Las Vegas Officiant
Father Tom Abel
Meaningful Ceremonies for Weddings & Funerals
Father Tom Abel
Meaningful Ceremonies for Weddings & Funerals
Serving couples and families in the Las Vegas area with heartfelt, non-denominational services.
I specialize in Independent Catholic and interfaith weddings, customizing each ceremony to reflect the couple’s values, love story, and spiritual background. All are welcome here, including LGBTQ+ couples. I've had the honor of officiating countless beautiful weddings, each one a unique celebration of love.
Most of the weddings I officiate follow the Catholic format. One of the wonderful things about a Catholic ceremony is the flexibility it offers—there are many ways to personalize the service so that it truly reflects who you are as a couple. It’s a sacred and joyful day, and I do everything I can to ensure your ceremony is meaningful and perfect.
I am a member of the Catholic Church of America, an Independent Catholic jurisdiction not under papal authority. This allows me to officiate Catholic weddings in a variety of locations, whether in a church (with or without Mass) or at alternative venues such as a beach, backyard, ranch, or hotel ballroom. The location is entirely up to you.
Regarding the honorarium, my fee is typically $650, depending on the specifics of your ceremony. For weddings located at a distance from Las Vegas, I may request an additional amount to help cover travel expenses, such as gas or overnight accommodations. To reserve your wedding date, I ask for a $200 non-refundable deposit, which is applied toward the total fee. I only schedule one wedding per day to ensure my full attention is dedicated to your celebration.
I usually attend the wedding rehearsal to ensure everyone is well-prepared and comfortable with the ceremony flow.
"Father Tom was the perfect choice for our ceremony. He was kind, professional, and created a service that was both traditional and deeply personal. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant."
"From our first meeting, we knew Father Tom was the right person to officiate our wedding. He guided us through the process with grace and made our interfaith ceremony so special and inclusive. We highly recommend him!"
I offer compassionate, dignified funeral and memorial services that celebrate the life and spirit of your loved one with care and reverence.
I am honored to provide spiritual services for your daughter's Quinceañera. Whether you are looking for a blessing, a full ceremony, or a prayer service to mark this special milestone, I work with families to create a meaningful and memorable celebration of faith, family, and a young woman's journey into adulthood. These services can be held in a variety of locations, and I will ensure that the ceremony is personal, respectful, and a beautiful reflection of your family's traditions and values.
With over 30 years of officiating experience, 6 in Las Vegas, I bring presence, empathy, and a personal touch to every ceremony. I am a proudly inclusive officiant, and I work to ensure every name, every word, and every moment is honored with respect.
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