St. Petersburg Weddings
St. Petersburg Wedding Officiant
Personalized wedding ceremonies in St. Petersburg and throughout Tampa Bay.
Your wedding ceremony should be as unique as your relationship. 'I’m Al Paulauski, a professional wedding officiant helping couples throughout St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area create ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful and completely their own.
St. Petersburg wedding officiant Al Paulauski performing at wedding ceremony at Nova 535.
Your St. Petersburg Wedding Ceremony Should Be Yours
St. Petersburg is an incredible place to get married, whether you’re planning a waterfront celebration, an intimate ceremony, an elegant venue wedding or a simple gathering with the people closest to you.
Whatever you’ve envisioned, your ceremony should feel like a reflection of the two of you.
That’s why I take the personalized approach to every wedding. Rather than giving every couple the same ceremony, I’ll help you create one that reflects your relationship, your personality and the things that matter to you.
Who says what gets included in your wedding ceremony?
You do.
Through my Create a Ceremony process, I’ll guide you through the different elements you can include in your ceremony - from vows and readings to prayers, traditions, family involvement and other meaningful moments.
You don’t have to know exactly what you want when we start. I’ll help you explore the possibilities and bring everything together.
The goal is simple:
A ceremony that sounds like you - not the officiant.
Create Your Own Wedding Ceremony
Your Ceremony. Your Words. Your Story.
Wedding Officiant Services in St. Petersburg
I offer wedding officiant services for couples throughout St. Petersburg and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
Whether you’re planning a traditional wedding, a non-religious ceremony, an interfaith celebration, an intimate wedding or an elopement, we’ll work together to create a ceremony that fits your vision.
Traditional Weddings
Personalized ceremonies that incorporate the traditions and moments that are meaningful to you.
Non-Religious Ceremonies
A meaningful wedding ceremony focused on your relationship and commitment without religious elements.
Religious/Interfaith Weddings
A ceremony that respectfully incorporates the beliefs, traditions and customs that are important to you.
Elopements/Intimate Weddings
A simple, personal ceremony for couples who to keep the focus on their commitment to each other.
An Experienced St. Petersburg Wedding Officiant
Choosing your officiant is about more than finding someone who can legally perform your ceremony. You want someone who knows how to guide you through the process, communicate clearly and help you feel comfortable when the big moment arrives.
I’ve officiated more than 500 weddings over the past decade, giving me the experience to help couples create meaningful ceremonies while keeping the process organized and stress free.
500 +
Weddings Officiated
5.0 ★
Google Rating
11 X
Best of Weddings Winner
St. Petersburg Wedding Venues
I’ve had the privilege of officiating weddings in a variety of settings throughout the the Tampa Bay area. If you’re getting married in St. Petersburg, I’d be happy to work with your venue and wedding team to make sure your ceremony runs smoothly,
St. Petersburg Venues that I’ve officiated at…
Nova 535
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
The James Museum
Sirata Beach Resort
The Don CeSar
Sunken Gardens
Hotel Zamora
What Couples Are Saying
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"Al was amazing and very personal able through the entire wedding planning process. From the first call to the wedding day!"
Breanna Orbaker
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"Al was amazing to work with and truly made us feel so special on our wedding day. The way he designed our ceremony with thoughtful words and moments truly made for the perfect day. "
Addison Brockman
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Al's "create your own ceremony" helped take away some of the anxiety around making sure we picked the right words and in the right order."
Caitlin Millican
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"Al is professional, communicative, and timely. We got countless compliments on our wedding ceremony. We loved working with Al and highly recommend him!"
Christina Rafo
135+ Five-Star Google Reviews
270+ Five-Star Reviews on the Knot
170+ Five-Star Reviews on WeddingWire
St. Petersburg Wedding Officiant FAQs
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My wedding officiant packages currently start at $275, with my Premium Wedding Package at $475. I also offer marriage-license signing services starting at $100. Contact me for current pricing and availability.
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Yes, I serve couples throughout St. Petersburg and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
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Yes, I can officiate beach and outdoor wedding ceremonies. Contact me to discuss your location and ceremony plans.
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Absolutely. My Create a Ceremony process allow you to choose the vows, readings, prayers, traditions and other elements that are meaningful to you.
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Yes. I work with couples to incorporate the religious, cultural and family traditions that are important to them.
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Yes. I can create a personalized ceremony without religious elements, focused on your personal relationship and commitment.
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Yes. Rehearsal services are available and are included with my Premium Package. Having your officiant present for your rehearsal ensures that things run as smoothly as possible.
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Yes. I offer options for intimate weddings and elopements.
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I serve St. Petersburg and communities throughout the Tampa Bay area. Contact me with your wedding location and I’ll let you know about availability and any applicable travel fees.
