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Michael Rye, Wedding Officiant

LGBTQ Wedding Officiant

Serving Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia,  West Virginia, Delaware

~ www.michaelrye.com

My name is Michael Rye, let my Australian flair and personality bring a vibrant feel to your wedding ceremony.

An Ordained Minister and Licensed Officiant in Virginia, D.C, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware, I offer simple to specialized custom ceremonies to make your day uniquely yours.

With over 20 years’ experience in the wedding industry in Australia and in the United States, let me help you create the right ceremony for you. Whether it is a religious, non-religious, non-denominational, Military, LBGTQ, elopement or vow renewal.

 

If you are searching for an officiant at the last minute, I will ensure that it well planned and conducted smoothly. Together we will plan and officiate an amazing wedding ceremony that you, your family and your friends will treasure.

Michael Rye, Wedding Officiant 
LGBTQ Wedding Officiant
Michael Rye, Wedding Officiant 
LGBTQ Wedding Officiant
Michael Rye, Wedding Officiant 
LGBTQ Wedding Officiant

Michael has been teaching Brides and Grooms their First Dance together for over 20 years. 

Let his experience as a Champion Ballroom Dancer create a moment for you both, that will be easy to do and dazzle your guests.  

Michael Rye, Wedding Officiant 
LGBTQ Wedding Officiant

Complimentary Consultation

I feel it is important to get to know you both so we can create the right ceremony for your wedding. To do that I offer a free 60 minute consultation via phone or video conferencing. Here we discuss your ideas for your ceremony, the words you would like to say, the length of service, do we want to include additions like sand or unity candle ceremonies and it's tone. By getting you know each other it will make your day more relaxed and giving you the ceremony that you have dreamed of.  

So please contact me today, by phone, text, email or video so we can meet and plan your wedding vows together.

About Michael

An Aussie Guy Michael grew up in Sydney, Australia and started dancing at the age of 5 which lead to a career as a Professional Ballroom dancer. Michael has worked with Wedding Couples for over 20 years choreographing and teaching their first dance, he is also a Master of Ceremony and DJ.

 

Since coming to the United States in 2002 Michael has run his own dance studio and has expanded his career to Officiating Expertise In Sydney, Australia Michael was owner of the Excelsior Rooms Wedding Reception Center , Where Michael developed his expertise in coordinating  to a high standard is exceptional.  His skill in putting everyone at ease and his understanding of all the roles involved make him a great asset for your big day. 

 

Call Michael Today Michael would love to discuss your wedding goals and offers a free consultation. 

From being your Officiant to planning your First Dance, let Michael create the perfect plan for you!

 

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August 2025

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