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Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie

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$175
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Hello, I work with couples to create customized wedding ceremonies to fit just what they are looking for. Whether you want a short 5 minute ceremony for a small number of guests for a reasonable price or a 20 minute ceremony for a large number of guests and big venue I'll draw from my extensive experience to provide just what you want. Prices range from $150 to $325 depending on the package you select. I create non-religious or religious ceremonies. I have numerous ceremony templates and will show you samples of my work before you decide. If you want to make your ceremony unique and you're looking for new ideas, or if you've got a very specific concept in mind we'll create the perfect ceremony for the two of you. I've performed almost 100 ceremonies since 2018. I've also worked with Integral Weddings a highly rated provider of Officiant services in the Pittsburgh area on Wedding Wire. Contact me and I will provide sample ceremonies, references, or a sample video of one of my ceremonies if you like. Thanks for looking. Feel free to reach out to me by email or text. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Bernie Galanko, Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie
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Current Top Pro

Hired 106 times

14 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

Services offered
Type of ceremony
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Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Muslim

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Kristin S.

6 days ago

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Bernie was an absolute delight to work with. I’ve never planned a wedding in my life and he was there to answer all my questions through the planning process. He had a great step by step personalized ceremony where we could pick and choose which sections we wanted him to speak about. He came to our rehearsal and made us feel even more comfortable with our choices and then showed up to our big day BEFORE the ceremony to make sure everything was in place. Then even hung out with the groom and groomsmen until it was time to begin. He spoke so well, everyone loved him. We had such a nice time visiting with him that we told him to stay for dinner and the reception! From our texts, to our phone calls, to our in person meeting, he was professional, understanding, and punctual. I would pass his name onto anyone looking for an officiant in the area. Highly recommend! Thank you Bernie for everything! I think the picture we have with you is on your phone but you are more than welcome to post it here if you can Our wedding was about 190-200 guests in attendance. Our wedding was about 100-3”2””

Details: Wedding • Christian • 151 - 200 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Alexander B.

Oct 24, 2025

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Bernie truly made our wedding day so special. He genuinely cares about his work and the people he is working with. I would highly recommend him to anyone to officiate their wedding!

Details: Elopement • 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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Lianna K.

Jun 16, 2025

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Bernie officiated our wedding and gave the blessing at our reception this past weekend and he was amazing to work with! His kind and laid back demeanor made us feel instantly comfortable. Bernie was very responsive and attentive to our needs, and communicated so well throughout the whole planning process. His attention to detail was top notch. His ceremony templates were so helpful and he was also very flexible in working with us to tailor our ceremony to be something special and unique to the two of us. I would highly recommend Bernie if you are looking to choose an officiant for your special day.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie's reply
Thank you for your review Liana. It was my honor to do your wedding ceremony. You guys are a great couple. Congratulations and best wishes to you guys.
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Alicia s.

May 27, 2025

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We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. From the very beginning, Bernie was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony meaningful. He took the time to get to know us, our story, and what we wanted the day to feel like. What he delivered was absolutely beautiful—heartfelt, personal, and full of love. He made us laugh, brought a few tears, and created a moment we’ll never forget. We’re beyond grateful and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about making your day special. Thank you again for everything—you were amazing.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie's reply
Thanks for the review and pictures Alicia, I appreciate that you chose me to do your ceremony. Best wishes to you guys.
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Patty a.

Jan 11, 2025

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We had a wedding on Sat. Dec 14 near Freeport PA. Bernie officiated and we just have to say that we are glad that he did. He sent us a package of information that allowed us to customize our ceremony, and then met with us in person a few weeks prior to the event. He was nothing but pleasant and professional throughout. We thought he did a great job and so did everyone at the wedding. We would very much recommend him.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Bernard Galanko