Columbus Wedding Officiants

Steven officiated our 4/27 wedding. He was a breeze to work with! We met with him and then emailed what we would like the ceremony to include. There are loads of ideas and complete ceremonies on their website, which made it even easier! We were able to have a secular ceremony that was still meaningful and special. Our family and friends loved it!\r\nSteven was on time for the rehearsal and walked us though the ceremony step by step. He was patient and answered any questions we had.\r\nThe best part was that two hours after the ceremony, I received an email from Steven not only congratulating us, but telling me exactly how to go about changing my last name. That\'s worth its weight in gold!\r\nThank you Steven and Columbus Wedding Officiants for making our day so easy and special. We will be recommending you to all of our unwed friends!\r\n

Chase was the officiant for our April 27, 2013 ceremony. He did an amazing job and my husband and I couldn't be happier that we chose him to do our wedding. He was very professional and gave us so many different ideas for putting together our ceremony. Chase did a great job of getting us through our rehearsal in a timely and efficient manner. He also provided me with all of instructions on how to change my name which was EXTREMELY helpful! I would definitely recommend Chase to anyone who is looking for an officiant in Columbus, OH.

We would highly recommend Chase to anyone who is getting married--and in fact, we already have! Our ceremony was more meaningful, organized, and unique because of the ideas and assistance that he offered. He was very responsive as well, so we never felt like there were any unanswered questions or loose ends--very important when you are pulling a wedding together! He was professionally dressed and performed the ceremony exactly as we had requested. We are truly happy with our experience. --LeAnne and Ken

I knew Chase was the one for us from the moment we met him. Chase was very professional and easy to talk to. He provided a lot of great advice without being pushy. Our wedding was beautiful, thank you Chase!

Chase Waits was everything we wanted. He is very flexable, gave us a ton of options, and made this part of the wedding very easy. He did a great job and I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you!

Chase was very professional, and fast to respond to my emails. His ceremonies are flexible, and he has many options to choose from. He is very pleasant, personable, helpful, and easy to work with. Our ceremony was perfect, and everything was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend!

We really appreciate the good work you did for us . You made is very nice and all our guests were very happy. We thank you very much for the good work and will ALWAYS MENTION YOU TO OTHERS. WELL DONE, REV CHASE. God bless you. KINGSFORD AND VIVIAN say, You are the best.

Chase was a pleasure to work with, going above and beyond all of our expectations! He communicated with us regularly as we planned our day, making the day as special in reality as we envisioned. In particular, Chase respected our wishes and served as the best guide we could have to help plan and then conduct the ceremony. We would and will recommend him to any couple looking for a memorable wedding day experience.

We had Chase officiate our wedding in November and he did an amazing job! Chase was so easy to work with and we really appreciated how knowledgeable he was about the whole marriage and ceremony process. It was great having someone so helpful in the craziness that is wedding planning. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony!

Chase was the very first officiant my husband and I met with and we knew right away that he would be perfect for our ceremony! Prior to our ceremony he had done a wedding for our friends and they were very happy with his service as well. The ceremony was perfect; Chase was very reassuring and put us at ease. Thank you Chase :) !

We decided on a last minute wedding and found Chase Waits, Central Ohio Wedding Officiant online. From the very moment I contacted them they were more than helpful and answered every email as quickly as possible. Steven helped us with the ceremony reading, and the sand ceremony. He was absolutely perfect during the ceremony. We could not thank them enough for helping make it a perfect day :)

Chase was excellent! He made sure that the ceremony was customized to our exact needs. His constant communication before, during, and after the wedding date proved his professionalism. After meeting Chase, it is obvious that he is passionate about making your wedding day as special as you always dreamed it would be. He is friendly, punctual, and willing to go the extra mile to create the perfect day. I would highly recommend Chase as he exceeded all expectations!

Chase Waits was absolutely amazing! Both my husband and I were wanting a ceremony that we could put our own personal touches on and Chase was the guy! He sent us 10 ceremony samples and we were able to pick and choose which portions to keep for our own ceremony. Chase also went out of his way to help with suggestions and to review the ceremony we wrote to make sure it was perfect for our big day. He also did a great job leading the rehearsal and making sure everyone was prepared for the wedding.

I would definitely recommend Chase! Even a close friend of mine has already booked him for her wedding this coming May.

Chase just officiated our wedding on October 6th and our ceremony was honestly perfect! Working with Chase was such a pleasure - he is so down to earth and friendly and was such a calming presence on our wedding day. And he was SO helpful! When planning our ceremony, we didn't really know where to begin and he provided us with so many different resources. Using what he gave us, we were able to plan our own unique ceremony that was perfect for us. And it went beautifully - he did everything just the way we wanted, didn't try to change anything or add anything of his own. He also helped a lot with information on getting the marriage license, changing names, etc. I truly can't say enough good things about Chase - I HIGHLY recommend him if you're looking for a wedding officiant! You really will not be disappointed.

Chase was everything we wanted in an officiant. He was so easy to work with. He really helped guide us through the details of the ceremony that we were not too sure of. Also did a great job running the rehearsal He was very professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.

After searching long and hard for an officiant that we felt was a good match for us, we set up a meeting with Chase. My coordinator had recommended him after several other fails, and after our initial meeting we felt immediate relief. Chase's calm demeanor and non-pushiness was a breath of fresh air in the wedding vendor world. We ended up receiving SO many compliments on our ceremony - how beautiful it was, personal, a little different, and just 'us'. Chase was the perfect fit for us and was so easy to work with. It was such a nice feeling to know I had nothing to worry about regarding our ceremony. I would highly recommend him to friends, family, and anyone looking for a wedding officiant!

Could not have asked for better.

Steven was our officiate for our wedding. He did a wonderful job! We had wanted an old pastor of the groom to marry us but he had moved too far for travel. We both were a little nervous about having an officiant that did not know us; however when we sat down to meet with Steven the first time, all nervousness was gone!! He asked questions in depth to get to know US and worked with us to make our ceremony "ours"! Family and friends commented throughout the entire night about what a great job he did with the ceremony. Steven was very easy to get ahold of and responded in a very timely manner. I could not have asked for a better ceremony and would recommend him to anyone! Plus he traveled to the farm for us!!!

Steve did an excellent job officiating our ceremony! He worked with us to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. He was professional and personal and very easy going. He was full of great ideas while listening to our own. He was also flexible in meeting times and answered all emails in a quick and friendly manner. I would recommend Steve to anyone looking for an officiant!

Chase was such a positive part of our wedding! He had such wonderful ceremony ideas to choose from and customize. He was so informative about what you need to do to get your marriage license and even how to change your name after the wedding. His demeanor and energy is calming. We had so many comments from our guests on how wonderful the ceremony and the message of our vows were.

It was a pleasure to have Chase be a part of our special day! Chase was very easy to work with and he made the whole ceremony process easy. We met with him early on in our planning process and he told us about himself and then he wanted to hear about us. Then he let us know that really the sky is the limit with whatever kind of ceremony we would like. He gave us a sample ceremony packet and let us know we could pick a ceremony as it is or we could piece together different parts from several different ceremonies to create a new one. He really let us make it our own and would be as involved as we wanted him to be. He was very quick to respond with answers to questions which was nice. He also sends great reminder emails about getting your marriage license and instructions on some of the things you need to do after you’re married – like remembering to change your name with all of the important things like credit cards, social security card, etc.

Chase was on time, if not early, for our first meeting, the rehearsal and our wedding day. Our rehearsal went very smoothly and our wedding day was even less stressful with Chase there. No complaints at all!

My husband and I were a little leary choosing a wedding officiant online. As soon as we met Steven, we knew we had chosen the right one! We were really looking for an officiant that would work with us to have the ceremony the way we wanted it, which is exactly what he did! He changed wording for us and included the ceremony we wanted. He was readily available to answer any questions we had leading up to the ceremony. He is also that laid back officiant that helps make you feel at ease. We had a luau for our wedding and he even wore a lei! I would recommend him to anyone that wants a personalized wedding ceremony!

Chase did an amazing job at our ceremony! We got so many compliments about what a great job he did, and everyone loved our ceremony. My husband said "I do" before he was supposed to, and Chase rolled with it and made a joke about how eager he was to say it, which lightened the mood. I really appreciated his professionalism and prompt responses every time I contacted him. He is a very thoughtful person and so easy to work with! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone and would definitely choose him if I had it to do all over again. Very highly recommended!!

We used Steven Fitzpatrick, associate officiant to Chase Waits. Could not have been happier with our choice! Steven was so much help, easy to get in touch with, on time and looking professional for the ceremony and rehearsal, and just a great guy to work with! Everyone at the ceremony raved at how well he did, and I would recommend him to anyone! If you need an officiant...grab him up quickly! You won't be disappointed!!

Chase made it so easy & comfortable to plan our vows even long-distance. We live in CT, and got married in OH. We "met"him on Skype, and liked him right away. He is a genuinely caring person, interested in making the wedding what WE wanted. He was a true pleasure to work with!

We found Steven, our officiant, through Chase Waits, Central Ohio Wedding Officiating online. At first, I was sketchy using someone online but all those uncertainties went away once we met Steven. He was very approachable, pleasant and easy going. He was prompt, to the point and had all details (even the ones I had not thought about - surprise :) covered. My husband and I were able to customize our ceremony through the many wonderful samples provided by the officiating company. Our wedding ceremony turned out beautiful and I had no worries on the officiating side of things. He looked professional, used an IPAD to read from (not that's modern ! LOL), and was there to answer any questions quickly along the way. I would definitely recommend Steven to officiant any of my friends/family weddings.

I have to give Chase Waits a perfect review. He was an amazing officiant and made our ceremony absolutely wonderful! We met with 2 other officiants in the Columbus area and neither one of them came close to the value and service we got from Chase. His ceremony/vow choices fit us perfectly and his fee is the best around! He was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had prior to the wedding day. He was flexible to tailor our ceremony specifically to us which made it very intimate and personal. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant.

I found Chase's website by surfing the web and I am thrilled I did! We had our initial consultation - he explained who he was and why he likes to officiate - made sure we knew him as a person. We didn't know what to ask as we were new to this marriage thing- he let us know that we were normal :) He came to our rehearsal and managed to pull our rowdy bridal party together so we knew what to do the next day. He was early to every meeting and especially on the wedding day. He spoke with confidence and we had many compliments on him. I would definitely recommend him! Thanks for everything Chase!

Chase was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant. His personality is perfect for the position - reassuring, calm, patient, and friendly. We wanted to create an personal, secular ceremony and found ourselves overwhelmed with too many choices and no clear guidelines. Chase walked us through everything and we ended up with a hand-crafted, inclusive ceremony that represented us as a couple. Chase met with us multiple times, welcomed my many edits to the ceremony, and charmed everyone at the rehearsal dinner and wedding. I would strongly recommend him to anyone!

Chase was absolutely wonderful! He was friendly and relaxed but totally on the ball. He promptly returned every email I sent and even sent a few reminder emails as well. He kept us smiling and relaxed day of and kept everything moving smoothly. I loved all the different sample ceremonies he gave me so Chad and I could create the perfect ceremony for us. I highly highly recommend him!

We were referred to Chase Waits by another wedding officiant who was unavailable during our ceremony time. Chase was also unavailable but offered the services of his brother-in-law, Steven Fitzpatrick, instead. He was up front with us that Steven had never officiated a wedding before but was looking for his first client currently. Chase explained that he would work closely with Steven in preparation of our vows since he was just getting started. We met with both of them once to discuss the services, the process of creating the vows and the fees. They were very helpful, laid-back, did not offer judgment, etc. They also provided us with several vow and reading options to use. We were very comfortable in their presence and decided to offer Steven his first chance at officiating. We met with them a second time to go over the final details of the vows and ask for their advice on placement of readings, etc. Chase was very knowledgeable and offered some great options. They were kind enough to take our very rough ceremony outline and scraps of paper and put them together for us. Steven was available for our rehearsal the night before the ceremony and everything went very smoothly. He seemed to really feel comfortable and to know what he was doing. The ceremony itself was perfect. Everything flowed so well and Steven spoke very clearly. He even used a tablet to read the ceremony from- very high tech! His emphasis on words was dead on, and my family raved about him. Not to mention, he looks great in the photos! My husband and I are both on the tall side, and so is Steven. I highly recommend both Steven and Chase for your ceremony services. We were thrilled with them.

From the beginning we felt confident about our choice to have Chase be a part of our special day. His ability to help us customize a ceremony that reflected our personalities and beliefs was spectacular, and his calm and pleasant nature was a welcome addition to a day filled with happy, nervous energy. We enjoyed getting to know Chase as he helped shape our Wedding Ceremony into something we were proud to share with our family and friends. Chase was great at communicating and would respond to our emails quickly to answer any questions we had or any changes we wanted made.

Always there with a kind smile, Chase made us feel comfortable, as though a friend we'd known for years was guiding us through the moment.

We would highly recommend Chase and wish him all the best and success in the future.

My husband and I had booked an officiant almost a year in advance of our wedding. Four months before our wedding day, our officiant advised they were moving and would be unable to perform our ceremony. I had a difficult time finding an officiant that, frankly, wasn't corny or just plain weird. Then, I came across Columbus Wedding Officiants. Chase performed our ceremony. He was fantastic! He was professional, responsive, and helpful. Chase provided numerous sample ceremonies to reference, which was incredibly helpful. We had the option to use an existing ceremony, customize one, or work with Chase to create a completely original ceremony! We were able to have ceremony that fit us perfectly. It was a perfect balance of traditional and original- and not at all cheesy! I definitely recommend Columbus Wedding Officiants.

I could not have been more pleased with the service Chase provided for our wedding. Being a simple, casual event, my husband and I had no clue what we wanted the service to be, other than short, sweet and non-denominational. Chase provided us with multiple, appropriate options, and tailored his service to include our children in the ceremony as well. Working with Chase was the easiest part of planning our special day. I would recommend his services in a heartbeat!

Chase is awesome! Like other reviewers have mentioned, my husband and I weren\'t sure what we were looking for in a wedding, and Chase was able to create a wonderful, personal ceremony for us out of all of our vague half ideas. He met with us several times before the wedding to discuss the ceremony and was always timely with emails. We wholeheartedly recommend him.

Chase saved our wedding! We needed an officiant last minute and Chase was available and more than willing to help us. He handled everything and answered all of our questions. We didn\'t know where to start and he assured us not to worry and handled everything from sending us sample scripts of how our marrige ceremony would go and all we had to do was pick what fit us the most. He came to our rehearsal and had no problems with meeting us when we needed him. I would definitely recommend Chase if you want a great officiant.

Chase was great! There is a reason everyone has reviewed him perfectly so far and its because he does a great job. More than just a minister he wears many hats. He organized the ceremony, Set anxious parents at ease, Helped us pick out personal vows, and overall made our wedding feel like it was ours and different than anyone elses. Use Chase he is good at what he does and very reasonably priced!

Chase was absolutely wonderful! He exceeded all of our expectations and gave us a perfect ceremony. He was very accommodating and included all of our crazy wedding day requests. From the beginning stages of the wedding planning to the rehearsal & ceremony, Chase allowed us to stay true to ourselves,take in the moment, and have the ceremony of our dreams. His calming spirit, patience and sincere kindness set the tone for a perfect wedding. \r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nCandice & Daniel White

Chase was just the officiant we needed. His presence at the ceremony was peaceful and joyous. He was very quick to respond to any questions I had before the wedding and sent us everything we needed to know after the wedding even for name change info. He was on time at all requested meetings and even did a quick run-through with us at the venue before rehearsal day. My only feedback would be that he could have projected his voice a little more, but it was a very intimate space, so it worked fine for us.\r\n\r\nThank you Chase!

Chase has something special going on. He provided a peaceful, joyous spirit for our ceremony and delivered the ceremony wonderfully. He worked with us to meet a couple times before our rehearsal and even did a run through of the ceremony before the rehearsal at the venue for us. He is patient, and has great creativity to make the ceremony exactly what you want. I highly recommend him!

My Husband and I were looking for a unique ceremony and officiant. As soon as we met with Chase we were certain he was the right person for the job. He was very easy to work with, gave us many samples of ceremonies, and was very flexible. He helped us create a unique ceremony and even got a few laughs, which helped to keep everyone from crying. We got so many compliments on how we made the ceremony our own, which we owe to Chase. We highly recommend Chase if you are looking to make your ceremony special and unique. Choosing Chase for our officiant was the easiest part of our whole wedding planning process.

Chase is an exceptional wedding officiant. He was always available to help us out and answer any questions we had along the way. He delivered the ceremony in a very professional, clearly read, and personable manner. His fee is very reasonable, and he even took care of the wedding certificate paperwork! Highly highly recommended!

Chase was amazing! We really didn\'t know what to expect before booking him to perform our wedding ceremony but we wouldn\'t have changed a thing and it turned out perfectly. Thanks so much!

Chase officiated our wedding in May, and we really enjoyed working with him right from the start.  He created a customized wedding ceremony for us included requests we made for a wine box ceremony, special readings, and a ring blessing ceremony.  He communicated with us regularly regarding our ceremony and was so willing to accommodate anything we wanted.  We even asked Chase for advice for different parts of the ceremony, and he had great ideas to help us.  We loved working with him!

Working with Chase was definitely the easiest part of wedding planning. He was so prompt in his responses to any questions brides may have as the ceremony approaches. He provided so many ceremony options for us to choose from or use as a guide. We incorporated personal anecdotes to a beautifully written ceremony example that he provided. We received so many compliments from our friends and family regarding our thoughtful, personal, intimate, and beautiful ceremony - thanks to Chase. His laid back approach helped eradicate any nervousness I had - he was such a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend him to anyone. Love, Dana and Chris

He understood exactly what kind of ceremony we wanted and helped up through the process. The price was great and he responded really quickly to all of our questions. I would highly recommend Chase! Thank you again for the beautiful ceremony!!!!

Chase was a joy to work with. When my wife and I contacted Chase we were a little unsure of what we wanted in regards to our ceremony. Chase presented us a wide variety of possibilities and put something together that worked for us. Chase was very timely in all aspects of our experience, maintained open communication, and was fair with his pricing. I would certainly recommend Chase.

As a photographer, I always enjoy listening to the ceremony as I'm taking pictures. The only thing I knew about Chase prior to the wedding was he was a friend of the groom so I wasn't sure what to expect. He did a wonderful job!