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About
I strive to make each ceremony unique to the personalities of the bride and groom. While it is a sacred ceremony of commitment, it is also a joyous celebration of Life!
Being present and contributing to such a life- changing day in the lives of people, and celebrating their love and commitment to one another!
Overview
Hired 12 times
Background checked
1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Wedding
Elopement
Commitment ceremony
Vow renewal
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Projects and media
Reviews
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Erin Q.
Oct 19, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Mike was the officiant for our wedding. He was personable, friendly, on time and was willing to meet our needs for our ceremony. Being that we did not know someone personally to officiate, this experience could not have gone better. Double thumbs up.
Weddings on the Central Coast's reply
I loved the setting, and was privileged to be part of your day! And you had the greatest recessional song I have ever heard at a wedding! Be blessed and Fight On!
Wedding Officiant
Johna H.
Feb 1, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Mike was a blessing and by far made our special wedding vow renewal ceremony everything that we expected and more! I feel so blessed and honored to have had him officiate our vows and be with us on our most special day! Thank you again Pastor Mike!!!!! Ron and Johna Heartz.
Weddings on the Central Coast's reply
It was a wonderful surprise for your husband! Happy Anniversary, and thank you for allowing me the privilege to be part of it! What a wonderful backdrop to the ceremony; the beautiful San Simeon beaches!
Wedding Officiant
Heath B.
Nov 24, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Michael did a wonderful renewal of vow wedding for us at Eberle Winery in Paso Robles. Before the renewal we felt he really took the time to go over everything that we wanted to make it special. Very nice man and highly recommend!
Weddings on the Central Coast's reply
You are an amazing couple, with a wonderful family! I love your tradition, and look me up in three years!
Blessings!
Wedding Officiant
Ruth n.
Oct 16, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike was very relatable, and though the ceremony was solemn, we really enjoyed his candid humor about marriage. Very friendly and professional as well.
Weddings on the Central Coast's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words! I was honored to be part of it. It was a lovely setting, and wonderful people!
Wedding Officiant
James C.
Mar 21, 2015
He did a great job with my brother's wedding. The ceremony was a nice length and there was a nice message. He was there on time and ready to go. He was there for the rehearsal and we all knew what was happening. If I was to get married, I would have him do the ceremony.
Weddings on the Central Coast's reply
Thanks James! It also was great having the crew from Good Morning America filming the ceremony, and showing a portion of it on their show the following Monday...and of course sending the bride and groom to the Caribbean for a honeymoon wasn't too bad either!
Credentials
Background Check
Michael Shipman
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, and I have been performing weddings for over 25 years. I am an alumnus of Azusa Pacific University, and the Nazarene Bible College.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been a pastor for over 30 years, and have done weddings for most of that time. I began using Thumbtack in April, 2015, and have loved the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people through this connection!
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have done a wedding that was taped and broadcast by "Good Morning America"; I did a wedding for a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist friend of mine, as well as a wedding in period costume for members of The Renaissance Pleasure Faire. I have done weddings on beaches, cliffsides, parks, wineries, lakesides and even in churches! The couples have been as young as 19, and as old as 72!
