Craig began his career as a wedding officiant in 2013. Two longtime friends asked him to marry them during a small ceremony in the North Carolina mountains, and he happily accepted. While preparing for the ceremony, Craig realized he had a love for helping couples find the words that would allow them to get married in an environment that is not bound by religions traditions or scriptures, but one that is simply built upon love and personalized vows to one another. Soon after returning to New Bern, he began working with other couples across Eastern North Carolina who were also looking to have nondenominational ceremonies that all family members could enjoy.
Wedding ceremony at Tryon Palace. Photo by Cynthia Rose photography. http://www.cynthiarosephotography.com/
Craig has served as a wedding officiant for numerous ceremonies around Eastern North Carolina, including several held at Tryon Palace, the New Bern Country Club, and the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. In addition to his professional experience as a wedding officiant, Craig holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from East Carolina University and an M.A. in Communication from Queens University of Charlotte.
Craig Ramey is a North Carolina native who has called Eastern North Carolina his home for more than 20 years. During that time he has lived in Greenville, Ocracoke Island, Beaufort, and Morehead City before settling into his current home of historic New Bern.
Minister Craig Ramey 