— Bridge to Us™ · Raleigh, NC
Your covenant deserves more than a stranger
at the altar.
Joshua Carmichael is a Baptist-ordained minister and professional wedding officiant with 16 years in ministry — serving couples of faith across North Carolina with the preparation, presence, and pastoral care your marriage deserves.
16+
Years in Ministry
NC
Statewide Service
4
Counseling Sessions Included
“Most officiants show up for the ceremony. Joshua shows up before it.”
Ordained Baptist Minister · Professional Officiant
— About Joshua
16 years of ministry. Every ceremony personal.
Joshua Carmichael is a legally ordained Baptist minister with 16 years of pastoral experience and a deep conviction that the ceremony is not the beginning of the wedding day — it is the beginning of the marriage.
He doesn’t arrive at your venue as a vendor. He arrives as your pastor — someone who has already sat with you, walked you through premarital counseling, and invested in the health of your relationship before you ever exchange vows.
That’s what Bridge to Us™ was built for: couples of faith who want a ceremony that carries weight, led by a minister who carries responsibility.
— The Wedding Package
Everything you need to enter your marriage prepared.
$850
All-inclusive · Statewide NC
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Premarital Counseling
Up to 4 sessions walking you through The Journey to a Healthy Marriage — covering communication, conflict, covenant, and commitment.
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Planning Session
A dedicated session to shape your ceremony with intention — your vows, your rhythm, your moment.
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Ceremony Officiation
A dignified, personal ceremony led by a minister who knows you. Travel included within 50 miles of Raleigh; statewide service available.
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Marriage License Filing
Joshua files your license with the county clerk within 10 days of the ceremony, as required by NC law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 51-16).
A $200 deposit reserves your date. The $650 balance is due 72 hours before the ceremony. Rehearsal attendance available for $150. Holiday dates include a $150 premium.
— Premarital Counseling
The work before the wedding is part of the package.
Most officiants hand you a script. Joshua walks you through a process. The Journey to a Healthy Marriage is a 4-session pastoral counseling framework included in every booking — because a beautiful ceremony means more when the couple entering it is prepared.
This isn’t a checkbox. It’s a requirement — and it’s the reason couples who work with Joshua show up differently on their wedding day.
The Journey to a Healthy Marriage
● Communication — building the language of your partnership
● Conflict & Resolution — navigating disagreement without damage
● Roles & Expectations — aligning on what marriage actually looks like
● Faith & Covenant — grounding your union in something that holds
— Who This Is For
“You’re not looking for someone to read a script. You want a pastor who will stand over your marriage with authority — because he already stood with you in preparation.”
Bridge to Us™ is built for couples of faith who are active in their congregation or faith community and who want their ceremony to carry the same weight as the commitment they’re making. You’ve been intentional about your relationship. You want your officiant to be intentional too.
You’re not shopping for the cheapest option. You understand that the person who speaks over your covenant on one of the most significant days of your life should be someone with real pastoral depth — not someone who got ordained online last Tuesday.
Joshua serves couples across North Carolina. If your faith is foundational to who you are and how you’re building your marriage, this is where you belong.
Practical Details
Plan with confidence.
Practical Details
Statewide NC
Based in Raleigh. Travel included within 50 miles at no charge. Beyond 50 miles billed at $1.50/mile one way. Overnight accommodations invoiced separately.
Booking
$200 Reserves Your Date
Non-refundable $200 deposit holds your date. $650 balance due 72 hours before ceremony. Cash, check, Zelle, or credit card (3% fee).
Cancellation
Clear & Fair Policy
30+ days: deposit forfeited only. 14–29 days: 50% retained. Under 14 days: 100% retained. Written notice required.
Marriage License
We Handle the Filing
You obtain your NC license before the ceremony. Joshua files it with the county clerk within 10 days — no extra steps for you.
Add-Ons
Rehearsal & Holidays
Rehearsal attendance: $150. Holiday ceremonies (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve): $150 premium.
The Requirement
Premarital Counseling
All couples must complete The Journey to a Healthy Marriage before the ceremony. This is not optional — because your marriage isn’t either.
Ready to start with intention?
Spring and fall dates fill quickly. Reach out to check availability and take the first step.
Bridge to Us™
8601 Six Forks Rd, Suite 400 · Raleigh, NC 27615 · Baptist-Ordained · Licensed in NC