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If you are looking for a wedding ceremony with warmth and humour, Rev. Ray Cross, of Bride's Choice Officiant, has the buoyant personality, calming stage presence, and extensive resources to provide wedding officiant services beloved by hundreds of couples. Ray’s passion is orchestrating beautiful weddings that will exceed your expectations. Ray’s planning and speaking skills, as well as his pleasant manner and winning sense of humour, will put your guests at ease and make your special day memorable to all.

Experience

With Bachelor degrees in sociology and theology, and wisdom from more than 40 years of officiating weddings, Ray brings a wealth of knowledge and sensitivity to every ceremony he officiates.

Services offered

Ray offers different levels of service. Exceptional rehearsals and additional provisions as desired are offered at additional expense. Customize ceremonies with ease using Ray's on-line Bride's Candy Store of more than 400 pages of ceremony development resources, more than 50 ceremonies, add-on ceremonies, readings, more than 350 music suggestions, even self-directed pre-marital counselling.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Civil union
Single religion
Interfaith ceremony
Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
Allow couple' own vows

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baha'i faith
Baptist
No denomination
Presbyterian
Evangelical

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$195

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

Reviews for Brides Choice Officiant

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Diana Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Rev. Raymond Cross!!

Ray was absolutely fantastic. He asked us how we wanted our ceremony to be conducted and he came prepared and organized. My husband and I had no concerns the day of about our officiant. Ray is calm, personable and is a joy to be around. He made our ceremony so special and his excitement and passion about marriage shines through!
Look no further for the most considerate, personable, organized and courteous wedding officiant out there!
Thank you Ray for making our wedding day so special, we’re forever grateful for you and your service.
Kaylie
Kaylie Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant!

Ray did an amazing job officiating, we couldn’t be happier with his service!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 17/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

We had an incredible experience with Ray for our wedding. He was very kind and helpful when it came to planning our ceremony. He was prompt to all of our events. Always smiling. He delivered a beautiful ceremony for us. It was the perfect day. 😊
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Daniel Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ray was fantastic

Ray was fantastic as our wedding officiant! His blend of good advice and humour made our ceremony both meaningful and enjoyable. We're grateful for his presence on our special day and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant who brings joy and wisdom to the occasion.
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Jatin Sent on 17/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of having Raymond Cross officiate our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience.
Raymond took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it truly showed during the ceremony. His words were beautifully crafted, capturing the essence of our relationship in a way that was both heartfelt and personal. He struck the perfect balance between creating a meaningful ceremony and incorporating elements of humor that resonated with our personalities.
Not only did Raymond guide us through the entire process with grace and ease, but he also made sure that the ceremony reflected our values and beliefs. He was flexible, accommodating, and attentive to every detail, ensuring that our special day was exactly as we envisioned it.
Our guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful the ceremony was, and many specifically mentioned Raymond and his eloquent and heartfelt delivery. We feel incredibly grateful to have had Raymond as a part of our wedding day, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who goes above and beyond to make their ceremony unforgettable.
Thank you, for being the perfect officiant and making our wedding day so magical!
Robert
Robert Sent on 19/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

Ray did an excellent job as our wedding officiant. He provided plenty of good advice, and was very easy to work with. Access to the Bride's Candy Store helped us to craft a custom ceremony. Ray helped us to feel confident everything would work well. Diane's presence as coordinator was comforting to the bride. We are very pleased with the Christian wedding service Ray delivered and highly recommend him.
Ayodeji
Ayodeji Sent on 08/11/2023
4.4 out of 5 rating

Good and very understanding

Reverend Ray was a ray of sunshine.He made our ceremony very warm and welcoming the vows were amazing and we are definitely living up to them.I will definitely recommend Ray anytime to anyone requiring his services.
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Amanda Sent on 14/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & wonderful!

My Husband & I had the pleasure working with Rev Ray Cross! He is amazing, he made everyone feel comfortable & at the right time brought in some great humour, all my family & friends thought he was the best they have ever met, myself & my husband couldn't have asked for a better human to marry us! We can describe him as a happy, loving, excited individual with a zest for life! from day one of meeting with him up until the important day he made sure everything ran smoothly & just as they should, he was great with last minute changes and add ons. He is exactly who me and my husband wanted and needed to complete our wedding!! I would 100 times over and over recommend Reverend Ray Cross! What a wonderful man to have apart of our big moment with us! Thank you again Rev Ray!
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Laura Sent on 30/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Married us at my now husbands mothers home

The plan was to have our wedding at my husband’s mother’s bed side as she was terminally ill. Unfortunately she passed 10 days before the wedding. Ray delivered an honorary statement at the beginning of the ceremony that was perfect. He also had some nice humour throughout. Everyone enjoyed the ceremony.
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Courtney Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

Ray was our officiant at our wedding recently and we couldn't have been happier with the service he gave! Ray has a way of making all your guests feel involved in the ceremony instead of just being read to. He includes some fun commentary to lighten the mood and never fails to get a chuckle from the crowd. Ray is lovely to work with and it was our pleasure to create our ceremony with him. We will never forget how special he made our day!
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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2016 Winner
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