Licensed Wedding Officiant · Southeastern PA & Southern New Jersey
Ceremonies crafted around the two of you — heartfelt, a little funny, and written with all the care your love deserves. No cookie-cutter scripts. No awkward silences. Just the good stuff.
I'm Joe Forsstrom — a licensed officiant based in Glenside, PA with over a decade of experience crafting ceremonies that feel entirely, unmistakably yours. I've officiated on historic Philadelphia rooftops, Jersey Shore beaches, vineyard lawns, and one very memorable backyard with a dog who stole the show. Every single one was unforgettable.
My approach starts with actually listening. Through a detailed questionnaire and a laid-back conversation, I learn how you met, what makes you snort-laugh, and what love genuinely means to both of you. From that, I write something that sounds nothing like a template — because it absolutely isn't one. Promise.
"A great ceremony makes people laugh, cry, and wish they'd written their vows sooner."
— on getting it rightCeremony Packages
Two packages. Both fully custom. Neither with a single line that sounds like it was copy-pasted from the internet.
Package One
Just the two of you (and whoever you actually like). A short, sweet, fully custom ceremony that proves you don't need a crowd to have a moment. Includes one consultation call and a script written entirely for you.
Inquire →Package Two
The whole beautiful thing — your love story, your vows, the ring exchange, and any readings or rituals that matter to you. With unlimited revisions, rehearsal attendance, planner coordination, and a keepsake printed script you'll actually want to keep. This is the one people talk about at brunch the next day.
Inquire →How It Works
Fill out the inquiry form with your date, venue, and a little about your vision. I'll get back to you within 48 hours — faster if I'm not at someone else's wedding.
We hop on a video call, you spill the good stuff — how you met, the proposal, the inside jokes — and I take notes like a very invested friend.
I write your ceremony and send it over for review. We tweak, polish, and refine until every single word feels right. (Yes, even the funny bits.)
I show up early, bring good energy, and guide you through every moment with calm confidence. You just focus on each other. I've got the rest.
What Couples Say
Joe wrote us a ceremony that made everyone cry — including the most stoic people we know. He didn't just officiate; he told our story better than we ever could have. We ugly-cried in the best possible way.
Margaux & Leon · Philadelphia, PA · June 2024
From our very first call I knew he totally got it. He picked up on all the little details and turned them into something so beautiful. Our guests kept asking us where we found him — like he was some kind of secret.
Devon & Priya · Cherry Hill, NJ · October 2024
We wanted something that wasn't cheesy, but also wasn't cold and stiff. Joe nailed it. It was funny and warm and completely us. We still read it on anniversaries — it makes us laugh every time.
Sam & Theo · Haddonfield, NJ · August 2024
We changed our vows the week before the wedding — yes, really — and Joe didn't even flinch. Just rolled with it like a total pro. Calm, talented, and genuinely one of the best decisions we made for our day.
Isabelle & Marc · Doylestown, PA · May 2024
Begin Here
I keep my calendar intentionally small so every couple gets my full attention — not a rushed, forgettable ceremony. If your date is coming up, don't wait. The good ones go fast.
That's you. You're the good ones.
joe@joetiesknots.com
Service Area
Southeastern PA · Southern New Jersey
Based in Glenside, PA · Available to travel
Booking Window
Inquiries accepted 2–12 months in advance.
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