Julie was the best officiant we could’ve asked for! During the planning process, we were able to customize our own wedding ceremony, and she provided very helpful guidance along th...

e way. She made us, as well as our wedding party, feel so comfortable and at ease during the rehearsal and wedding ceremony. On our wedding day, she handled everything! She discreetly queued us when to speak, where to stand, when the readers should come up and took charge of the marriage license. She really made the day stress free. Her enthusiastic, friendly, and warm personality helped to make the ceremony more personal and meaningful. She truly cares about every couple she works with and has such a passion for what she does!

Libby C

We loved working with Julie as our wedding officiant. She helped make our ceremony absolutely perfect! She is so friendly, welcoming, warm, professional, and was extremely helpful ...

throughout the entire process. We can't recommend Julie Draper enough!!!

Meredith J

i highly recommend julie for your wedding! she was amazing from start to finish. i dont think you will find anyone who cares more than her. she is genuinely a kind hearted person ...

who went above and beyond to make our day so special. you can tell she loves officiating weddings. i don't think you will find a more compassionate and caring human! thank you julie ❤️.

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