Matt Berdahl
Wedding Officiant
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
As a wedding officiant with an eye for design, it’s my honor to guide couples through this joyful journey with warmth, humor, and heart. Your wedding day is one of life’s most beautiful milestones, and I’m here to help make it unforgettable.
Whether you envision a ceremony that’s elegant or playful, traditional or unique, my goal is to bring your love story to life in a way that feels true to you. Not sure exactly what you want? That’s okay! I’d love to collaborate with you to craft a ceremony that perfectly reflects your style, personality, and dreams.
Let’s create a moment that’s everything you’ve imagined—and more!
Why I Officiate Weddings?
The heart of my work is creating ceremonies that feel truly you. The biggest compliment I can receive is hearing, “That felt like them!” after your special day. I believe every couple deserves a ceremony as unique as their love story—one filled with your quirks, beliefs, inside jokes, and sense of humor. Think of me as the narrator of this epic chapter in your journey together.
Ceremonies I Perform Include:
Weddings of all sizes (from intimate elopements to grand celebrations)
Multi-cultural ceremonies
Same-sex weddings
Inter-denominational or secular ceremonies
Blended family celebrations
Symbolic rituals
Renewals or anniversaries
Same-day or last-minute weddings (yes, even surprise weddings!)
Fact Moment: What if your minister can’t make it last minute? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! If I’m available, I’ll happily step in to ensure your big day goes off without a hitch.
Let’s make your wedding day as extraordinary as your love story!
Reviews, Quotes, & Testimonials
Choosing the right wedding officiant is one of the most important decisions for your big day. Your ceremony sets the tone for your celebration, and it’s essential to have someone who understands your vision, listens to your story, and makes your moment unforgettable. Here’s what couples, vendors, and guests have said about their experience with me:
Emily, Bride — 5 Star Review
We are so happy that we chose Matt to our officiate our wedding! He gave us examples and ideas that really helped us personalize our ceremony. He also came early to make sure everything went flawless on our wedding day and truly helped our day go smoothly. Multiple guests at the wedding raved about how awesome he was! I would highly recommend Matt to any of my friends and family! Thanks again Matt for helping us make our day truly special!
Sarah, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt did a wonderful job officiating our wedding! He is very friendly and easy to work with. He had lots of examples we could use as a starting point to customize our ceremony, and had a great suggestion for a family moment when we knew we wanted music but weren't sure what to do during that time. He took the lead during the rehearsal so everyone knew what to do on the day of. And, the ceremony went perfectly!
Nicole, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt officiated our wedding and it was perfect! He gave us so many examples of what we could do for the ceremony, then he gave us the time to determine what would work for us. He offered his ideas too, which was so helpful! We wanted funny, and he was able to add it in where appropriate. Everyone loved the ceremony, with both laughter and tears. Matt was incredibly prepared and professional. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for an officiant who will offer a personal experience and really get to know you and what you want.
Staci, Guest — 5 Star Review
Matt is the most versatile, engaging, well-spoken and awesome individual I have had the pleasure of both meeting and getting to know as a friend.... officiant, trainer/coach, theater director, ring announcer, I’m not sure where to go from here!
Michael, Guest — 5 Star Review
Matt's officiating is top notch! He is professional, charismatic, and he honored the couple on their wedding day. I enjoyed the unique service and wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services to anyone!
Lindsay, Bride - 5 Star Review
Having Matt as our officiant was the perfect addition to our wedding day! The ceremony checked all the boxes of what we wanted but thanks to Matt he also made our little elopement ceremony feel extra special and so perfectly 'us', we couldn't have asked for anything more!
Chad, Groom — 5 Star Review
My wife and I were married by Matt. The ceremony was beautifully written. It was perfectly personalized to our style! Thanks for a wonderful ceremony!
Gwyneth, Bride — 5 Star Review
I wish I could give Matt more than 5 stars. He made our ceremony everything we were hoping for and more. He took his time making sure he felt he knew us and our story and our personalities and made everything so personal. He had humor and sincerity throughout and made sure it was traditional enough, but definitely with our own spin on it to make sure our ceremony was our own. We cannot thank him enough for everything and would happily recommend him to anyone requiring officiant services. Thanks again, Matt!
Tyler, Groom — 5 Star Review
If you're looking for someone to make your special day stress free and overall fun, look no further. Matt is much more than a sensational wedding officiant, but a great person as well. My wife and I knew we were in the right hands after the first time we got together with Matt over coffee, then again over a burger and a beer. We had such a good time going through our wedding process with Matt and his great ideas for our ceremony. The passion he possesses is unmatched and I would recommend Matt to family, friends and acquaintances alike. Thanks again Matt!! You're the man!
Tara, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt had officiated my cousin's wedding the summer before mine, and he was everything I was looking for in an officiant and then some! Safe to say he did not disappoint for my wedding, either. Matt was easy to get ahold of and work with, even with my hubby's tricky army schedule.
Not only did he structure the script to fit us perfectly, but he made sure to get to know us as well so he was able to add a personal touch to it. He made the rehearsal fun, and the wedding ceremony flawless... not to mention FUNNY!! I got tons of complements from guests on Matt and people asking me where I found him.
Miranda, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt did an amazing job officiating our wedding in June! He's so personable and made working with him very enjoyable!
Laura, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt was great through the whole process! Start to finish he made my wife and I feel very important. He let us call the shots. We have received numerous compliments from our wedding guests about his ceremony. We HIGHLY recommend Matt.
Kellie, Wedding Planner — 5 Star Review
I worked with Matt a couple times this summer (I'm a wedding planner) and he always delivered a meaningful message personalized to each couple. We heard nothing by rave reviews from guests and our couples about Matts delivery of their ceremony. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for an awesome officiate for you day!!
Kelea, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt totally exceeded out expectations! He took exactly what we wanted and made it into the most amazing, and short (which we requested) ceremony. He added some humor to it, which was a must, and still managed to make it personalized and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about this guy! We received nothing but compliments about our ceremony and that was a thanks to Matt! If you're searching for someone to fulfill all your request for your ceremony, look no further! He is your guy!! I wish I could give him more than a 5 star rating because he deserves so much more!
Breanne, Bride — 5 Star Review
Matt did an excellent job officiating our wedding earlier this month! He was a pleasure to work with and made everything so simple for us, as we had no clue what we wanted our ceremony to be like. He was helpful in figuring out our script and was also able to help us with certain aspects we wanted to omit and offered great replacement options. Many of our friends and family mentioned what a great job he did and how unique our ceremony was compared to other weddings they've attended. Matt definitely added a nice flair to our ceremony and made it fun and not so "cookie cutter"! I will definitely recommend Matt to anyone looking for an officiant!
Nicole, Guest — 5 Star Review
Matt Berdahl's thoughtfulness and caring is something that is truly special. He makes your wedding day something you will never forget. From tears to laughter he provided a lovely, emotional, and touching service that I would recommend time and time again to all my friends and family!
Justin, Groom — 5 Star Review
He did a great job on our big day, September 19th 2015. Highly recommended!
Emily, Bride — 5 Star Review
We were recently united in marriage by Rev. Berdahl and we couldn't be more happy with how our ceremony turned out! We had so many guest mention the connection between Matt and ourselves and how personable our service was. One guest even said he could have easily listened to Rev. Berdahl for another hour! If we could do it all over again, Matt would definitely be leading our ceremony!
THANK YOU, MATT!
Package Options
“Five Star” Ceremony Package — $500 (MOST POPULAR)
The ultimate custom ceremony experience for your special day.
Work with me to create a fully custom ceremony designed with your input.
Choose from many ceremony templates and optional elements.
Personalized guidance for selecting readings, vows, unity ceremonies, and more.
Three planning meetings plus unlimited phone and email support.
I’ll arrive 60 minutes before the ceremony to assist and ensure perfection.
Includes rehearsal dinner attendance or an alternative arrangement.
“It’s Your Day” Ceremony Package — $400
A personalized ceremony that reflects your unique love story.
Choose from a variety of ceremony templates and optional elements.
Get guidance in selecting readings, vows, unity ceremonies, and more.
Two planning meetings plus unlimited phone and email consultations.
I’ll arrive 45 minutes before the ceremony to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Includes rehearsal dinner attendance or an alternative arrangement.
“All The Simple Things” Ceremony Package — $300
A simple yet meaningful ceremony that’s tailored to your preferences.
Choose your ceremony style: Civil, Spiritual, or Religious.
Include your own readings, vows, or unity rituals.
Unlimited email planning and phone consultations as needed.
I’ll arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony to assist.
Optional: Add rehearsal dinner attendance for $50.
“In Vegas” Ceremony Package — $200
Perfect for couples who just want to make it official!
I’ll pronounce you married and sign your marriage license.
Optional: Include personal vows and/or a ring exchange.
No ceremony included, but no guest limit—bring as many loved ones as you’d like!
Available at the Twin Cities location of your choice, most days and times, including weekends.
Need witnesses? I can provide them for an additional fee.
Additional Details to Keep in Mind
Travel Fees: A travel fee may apply for locations outside the Twin Cities Metro Area. Additional fees may also apply for holidays or holiday weekends.
Rehearsals: If your location requires a travel fee, consider holding the rehearsal up to 3.5 hours before the ceremony to avoid additional travel costs. I can also attend your rehearsal dinner if needed!
Marriage License: While all packages include the signing and filing of your Marriage Certificate, you’ll need to apply for your Marriage License yourself. This can be done through any county in Minnesota, but keep in mind there’s a 5-day waiting period before the marriage can be legally solemnized.
If you have any questions or special requests, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here to make your day as seamless and stress-free as possible!
