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My West Michigan Wedding is a wedding officiation service for couples marrying in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Pastor Tom F. Hamel marries couples in the greater Grand Rapids area and lakeshore communities from St. Joseph to Ludington. This officiant is experienced, professional, and honors a couple in the ways they best see fit on their wedding day.

Experience

Tom has performed more than 1,300 weddings since 2005. He knows the ins and outs of a wedding ceremony and helps couples with the understanding that — more often than not — this is all new to them. Through My West Michigan Wedding, he instills confidence in the soon-to-be-newlyweds and keeps the focus on them while celebrating their love.

Services Offered

Ordained and licensed in the state of Michigan as an officiant, Pastor Tom officiates all varieties of weddings. This includes civil unions, vow renewals, rehearsals, and single-religion, interfaith, and non-religious ceremonies. He typically keeps the length of the ceremony under 30 minutes. Couples choosing My West Michigan Wedding will find counseling and assistance with customized vows. This officiant works with agnostic and non-denominational couples, as well as a wide variety of Christian denominations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$300

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$175

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)?

$100

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
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI

What languages do you speak?

English
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
241 Reviews
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97% Recommended by couples
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Tom from My West Michigan Wedding is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for officiating weddings. He is described as professional, prompt, and knowledgeable, helping to alleviate stress and make the ceremony run flawlessly. The personalized and meaningful ceremonies he delivers, along with his warm and engaging demeanor, are highly praised by couples and guests. Tom's attention to detail, flexibility, and expertise make him an excellent choice for officiating weddings. Overall, customers highly recommend Tom and My West Michigan Wedding for a memorable and enjoyable wedding

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Tom from My West Michigan Wedding is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for officiating weddings. He is described as professional, prompt, and knowledgeable, helping to alleviate stress and make the ceremony run flawlessly. The personalized and meaningful ceremonies he delivers, along with his warm and engaging demeanor, are highly praised by couples and guests. Tom's attention to detail, flexibility, and expertise make him an excellent choice for officiating weddings. Overall, customers highly recommend Tom and My West Michigan Wedding for a memorable and enjoyable wedding

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Sydney K. Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

Tom did an amazing job at our wedding. He kept the crocs invested, laughing, and crying. He reassured my husband and the entire time and made our day unforgettable.
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Emily B. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with

Tom was simply amazing to work with. He was very responsive, gave great advice and made our day run flawlessly. I would recommend him highly.
Jack
Jack B. Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent & Memorable Experience (for both Parties!)

The experience we had with My West Michigan Wedding was nothing short of excellent. Our Officiant, Tom F. Hamel was professional, prompt, and proactive. He had every step of his pre-wedding, ceremony, and post-wedding steps nailed down to the T - in such a way that any anxiety related to the ceremony (outside of music concerns and other details) simply melted away for us.

Tom's demeanor during the ceremony allowed us to enjoy the moment, while still having a guiding hand in case we needed to make adjustments or repeat a given line. He also had a great candid moment when the rings were presented, and incorporated that moment of amusement as a sharing of joy (and hilarity) with those present.

While our ceremony was only 30 minutes in length, Tom efficiently uses that time to make it very meaningful and joyous to all in attendance. We cannot recommend him enough!
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