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Your Personalized Wedding Ceremony in Pittsburgh, PA
We are a team of dedicated wedding chaplains committed to creating personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple's unique relationship. With over 2,000 weddings officiated, our experienced ministers provide premarital counseling using the SYMBIS program to build strong foundations for marriage. Our services extend beyond the ceremony through ongoing marriage counseling and emergency support for couples facing unexpected challenges.Our chaplains, ordained in various denominations, bring decades of ministry experience and theological education to every service. We serve couples across multiple states, offering both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies that honor individual values and beliefs. Our mission combines spiritual guidance with practical relationship tools to ensure lasting marital success.
Services
Wedding Officiant
Premarital Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Emergency Officiant Services
Destination Weddings
Highlights and features
- 2,000+ weddings officiated with personalized ceremonies
- Included SYMBIS premarital counseling program for lasting marriages
- Team of ordained ministers with 30+ years average experience
- Emergency officiant services available for last-minute needs
- Licensed to perform weddings across 9 states
Associations and certifications
- Community Chaplains of America
- North American Mission Board
What people say
Perfect ceremony
Great understanding
Highly recommend
Comforting presence
Thorough preparation
Services
Wedding Officiant
Our ordained chaplains create customized wedding ceremonies that reflect your unique relationship. With theological training and experience officiating over 2,000 weddings, we incorporate personal stories, values, and traditions into meaningful celebrations. Our ministers are licensed across multiple states to serve diverse couples.
Premarital Counseling
Included with officiant services, our SYMBIS-based counseling builds strong marital foundations. This evidence-based program addresses communication, conflict resolution, and financial planning through personalized sessions with experienced counselors.
Marriage Counseling
Post-wedding counseling using adapted SYMBIS methodology helps couples restore connection and resolve conflicts. Our chaplains address fading passion, communication breakdowns, and life transitions with compassionate, faith-informed guidance.
Emergency Officiant Services
Immediate assistance for couples needing urgent officiant services due to canceled ceremonies or time-sensitive license requirements. Our team provides same-day availability and rapid preparation for unexpected wedding scenarios.
Destination Weddings
Chaplains licensed across nine states perform ceremonies at various locations including Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia. We coordinate with couples planning weddings away from their home communities with flexible scheduling and location-specific expertise.
People
Rev. Dr. David M. Anderson, Jr.
Lead Chaplain
Ordained Baptist and UCC minister with 31 years' experience. Performed 1,700+ weddings and authored relationship resources. Holds Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and serves as commissioned chaplain with national organizations.
Rev. Scott Carney
Senior Pastor
32-year ministry veteran with 300+ weddings officiated. Currently leads Paradise Church in Louisville, OH. Holds advanced theological degrees and extensive senior pastoral experience across multiple denominations.
Rev. Burl Jernigan
Senior Pastor
Licensed American Baptist minister with 150+ weddings officiated. Currently serves in Girard, Ohio. Combines hospice chaplaincy experience with pastoral leadership in both music and church administration roles.
Rev. Rhonda Gallagher
Pastor
11-year pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church with 150+ weddings officiated. Specializes in both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies. Holds theological degrees from Malone College and Trinity Lutheran Seminary.
Rev. Timothy Young
Certified Counselor
Ohio-licensed minister and certified premarital counselor. Combines financial counseling expertise with wedding officiant services. Trained through American Baptist Churches of Ohio Leadership Academy.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide customized wedding ceremonies, premarital counseling using SYMBIS, emergency officiant services, and post-wedding marriage counseling across nine states.
Are your officiants licensed in multiple states?
Our chaplains are licensed to perform weddings in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan.
Do you offer premarital counseling separately?
Yes, SYMBIS-based premarital counseling is available even if we're not your officiant. Sessions focus on communication, conflict resolution, and relationship foundations.
Can you help with last-minute weddings?
We provide emergency officiant services for couples needing immediate assistance with canceled ceremonies or urgent license requirements.
What counseling approaches do you use?
We employ SYMBIS methodology for premarital counseling and adapted versions for post-wedding therapy, focusing on practical relationship tools and spiritual guidance.
