Iowa City Minister
Create a One-of-a-Kind Wedding Ceremony Tailored to You
With over 36 years of experience officiating personalized wedding ceremonies, I understand how important it is for your special day to authentically reflect your love story.
As an ordained minister licensed to perform weddings across Iowa, I offer flexible officiant services to craft a meaningful ceremony as unique as your relationship. Whether you envision a traditional religious service, spiritual ceremony, vow renewal, or intimate elopement, I will collaborate with you to create a customized experience.
No Hidden Fees
There are no hidden fees. My goal is simply to journey with you in co-designing a ceremony that speaks to your hearts and values. From personalized vows to special readings and rituals, every detail will be thoughtfully included to make this a moving and magical event for you, and your loved ones.
I would be honored to meet with you, free of charge and obligation, to start envisioning your dream ceremony. Please reach out to me at 319-325-1194 or email so we can begin crafting your perfect wedding celebration.
jasleen groverJuly 6, 2020.My fiance and I had a beautiful wedding all thanks to Reverend Mark. He is kind and professional.
Maribel MadridMay 13, 2020.My fiance and i are from michigan ..our clerks office its been closed since 2 months for weeks we were searching the right wedding officiant and we found Mark...as soon as we communicate with him we knew he was the right wedding officiant we could trust..he is a very nice person..we drove 9 hrs to the state of iowa and he drove one hr.and 30 min to meet us he is so kind Thank you so much mark you did a great job i will definitely recommend you .
Hannah PrestonApril 11, 2020.Reverend Mark was great to work with! Unfortunately, we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19 but he is great to communicate with, was very understanding & easy to work with during these uncertain times.
Luis Jose Rodriguez IbarrondoSeptember 8, 2019.Excellent service very kind and funny guy!
Diana ChockleyJune 5, 2019.Well my name is Diana Chockley now thanks to the professional and exceptional work of Reverend Mark. You can talk to him once and feel like you have known him forever. All around great person. Highly recommend him.
Rachel CogginsDecember 4, 2017.Rev. Mark was perfect! He is the sweetest person I have ever met. He made us feel so comfortable. He met with us for a consult to discuss our vision and what we wanted. He was very professional and at the same time very personal. He gave us advice and great feedback that we appreciated. He also explained the ceremony in great detail and how a ceremony sets the tone for the wedding reception but especially for our marriage. He even helped get the wedding party organized so that we started the ceremony on time. He worked to make our families feel welcomed and comfortable. I wish that I could say more good things. We greatly recommend him!!
Nardin DenisonJune 27, 2017.Chaplain Hall was on time, well dressed, impressed our wedding party with his humor and he made this a very special wedding day for us. We can't say enough good things about him.
Inter-Denominational Wedding Officiant
Whether you envision a religious or spiritual ceremony, a small elopement or an intimate gathering of family and friends, I am here to guide you through each step of the process. We’ll work together to blend meaningful rituals, customized vows and other special touches that feel uniquely yours.
My role is not just to “perform” your ceremony, but to journey with you in co-creating a sacred space where the power of your love and commitment can be felt in every moment. I consider it a privilege to officiate weddings that provide transformative, joy-filled experiences for couples and their loved ones. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about how we can collaborate to make your wedding ceremony a heartfelt celebration.
My wedding officiant services include the following:
- Customized Vows
- Licensed Officiant
- Standard Ceremony
- Elopement Ceremony
- Family Wedding Ceremony
Rev. Hall preformed a wonderful simple elopement ceremony customized to our preferences. He made excellent suggestions to make our experience special. Rev. Hall was very proactive in communicating to make sure we had nothing to worry us. He showed a pleasant and joyfully demeanor and we can tell he truly enjoys preforming weddings. We recommend his services to anyone seeking a simple or elaborate ceremony.
What Is a Wedding Officiant?
A wedding officiant or marriage officiant is a person who conducts a ceremony in a marriage. The officiant will typically have a religious background or a secular one, depending on where you live. You may also find some people who specialize in conducting religious ceremonies or secular weddings.
Officiants play an important role in the wedding ceremony, but what exactly do they do? Are they religious leaders or just a friend of the family? Do they have any formal training? Let’s dive in and find out.
What do wedding officiants do?
As a wedding officiant, their job is to lead the couple in the most meaningful, sacred part of their wedding day – the ceremony. They will be providing words and guidance for them as they say their vows and perform their wedding ceremony in front of witnesses.
They may also be assisting the couple in making their wedding plans by assisting them with legal documents like marriage license applications.
A wedding officiant is a very important part of the wedding planning process. They will be playing a vital role in helping you have a successful wedding.
You want someone who will provide you with a beautiful ceremony, and make you feel special. You want someone who will be there to guide you through the process of planning your wedding.
However, when you hire a wedding officiant, it is important that you find one who will work with you to plan your wedding and make it something special. Reverend Mark Hall has conducted weddings for 30 years as a justice of the peace, clergyman and Army Chaplain. You can be assured of an experienced, personable and reliable wedding officiant when you choose Rev. Mark.
What Can You Expect When You Hire Me?
Creating Meaningful Wedding Ceremonies Tailored to You
With over 36 years of experience officiating weddings, I understand how special and sacred your wedding ceremony is. My goal is to co-create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that truly reflects and honors your love story.
You can expect my full presence and support every step of the way. I’ll arrive early to ensure everything is prepared, and conduct myself with warm professionalism. My role is not just to “perform” your ceremony – it’s to journey with you in crafting a personalized, heartfelt experience infused with meaning.
Whether you want a traditional religious service or a more intimate, spiritual ceremony, I’m here to guide you. I’ll take the time to get to know you as a couple, and incorporate rituals, readings or cultural traditions that speak to your values. It would be my honor to officiate a ceremony that provides a transformative, joy-filled experience for you and your loved ones.
Because of my 20 years of service in the U.S. Army as a chaplain I can legally officiate weddings in all 50 states.
Please reach out if you feel I may be a good fit to officiate your special day and co-create memories that will last a lifetime.
