Quick answer: Savannah wedding officiants start at about $90 to $375. Simple elopements and license signings sit at the low end; custom ceremonies with a rehearsal sit at the top.

Your officiant sets the tone of your ceremony: funny, faith-filled, short and sweet, or full-on happy tears. Here are Savannah and Tybee officiants with their published starting prices, so you can compare at a glance.

The best ceremonies I've photographed all had one thing in common: the couple sounded like themselves. When your officiant knows your story and lets you laugh, cry and goof up a little, the whole room feels it. Those are the ceremonies I can't stop smiling through!!

Savannah and Tybee officiants and their starting prices

Starting prices are what each officiant lists publicly. Most go up for rehearsals, bigger guest counts or travel, so ask for a full quote.

Bar chart of Savannah and Tybee wedding officiant starting prices, from Ash Weddings at $90 to Ewan Riccio-Laing at $375, with a median of $175.

Starting prices as of Nov 9, 2026, from WeddingWire’s Savannah officiant list (some listings are paid placements), Love, Officially and Savannah Custom Weddings & Elopements. We R One Weddings lists $100 on Zola and $150 on WeddingWire; the higher number is used. Weddings by Rev. Joe (Richmond Hill) and RevSchulte (Savannah) don’t publish a starting price, so they aren’t listed.

Officiant price bands at a glance

Under $150: Ash Weddings ($90), My Tybee Jack Wedding ($125), Savannah Simple Weddings ($130)

$150 to $249: We R One Weddings ($150), Stephen Plunk ($150), Love, Officially ($175), Savannah Custom Weddings ($225), Weddings by Pastor Chad ($249)

$250 to $375: Weddings by Nikkia ($275), Divine Marriage Union ($295), Ewan Riccio-Laing ($375)

The median of the 11 listed starting prices is $175.

Getting married on Tybee?

My Tybee Jack Wedding is based right on the island, and Savannah Simple Weddings covers Tybee Island Beach too. Most others travel there for a small fee.

Can a friend officiate instead?

Yes, plenty of couples do. Georgia has no state registration for ministers, so a friend or family member who’s been ordained can marry you, per GPB News. Have them get ordained well ahead, and make sure they know how to fill out and return your license. Some counties add their own rules, so you can call Chatham probate at (912) 652-7264 if you want to double-check.

What to ask before you book

Is the rehearsal included? Many officiants charge extra, often around $100.

Are there travel fees? Some charge by the mile outside Savannah.

Can we write our own vows? Most officiants will help or share examples.

Will you return our license? Your officiant has to send the signed license back to the probate court within 30 days.

What’s your vibe? Religious, secular, playful, formal. A quick call tells you a lot.

What do you typically wear? A robe, a suit or a sundress? It’s good to know so their look fits your ceremony and your photos.

Bride in a white gown and long veil holds a pink bouquet while glancing over her shoulder in a garden beside an ornate black iron gate.
Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown holds a blue and white bouquet inside a floral-decorated waterfront gazebo.
Bride in a long white gown and groom in a gray suit kiss beneath a floral wreath arch at a white waterfront gazebo wedding.
A raised hand holds a bouquet of pink and red peonies and snapdragons against a bright blue sky with green trees.
White wedding dress with blue floral lace train hanging on a hotel garment rack beside bridal shoes and a bedside lamp.
A bride in a white dress signs a document with an officiant and smiling groom during a beachside wedding ceremony by the ocean.
A bride in a white off-the-shoulder gown and a groom in a gray suit share an intimate embrace in a sunlit park beneath large oak trees.
Bride in a white gown and veil shares a kiss with her groom in a dark suit beneath a mossy live oak tree on a sunny garden path.
Bride in a white square-neck wedding gown holds a pink peony bouquet beside an ornate wrought iron gate and lush green foliage.
Officiant holding a black folder performs an outdoor wedding ceremony for a smiling couple beneath large oak trees as a guest looks on.
A bride in a white gown holding a pink bouquet kisses her groom in a dark suit beneath an ornate wrought iron arch in a garden.
Bride in a white gown and veil holding hands with a groom in a dark suit while walking down a tree-lined park path.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit embrace on a green lawn beneath large live oak trees with sprawling branches.
A woman in a leopard print top holds papers and a black folder beside a park bench as a bride in white heels stands nearby.
Groom in a tan suit signs a marriage license at a white-clothed table as guests look on, with lemonade glasses and flowers nearby.
Smiling bride in a white dress and veil holds a pink bouquet while gazing at her groom in a dark suit in a sunny park near a fountain.
Guests seated along a grass aisle lined with white pedestals and blue florals, leading to a white gazebo ceremony.
Bride holding a pink bouquet looks up at her groom in a dark suit during their Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Bride in an off-shoulder white dress and groom in a cream suit exchange vows with an officiant beside a park fountain under mossy oak trees.
Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a gray suit walk hand in hand across a lawn beneath sprawling oak trees.
Bride in a white dress and groom in a suit sit at a wooden table signing marriage documents beside a white floral bouquet.

My favorite part of every ceremony

My favorite moment to capture is the second you turn to face each other for the vows, because that's when the nerves melt and the real faces show up. Happy tears, goofy grins, shaky hands. I'll take all of it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a wedding officiant cost in Savannah?
Published starting prices run from about $90 to $375.
Do Savannah officiants travel to Tybee Island?
Yes. Several are based on or serve Tybee, including My Tybee Jack Wedding and Savannah Simple Weddings.
Is a rehearsal included?
Often not. Love, Officially, for example, charges $100 to add a rehearsal.
Where does the officiant send the signed license?
Back to the probate court that issued it, within 30 days of the ceremony. In Chatham County that’s by mail to Probate Court of Chatham County, Attention: Marriage Certificates, P.O. Box 8344, Savannah, GA 31412, per the Chatham County Probate Court (checked Nov 9, 2026).
How much is a marriage license in Savannah?
Chatham County charges $76, or $36 with a premarital education certificate. Both of you go in person with ID, and there is no waiting period.
What does an officiant usually wear?
It varies, from a robe to a suit or a sundress, so ask yours before the day. It helps their look fit your ceremony and your photos.

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Officiant in a leopard top and a bride in white shoes sign a marriage license together on a brick-paved bench.
Officiant, groom in a gray suit and bride in a white gown sign their marriage license together at the shoreline.
Bride in a white strap gown holds a pink bouquet and a champagne flute during a Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a cream suit hold hands before their officiant at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.
Bride in a white tea-length gown holds a pink bouquet by a green iron gate at her Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Wedding flat lay with a blue glitter heel, marriage certificate, cocktails, cake slices, greenery and a Katie and Josh place card.
Bride and groom stand with their backs to the camera facing their officiant at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.
Groom in a gray suit fastens the necklace on his smiling bride in a strapless white gown before their ceremony.
Groom in a dark suit kisses his bride in a white gown beside a green iron gate at their Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Hands sign a marriage license on a white-draped table beside a small bouquet of white flowers.
Groom in a gray suit signs a marriage certificate with a gold seal on a white-draped table.
Groom in a gray suit and officiant in a navy suit stand together on a pale, overcast beach before the ceremony.
Marriage license and a pen rest on a dark wood table, ready to be signed.
Couple signs their marriage license at a dark wood table beside a pink and white bouquet.
Bride, groom and loved ones raise glasses together in a green courtyard at a Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Hands sign a marriage license on a gold tray beside white and blush flowers.
Bride with long blonde hair and groom in a cream suit face their officiant and a guest at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.
Pink roses and green leaves in soft light, photographed on film at Forsyth Park in Savannah.
Bride in an off-the-shoulder gown and groom in a cream suit stand beside their officiant at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.
A raised hand holds a pink bouquet against a blue sky and green trees at a Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Bride and groom hold hands and smile beside their officiant at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.
Bride in a long white veil walks along the beach toward her groom and officiant waiting at the water's edge.
Bride in a white tea-length gown and groom in a dark suit hold hands on the lawn at a Forsyth Park elopement in Savannah.
Bride, officiant and groom in a cream suit stand before a fountain at a Columbia Square elopement in Savannah.