Joanna Miller
Joanna Miller
A nonreligious, feminist, millennial wedding officiant for ALL couples and families in the metro Washington, D.C. area. Ready to make your big day memorable for all the right reasons!
“Her ability to put a quick ceremony together on short term notice impressed us and she made the celebration feel so intimate and connected both of our cultures. The ceremony was just perfect!”
“We reached out to Joanna a little later in our wedding planning timeline than what I'm sure is recommended. She was so helpful and accommodating, and she was able to turn out the most special ceremony full of warmth and love. Her methods of capturing our love stories made for a beautiful ceremony where all of our guests were able to fully realize our journey together and love for one another. I would highly recommend working with Joanna!”
“Joanna went above and beyond in helping us select readings that fit perfectly with our story, and she was incredibly open and accommodating to our bilingual wedding. On the day of, her delivery was heartfelt, sincere, and truly moving—she had the entire crowd in tears with her beautiful words. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely gifted at what she does, Joanna is the officiant for you. She made our ceremony unforgettable and we are forever grateful for her role in our special day.”
MARRIED BY MILLER
Married by Miller is a nonreligious, feminist, millennial officiant service for ALL couples and families in the metro Washington, D.C. area. Founded by Joanna Miller in 2022, Married by Miller celebrates everything from love stories to life stories upon request. Please see our packages for more info.
Joanna Miller
Credit Devon Rowland
Credit Devon Rowland
Joanna is a public speaker, writer, singer and actor. She started with a family wedding and hasn’t looked back; she now marries all couples regardless of age, gender or race in ceremonies within 100 miles of Washington, DC. Joanna grew up in a multi faith household and lived abroad in Australia for a few years, so she loves to incorporate your cultural and religious traditions.
Joanna is married herself, and ended up with an elopement, formal wedding ceremony and separate reception to accommodate her family’s needs. This means Joanna has firsthand experience with all kinds of celebrations and is sensitive to the unique needs of each. She is ordained through American Marriage Ministries (AMM) and the Universal Life Church, and completed the Business of Officiating course from AMM. Joanna is also a member of the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) and is authorized to perform ceremonies in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and West Virginia.
In her non officiating hours, Joanna walks her rescue dog, Corrigan, and reads obsessively. She is an alumna of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), was a theatre/speech/debate kid growing up and enjoys attending live theatre and music. As a former nonprofit fundraiser, Joanna supports the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Round House Theatre and Generation Hope, among other causes. She looks forward to working with you next!
