Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

Canton, OH
330-703-2430

About Tim Greathouse, Ohio Wedding Officiant

What’s the right wedding ceremony for a religiously independent couple? A courthouse ceremony is cold, impersonal, and over in a flash. A church ceremony is usually just a long sermon to which your actual ceremony is a sideshow. Pick your poison - a quick, dry affair with no heart, or a long, tedious slog that flies in the face of your worldview. Or... chuck that poison and grab the champagne. I got you, boo! Most wedding ceremonies are religious, and thus focus overwhelmingly on religious themes. But your ceremony will instead focus on thoughtful, bold insights on love and commitment, and personal stories and details about your relationship. With 15 years in the business and over 600 ceremonies officiated, I bring the eloquence to deliver a deeply moving yet lighthearted ceremony, a relaxed demeanor that will keep you calm and centered, and unparalleled expertise in wedding ceremony craft and theory. You'll fill out a detailed survey that puts you in full control of every aspect of your ceremony, and you'll answer insightful personal questions so that I can share some highlights of your romance with your family and friends.

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Ceremony so beautiful it's still talked about. - An Eventective User from Akron Ohio

In March my husband and I will be having our 11yr anniversary. We used Tim for our Ceremony, and we were so incredibly happy with Tim as our officiant. Tim took our story and made it into something that my family still talks about. We did not want to have a religious Ceremony and we didn't want to write our own vowels. We took a bit of time and shared the story of how we met and how we fell in love and some things that we admired about each other and Tim took our story and made a unique Ceremony that brought joy to both us and our guests. So many people tell what a lovely Ceremony Tim created. It's really something quite magical. Thanks again Tim for making our day even more special than we thought it would be!

You will LOVE Tim Greathouse! - An Eventective User from Westlake, Ohio

I will shout to from the rooftops forever about how amazing our wedding ceremony was because of Tim Greathouse as our officiant. We got married in 2015 and I’ll still talk your ear off about him (as evidenced by this long review!) He was recommended to us by a friend who attended a wedding that he officiated and she said it was the best ceremony she’s ever attended. Tim’s work process is amazing. And it is obvious he invests time and thought into constantly improving his craft. He talked to us on the phone first and we meshed so well from the beginning. When we hired him, he told us that he really wanted to get to know us so he could craft a ceremony that would be special and unique to us. I love that he takes such dedication to his work. We all have been to weddings where the priest just rolled out of bed that morning and did the ceremony off the cuff, mispronouncing names, and droning on and on about who knows what. I knew our wedding would be different. Tim made the whole process simple and comfortable for us. Wedding planning is stressful and he made everything pain-free and stress-free. Just before the ceremony itself he pulled us aside and reviewed what was about to come. He helped us stay calm and excited. He set expectations but also kept some of the ceremony a surprise that we could enjoy in the moment. During the ceremony, he highlighted our relationship and dedication to one another, he spoke from the heart about our history and bond together. It was so personal, you’d hardly know we weren’t lifelong friends with Tim! It was incredibly touching. He made us both cry AND laugh during the ceremony. It was enjoyable for us and all our guests. AND it was a reasonable length. Short and sweet and to the point, but without feeling like we missed anything. It was simply perfect. We also got a ton of comments from our guests about how beautiful it was. And both of our families are pretty religious—we assumed they might have a problem with a secular ceremony. But they all loved it! If you’re getting married, you have to hire Tim Greathouse to marry you. You will absolutely be glad you did!

Perfect personalization - An Eventective User from Ohio

Tim is amazing and provides a perfectly personalized ceremony! Highly recommend!

Perfect ceremony! - An Eventective User from Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Tim was hands down the best officiant we could have asked for. He was very professional and really did an excellent job coming up with a ceremony that was perfect for us. I highly recommend Tim for any couple for a wonderful experience!

A Perfect, Personalized Experience - An Eventective User from Squires Castle, OH

We couldn't have wished into existence a better officiant for our wedding than Tim. I knew from reading his profiles and reviews that he was exactly what we were looking for. But y’all – this man was above and beyond. First off, we planned the wedding ourselves. It was a very small gathering with no wedding party. Due to some health problems, we were behind the curve leading up to the big day. Tim took it in stride and still managed to craft us a touching, personalized ceremony. He asked for a lot of history up front and seemed to know just how to get the right info out of us. At some point in the last couple years, I came across the pre-work my husband provided Tim, buried on his desk – so sweet it made me cry. He also found us a great bagpipe player on short notice! But it was on the day of ceremony that Tim truly shined. We came from across the country by car to be married near family. Super hectic and we ended up late to our own wedding. Naturally, my husband had an anxiety attack in the parking lot. Tim says to me “don't worry - I'm like human valium. I got this.” And he did! We didn't have a rehearsal, so this was the first time they had ever met. I don't know what he said or did, but Tim helped him pull it together and get his breathing back to normal. He got through the rest of the day super chill. We forgot the handfasting cord. No worries – Tim reworked the ceremony on the spot. And it was a beautiful. So much better than if we had tried to hammer out the details ourselves. I don't remember exactly what was said, but I do remember being delighted and seeing the joy on our guests' faces as he told our story. Our wedding day could’ve - even should’ve – been a disaster. And while our family was super supportive, I don't think we could've gotten through it without Tim. His flexibility, kindness, enthusiasm, and valium-like demeanor were exactly what we needed. He's an absolute beacon of light and love - so nice to be around that we wanted to bring him to the reception. We haven't seen him since, but we'll always see him as a friend. Thank you for the wonderful memories, Tim!

Perfect for our non-religious wedding - An Eventective User from Cleveland, OH

Tim did such an amazing job for our ceremony. We are not religious but have family that is, so we wanted someone who would respect our values while also not offending our guests. Our ceremony was amazing and Tim helped keep us calm and grounded all the way through. Everything he wrote for us was beautiful. After I requested a copy of the ceremony years after our wedding, he was able to dig up a copy for me to have. Tim is just great overall and I highly recommend him!

A Chance to Work with the Awesome Tim - An Eventective User from Rochester, NY

I was lucky enough to work at wedding with Tim as a photographer. The couple, Kaeti and George (who now live in Rochester), invited me to travel to George's hometown in Ohio to snap the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. It was one of the most unique spaces I've ever worked in: an art museum! Tim did an amazing job bringing everyone together in a space that was filled with paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Weddings can be amazingly stressful, and Tim made everyone in the party and in the audience feel at ease. He joined Kaeti and George together with his heartfelt words and his good humor. I hope one day to work a wedding with Tim again, he was pretty darn awesome!

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  • Special Features: I perform the most deeply personalized ceremonies in Ohio. I have my couples fill out an extensive questionnaire, then use the answers to craft a ceremony that is utterly unique to the two of them. Your attendees will ask if we're old friends!