Dmitriy possesses an inner light that shines through from the moment you meet him. He loves celebrating the unity that connects people from all walks of life by crafting uplifting wedding ceremonies that truly reflect each couple’s personality. 

Fluent in both English and Russian, Dmitriy was born in Ukraine, then moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 12. They settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. and later moved to Staten Island where he attended college and gained a wealth of valuable public speaking experience. 

“We felt very comfortable with Dmitriy and he made us feel like we have known him for years. Everyone complimented the ceremony and how personal it was during the reception. . . We wanted a personal ceremony written about our story/journey as a couple and Dmitriy delivered just that with a touch of humor.” ~Mckenzie O.

Dmitriy now lives in Charlotte, N.C. where he loves to spend time with his wife and 2 daughters, taking weekend trips to the shore or the mountains. He enjoys photography, fishing, as well as riding bikes with his daughters.  

Dmitriy first became interested in officiating weddings in 2008 when his best friend asked him to perform their ceremony. They did not want anything traditional, and Dmitriy was able to create a very fun and light-hearted ceremony for them. It was a big hit, and the venue continued to call him after that to provide his officiant services for other couples.  

“We had such a fantastic experience working with Dmitriy on our ceremony. . . We loved how custom the ceremony was to us and how many personal anecdotes he included. We had so many compliments from family and friends on our ceremony. Highly recommend!” ~Sammi P.

As a Humanist, Dmitriy believes that everyone’s interpretation of God is different, and you don’t have to go to a big building to connect with the divine or to be a better person. Growing up, his family was Jewish, but did not adhere to any strict religious dogma. He has now come to believe that the best recipe for a happy path in life is to stick to solid values,  listen to your heart, and surround yourself with good people. 

Dmitriy is ready to provide a calm and soothing energy for you on your wedding day. And he would take great pleasure in helping you express your love for one another in a way that is authentically you!