Mr. Stephen Simmons with I do ceremonies was absolutely the best!! In regards to professionalism, kindness, accommodating, knowledgeable, flexibility, responsiveness and affordability he is incomparable.  We searched for days on end for weeks to find the perfect wedding officiant one we both could agree on. When we came across to Mr. Simmons over the Internet we both agreed almost instantly Mr. Simmons would be the one who would marry us! My spouse and I both weren't the most savvy on the things to provide and to gather for Stephen. So we emailed him and received an email very soon after.  He replied with his number and we spoke to him and told him we didn't know what to do and how to go about it, he said don't worry he would help us out the entire way and boy howdy was he not kidding he is very efficient and super well organized!! We decided to do everything without a wedding coordinator and he helped us through it all! He emailed us a fill in the blank questionnaire and also had everything we might need on his web page to help us with the questionnaire and to pick out stuff to customize our wedding to the way we wanted it. He was the most down-to-earth person you would ever want to meet and to help you with such an important milestone in your life! We thank you so much Mr. Simmons you were so awesome!  THANK YOU!! The Barber's 12-4-15 read more

After selecting our date and venue, finding an officiant was the next priority in our wedding preparation. This was a big decision as we wanted to feel comfortable and connected with this person from the very beginning! Throughout our search, we spoke with several officiants and feel so blessed to have found Stephen. After just one conversation with him, it felt as though we had known him for years. And right from the start, he helped with everything. He has an amazingly helpful website, providing so many ideas and examples to use in writing up your very own individualized ceremony...from the very beginning all the way to the end. He is always available for help, advice and ideas and reaches out with monthly reminders and assistance all the way up to your big day. Stephen is the most professional, responsive, helpful, fun, friendly, well-spoken, punctual, stress-relieving guy we could have ever found. Stephen is so personable, makes you feel like family. Our ceremony was amazing, he kept everyone on schedule, and has such a calming demeanor. Our guests loved him as well, he is so sincere and has a great sense of humor...our ceremony was so heartfelt, full of tears and laughter! It was perfect! Stephen does not just marry you, he becomes a part of your family forever! read more

Stephen is the best! Once we got engaged, my husband and I knew we were going to be extremely particular about who our officiant was. We had attended multiple weddings and realized we wanted ours to uniquely reflect us as a couple. After meeting with a few other officiants, we met Stephen. From the first meeting, Stephen was warm and friendly and made Alex and I feel extremely comfortable. He informed us that every ceremony he does is unique, and I knew right away we wanted Stephen to marry us! He has so many ideas and resources for the ceremony and what I loved most is that I could craft exactly what would mean the most to my husband and I. Stephen was so responsive every step of the way, and even went the extra mile to create a unique marriage counseling session questionnaire for my husband and I when I asked. The day of the ceremony, Stephen came and spoke with both Alex and I separately before the ceremony and made us feel even more comfortable! He was so well prepared and the ceremony was absolutely perfect! Having the right officiant is so important, and we are so lucky to have been able to have Stephen as ours! Any couple would be making the absolute right and best choice with I Do Ceremonies! read more

I would highly recommend Stephen to any of my friends or family tying the knot and I would hire him again! We originally chose I Do Ceremonies because we liked Stephen's cadence and voice, and I really wanted a customized ceremony with personal vows, and his template made it SO easy to do that! I will admit that I procrastinated on the ceremony portion because it seems overwhelming but as soon as I sat down and got started with the template it was extremely easy. Everyone loved the customized ceremony and it felt perfect for our style. We did all this via Skype and email- we got married in Austin but lived in San Francisco at the time. He made it all very easy and he seemed to be able to fit into any style of ceremony, religious or not. Stephen also was fantastic during the ceremony- he knows when and how to lighten the mood and I noticed he even changed the pitch of his voice to account for some unfortunate traffic we could hear from the road, it all went very smoothly. There are many good reasons he's been voted best multiple years in a row. You won't regret hiring him and you should do so before his schedule books up! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Stephen! From our initial consultation to the delivery of our ceremony, he was consistently professional, warm, and approachable. Friends and family couldn't stop talking about how personable and engaging he was, he truly brought our ceremony to life and made it feel as though we'd been close friends for years. He provided excellent resources to help us customize our ceremony and added personal touches with tasteful humor and seamless transitions. His delivery was outstanding, he didn't just read but truly brought the ceremony to life. He also gave clear instructions to guests for our phone-free ceremony and when to throw petals, which made everything run smoothly. Stephen went above and beyond, from reminding us to get our marriage license to filing it post-wedding. He even checked with our photographer to ensure we were perfectly positioned and stepped out of frame for the kiss without prompting! We are so grateful to have had Stephen officiate our wedding, and we couldn't recommend him more highly to anyone looking for a fantastic officiant. read more

We are extremely pleased with Stephen from I Do Ceremonies! From the moment we had our first FaceTime call all the way to the end of our wedding ceremony, we couldn't have been happier with the services Stephen provided us. After we spoke with him the first time via FaceTime, my husband said "he's the one!" Stephen doesn't have a standard "script" for every ceremony; he allows you to make it as customized as you want....which can seem overwhelming, except that his website is so organized and offers a variety of suggestions for every part of the ceremony (opening blessing, scripture readings, vows, etc). At the rehearsal, I had several friends ask, "Where did you find him? He's awesome!" Stephen conducts himself in a very professional manner, but also has a little fun. He's personable and extremely helpful throughout the planning process. Thank you Stephen for being a part of our special day! read more

No need to read any more reviews. Stop reading this and book Rev. Simmons ASAP. We had a romantic ceremony and knew we wanted the focus to be on the ceremony and not the food or anything else. We hesitated at first due to price being higher than others but after the ceremony we definitely realized why. Rev Simmons was worth every penny and even acted as wedding coordinator getting everyone lined up and letting people know what to do and when. We had a few hiccups but Rev. Simmons was there every time to keep the ball rolling. We have absolutely zero complaints and can't wait to refer him to others. The ceremony ran late (of course) and Rev. Simmons saw I was getting overwhelmed, he stopped everyone in the bridal suite, made eye contact with me and gave me a pep talk and assured me everything was going to be fine - exactly what I needed at that moment. Thanks again Rev! read more

If you're looking for an excellent wedding officiant look no further. I spent several hours researching and reaching out to officiants in the greater Austin area and none felt right - until we met with Stephen. We were looking for someone strong in their faith, a thoughtful and compassionate voice, and who could completely guide us through the ceremony vow planning. Stephen went above and beyond what we were looking for and we left our first call with such confidence knowing he was our guy! He provided so much guidance to completely personalize our vows and ceremony. You truly would have thought he was a family friend for years. He executed our ceremony flawlessly. We were looking for romance, humor, and vows that truly reflected our relationship and these desires were all met. We've received several compliments on our ceremony and it truly is all because of him! read more

Finding the right person to officiate our wedding was one of the biggest challenges during the planning process. We interviewed several candidates before finding Stephen. If you're thinking about hiring him, make things easy on yourself and go for it... you will not be disappointed!! We were impressed with him during our initial meeting, but asked for a few references just to confirm our feelings. Within a few hours, I received three emails from past brides who all gave glowing recommendations. While we were writing our vows, Stephen was a wonderful resource. He ran our rehearsal walkthrough, which was quick and easy. On the actual day, Stephen did such an amazing job with the ceremony. He has a great presence and voice, added just the right amount of his own personality, and helped us get through our vows smoothly. Absolutely 100% recommend! read more

Stephen is absolutely amazing! From the very first interaction, we were so excited we found him. Stephen helped us customize our entire ceremony to make it feel like us and he made the whole process feel super easy. He also checked in with us multiple times to make sure we had the correct paperwork. We had several people ask us after the ceremony if Stephen was a family friend because of how personable he was and how great he did. We also hired his wonderful wife Tricia as our month of coordinator. I don't know how we would have gotten through that month without her! She did an amazing job helping with all the tasks that I had no idea how to handle like the timeline for the day. Tricia made sure our day went smoothly even with last minute weather changes and was just an overall calming presence on a day that could have been hectic. read more

We hired Stephan to be our wedding officiant. He provided services to us that we didn't know we need but were so happy we received them. My spouse and I were able to plan how our ceremony went with ease thanks to Stephen's streamlined and information packed program. He allowed us to make it very personal and answered all questions and concerns we had. He also had us answer premarital questions and reviewed them with us. He made us ask each other questions we didn't even know we should have asked. Really reviewed any conflicting answers that could become martial problems and gave us advice to get past these issues before they even begin. I was completely satisfied with the service provided by Stephen and I highly recommend him to any couple trying to have a personal and wonderful ceremony. read more

I met Stephen over 3 years ago while hoping to plan a home wedding for my youngest daughter. Although she decided to get married in Louisiana, Stephen had made such a great impression on me and my husband, that I saved his contact info in hopes of hiring him for my other daughter. That day came, and my daughter and her fiance' were extremely happy with Stephen and hired him on their first meeting. He will cater to your wedding needs and style. We loved how personable he is and the easy flow to the ceremony. We all felt like we had know Stephen for years. He was excellent in keeping in touch with the 'kids' and reminding them when it was time to apply for the license. We never had to worry if he remembered us or our date. I can't say enough about Stephen. He was the perfect choice! read more

Stephen was such a loving, fun, and supporting presence to have on our Big Day! He made us feel calm and in control, even though HE was leading us through each step along the way. He has a strong, comforting personality, but never "stole the show" or made it seem like it was about him. Honestly there were times I barely noticed him there, even though he was right by our side (at the end for our kiss and announcement, he had completely moved out of the way as to not be in any pictures!). With eloquent speech and an obvious expertise in officiating, he made creating our ceremony outline go from our jumbled up wants, to a beautiful, flowing experience. He is who I would want to lead any event of my life and we are so thankful we had the joy of reserving him for our special day. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Stephen Simmons and our experience at Silo and Oak. The venue itself is so beautiful (the pictures really don't do it justice!!), and Stephen really went above and beyond our expectations. When meeting with Stephen, I could hear the joy in his voice every time he talked about other weddings, and shared ideas with us for our day. We were able to customize our ceremony to what we wanted and I couldn't be happier with how my wedding turned out. Even though ours was a small wedding, Stephen made my husband and I feel just as important as a big wedding party. To anyone getting married, please take the time to check out this venue. It is well worth the time, and you will be guaranteed an officiant who genuinely cares about his couples! read more

Stephen was the best wedding officiant we could have asked for!! We met him at a wedding "open house" and immediately knew we wanted him to officiate our big day. He told us about his website and how we could personalize our ceremony and make it exactly the way we wanted. His website was very thorough and user-friendly and he was answered any questions we asked. We opted for a rehearsal and he walked us through everything we needed to know about the ceremony process. Our ceremony was PERFECT!! We asked him to be semi-candid and add in some humor when appropriate and it was FLAWLESS! During the reception we received many compliments on how smoothly the ceremony went and how much everyone enjoyed it. We are SO HAPPY we chose I Do Ceremonies for our wedding!!! read more

Stephen with, I Do Ceremonies, made our wedding day absolutely perfect. He has one of those powerful voices that create excitement and emotion, making our ceremony full of laughter, emotion, and love. My husband and I do not live in the Austin area, so we were not able to meet with him in person. Stephen offered for us to meet over Skype and discuss our ceremony options. He provided an outline for the ceremony. We were able to customize every piece, and he offered several suggestions making it easier on us. Everything about Stephen's service shows how much he cares about making your day special, and most importantly, what you want it to be. There is not one thing I would have changed about our wedding ceremony. Thank you again, Stephen! read more

Stephen and his wife were beyond amazing and accommodating! They always answer the phone and get back to our emails so quickly! We did a small elopement ceremony with just our very immediate family and with Stephen as our officiant, he still made the day feel as big as possible. He is very flexible in what he will read and even wear! We used his wife grounds at Silo n Oak and all I can say is WOW! Whether you are doing a large or small wedding this is definitely the place to go! The backgrounds for all your pictures will be above and beyond here! We got married on 4//3/21 early in the morning and the place was stunning! You cannot go wrong with using either of there services if not both! Thank you both so much again! - Isabella & Ryen read more

From the moment after our very first phone call with Stephen, we knew we had made the perfect choice for an officiant! He was super friendly and easy to talk to, and we could immediately tell that he is good at what he does! His website is very user friendly which made it easy to put together our ceremony. The day of our wedding, the ceremony went PERFECTLY! The humor was much needed to ease the nerves and he kept everyone laughing throughout the whole thing! After our ceremony was over we had countless people throughout the night asking how we knew Stephen! Everyone thought that he had known us for years! We couldn't have asked for a better officiant or a better day! Thank you, Stephen, for making our day a dream! read more

Stephen was an amazing officiant. His prep work with us made everything seamless and allowed us to customize it to fit our own love story. If you want to leave out certain aspects of the ceremony, you can. Want to select your own scripture readings? You can do that too! He wants you to make this your wedding without you having to reinvent the wheel so to speak. His initial conversation with us was splendid and he explained small aspects of the ceremony that we didn't even consider but were so grateful that he did. It was truly a blessed day and we received nothing but compliments on how our wedding was officiated. Our sincerest thanks for starting our marriage with such a wonderful memory. read more