New Orleans Wedding Officiant
Affordable Wedding Officiant in New Orleans
Hey! I'm David Payne. Deacon at Fig Street Ministry, I've been officiating weddings in the New Orleans area for over 10 years now. I've had the honor of marrying hundreds of NOLA couples and would be honored to have you and your spouse as my next clients. My services are flexible, and I will work with you to build the ceremony of your dreams. Together, we will create a stress-free, enjoyable and most importantly, memorable ceremony for all! Hit the button below for more details on pricing & my availability.
My Story
I moved to NOLA in 1984, married a southern belle, and helped build the bustling New Orleans restaurant industry for 35 years. I met Reverend Jerry Schwemm in 2014 was made a Deacon in Fig Street Ministry and became his assistant wedding officiant. In 2019, the Reverend Jerry retired and I took over where he left off, marrying dozens of happy couples each year in the great city of New Orleans. Curating a personalized ceremony to meet your needs is what I do best. It's very important to me that everyone is comfortable, and has a great time on their special day. If you need recommendations on a good place to eat in the city, I can do that too! Marriage equality is one of my core values and I believe everyone has the right to marry who they love.
Devoted to Satisfaction
Testimonials from my happy newlyweds!
Each of the weddings I officiate are unique and special. That’s why I make sure their ceremony will be just as special as they are. Check out the reviews I’ve been getting from my satisfied clientele — I really couldn’t have done it without them.
"What an amazing day!! David flew up for our wedding and truly did an amazing job. Some of our guests (including the bride) were late due to Buffalo Bills traffic. Deacon Dave entertained our guests, told stories to pass the time and kept everyone at ease.. and quiet frankly laughing, while waiting for the ceremony to begin. Charming and charismatic, Deacon Dave was the perfect officiant for our special day!! We would pick him every time over again!"