Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How much is a wedding officiant?

Although the market typically determines the cost of an ordained minister or wedding officiant in Denver (Colorado), you may find a range of $500-1200 for experienced professionals. As you unravel the differences among each price point, you can determine what you value the most. Most often, the lower price point for an ordained minister will steer you towards someone with less ceremony planning, public speaking, and writing experience. You may find yourself with an experienced wedding officiant who has a ceremony niche, travels as far as 20 miles out from Denver (Colorado), and offers marital counseling on the higher end of the spectrum. Extensive speaking experiences as a radio or podcast host, as well as writing experiences as an author of a book, will also increase the value of the wedding officiant packages.

2. How do I find a wedding officiant near me?

You can find a Denver ordained minister or Denver wedding officiant in Colorado through many channels, including a Google search, referrals, Weddingwire, and The Knot. Regardless of the search route you choose, your comfort with the ordained minister and their level of experience and expertise will determine the type of wedding ceremony. Ordained minister reviews will shed light on the typical experience for engaged couples while unraveling the wedding officiant's philosophy and approach.

3. Who should hire an ordained minister?

The ordained minister experience is designed for anyone seeking a wedding experience outside of traditional venues, settings, and rituals. The wedding ceremonies range from lush rooftop to ornate restaurant experiences, creating memorable and unique celebrations. While religious ministers or pastors are often limited to their places of worship, ordained ministers may provide religious or non-religious ceremonies anywhere in Denver or the surrounding Colorado areas.

4. Why hire a wedding officiant?

Hiring a wedding officiant in Denver can provide your guests with a unique ceremony experience and the opportunity to curate the wedding you've always imagined. An experienced ordained minister takes the thinking out of your planning. Essentially, you’re hiring a personal ceremony planner to create a wedding script based on your needs and wants. You no longer need to research or guess what might work for your memorable day. Michael is an author, podcast host, and wedding officiant in Denver, with over 14 years of experience, who takes the guesswork out of your approach to your wedding ceremony. He utilizes his background in public speaking, writing, and event planning to help you design the perfect celebration. For most couples, having an ordained minister nearby is most important. Luckily, Michael is centrally located for his wedding couples who reside in Denver (including LoDo, River North, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, City Park, Central Park, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Park Hill, Highland, Platt Park, Lower Highlands, Sloan Lake), as well as the neighboring Colorado towns, including Boulder and Golden.

5. Is it worth paying for an ordained minister in Denver?

Hiring a Denver-ordained minister is your opportunity to elevate your Colorado wedding ceremony to another level. When you search for a wedding celebrant, you'll find that the ceremony experience can vary significantly among ordained ministers in Denver. In fact, you may find it challenging to find a professional who possesses both public speaking and writing skills to adapt and align a wedding script with your personality, needs, and desires. Why is the ordained minister's experience unique with Michael? He is an author, podcast host, and wedding officiant in Denver, with nearly 20 years of experience as a public speaker and writer. He prides himself on an adaptive ceremony approach that is stress-free and enjoyable. Michael has married over 300 couples since 2012 and takes pride in creating the perfect ceremony for each of his couples. So, is hiring an ordained minister worth the money? If the wedding officiant has the necessary planning experience, public speaking and writing expertise, and a passion for the job, then yes. And, without a doubt, you’re in the right place.

Wedding Ceremonies in Colorado

Michael officiates wedding ceremonies in the Denver neighborhoods of LoDo, River North, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, City Park, Central Park, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Park Hill, Highland, Platt Park, Lower Highlands, Sloan Lake as well as the zip codes 80215, 80214, 80204, 80203, 80205, 80207, 80218, 80219, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80246, 80238, 80221, 80022, 80230, 80231, 80202, 80209, 80247, and 80210. Michael also serves as an ordained minister in Littleton, Boulder, Breckenridge, Frisco, Vail, Aspen, Estes Park, Golden, and more. If your Denver neighborhood or Colorado town isn’t listed here, no worries! Please get in touch with Michael to propose a wedding ceremony location in a different area!

Interested in hiring Michael to officiate your wedding ceremony in Denver or a neighboring Colorado town? Check out his wedding packages today!