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A Washington, D.C. wedding couple shares a joyful moment while reviewing Rev. SJ Burns' officiant profile on a smartphone.

 

When It Clicks

You meet someone, and something clicks. No big explanation. Just a feeling—familiar, warm, aligned.

When couples find me, it’s often because something in them recognizes something in me. It might be how I speak, how I appear online, or how I represent the divine. But whatever it is, it shows up early—before we even virtually meet.

Maybe you’ve met someone and instantly thought, This is it!

 


Meeting

That first meeting is about seeing how it feels to be in each other’s company. Being comfortable is important.

I listen with care. I observe. And I simply show up as myself—believing that will resonate with you.

Sometimes we laugh, share stories, and ask questions. I take notice of how your story flows, how you hold space for one another. This helps me understand the kind of ceremony you want.

You don’t need to prepare anything for the meeting—just have your date, time, and location ready, and your marriage license if it’s short notice. Otherwise, just bring yourselves.

I’ll bring the calm, the guidance, and the expertise.

 


Choosing an Officiant

It’s easy to say yes when there’s a match.

 

If we both feel that sense of connection, I’ll be on your team—walking with you from our first conversation to your wedding day.

 

And if we don’t click? That’s okay too. Every meeting brings insight. The right connection always finds its way in time.

 


Quick Tips for Finding an Officiant

  • Find someone who feels like a match.
  • Do your research: check cost, learn more about them.
  • Send an inquiry with your name, date, time, location, and ask for a quote.
  • Request a virtual meeting—or in person, if it works for everyone.
  • After the meeting, make a decision.
  • Some officiants may hold a hiring meeting to close the deal and share details not discussed earlier.

 


 

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