Barry Bradford

A bride and groom standing together at the altar with the officiant. The officiant is reading their vows while the couple smiles and holds hands

Hello! Thank you so much for visiting my website!

My joy is helping create your perfect wedding – a wedding that reflects who the two of you are as a couple. As the top rated wedding officiant in the Chicago area, I keep my practice small, so that every couple gets my full attention. I have over a decade of creating unforgettable ceremonies for couples!

I am a nationally recognized motivational speaker. I've won awards from the President, two from Congress, and been featured in national and international television more times than I can count.  Let me know if you'd like to see clips of me on the Today Show!

Home for me is Deerfield, Illinois. When I am not traveling the country as a publicspeaker or conducting beautiful weddings, I love spending time with my children and my two rescue dogs.  My passions include Broadway theater, volunteering, and smiling. I bring positive energy to every situation. I love doing my part to make the world a better place!

Don’t measure your wealth by how many things you have. Measure your wealth by how many things you have that you wouldn’t take money for.
— MYRLIE EVERS

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