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Mike Baker standing between two smiling brides in white dresses holding bouquets, wearing a rainbow officiant stole, inside a greenhouse strung with lights.
Weddings

Love is love.
And I love weddings.

I have performed three weddings, and I loved every one of them. Looking through these photographs reminded me how much I want to do it again. I am based in Coeur d’Alene, and I would love to hear about the wedding you are planning.

  • 3weddings officiated
  • AMM ordainedsince 2021
  • Dudeist Priestsince 2016
  • Coeur d’AleneIdaho

Why I love doing this

Most of my work puts me in rooms where people are trying to solve hard problems. A wedding gathers a room around two people and something hopeful. I love getting to be part of that.

Your wedding should feel like yours

I believe love is love. Every couple deserves a ceremony that respects who they are and the life they are choosing together. I listen closely so the words feel natural when you hear them and the ceremony has room for your personality.

The wardrobe has some range

One couple asked me to officiate in a referee shirt, which still makes me smile. I wore a rainbow stole while marrying two brides. There is a suit in the mix too, so apparently I am ready for almost anything.

The surprisingly official part

I became a Dudeist Priest on June 17, 2016, which feels very on brand. American Marriage Ministries ordained me on August 6, 2021. I have performed three weddings, and I would be honored to perform more.

June 17, 2016Dudeist PriestThe Church of the Latter-Day Dude
August 6, 2021Ordained ministerAmerican Marriage Ministries

Officiant requirements vary by location. Before I commit to a ceremony, we will confirm the rules where your wedding will take place.

Mike Baker in a light blue shirt and tie wearing a white and gold American Marriage Ministries stole, standing on a hilltop above a North Idaho lake.
The official stole, above the lake in McCall.

Tell me about your wedding

Send me your date, location, and a little about the two of you. Officiant requirements vary by location, so we will confirm the local rules before making plans.

Wardrobe requests welcome.

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