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Nashville Area Officiant: Weddings & Elopements
Middle Tennesse
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
Wes was truly a joy to have with us on our special day. He was kind, funny, punctual, and followed our wishes to a tee while giving helpful suggestions for a perfect flow. We are so happy to have been wed by him and would highly recommend Wes if you are in need of a wonderful officiant!
Shae H.
5.0
Wes should officiate ALL weddings! He was amazing. He worked us through the process of planning our ceremony, answered any questions we had, and on our wedding day, delivered the most perfect ceremony we could’ve asked for. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Penny O.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
I'm Wes Howard, a Nashville-based wedding officiant who's been marrying couples since 2012. Whether you're planning a full 200-person celebration or a quiet elopement for two, I create personalized, meaningful ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple.
I take the time to truly get to know each couple I work with, so your ceremony feels like an honest reflection of who you are. That experience also means I handle every detail during the ceremony, so you and your soon-to-be spouse can just be fully present. No worrying about timing, cues, or what happens next, I've got it. You can just be in the moment.
I officiate non-religious, interfaith, and religious ceremonies, and perform vow renewals as well. Choose from two packages to fit your needs and budget, including one built specifically for elopements. Both full-ceremony packages include a consultation, a personalized ceremony script, the ceremony itself, and complete handling of your marriage license and travel arrangements.
I'd be honored to help make your day official. Let's talk.
14+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Conservative
Secular
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Wes is professional, punctual, and highly recommended as an officiant. He personalizes ceremonies, balancing warmth, humor, and heartfelt sincerity while guiding couples through vows and logistics. Couples and guests praised his calming presence, clear communication, and seamless execution.Review photos
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Ashton G
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5.0
Wes rolled with the punches and was willing to go with whatever we asked - he was the best officiant and felt like a friend rather than someone we never met in person marrying us! ...
When we were searching for an officiant, Wes' name came up as highly rated multiple times. We were impressed by the reviews he received and how he presented his services on his website, and we ultimately chose to schedule an introductory call with him. We connected right away and he was extremely helpful not only with the ceremony but also with details regarding how to handle our marriage license. We live in Memphis but eloped at Cheekwood Gardens and since we didn't have to worry about guests, we wanted a customized ceremony with longer vows than normal. Wes got us started with a ceremony outline and welcomed us to make as many changes to it as we wanted! We reviewed the ceremony with him about a week prior to the wedding which helped me feel comfortable. He arrived to the ceremony early, helped calm us down after a mishap with our photographer, and provided the perfect balance of sincerity and humor/lightheartedness! We couldn't have asked for anyone better to lead our ceremony and would recommend Wes to anyone looking for an officiant!
Shae H
5.0
Wes was truly a joy to have with us on our special day. He was kind, funny, punctual, and followed our wishes to a tee while giving helpful suggestions for a perfect flow. We are s...
o happy to have been wed by him and would highly recommend Wes if you are in need of a wonderful officiant!
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Penny O
5.0
Wes should officiate ALL weddings! He was amazing. He worked us through the process of planning our ceremony, answered any questions we had, and on our wedding day, delivered the m...
ost perfect ceremony we could’ve asked for. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Ashley G
5.0
We can't recommend Wes Howard enough. From our very first conversation, he took the time to really get to know us as a couple, and it showed in every part of the ceremony. He struc...
k the perfect balance of warmth, humor, and heartfelt sincerity — our guests are still talking about how personal and moving it felt, not like a generic script at all.
Wes was also a total pro on the logistics side. He was responsive leading up to the big day, easy to coordinate with, and completely calm and steady during the ceremony itself, which helped ease any nerves we had. He has a natural presence that made everyone feel at ease, and he read the room perfectly — knowing exactly when to bring the laughs and when to let a quiet, emotional moment breathe.
If you're looking for an officiant who will treat your wedding as more than just a transaction, Wes is the one. He helped make our ceremony feel like us, and we're so grateful he was part of our day.
Rachel J
5.0
If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would! From the very beginning, Wes was incredibly professional, timely, and reassuring. He made the entire process feel effortle...
ss by walking us through every step, making sure we always knew what to expect and felt completely prepared.
What truly sets Wes apart is how personalized the experience is. He takes the time to get to know each couple and customizes the ceremony to reflect their relationship, making it feel genuine, meaningful, and exactly as we envisioned. He has such a calming presence and was so easy to connect with, which made us feel comfortable from our very first conversation.
On our wedding day, he delivered a beautiful ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and everything we had hoped for. We received so many compliments from our guests about how special it was. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us, and we would recommend Wes to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your day unforgettable.
Jack S
5.0
Wes was an incredible officiant! Very easy to work with. You get to fully customize your ceremony guaranteeing you get exactly what you want, or you can use his template to help yo...
u. I would 100% recommend Wes to anyone getting married. It will be one less thing you have to worry about!
Erin B
5.0
Wes was absolutely amazing! From our first meeting with him we knew we were in good hands, and he delivered! He gave us such a lovely ceremony, and we couldn’t recommend him enough...
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Keri D
5.0
Wes was the best officiant we could have asked for! So happy he was a part of our special day!
Dave and Keri Lindsay
Jeff W
5.0
Wes did a absolutely AMAZING job at our wedding a week ago!! He tailored the ceremony to our individual preferences and I had at least three people come up to me at the reception c...
omplimenting his style and that it matched our personalities perfectly. :)
Chloe R
5.0
Wes was absolutely wonderful to work with! He made our ceremony so beautiful and exactly how we wanted. He was energetic and the most peaceful presence for my husband and I. I woul...
d recommend him to everyone!!! Thank you Wes!!
-The Holmes' 🤍🤍🤍
Ashley C
5.0
I would recommend hiring Wes to anyone that is looking for an officiant. From the start of the process to the end, he was incredibly professional and helpful. He took the time in...
the interview process to get to know us and learn things about our past. He was punctual, informative and helped keep the nerves calm before and during the ceremony. The way he spoke, you would have though he'd been a long time family friend. Throughout the reception after the ceremony, I had quite a few people come up to me and mention what an outstanding job he did. Thank you Wes for all you did!
Allex L
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the very beginning, Wes made the process seamless and stress-free. He took the time to get to know us as a coupl...
e, and asked personal questions to help tailor our ceremony to how we envisioned on our big day. He guided us through our vows which made our ceremony feel deeply personal and meaningful. His warmth, professionalism, and ability to connect with everyone in the room created an unforgettable experience for us.
The ceremony was beautifully crafted, with the perfect balance of love, humor, and sentiment. By request, Wes read our vows and spoke to them with sincerity and grace.
If you're looking for someone who will make your special day even more magical, look no further. Thank you, Wes, for helping us start our married life with such a heartfelt and memorable moment.
Bryn O
5.0
We were so grateful to have Wes as our wedding officiant! From the moment we first spoke, he made us feel completely at ease. I was especially nervous about being the center of att...
ention and speaking during the ceremony, but Wes went above and beyond to assure me that everything would go smoothly.
He was patient, kind, and took the time to walk us through the entire process which he made very simple. We only had to make a few decisions which I appreciated.
If you're looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your day special, Wes is the one! His delivery of the ceremony was heartfelt and perfect for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through such an important moment in our lives.
Caroline M
5.0
Wes Howard was a great fit for us! He made us feel so comfortable during the planning process and was open to any changes. He emailed us a script to personalize, so we could make i...
t special for us. He brought the energy to the ceremony which made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He took the time to learn about our relationship and got to know us during the process. Your ceremony is such an important day and an officiant is SO important- we highly recommend Wes!! He was the absolute best!
Torrie Y
5.0
Nashville couples!! If you are looking an officiant, Wes Howard is it!! He was absolutely amazing. We got to meet him via FaceTime and he sent us over some templates and we were ab...
le to truly make the ceremony special for us! He was so professional but laid back and that made it perfect!!
If I could give Wes 10 stars I would!!
Daniel W
5.0
Wes was such a help leading up the wedding and afterwards with any questions we had. He told us exactly what we needed to do before and after so we were prepared. Everyone adored w...
hat he had to say during the ceremony and he couldn’t have been better! 6 stars if I could!
Elizabeth A
5.0
Wes was very professional and fun to work with, and really gave us artistic license with our ceremony and vows. We planned our wedding from out of town, and Wes was very accommodat...
ing - he did zoom calls, met with us when we were able to visit, and did a lot of emailing to help us get ready for the big day! We felt that he helped us to create a memorable and personalized ceremony. All of our guests complimented his delivery and charisma, and thought it was a beautiful ceremony. He even offered to return our license paperwork to the county clerk's office for us, since we live out of town. We would definitely recommend him to any couple in the Nashville area!
Ann D
5.0
Wes was so wonderful to us through the entire process of getting married. Wes made sure to listen to our needs as a couple, made us feel comfortable, and eased any nerves that we h...
ad. We are very appreciative of Wes. We feel honored to have him as a friend and as our wedding officiant. Would highly recommend him!
Brenna F
5.0
Wes was recommended to us by our wedding coordinators and he did a fantastic. We met over a video call to get to know each other as well as discuss what our vision was. We wanted ...
a brief non religious ceremony and he did just that. Wes did a great job and performed the ceremony exactly how we had envisioned it.
Madison B
5.0
Wes was extremely kind, professional, and friendly at our wedding and throughout the whole process. We still rave about him to family and friends today. I highly suggest using Wes ...
for your Officiant needs. Thanks Wes for making our day easy and awesome!
Bailey H
5.0
Wes is truly the best! He was my youth pastor for almost a year in middle school so that made the decision to have him at our wedding even more special! I would recommend and choos...
e him 10 times over!
Jasmin S
5.0
We’re so happy we chose Wes to officiate our wedding! He instantly made us comfortable and like we were old friends from our first meeting. Leading up to the big day, he sent a scr...
ipt for us to customize and it was reassuring to know exactly what he’d be saying during our ceremony. We loved his genuine enthusiasm and the joyful energy he brought to our wedding day — you can tell he truly loves what he does! If you’re looking for an incredible officiant who is kind, funny, and professional, Wes is your guy!
Scott F
5.0
Wes was an absolutely incredible officiant. I would highly recommend him. He is kind, very funny, but most importantly he really focuses on making sure everything is done the way t...
he couple wants it. Wes took the time to really get to know us and he made the process smooth and easy. Look no further, Wes is the man for the job!
Aubrie S
5.0
Wes was so professional, kind, and fun to work with. We wanted someone experienced to help us with the run of the ceremony and he was able to do that and make it a very easy proces...
s for us. He really made us feel at ease and we would recommend him to anyone!
Ashley K
5.0
We chose Wes to be our officiant because of how comfortable he made us feel during our initial informational meeting. He made us feel so excited and so cared for during this, so it...
was a no brainer decision.
Once we booked with him, he sent us a script with a few options in a shared Google Doc and told us to make any and all changes that we wanted. We were able to completely customize what we wanted him to say, but he provided the “bones” of it so it helped alleviate that stress tremendously. It was also nice to know exactly what would be said to help envision that moment and, now looking back, to help remember that moment.
Wes spoke with such excitement and love during the ceremony, I had people asking me how we knew him. Wes also completely disappeared out of view for photos when it was time for our first kiss and when we walked down the aisle after the ceremony. The entire ceremony went so smoothly and was not too lengthy, thanks to Wes.
Your officiant is the most important decision for your wedding ceremony. That’s what all of your guests are focused on and your video will absolutely have your officiants voice in it. You want someone who is NOT monotoned and is so excited and enthusiastic. You also want to make sure they’re saying the things you want them to do. With Wes, he checks all of those boxes. You won’t regret booking with him!
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