Minister Ronald J. Cambest BSW — ordained, non-denominational, and deeply committed to making your ceremony as unique as your love story. Serving Pittsburgh & the Tri-State area for over 19 years.
I am Ronald J. Cambest — an ordained, non-denominational minister and licensed officiant with over 19 years of experience crafting beautiful, meaningful wedding ceremonies throughout Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
My only requirement for marriage is Love. Whether you envision an intimate elopement for two or a grand celebration with 400 guests, I will create a ceremony that is a true reflection of your relationship — religious, secular, interfaith, or anything in between.
Beyond officiating, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and bring genuine warmth, empathy, and care to every couple I serve.
I am proud to have been one of the first ministers in Pittsburgh to perform wedding ceremonies directly at reception venues — helping couples break away from tradition and celebrate their love exactly where they wanted. That pioneering spirit helped shape what we now know as the modern Pittsburgh wedding, and I continue to lead that tradition across the city and the surrounding Tri-State area.
I am no stranger to weddings of 100 to 400+ guests. Your grand ceremony will be thoughtfully crafted, professionally delivered, and completely personalized to your love story.
Not everyone wants the fuss of a large wedding — and that's beautiful. I specialize in meaningful, stress-free elopements that are just as special as any grand affair.
Every belief is welcome. I craft ceremonies that honor two faiths, multiple traditions, or no religious affiliation at all — with deep respect and creativity.
My only requirement is Love. I am proud to officiate ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds, orientations, and traditions. All are celebrated equally here.
I work closely with each couple to write a completely personalized ceremony script — with vows, readings, unity rituals, and every detail tailored to you.
With 19+ years of officiating across Western Pennsylvania, I have performed ceremonies at Pittsburgh's most iconic and beloved wedding venues. I know the spaces, the logistics, and how to make your ceremony shine wherever you celebrate.
Don't see your venue listed? I travel throughout Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, the Tri-State area, West Virginia, and Ohio.
From grand cathedral ceremonies to intimate waterfront elopements — a glimpse into the moments I have been honored to officiate across Pittsburgh and beyond.
Ronald was absolutely incredible to work with and took so much stress out of our day and wedding process. He truly cared about our wants and wishes for our ceremony — it ran beautifully.
Minister Cambest was wonderful! He was extremely responsive, gave us many different ceremony options to customize, and it was apparent he truly cared about what we wanted. Highly recommend!
From the first meeting to the ceremony, Ronald made us feel so comfortable and heard. Our guests raved about how personal and moving the ceremony was. He is a true professional and a genuinely kind soul.
Ronald was everything we could have hoped for in an officiant. He made our ceremony feel so personal and intimate — even with 250 guests in attendance. Multiple people told us it was the most beautiful wedding ceremony they had ever been to.
We were nervous about finding the right officiant for our interfaith ceremony, but Ronald put us completely at ease from our very first conversation. He wove both of our traditions together so beautifully and naturally. We could not have asked for better.
Ronald officiated our small backyard elopement and made it feel just as grand and meaningful as any big wedding. He was warm, professional, and truly listened to our vision. We are so grateful we found him — he made our day absolutely perfect.
373 Five-Star Reviews & Counting ⭐
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