Arizona Wedding Officiant for Personal, Organized and Stress-Free Ceremonies

Over 11 years helping couples create emotional wedding ceremonies and elopements that flow naturally without awkward moments, confusion, or last-minute stress.

Winner - Best Wedding Officiant in Arizona 2023, 2024 and 2025

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Officiating Weddings and Elopements in Scottsdale and Phoenix Metro and all of Arizona since 2015

| Ceremonies Hosted

1,071

| Years in Business

 11

158

| 5-Star Client Reviews

| Time Winner - AZ Bride’s Best Officiant

3 

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Creating your perfect wedding ceremony at a venue or backyard, with the option to customize your unique love story.

Why Couples Choose AZ Weddings By Amy instead of a Courthouse Ceremony or Other Officiants

A meaningful ceremony experience involves more than simply reading a script.

Couples choose Amy for the calm guidance, organization, and professionalism that help the ceremony flow naturally from beginning to end.

11+ years officiating Arizona weddings and elopements

27+ years of confident and engaging public speaking

Experience coordinating over 30 projects involving timelines, logistics, and detailed planning

Trusted relationships with Arizona wedding venues and vendors

Ceremonies designed to feel organized, natural, and easy to follow

Guidance through the Arizona marriage license process

Meet Your Wedding Officiant - Amy Stephens

The officiant behind over 1,000 Arizona ceremonies

Amy helps couples feel supported from the very beginning, so the ceremony itself feels smooth, personal, and genuinely enjoyable rather than stressful. Every ceremony carries its own personality, emotions, traditions, and energy.

Over the years, couples have consistently shared that they appreciated:

  • how organized and responsive the process felt

  • how calm and grounded they felt during the ceremony

  • how naturally the ceremony flowed

  • how supported they felt before, during, and after the wedding day

Amy focuses on creating a ceremony experience that feels personal, relaxed, and meaningful to you, whether you are planning an intimate elopement or a larger wedding celebration.

Learn More About Amy

AZ Weddings By Amy, Wedding Officiant in Arizona. Fill out the “Inquiry Form” and let’s schedule a time to talk.

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Couples consistently describe working with Amy as calming, organized, and stress-free

  • “I am so happy that we chose Amy to officiate our wedding

    “. Neither my husband nor I were wanting to have a religious based ceremony, but we still wanted something traditional and personal. Amy totally nailed it.

    When we first spoke with Amy we could tell that she really wanted to make our wedding special and completely aligned to our vision. She took the time to get to know us and gathered information about us individually to create a heartwarming and elegant custom made script for the ceremony.Am

    y was also very professional. She was detailed oriented, very organized, and always easy to get a hold of. She managed the rehearsal well and made sure everything went smoothly the day of the wedding. We highly recommend her!”

    — 5* Jordi & Chase (March 16, 2019)

  • “I HIGHLY recommend AZ weddings by Amy!

    She made our day so special. It was exactly what we wanted! Just a little more personal than a courthouse but nothing too crazy and extravagant.

    The set up was perfect and calming!! Thank you so much Amy for being a apart of our day!”

    — 5* Oliva & Morgan (Sept. 3, 2019)

  • “Amy was awesome!

    She was very professional and made the whole ceremony flow smoothly. We liked how she made the whole process comfortable.”

    - 5* Maricel & Lynn, Phoenix, AZ (Nov.17,2018)

  • "She provided so much support and guidance months leading up to the wedding."

    Highly recommended Amy Stephens - AZ Weddings by Amy! She’s the best! Our guests still talked about how great our wedding officiant was and wanted to know how we knew her. She provided so much support and guidance Months leading up to the wedding. Getting to know us and hearing our story. Helping us fine tuning our vows. Then re-telling our story to the guests in a way that was very natural and authentic. There’s different levels of services (personal vows, general).

    Then making announcements and letting all guests know what event is next after ceremony, etc.

    Joy & Rob - March 2026, Gainey Ranch Golf Club

Wedding Moments, Laughter, and Behind-the-Scenes Clips

See candid ceremony moments, helpful planning tips, and the relaxed experience couples often describe after working with Amy.

Real Arizona Weddings and Elopements Officiated by Amy Stephens

From intimate backyard weddings to Arizona desert elopements and larger venue celebrations, Amy helps couples create ceremonies that reflect their personalities, traditions, comfort levels, and vision for the day.

Venue: Boojum Tree, Phoenix, AZ

Venue: Boojum Tree, Phoenix, AZ

Venue: SoHo 63, Chandler, AZ

Venue: SoHo 63, Chandler, AZ

Venue: The Willow, Surprise, AZ

Venue: The Willow, Surprise, AZ

Venue: Ancala Country Club, Scottsdale AZ

Venue: Ancala Country Club, Scottsdale AZ

Arizona Wedding Officiant, AZ Weddings By Amy at Verde River Golf & Social Club

Arizona Wedding Officiant, AZ Weddings By Amy at Verde River Golf & Social Club

Love is for ALL. AZ Weddings By Amy is LGTBQ+ friendly and making this a special moment for you and your guests.

Love is for ALL. AZ Weddings By Amy is LGTBQ+ friendly and making this a special moment for you and your guests.

Tying the Knot (handfasting) is a great addition to your wedding ceremony with AZ Weddings By Amy. Wright House in Mesa. (photo by Lovelee Photography)

Tying the Knot (handfasting) is a great addition to your wedding ceremony with AZ Weddings By Amy. Wright House in Mesa. (photo by Lovelee Photography)

Old Town Scottsdale, small ceremony with 40 guests hosted at Mini Social. (photo by Lovelee Photography)

Old Town Scottsdale, small ceremony with 40 guests hosted at Mini Social. (photo by Lovelee Photography)

Finding laughter in your ceremony is a way to calm the nerves. Couple was nervous but we made it happen at Legacy Golf Resort.

Finding laughter in your ceremony is a way to calm the nerves. Couple was nervous but we made it happen at Legacy Golf Resort.

Voted as Arizona Bride’s Best Wedding Officiant for 3 Consecutive Years

Recognized by Arizona Bride Magazine in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for creating meaningful, professional wedding ceremonies that couples genuinely remember.

Best Officiant in Arizona
Amy Stephens holding a framed certificate that reads "Arizona Bride Best 2025"
Amy Stephens holding a framed certificate that reads "Arizona Bride Best 2025"

Let’s Create a Ceremony That Feels Personal, Organized, & Meaningful

Whether you’re planning a larger wedding celebration or a simple Arizona elopement, Amy helps couples create ceremonies that feel relaxed, genuine, and thoughtfully guided from beginning to end.

Choose the ceremony experience that fits your wedding vision below.

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Wedding Ceremony

Personalized wedding ceremonies designed to reflect your relationship, personality, traditions, and vision for the day while keeping the ceremony flowing naturally and smoothly.

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Elopement Ceremony

Intimate Arizona elopement ceremonies for couples who want a meaningful, stress-free experience without the pressure or formality of a courthouse setting.

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What it’s like working with Amy

01
Fill out the Inquiry Form Completely

Share a few details about your wedding vision, location, and ceremony plans.

02
Schedule a Conversation

Talk through your ceremony style, preferences, timeline, and questions together.

03
Personalize Your Ceremony

Customize vows, traditions, readings, or ceremony elements that feel meaningful to you.

04
Feel Calm on Wedding Day

Amy helps guide the flow of the ceremony so you can stay present and relaxed.

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