Phoenix Wedding Minister & Civil Marriage Officiant
Reverend
Paul Michael
Flexible Wedding Officiant Minister
Civil Non-Religious - All Interfaith - Religious
Non-Denominational - Multi Cultural - Spiritual
All Wedding Ceremonies - All Renewal of Vows - Sweetest Baby Blessings
Wonderfully Unique Creative Options - Sacred Non-Legal AZ Ceremonies
Ceremony Starter Kits (Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Interfaith, Non Religious Civil,
Children, Baby Blessing) - Interpreter Available - Special Need Situations A Joy
"Since 1983, as a wedding minister and clergy officiant, I have officiated a wide variety of expressions--from purely civil non religious to religious; each equally valid and beautiful to me. I maintain an independent and very non-denominational approach that I am told is uplifting for couples and famlies of every faith and persuasion.
Everything I do, from script to ceremony, is only about one thing: a wedding, your wedding, what would support you two to have a great start as husband and wife, as
you two would define it. You are the CEOs of your marriage ceremony! This includes
the length and tone, and the prayer (or no prayer if you're a civil non-religious couple).
As your Phoenix ceremony guide, my role will be a more modern one and a
very supportive one. I will not be someone who tells you what is right or wrong for
you. I am not even one who thinks he knows what is right or wrong for a couple.
When we start working together (after we've met or talked), you will receive my Wedding Ceremony Starter Kit, a tool for getting the perfect words for your ceremony (includes ceremonies, vows, "how to's" and very! special creative options). Yet with lots of options, still, the process is simple because all you have to do is tell me what you like or don't like (and if you're not sure, I will help you find this out).
Want to know my standard for the perfect script for you two? Easy. I want you two to read your script and be able to say: 'This is really us! This is just how we want our ceremony to be.' A wedding ceremony that's what you two want--that matches you two--will be like none other in the wedding world. And on wedding day, your ceremony will not only touch each of you and your family, but me as well.
And, it's all because it started with a 'makes-sense ceremony concept' (weddings are about the bride and groom only) and, then, what was needed to be done was done and done well. This is what I do and I'm very happy to offer this to you."
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PHOENIX COUPLES HAVE SHARED THESE WORDS (full messages):
We appreciate your demeanor, your style, your personality, the way you handled everything.
It was the perfect balance of religion, marital seriousness and light humor. It wasn't too heavy, too religious (or too funny). The balance was wonderful. There was something for everyone.
We will NEVER forget the way that you delivered it!
You have an impeccable sense of timing, fanning the embers of humor when they spark and all the while paying proper homage to God, spirituality and the sanctity of marriage!!!
Since the wedding, I have gotten numerous phone calls and hand written notes, saying that our wedding was "good for their marriage", that it made some couples re-evaluate their marriage, and that some couples now want to renew their vows.
Some guests expected a quick 10 minutes ceremony and then off to the reception, but they got so much more.
The creative ideas that you offered us were a huge hit!
Everyone especially liked the Love You part...you were absolutely right about that part.
As Godmother for (the bride), I can say that the ceremony really captured both of them.The room glowed with positive energy. . .the audience involvment rocked!!!
"If you want a special ceremony with true sincerity, you need to hire Paul Michael" (this is what a couple said their string quartet told them when they inquired about officiants in the Valley).
After meeting with you today, I came to the realization that the most important thing is the ceremony and the meaning behind the ceremony. I believe you are going to help make this most memorable for both Casey and I.
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Thank you Bruce and Maura.
Arizona Counties/Cities I personallyServe:
Phoenix Area: Anthem, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Casa Grande, Cave Creek, Chandler, El Mirage, Florence, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Gold Canyon, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Maricopa , Mesa, New River, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Prescott, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Superior, Tempe, Tolleson, Tucson, Wickenburg, Youngtown;
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COULD THERE BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL?
Marriage in Maricopa County: Not for Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Possibly for: Anthem, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Fountain Hills, Surprise, Sun City, Buckeye, Avondale, El Mirage, Queen Creek, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise..
Marriage in Pinal County: Not for Apache Junction. Probably for: Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Kearny, Mammoth, Maricopa, Oracle, Picacho, Picacho Peak, Red Rock, San Manuel, Superior.
Marriage in Coconino County: Yes for Flagstaff, Page, Sedona, Tuba City, Williams
Marriage in Pima County: Yes for Ajo, Arivaca, Catalina, Green Valley, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson.
Dear Prospective (Clergy Minister Priest Pastor Officiant) Associate in Phoenix Arizona, As my dates are often taken well in advance, I am open to additional associates for Phoenix and possible travel to Tucson, Sedona or Prescott. Are you flexible, good to work with and sincerely into serving Arizona couples so they can have the wedding marriage ceremony they most want? That it's 100% about them for you? If so, email me. NOTE: Arizona ministers and civil officiants of all color, all ethnic, all cultural and religious denominations are welcome! AND it doesn't matter that I have wedding ministers or civil marriage officiants in Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona already because I need a variety of officiant minister uniquenesses to match with the variety of couples' needs. I welcome hearing about you. Thank You, Paul.
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