Personalized Ceremonies
Every ceremony is uniquely crafted to reflect your love story and personal values.
Creating Memorable Wedding Ceremonies
Professional Wedding Officiant serving Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC & West Virginia
Religious & Non-Religious Ceremonies | Licensed in MD, VA, DC & WV
About Matt Sims
As a non-denominational pastor and professional wedding officiant, I bring elegance, warmth, and authenticity to every ceremony. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations at prestigious venues, I ensure your special day is exactly as you envisioned.
Inclusive & Welcoming
Traditional religious ceremonies or contemporary ceremonies performed with warmth and professionalism.
Complete Script Writing
Comprehensive assistance with vows, readings, and creating your perfect ceremony.
Licensed Professional
Authorized to perform marriages in Maryland, Virginia, DC, and West Virginia.
What Sets Me Apart
- Free consultation to ensure we're the perfect fit
- Assistance with ceremony coordination and bridal party processional
- Unique couple introduction featuring your love story
- Flexible scheduling for multiple ceremonies per day
- Complete marriage license handling and courthouse submission
- Suggestions for readings, scriptures, and unity ceremonies
- Coordination with DJs, musicians, and wedding coordinators
- Last-minute ceremony availability when possible
Wedding Ceremony Services
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I offer personalized ceremony services to make your special day unforgettable.
Full Service Ceremonies
Complete wedding ceremonies with personalized vows, readings, and unity rituals at your chosen venue.
Elopements
Intimate ceremonies for couples seeking a simple, heartfelt celebration of their love.
House Weddings
Beautiful ceremonies in the comfort of your own home or a loved one's residence.
Garden Ceremonies
Romantic outdoor weddings in gardens, parks, and natural settings.
Venue Locations
Professional ceremonies at wineries, estates, hotels, and prestigious venues throughout the DMV area.
Religious & Non-Religious
Christian ceremonies, Secular ceremonies, Custom traditions, God honoring - tailored to your beliefs.
Pricing
Wedding Ceremony$300 - $500
Rehearsal (Optional)$125 - $150
Payment in full required. No deposit necessary. Pricing varies based on location and ceremony requirements.
Booking Process
1
Check Availability
Provide your wedding date, time, and location
2
Free Consultation
Zoom or phone call to ensure we're a great fit
3
Plan Your Ceremony
Collaborate on creating your perfect ceremony script
New Office Elopements & License Signings
My new office is now available for couple elopements and marriage license signings. Small ceremonies up to 50 persons can be accommodated in the larger spaces at no extra charge.
View the office location at Venture X Brambleton
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Featured Wedding Venues
I've had the privilege of officiating ceremonies at some of the DMV area's most prestigious venues
Winery Weddings
Garden Ceremonies
Historic VenuesTop Venues I've Worked With
Regency at Dominion Valley
Riverside on the Potomac
Old House Vineyards
Stone Tower Winery
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Rose Hill Manor
Fleetwood Farm Winery
The Willard, Washington DC
DAR Constitution Hall
Adams Vineyard and Winery
Raughton Manor House
Northern Virginia
View more venues and ceremonies on Instagram @mattsimsweddingofficiant
Maryland
Licensed & Available
Virginia
Licensed & Available
Washington DC
Licensed & Available
West Virginia
Licensed & Available
What Couples Say
Hear from couples who trusted me to make their wedding day special.
★★★★★
"From the very beginning, he was kind, communicative, and easy to work with. He brought such a positive and joyful energy to our ceremony, and even added the perfect touch of humor that made it feel warm and personal."
Karla
Best Officiant we could ask for!
★★★★★
"He was responsive, extremely helpful and made our whole ceremony run so smoothly. We received many compliments from friends and family about how personal and special our ceremony was. The British accent is definitely a plus!"
Ashton
Matt was the best!
★★★★★
"Matt was absolutely phenomenal, delivering a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly tailored to us as a couple. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who goes above and beyond!"
Elizabeth
An Unforgettable Ceremony
"Matt really set the tone for our wedding, and it was even better than we had anticipated"
Join the many couples who have trusted Matt to officiate their special day
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Ready to start planning your perfect ceremony? Get in touch for a free consultation.