wedding officiants
from ciao bella CELEBRATIONS
Need a Virginia Wedding Officiant? We conduct hundreds of Sweet & Simple Weddings every year at our Little Wedding Chapel and at homes, parks, and the many beautiful venues throughout Fauquier County and everywhere from the DMV and Northern & Central Virginia to Richmond. We work to create a custom ceremony that tells your love story your way, and we can certify your valid marriage license from any county or city circuit court in Virginia.
❤️ All-In-One Wedding Officiant Packages ❤️
Let us bring your wedding to you! Our officiants can arrive complete with arbor, music and photography. We’re the perfect solution for your intimate backyard wedding, park wedding or favorite location.
Our Wedding Officiant Service Includes:
Your Ceremony Your Way!
Certified & Licensed Virginia Wedding Officiant
Up to 90 Minutes total time on site
Photography Services $429 with Offsite Ceremony, when available
We can attend your rehearsal for an additional $150 charge, when available
We offer a Bluetooth loudspeaker and choice of Wedding Arbor for small weddings.
What to Expect:
We’ll work with you by phone, correspondence or in person at our venue after you book to help you create your ceremony your way! We arrive 30-45 minutes before your ceremony to review your license, capture photo IDs and review any last-minute changes. Our Pricing is based on location, with no additional fees for travel or ceremony personalization:
$199 plus tax - Old Town Warrenton or Culpeper
$275 plus tax - Southern/Central Fauquier or Culpeper County
$350 plus tax - Anywhere Else We Cover
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EXPRESS MARRIAGE SERVICE - $75
❤️ Available at our Little Wedding Chapel ❤️
Say your “I Do’s” with our Express Marriage Service to be legally married in Virginia. No guests, no formal ceremony or photo session, everything is done in a few minutes. Perfect for couples planning a destination wedding or larger celebration later, or couples in need of a quick wedding for family logistics like access to military housing or health care. You can add a romantic photo session to your express service for $249.
What to Expect:
Pick up your marriage license at any Circuit Court in Virginia and arrange to bring it to Ciao Bella. We’ll serve as legal officiant by witnessing your marriage and submitting your license for certification. We can notarize your application for a marriage license if needed, and our Little Wedding Chapel is a half-block from the Fauquier Circuit Court.
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ABOUT OUR OFFICIANTS
Mona & Dan McLinden were sworn in as Virginia officiants in 2014, and we’re also licensed Notary Public agents. We’re your legal witness and return your completed license to the court for certification (we check “civil” ceremony for all licenses we file).
We treat everyone with love and respect, and civil, secular and faith-respecting traditions are all welcome. We work to be the best and most reliable officiant service around and bring calm guidance and a personal touch to every ceremony. Handfasting, broom jumping, personal vows and other meaningful touches can be included. We carry liability insurance and can provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance) to your venue if needed, once you book.
Let us know when we check in on your wedding day if there’s anything special to include “last minute.” Usually, it’s an anecdote about something you love about each other, how you met, a first date story, etc., but one bride asked for a gentle tease of the groom to be penciled in and it led to this.
Friendly and Thoughtful
Dan officiated our November 2022 wedding at Morais Vineyards & Winery. He was very friendly and professional and a pleasure to work with! He made significant efforts to help us customize our experience and spoke eloquently during our ceremony. We definitely recommend Dan to anyone getting married in the Warrenton area!
Chelsea T. - Wedding Wire
HOW IT WORKS
Click or tap “Save Your Date” to check availability and book your Officiant Services. You can either leave a $75 retainer or pay in full. Deposit/retainer is non-refundable, but you can reschedule at no additional charge, subject to availability. After booking, we’ll schedule a call or visit with you and your fiancé to review your ceremony - usually 1–2 weeks before your wedding, or sooner for short‑notice bookings. Then we’ll send your details, draft ceremony script and an invoice for any remaining balance, to be paid before your wedding day.
Please be sure to have your valid Virginia marriage license and a photo ID (license, passport, military ID, etc.) for each of you when we arrive. We can accept your license from any courthouse or circuit court in Virginia. Details to obtain your license, how online booking works and more are available on our FAQ page.
By submitting payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of our Officiant Service Agreement.
** Prices plus 5.3% VA Sales Tax **
our Wedding officiants SERVE these areas:
City of Alexandria / Arlington County
Loudoun County (Ashburn, Dulles, Leesburg, Middleburg, Sterling)
Fairfax County (Centreville, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Vienna)
Prince William (Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Quantico, Dumfries, Woodbridge)
Fauquier County (Warrenton, Bealeton, Marshall, The Plains)
Stafford County (Falmouth, Garrisonville, Stafford)
Spotsylvania County (Spotsylvania)
City of Fredericksburg
Culpeper County (Culpeper, Brandy Station, Remington)
Madison County (Madison)
Orange County (Orange, Lake of the Woods, Barboursville)
Rappahannock County (Amissville, Flint Hill, Sperryville, Washington)
Albemarle County (Charlottesville)
Warren County (Front Royal)
Frederick county (Winchester, Stephens City)
Page County (Luray)
Washington, DC