Maryland Wedding Officiant

Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns

Making Your Wedding Ceremony Uniquely Yours

Every love story deserves a ceremony as unique and meaningful as the couple themselves.  As a Maryland wedding officiant, I proudly serve couples in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.

My services include personalized ceremonies, intimate elopements, tiny weddings, and legal marriage license signature services.  With over 20 years of experience and more than 300 five-star reviews, I specialize in creating heartfelt celebrations of love. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand wedding or a small, intimate gathering, my goal is to ensure your ceremony reflects your values, culture, and journey as a couple.

If I’m unavailable for your special day, rest assured that I have a trusted network of experienced wedding officiants who share my commitment to excellence. These colleagues are deeply spiritual, LGBTQ-affirming, and bilingual, ready to make your wedding day as special and memorable as you deserve.

Who We Are

At SJB Ministries, LLC, we embrace diversity and specialize in creating ceremonies that reflect a variety of cultural traditions, including African American wedding rituals, Christian and Muslim religious practices, and many spiritual beliefs. Whether you identify as agnostic, atheist, religious, or spiritual, we celebrate love in all its forms and honor the unique stories that bring people together.

African American Wedding Culture

African American wedding rituals are deeply rooted in heritage, culture, and unity. From the rich symbolism of jumping the broom to the celebratory rhythms of drumming ceremonies, these traditions honor ancestors and create meaningful connections to the past.

Our approach blends respect for history with a modern celebration of love. While we honor African American traditions, we are equally skilled in creating ceremonies that reflect the unique stories, values, and cultures of all our couples.

To learn more, visit our Jumping the Broom and African American Wedding Rituals pages.

Why Choose Us?

Start your journey with an officiant who understands your story, respects diverse cultures, and is dedicated to creating a memorable and heartfelt ceremony. We serve couples of all backgrounds and identities, and our portfolio includes biracial couples, LGBTQ+ unions, and other beautifully diverse love stories.

Let’s work together to make your wedding day extraordinary.