Greg Cornett Wedding Officiant

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$250

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Introduction

My name is Greg B. Cornett and I am an official court-appointed civil marriage commissioner serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. I specialize in officiating non-religious elopements & small intimate wedding ceremonies but I have experience with large weddings with all the trappings as well. My goal is to make sure you and your partner have a special, memorable day and that your guests feel welcome and comfortable. I OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR SMALL, LOCAL CERMONIES (around the Kingsport TN area) People come from around the world to take in the beauty of our area and there are many wonderful spots where you can get married. I can assist with vows if you'd like. Please visit my Google Business page (Greg Cornett Wedding Officiant) where I have received OVER 200 5-STAR REVIEWS :) I am very proud that couples have been happy for choosing me. LGBTQ+ friendly

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 40 times

Serves Gate City, VA

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1 employee

4 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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2024

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Stacey A.

Sep 14, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Elopement • 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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Nov 18, 2024

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Nov 1, 2024

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I had no idea HOW we were gonna make it on time, but, somehow, we did JUST that. Then, I wasn't sure whom I could even ASK to perform our thought out, spur of the moment, marriage ceremony to make it OFFICIAL..on our chosen date, Halloween. But, the ladies at the courthouse gave me Mr. Cornett's card and I stuck it in my wallet. I said let's wait until we get closer to Kingsport to call him. Jeff said, give him a heads up, so he will have time and maybe he'll MAKE time for us. Sure enough, I called Greg and explained to him I BARELY got the license before closing time and did he have time to work us in. He told me it has been a beautiful day today and I have been working around my house. But, I'd be happy to marry y'all this afternoon. He sent me a link to a beautiful spot, in betwixt the mountains of Virginia, and a little over an hour later, I married my best friend. We weren't very prepared, and hadn't even brought a phone, camera, NOTHING, and, our wedding officiant stepped in and took charge of the situation. He presented us with a gorgeous spot as our background, had our vows ready for us to repeat to one another, eased the nervousness by calmly talking to us and walking us thru the ceremony beforehand, and then, stepped up and became our wedding photographer, as well. We were given some BEAUTIFUL pictures of our special day, along with lots of encouragement and well wishes. I felt he TRULY loved doing what he was, and that he GENUINELY wanted us to be happily ever after. I was NOT disappointed in his services in the LEAST!! He made our day so much more special, and I will be forever grateful for Mr. Greg Cornett, wedding officiant. Jeff & Becky Gray10/31/2024

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Oct 31, 2024

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This is a long one but needed.I can not express how much this wonderful human means to us! My now wife and I had planned a ceremony on October 4th in Burnsville N.C., Hurricane Helene had other plans. Through it all he was an absolute ray of sunshine. We were not able to contact anyone for five days after the hurricane hit as it wiped out most of our surrounding town. Once we were able to find service Greg was one of our main calls, both to reschedule and make sure he was also ok. He was understanding and sympathetic and even searched multiple routes to see if there was any way he could make it to us on our original date. Unfortunately the entire connection from our state to his was washed away. Once we realized this he was fast to offer alternate officiants and an immediate refund. We only called one of them and realized that it just didnt feel right. Greg had taken the time to FaceTime us and had shown us he genuinely cared and we didnt feel like anyone else could have such a genuine love for love like he does. We called him back and asked when his next available date was. October 27th. We thought maybe the roads willBe passable by then and we said yes please. The day came up fast while we scrounged around to try to pull our lives back together and some remnants of what our wedding was supposed to be. Our venue was actually where we got trapped when the storm hit so we frantically prepared to camp out and make it though all of this loss and disaster with being married at least. The road was fixed to where 4wheel drives only could reach and I was ripping up the mountain in my front wheel drive with each small group of guests to arrive when my tire totally blew out. I called greg since he was set to arrive beautifully on time despite his GPS showing closed routes, he had pressed on to make absolutely sure. When I told him I blew my tire and myself, mom, dad and brother were stranded with a 45 minute hike ahead of us only an hour before the wedding, there was no stress in his voice, a gleam of hope, he said it will have to be one at a time in my jeep but I will make trips! He was willing to drive up and down the mountain to get us all to the ceremony! Gregg offered that I could write a script for him to read and we wanted our wedding to be personal and intimate so I had written a rough draft for him prior to the storm. Needless to say I didnt have a chance to send ANY of it to him. When he arrived, thankfully we had caught a ride up before then, Greg stepped aside with me and went over his ceremony script and if I had ANY notes or ideas he brought his pen out and wrote them in! In just 10 minutes he was able to bring together such a beautiful and personal ceremony that a few of our guests asked us if we had known him a long time! We highly highly recommend him as an officiant and a friend! Absolutely wonderful, detail oriented, on time, flexible to say the least, and willing to do what he can to help at any time. You will not regret choosing him as the person that truly makes it all happen on your big day.

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To arrive on a price, we will talk about the location of the ceremony, whether it's a small, simple ceremony or a more complex event with groomsmen, bridesmaids, etc. I also offer advice on vows, if necessary.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I'll make sure you know the process of getting a wedding license and then we can talk about the wedding date and where you'd like to have the ceremony.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am appointed by the State of Virginia and credentialed in Tennessee to perform weddings. My ceremonies are non-religious in nature.