Hi, I am Ben!
Welcome — I'm so glad you're here!
I'm glad you stopped by! Before we talk weddings, let me introduce myself.
Most days, you'll find me enjoying a latte at a cozy coffee shop, exploring antique stores in search of hidden treasures, or happily lost in a project at home. I've proudly called the Grand Forks, North Dakota, area home for 52 years, and I truly love this little corner of the world and the wonderful people who make it special.
I'm also a co-owner of a local restaurant, where I've spent years doing what I enjoy most — connecting with people, sharing a few laughs, and helping create experiences that bring people together. I guess you could say hospitality has always been part of who I am!
At home, I share life with my partner of 15 years and our Boston Terrier, Bo. He's quite the opposite of our beloved Thor, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge after 16 wonderful years. I can't help but think Thor had a paw in sending this crazy little Bobo our way. Somehow, he knew we still had room in our hearts for another four-legged rascal.
Now, let's talk about YOU!
As the heart behind Forever the Knot, my greatest joy is helping couples create wedding ceremonies that are every bit as unique as they are.
Every couple has a story. There are the adventures, the laughter, the unexpected twists, the little quirks, and those quiet moments that make you realize you've found your person. Those are the things that make your relationship special, and those are the things I want your guests to feel when they hear your story.
I'm not here to deliver a cookie-cutter ceremony or make your wedding feel like everyone else's. I'm here to get to know you, discover what makes your relationship yours, and bring that to life in a ceremony filled with personality, meaning, and heart.
Love is love, and everyone is welcome here.
❤️At Forever the Knot, love doesn't come with a set of rules, and neither do my ceremonies. I'm proud to be LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome couples from all backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. Whether your love is rooted in faith, tradition, or simply the beautiful connection you share, you deserve a ceremony that honors who you are and the love you're celebrating.
No cookie-cutter expectations.
No judgment. Just love, laughter, and a ceremony that's authentically YOU.
Because your wedding day should feel like YOU.
💛 Your guests should laugh, tear up, cheer you on, and maybe reach for a tissue or two.
💛 Your love story deserves to be told in a way that feels natural, personal, and true to you.
💛 Your ceremony should be memorable, meaningful, and even a little fun. After all, this is a celebration!
My goal? To create a moment that brings your favorite people together, celebrates the journey that brought you here, and gives you memories you'll carry long after the last dance.
Ready to tell your story?I'd love to hear how you met, what makes you laugh, and what makes your relationship one of a kind. Let's get to know each other and see what we can create together.
Your story. Your ceremony. Your way.
Let's make it unforgettable!
Ben did a wonderful job officiating our ceremony! He helped eased our nerves going into the ceremony by going through the flow of it in detail and provided nice suggestions and script. Thank you, Ben!
-Lacey and Jake
-Lacey and Jake
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Ben was a great officiant! Our wedding this past Saturday was speculator and Ben helped me out significantly trying to coordinate everything together. Our wedding was magical and spot on. He helped plan our wedding months ahead and prepared once we got closer and got everything together when the day came. He was very professional and explained everything well and documents were spot on. I would recommend him most definitely and two thumbs up.
Thank you Ben! - Steven and Josh |
If you are looking for a truly unique, heartfelt and intentional wedding experience, Ben Heit is the officiant for you! He has a special gift for rewriting your love story and weaving into your ceremony. His genuine kindness, attention to detail, and organizational skills to ensure all runs smoothly are rare and precious pieces that tied our day and "Knot" perfectly.
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We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. From our very first conversation, Ben made us feel comfortable and took the time to get to know us so our ceremony felt personal and meaningful.
Throughout the planning process, he was responsive, organized, and always willing to answer questions or make adjustments. On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly. He kept us calm, guided us through the ceremony, and delivered it beautifully. It felt heartfelt, professional, and exactly what we had hoped for.
We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the ceremony was. We are incredibly grateful for the care and attention he put into making our day so special. We would absolutely recommend Ben to anyone looking for an officiant!- Ashly and Chad
Throughout the planning process, he was responsive, organized, and always willing to answer questions or make adjustments. On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly. He kept us calm, guided us through the ceremony, and delivered it beautifully. It felt heartfelt, professional, and exactly what we had hoped for.
We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the ceremony was. We are incredibly grateful for the care and attention he put into making our day so special. We would absolutely recommend Ben to anyone looking for an officiant!- Ashly and Chad
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We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have had Ben Heit as our wedding officiant, and we cannot recommend him enough. His ability to create a personalized and meticulously planned ceremony truly set him apart. It was evident that he invested his time and care into making our day special, and his genuine enthusiasm made us feel valued and supported throughout the entire process. Ben's expertise and dedication made our ceremony unforgettable, and we would confidently choose him again without hesitation. If you are looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day extraordinary, Ben is the perfect choice- Evan Barbie
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Ben literally saved our big day!!
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Very thorough and professional. Extremely happy with Ben's Services!
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Ben did a fantastic job! He made sure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted it to be.
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Ben did a fantastic job officiating my wedding. He was very flexible with our requests, very professional and a very fun guy to work with. The ceremony turned out wonderful! We are very thankful for the experience he provided us on our special day. Thank you Ben! -Shaun and Anna
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I wanted a small casual ceremony and that’s exactly what I got. Ben was wonderful, adding humor and making my husband and I laugh throughout the short ceremony. It was beyond perfect. I loved the personal touch with the way he wrote and told our story and how hints of it were threaded throughout the ceremony. I would highly recommend Ben and Forever The Knot to anyone and everyone looking for the best officiant on their special day.
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Ben Heit just officiated our wedding on Saturday, and we are so happy with how everything turned out! I loved everything about our ceremony, it flowed so nicely! I got so many compliments afterwards on how he officiated! I can't thank him enough! I highly recommend if you are looking for an officiant!!!
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Gosh, my husband and I have nothing but good things to say about Ben! He recently married us and he was so so wonderful. He’s very organized, a good listener, a great communicator, and he doesn’t make you feel overwhelmed. I am so glad Ben could be apart of our special day. If you are looking for someone charismatic, funny, and stylish as the cherry on top to your ceremony, we suggest Ben! -Tamron and Jake
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We could not have asked for a better officiant than Ben! Although we only met a few times, his preparation was so thoughtful and thorough that several of our guests asked how long we had known him. The message he crafted was so warm, personal, and meaningful that everyone assumed he was a close personal friend. Ben was professional in guiding us through the paperwork, creative in offering unique ideas for our ceremony, and incredibly diligent in learning our story from us and our closest friends. His delivery on the big day was the perfect blend of warmth and humor. He was the absolute perfect combination of everything you could want in an officiant, and he gave us the exact ceremony we had dreamed of. We cannot recommend him highly enough!- Deb Nagle and Scott Bergee
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We just had our wedding last weekend and Ben was our Officiant. Ben was absolutely nothing short of amazing! From the beginning with the chemistry check, to him introducing us for the very first time, he was awesome. Ben was always very responsive to our emails, he walked us through step-by-step of the script (besides the love story), and he was always timely to each meeting. We initially wanted a family or friend to officiate our wedding, but could never agree on a person and didn't want to put them on the spot. When we can across and met for the very first time we knew he was the right fit for us. The best part is he'll tailor it to however you imagine it, but offers a lot of expertise and ideas to make it amazing. Overall, I would recommend Ben to anyone that is in a similar situation. We wanted something a little bit serious/formal, but also have some funny moments and Ben just nailed it all the way around. I would definitely recommend Ben to any couples getting married in the future! Ethan C.
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Thank you so very much for officiating at our son's wedding this weekend! You did an amazing job! -Kim Stormo
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I have so many good things to say about our correspondence with Ben! He was fantastic at answering all my questions and helped me figure out what options worked best for us. We ended up proposing multiple different plans and Ben graciously worked with me until we finally settled on a plan! He has fantastic communication and the process was super easy! He showed up before the wedding started, offered all the help we could need and carried out a great ceremony! I would recommend him to all our friends and family who are needing an officiant! -Makenah Bingham
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