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About
I’m a retired pastor and experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith and non-religious ceremonies. With over 50 years in ministry and officiating, I take time to get to know you so your ceremony truly reflects your relationship, values, and story.
Every celebration is unique. I offer a range of styles—from traditional to contemporary—and I’m happy to incorporate meaningful cultural traditions, family customs, readings, or rituals that matter to you. I also joyfully officiate same-sex weddings.
If you’re looking for a warm, respectful, and flexible officiant to help create a ceremony that feels like “you,” I’d be honored to talk with you about your day.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 33 times
Serves Clearwater, FL
Background checked
1 employee
50 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Interfaith
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Stefani V.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was amazing! We still remember how silly and friendly he was during the ceremony. Also, we love the passages that he chose for the ceremony, it was beautiful. We couldn't be happier to had him! 🥰
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
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Emma S.
Jul 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rev. Dr. Jerry Seay officiated my husband and I’s wedding this past weekend. He did a phenomenal job, he was engaging with all the guests and added the perfect amount of humor to our special day. 11/10 would recommend!!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Heather W.
Jul 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We loved Rev. Seay! He has a great personality and we loved having him officiate our beach wedding. We were hesitant having someone off an app that we didn’t know marry us, but he set our minds at ease and made our day even more special and memorable! We highly recommend Rev. Seay!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Kaiya K.
Aug 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
A very nice man! extremely helpful with finishing the writing of mine and my husband ceremony speech and was very kind and helpful just in general. Our ceremony went perfectly in my opinion
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Megan C.
Mar 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rev. Dr. Jerry Seay did a wonderful job at our ceremony! He wrote a thoughtful and personalized script for us that we loved. I would definitely recommend!!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Credentials
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Jerry Seay
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My basic fee is $200 for ceremonies in the Tampa Bay area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Pasco Counties. For other counties my fee increases to either $250 or 300. A deposit of $50 is due when a ceremony is booked.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When a couple decides to make use of my services, we communicate to see what type of ceremony is desired, along with the type of vows and any special requests for the ceremony. I will then customize the ceremony to suit the couple. I do not use a programmed "one ceremony fits all". It is important for me to customize the ceremony for each couple.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a seminary educated retired pastor with over 40 years of experience. I have worked with several different denominations in various areas of the country. My beliefs are that my job is to deliver the most appropriate ceremony for each individual couple as everyone is different.
