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Interfaith Marriages & Nikah Officiants
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1 Year in Business
Serving ZIP Codes:20398, 20374
From the Business:Dr. Ghouse is an experienced wedding officiant specializing in interfaith, secular, nikah, nikah-plus, civil, and traditional weddings. He has officiated nearly 600 interfaith marriages, uniting couples from diverse backgrounds, including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Jews, Humanists, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others. Nikah ceremonies for Muslim couples can be conducted in person or virtually, and are available worldwide. Dr. Ghouse consults with the couple and, if necessary, their parents to customize the ceremony, ensuring it reflects their faith and cultural traditions. Couples can choose from interfaith, Nikah, Nikah-plus, civil ceremonies, or any combination thereof. He has officiated weddings in nearly 75 cities across the United States, for 12 religions, and representing 95 ethnicities from around the world. A few of the many destination weddings were held in Mexico, Canada, the UK, Spain, Disney, and other countries. Having spoken with over 600 families, Dr. Ghouse has received blessings from almost all of them. He is a trusted resource for interfaith marriages and has written over 150 articles on the subject. Currently, he is working on a book about interfaith marriages. You can find some of the most-read articles and testimonials on our website: https://interfaithmarriages.org/most-read-articles/ To reach Dr. Ghouse, email him at SpeakerMikeGhouse or text him at (202) 717-2892. For more information about his work, please visit our website. https://interfaithmarriages.orgRead more
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Best decision ever! Our most important vendor for our wedding was the officiant because we needed someone that could beautifully illustrate our interfaith love story. Dr. Mike Ghouse did just that! He brought together our Islamic and Christian faiths in a way our wedding guests were completely blown away by. Both faiths were represented in his sermon and prayers beautifully. Dr. Mike Ghouse was extremely professional in everything he did and was attentive from start to finish. Above all, he was a joy to work and extremely pleasant and positive. We HIGHLY recommend him for any couple searching for an interfaith officiant. He will make your special day memorable for years to come.
Dr. Ghouse made the ceremony cheerful, comforting and participatory. Promoting diversity and pluralism is his motivation
Our most important vendor for our wedding was the officiant because we needed someone that could beautifully illustrate our interfaith love story. Dr. Mike Ghouse did just that! He seamlessly brought together our Jewish and Muslim faiths in a way our wedding guests were blown away by the wedding proceeding.
Inclusive and beautiful interfaith ceremony We had a wonderful and customized Hindu/Muslim ceremony with elements of both cultures and religions. Dr. Ghouse met with us via video chat multiple times before the ceremony to personalize and go over any questions we had. We were able to have the perfect ceremony to join us in marriage and celebrate our love with our closest family and friends. We definitely recommend Interfaith Marriages to provide you with the perfect ceremony.
Dr Mike Ghouse has officiated several weddings that I have been a part of. His service, his values and the beauty he brings to any wedding is absolutely inspiring. Attending a wedding officiated by him truly reminds the beauty and the significance of marriage. Pluralism, tolerance and love for all faiths is one of the core values of my life, so his service becomes especially valuable. The world is blessed to have him and his service. I hold him in highest regard and recommend him to everyone
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