Adam Jamsa Wedding Officiant / Life Celebrant

05/25/2026

Thanks, and hugs to Jenna and Brandon for their kind words on The Knot and Zola (Zola review below) They had a sweet, funny and personable wedding at the amazing The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens From the detailed processional music to the elements in their ceremony, they seized the opportunity to truly have a custom wedding ceremony. It was great working with the engaging, detailed and professional PETES MY DJ . Congrats to Jenna and Brandon!

Jenna B.• May 21, 2026
Rating: 5.0
5.0
Amazing Officiant!
“From our first conversation with Adam Jamsa, we knew we'd made the right choice for our officiant. He brought a kind and funny energy to every interaction, which made the whole planning process feel relaxed and enjoyable. Adam took the time to walk us through the ceremony script, asking thoughtful questions and making it collaborative so we actually understood each piece of it—no confusing jargon or rushed explanations. On our wedding day, everything ran smoothly because he was so attentive to the details and made sure we felt prepared and confident. Working with Adam was easy from start to finish, and his efficient approach meant we could focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about logistics. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant, and we'd recommend him to any couple in a heartbeat.”

05/05/2026

Thanks, and hugs to Savannah and Jake for their kind review on The Knot.
posted 05/05/2026 by Savannah P

"Adam is very passionate about what he does. Great communication throughout the whole process. We really appreciated him writing our ceremony after giving him some details. Took a lot of stress away. I would 100% recommend him and it is 10/10 service!"

Celebrate your event in unforgettable style at The Gateway Building by Childers.

05/01/2026

I have had fellow wedding professionals ask if I still officiate weddings, since I have not been seen roaming central Illinois uniting couples in marriage as often as I use to. Yes! I am still happily crafting and officiating personalized ceremonies. My schedule is a bit more limited, and I am a little more particular regarding where I travel to, but I’m still doing what I love…creating and officiating engaging ceremonies for awesome couples.

I had a blast on 4–24 The Gateway Building by Childers celebrating the marriage of Savannah and Jake. Jake and Savannah are genuine, sweet and surrounded by awesome family and friends. Their ceremony shared their journey and a few laughs and tears along the way.

Great to work with Morgan White Photography, one of my favorite photographers over the years and to work for the first time with Regal Sounds and Entertainment – delightfully engaging and professional.

Congratulations and big hugs to Savannah & Jake!

10/22/2025

A big hug and thank you to Kirstyn and Jesse for the kind words on The Knot. A fun couple who incorporated their guests into their unity during their ceremony. It was a good day at Luthy Botanical Garden.

Posted 10/06/2025 by Jesse P - The Knot
“Adam is one of the best officiants! The energy he brings to the ceremony is incomparable! He helped us create a ceremony that was very unique and responds in a timely manner to all your inquiries. He made our dreams come to life! If you are looking for an officiant in the Peoria area, look no further!"

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08/28/2025

Thanks and Hugs to Payton and Colton for their kind review on The Knot. Payton, Colton and their family and friends were wonderful and genuine. They had a sweet, personalized ceremony at one of the best venues around, The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Senders!!

posted 07/22/2025 by Payton - The Knot -
Adam was wonderful! Friendly, knowledgeable, professional, excellent communication. He is so easy to work with and makes sure you are 100% happy with your ceremony. Received many compliments from guests about the ceremony and Adam!

07/23/2025

Thanks, and hugs to Michael and Wil for their kind review on The Knot. Photo - Photography by Heather Ball
posted 06/28/2025 by Michael K
"Adam was everything we hoped for from start to finish. He was great with communicating with us and really took the time to get to know us to ensure the ceremony was tailored to us. He put us at ease when we had a lot of pre-wedding anticipation anxiety. We received many compliments about the ceremony he conducted. He made the ceremony fun and interactive. We are very happy we chose him to be our officiant! We will be recommending him to all of our friends for their weddings!"

06/24/2025

15 years and counting and I still love weddings as much as I did when I first started. It's even better when you work with people you call friends. Always good to work with Blue Orchid Event Planning(my favorite) and the awesome Photography by Heather Ball. Michael and Wil are a genuine, wonderful couple. It was an honor to be part of their special day at The Gateway Building by Childers.

05/06/2025

Booking dates for 2026.

Award winning Wedding officiant Adam Jamsa provides unique and customized wedding ceremonies for couples in Peoria & Central Illinois. Read reviews for and contact for a free consultation.

05/04/2025

A big thank you and hugs to Bailey and Tommy for the wonderful review.

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posted 05/02/2025
Adam Jamsa was an amazing officiant. He provided his own style while staying true to what we wanted our ceremony to be like. He was flexible with changes made and very communicative. He also brought great positive, loving energy to the ceremony. He made it heartfelt but also threw us all into laughter here and there. I would not have changed a thing or chosen anyone else. I felt everything he did / said was perfect and tailored to us and our love story.

04/28/2025

4-25-25 was a sweet and special ceremony for Bailey and Tommy at Luthy Botanical Garden. The rain cleared just in time for the sun to shine on Tommy and Bailey's ceremony. A wonderful, sweet, genuine couple. I don’t officiate as many ceremonies these days, but that allows me to really focus on great couples like Bailey and Tommy. The day was even better since my lovely wife Carolyn Whitledge Jamsa was there to send them down the aisle. Congratulations to Tommy & Bailey.