About Josh.
The son of a West Virginia “good old boy” and a proper city-dwelling Catholic girl, I was raised Catholic, including being an altar boy. My time as a paperboy in my youth and my current position as a corporate trainer find me comfortable and well-suited for mass presentations and warm, easy, 1-on-1 communication, too.
In adulthood, after much contemplation, I became an atheist. I’d like to think that I’m a kind atheist, and I have many loving and healthy relationships with believers of all stripes.
My desire to serve you comes from personal experience with my own wedding—April and I had the hardest time finding a secular officiant. That’s exactly why I’m here.
About You.
This is your moment, not mine.
From simple elopements to full-weekend celebrations, I’ll design and lead a custom nonreligious ceremony that fits your story, tone, traditions, and guest comfort. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a major event, I offer vow support, rehearsal options, and guidance with licenses to make your day seamless. Every ceremony is personalized to reflect who you are—because your wedding should feel authentically you, from start to finish. Explore the pricing options below to find the package that’s right for your celebration.
Testimonials
Josh created a ceremony that felt deeply us—romantic, funny, and completely secular. Our families loved it, even the religious ones.
— Aya Nakamura
We were nervous about finding an atheist-friendly officiant, but Josh instantly put us at ease and nailed the tone.
— Lila Patel
Our guests kept asking how long Josh had known us. He told our story better than we could have ourselves.
— Mateo García
As an interfaith family, we wanted something neutral and welcoming. Josh balanced everyone’s beliefs without mentioning religion at all.
— Aya Nakamura
Pricing
Clear, upfront ceremony packages for secular weddings in Columbus, Ohio, with no surprise fees or awkward upselling.
Simple Ceremony
$350
Custom vows
License signing
Signature Ceremony
$500
Personal script
Rehearsal included
Vendor coordination
Keepsake script
Unlimited email support
Full Weekend
$750
Welcome dinner
Rehearsal leadership
Day-of coordination
Travel included
Family input meetings
Custom readings
Timeline planning
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