From Bad Boy Comedian to Ordained Minister: The Reinvention of Michael “Wheels” Parise
- Michael Parise
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
If you asked anyone in the late '90s who Wheels was, you'd get an earful. A no-filter, sharp-tongued, New York-born Italian with a mic in one hand and a middle finger in the other—Michael “Wheels” Parise made his mark as one of comedy’s most raw, real, and unapologetic voices. But life has a funny way of shifting gears. And today, Wheels isn’t just commanding the stage—he’s officiating weddings, guiding couples, and helping people start new chapters.
Yes, you read that right. Michael “Wheels” Parise is now an ordained minister.
A Lifetime in the Spotlight… and the Shadows
With over 37 years on stage, Michael lived the wild ride of showbiz. From The Comedy Store in L.A. to sold-out shows in Vegas, from tours with Andrew Dice Clay to TV appearances, Wheels wasn’t just in the scene—he was the scene.
But behind the jokes and bravado was a man who had weathered more than the public saw: loss, reinvention, family upheaval, business transitions, and a relentless desire to evolve.
“When you’ve made a career out of roasting people,” Parise says with a grin, “you start to realize—maybe it’s time to toast someone for a change.”
The Call to Something Bigger
It wasn’t a lightning bolt or a burning bush. It was life—real life—that made Michael seek something more meaningful.
In recent years, Parise found himself helping friends write vows, guiding people through tough times, and becoming the one people turned to for direction—not punchlines. After years of delivering laughs, he discovered the joy in delivering love… legally.
That’s when he became ordained through the Universal Life Church.
“It was less about religion,” he explains, “and more about connection. People trust me. They know I’ve been through the trenches, and when I speak—it’s from the gut, not a script.”
Legally Yours TN: Where Laughter Meets Legitimacy
Michael now leads Legally Yours TN, a full-service mobile notary and wedding officiant business based in Franklin, Tennessee. But don’t let the suit and tie fool you—he’s still Wheels.
Couples now book him not just for his credentials, but for the unforgettable experience he brings to the ceremony. Whether it’s a heartfelt elopement in the hills of Tennessee or a full-on comedy roast wedding (yes, that’s a thing), Parise delivers something no other officiant can: honesty, laughter, and a little bit of badass.
A New Stage, A New Mission
Becoming an ordained minister wasn’t the end of the comedy—it was the elevation of it. Parise has blended decades of stage presence with the sacred duty of joining lives together. The result? A reinvention that feels more authentic than ever.
“I’ve seen what happens when people give up on love, on themselves, on their dreams,” he says. “This is my way of showing them it’s never too late to start over.”
Book Wheels — Minister. Comedian. Storyteller.
Whether you're planning a wedding, a vow renewal, or need someone with depth and edge to guide your big day, Michael “Wheels” Parise brings heart, humor, and wisdom to the altar.
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