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Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Married by Evan provides a heartfelt and professionally licensed wedding service for his clients. With over a decade’s experience in officiating, Evan takes pride in creating a service that lets the love of his clients shine. The empathetic style and understanding spirit of this officiant ensure that the love you have for one another will come to the fore.

Services Offered

Evan knows that this special day is all about the lucky couple. While Evan works to create a customized ceremony for every couple, each couple will have the freedom to write their own vows if they choose and tailor the ceremony to their personal needs. Evan also meets with the couple before the big day to ensure each part of the celebration runs as planned. Whether it’s an elopement, quick signing service, or a grand event, Evan can help to create the ideal stage to honor a couple’s special day.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$350

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$200

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC
OH
VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Married By Evan

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Evan, the officiant, received glowing reviews for his exceptional service in crafting personalized, heartfelt, and humorous ceremonies that resonated with couples and guests alike. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to create memorable moments tailored to each couple's love story. Evan's communication, personal touches, and ability to balance humor with sincerity were highlighted as key factors that made weddings special and unforgettable. Highly recommended for couples seeking a meaningful and unique ceremony experience.

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Evan, the officiant, received glowing reviews for his exceptional service in crafting personalized, heartfelt, and humorous ceremonies that resonated with couples and guests alike. Reviewers appreciated his professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to create memorable moments tailored to each couple's love story. Evan's communication, personal touches, and ability to balance humor with sincerity were highlighted as key factors that made weddings special and unforgettable. Highly recommended for couples seeking a meaningful and unique ceremony experience.

Kelsey
Kelsey S. Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Evan is truly exceptional

Evan is truly exceptional. He came highly recommended to us by both our venue and wedding coordinator. Luckily he had our date/time available and after booking Evan, as we continued to plan almost every vendor knew Evan and said that "he is the best" and they weren't lying. We chose the Silver Wedding Package, which includes just one video call. But during this one meeting, Evan took the time to get to know us as a couple and our FULL story. Day of, Evan arrived on time, wearing the colors we requested and went over specifics with my dad (father of the bride) and myself, then again separately with my groom. He made us all feel completely at ease and ready to go. His level of professionalism and calm demeaner was even more impressive when I learned that he had 5 separate weddings on our wedding day. This means he changed 5 times, traveled 5 times, and performed 5 personalized ceremonies! Wow! And when I say personalized, I really mean it. Evan took everything we said during our one meeting and wrote a beautiful script for our ceremony. Hearing all the personal touches for the first time at the alter with my husband, made the ceremony even more special and unique to us. Almost every guest complemented the ceremony and Evan specifically; some people asked how long we have known him, thinking that he was a family member or friend because of all of his personalized touches. Evan's personal connection, professionalism, genuine care, and deeply heartfelt presence is beyond comparison. I am so grateful and honored to have had him as our officiant.
Taylor
Taylor S. Sent on 01/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most memorable and amazing ceremony

Evan was the most kind, professional, and funniest officiant I have personally ever met. He created such a beautiful ceremony for my wedding that was tailored specifically for my now husband and I. I got so many compliments on his behalf on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how awesome he was! Thank you so much Evan for making my wedding so beautiful and amazing. I cannot recommend him enough!
Camille
Camille Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Him!!!!!

Evan was the best for our wedding! We did his counseling sessions with him as well and always had fun with him. Our guests kept raving about him at our wedding and definitely helped make our wedding day so much fun!! If you are reading this- HIRE EVAN!!! You will not regret it!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Team

Hector Cruz
Hector Cruz
Associate Officiant

With more than two decades of ministry/pastoral experience in the Tidewater area, Hector has been ordained and licensed since 2002. He has a gift and passion for leading and serving people. He has completed a certificate in graduate studies, as well as a graduate & undergraduate degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, where he currently works. He and his wife, Sonya (a longtime 1st grade teacher in Chesapeake), are the proud parents of three beautiful, talented daughters and reside in Chesapeake. In his free time, Hector can be found DJing or Karaoking at parties and weddings along with his wife.

Jason Helmlinger
Jason Helmlinger
Associate Officiant

Jason has been a licensed, ordained minister since 2009 and has been officiating and counseling couples ever since. He recently had the privilege of officiating his oldest son’s wedding last year (to Evan’s daughter). Jason and his beautiful wife, Mandy, are celebrating 25 years of marriage. They have two incredibly talented and handsome boys, 23 & 21, and two incredibly talented and beautiful daughters, 19 & 16. Jason is obtaining his Masters Degree in Crisis and Trauma Counseling as well as certifications in Marriage and Family Therapy. He plans on Graduating in December 2022 and opening up his own counseling practice.

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