The DC Marriage Knot
Wedding Officiants – Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia
~serving beyond tradition~
Are you searching for a wedding officiant near you for your DC, MD, or Northern VA wedding? Your search ends here. The DC Marriage Knot offers a diverse team of seminary-trained, highly respected, and ordained wedding ministers and celebrants. Since 2004, our company has proudly served loving couples, creating meaningful and memorable ceremonies tailored to their unique needs.
With over 7,500 weddings and counting, our goal is to provide engaged couples with the highest quality ceremony officiating services at an affordable fee. Whether you envision a spiritual, civil, or religious ceremony, we are here to make your day truly special.
Ceremony Officiant Style
Our wedding officiants specialize in creating engaging, memorable ceremonies—not lackluster performances. We deliver your ceremony in a warm, non-preachy style that you and your guests will enjoy and rave about for months to come. For customized ceremonies, we provide personalized consultation and feedback to ensure your ceremony perfectly reflects your wishes and dreams.
Officiant’s Flexibility
Whether you’re planning a fully customized ceremony, a simple elopement, or a signature-only event, we’ve got you covered. Our ceremony packages are thoughtfully designed to fit nearly every budget.
Best of all, we come to you! Your ceremony can take place at your home, venue, or any location we travel to and deem safe. In the meantime, let us extend a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming marriage! We’re so happy for you and can’t wait to meet you soon.
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DC Elopements Made Simple
Avoid the cost and stress of a big wedding! Eloping in DC, MD, or VA is easy and hassle-free with The DC Marriage Knot. Whether you prefer a scenic waterfront or a quiet land location in MD or VA, we’ll help you find the perfect spot for an unforgettable day.
Seeking a simpler option, we also offer legal signature services—just us meeting at a convenient coffee shop to complete the paperwork..
DC Marriages
We are honored to serve all loving couples, whether you’re planning an elopement, signature service, destination wedding, or traditional ceremony. Our officiants proudly provide services throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Since 2004, we have joyfully officiated same-sex ceremonies while actively supporting the LGBT equality movement.
DC Marriage License
You can apply for a DC marriage license online or in person. Allow at least two hours to process your license at the DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau, as parking is often challenging during court sessions. Online applications can take up to six weeks, so plan ahead.
Our DC wedding officiants will guide our couples through the process, ensuring they’re fully prepared.
Wedding Officiants
Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns is the founder and lead officiant of The DC Marriage Knot. She is a proud recipient of the Brides Choice and Best of Weddings awards.
As a graduate and former associate minister of the National Spiritual Science Center in Washington, DC, she collaborates with her team to deliver exceptional, personalized ceremonies to loving couples throughout the DMV area.
DC Wedding Officiants
You may be wondering why we call ourselves DC Wedding Officiants when we provide services beyond D.C. The DC Marriage Knot primarily serves the D.C. Metropolitan area, also known as the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia).
Many local couples plan weddings across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, in Baltimore, or beyond. In those cases, we become MD Wedding Officiants. For events at a vineyard in Northern Virginia, we’re VA Wedding Officiants. No matter where your wedding takes place, we want to be there—because your happiness is our happiness.
Below, you’ll find the types of ceremonies we offer and the areas we serve. If you’d like to reach us, call 202-253-3629 or email us.
Types of Services
- Religious Ceremonies: Faith-based, non-denominational, or interfaith ceremonies tailored to your beliefs.
- Spiritual Ceremonies: Designed to align with the couple’s spiritual path and understanding of ancient wisdom.
- Civil Ceremonies: Non-religious ceremonies with no prayers or mentions of God.
- Same-Day Marriages: Ideal for short-notice events or signature services. Available the same day in D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County, Maryland. A valid marriage license is required.
Areas We Serve
- Washington, DC: All areas.
- Maryland: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Carroll County, Charles County, Frederick County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, and Queen Anne’s County. Other areas may be considered—please inquire.
- Virginia: Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and select parts of Richmond, Virginia.
Marriage License Requirements
Maryland: Wedding ceremonies must take place in the county or city where the marriage license was issued.
District of Columbia and Virginia: Marriage licenses allow ceremonies to be performed anywhere within the district or state.
Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
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Contact us, for DC, MD, or NoVA Wedding Officiants. We’re nearby and ready to serve you!” If you think we’re a match, call or send email.
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Photo Credits (photos above the video): Nikki Daskalakis (The Knot Style Shoot 2023), Invision Fotography, and Starlene Moon