Dr. Demetra Williams-Crawford

I became an ordained clergy online because I wanted to support friends, family, and community members in celebrating love on their own terms. I value meaningful, inclusive, and personalized ceremonies, and I knew that becoming ordained would allow me to create those experiences—especially for couples who don’t feel represented by traditional religious structures. With a background in education and leadership, officiating weddings felt like a natural extension of the work I already do: guiding people through important life transitions with care and intention.

I was born and raised in Dinwiddie County, Virginia—a small, close-knit community that taught me the importance of family, tradition, and togetherness. For over 30 years, I’ve called Maryland home, where I’ve built my career and continued my passion for serving others. Both places are a meaningful part of my story and who I am today!

Through this ordination, I hope to create personalized, heartfelt ceremonies that honor the unique love stories of each couple I serve. My goal is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space where people from all walks of life feel seen, respected, and celebrated. Whether it’s a large gathering or an intimate elopement, I want every couple to walk away feeling that their ceremony was truly about them. This work allows me to blend purpose with passion—and I’m honored to be part of such meaningful moments!

I believe that love transcends labels, and my approach as a clergy is rooted in respect, inclusion, and compassion. While I was raised with spiritual values, I do not represent any one religion. This allows me to serve people of all faiths, no faith, and everything in between. I’m here to honor the beliefs and wishes of each couple, whether they want a traditional, spiritual, or completely secular ceremony.

What makes my ceremonies special is my commitment to making every couple feel respected, affirmed, and seen—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity. I proudly officiate weddings for all couples, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ partners, and believe love should be honored in all its forms. Even if I don’t know a couple personally, I ensure their ceremony reflects dignity, joy, and the freedom to celebrate their union their way. My role is to create a meaningful space where love takes center stage—without judgment and without limitations.

Yes—I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental presence and am happy to officiate ceremonies in a variety of settings, whether it’s a formal venue, backyard, courthouse, or somewhere completely unique to the couple. I’m flexible with spiritual, non-religious, or blended ceremonies and open to customizing the language to reflect the couple’s values. My goal is to make sure the ceremony feels authentic, stress-free, and truly reflective of the love being celebrated.