Wedding Officiants · Tampa Bay · Clearwater · St. Pete
A moment suspended in time. A genuine reflection of your journey together.
Reverend Scott Lortz and George Smetzer. A Reiki Master, a relationship coach, and a combined 3,000+ ceremonies across Tampa Bay and beyond — crafting personalized love stories for couples who want their wedding to feel like them.
Recognition
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award and The Knot Best of Weddings — recognized by real couples, five years running.
Meet the Officiants
Your ceremony should feel effortless, authentic, and truly yours — whoever you book, that's the promise we make.
Founder · Lead Officiant · Reiki Master
Scott became a Reiki Master in 2006 and was ordained to offer spiritual comfort long before he stepped behind a ceremony arch. After honing his craft with Gulf Beach Weddings, he launched Weddings and Wellness in 2016 — bringing a background in religious studies, mindfulness, and relationship coaching to every script he writes. Over 1,000 ceremonies and counting.
Officiant
George has officiated more than 1,500 weddings. He has a gift for finding the fresh, specific detail in every love story — and a particular passion for vow renewals. Couples describe ceremonies with George as relaxed, warm, and quietly unforgettable.
Where We've Married Couples
Barefoot vows at the Gulf's edge, salt air included.
Vaulted ceilings and warm brass — downtown Tampa at its finest.
Waterfront ceremony and reception on the Hillsborough.
Rustic barn charm just north of the city.
Manicured estate gardens built for a grand celebration.
Flexible event space that adapts to any ceremony vision.
Classic hotel ceremony with full downtown skyline backdrop.
Tampa Bay's full range — Gulf-front sand, downtown loft space, farmland, and estate gardens.
— The Wellness Difference —
Most officiants bring a script. Scott brings eighteen years of Reiki practice, a background in religious studies, and training in relationship coaching. That combination shapes the way he reads a room, paces a ceremony, and guides couples through nerves they didn't know they'd have.
The result is a ceremony that feels suspended in time — not rushed, not rote, not borrowed from someone else's wedding. You're gaining a partner who will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your wedding day feels effortless, authentic, and truly yours.
REIKI MASTER
2006Ordained · Certified · Present
Ceremony Types
A wedding isn't just about saying 'I do.' It's about creating a powerful human experience that you, your partner, and your guests will treasure forever. We write each ceremony from scratch — no templates, no copy-paste vows.
Clearwater at golden hour, toes in warm Gulf sand — we handle the logistics so you're fully present.
Open sky, lush greenery, and a ceremony that breathes with the surroundings.
Exposed wood, string lights, and vows that feel as grounded as the setting.
Urban energy, skyline backdrop, and a ceremony that matches the moment.
Grand spaces that demand a ceremony written to fill them.
Classic structure, timeless words, and all the ritual your family expects.
Contemporary and personal — written for who you are, not a generic couple.
Faith-forward or wellness-centered — Scott's background in mindfulness runs through every line.
Warm, funny, relaxed — because the best ceremonies make people cry and laugh.
The day you wish you'd had, or the milestone that deserves its own celebration.
Book
You're choosing more than an officiant — you're gaining a partner who will guide you every step of the way. Start with a conversation.
Call or text 813-503-5449Tampa Bay · Clearwater · St. Pete · Sarasota · Dade City · and beyond. Beach, barn, garden, ballroom, or backyard — wherever your wedding takes place, we'll be there.