Outland Officiant
About
Thomas Tobin officiates ceremonies across the red rock country of southwest Utah under the name Outland Officiant, with Zion and Bryce Canyon as his core territory. His published rate structure is location-based: ceremonies in southwest Utah areas such as Zion, Bryce, Kanab, Snow Canyon, and St. George run $450, while travel to other parts of Utah, including Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches, is priced at $750. He also performs virtual ceremonies from $150 and proxy ceremonies from $350, with 24/7 availability for online weddings. Each booking includes a personalized ceremony script, which can lean religious, spiritual, or secular depending on what the couple wants, along with help navigating Utah marriage license logistics and land use permits for ceremonies on public land. Tobin's stated philosophy is that a wedding should be about the couple rather than the officiant or the guest list, and the business was founded on the position that couples should be able to marry however and to whomever they want. Beyond standalone officiating, Outland coordinates elopement packages that fold in photography and hair and makeup through partner vendors. Couples planning a hike-in ceremony or a sunrise overlook exchange of vows can expect him to travel to remote spots within his service zones, including locations across the Arizona border at Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, and Flagstaff.
Specialties
- Elopements
- Adventure Elopements
- Micro Weddings
- Destination
Areas served
Zion National Park · Bryce Canyon · Kanab · Orderville · Brian Head · Duck Creek Village · Snow Canyon State Park · St. George · Capitol Reef · Grand Staircase-Escalante · Canyonlands · Arches · Lake Powell