CDE Wedding Officiant

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Introduction: Greetings and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Thank you for your consideration of my services. I have recently separated my two service businesses so you won't see a lot of reviews yet on my revised CDE Wedding Officiating listing. But for now, please also see my five star wedding officiant reviews in with my over 150 event bartending reviews at CDE Event Bartending! I am passionate and consider it an honor to join people together. I aim to earn the faith and trust they show in my services. Let me know what questions you may have that I can help with. I'm here to make you and your fiance's day special and stress free. My goal is to always convey warmth, sincerity and joy with the words of your ceremony! Creating that feeling is what my clients tell me sets me apart from the usual monotone orator. I have done my job if you feel we've known each other for years by the words of your ceremony. You can leave all traditional ceremony script text to me or give me any input you desire. A $50 deposit reserves your date in either my Venmo (CraigDane) no fee, CashApp ($craigdane61) no fee, or Paypal (my email add.) pay 2.9% fee (gratuities are much appreciated if earned but never mandatory). You may contact me at my email or cell. Thanks so much and best wishes for working with you for a lovely ceremony!

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Hired 21 times

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1 employee

15 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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2022

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Great 4.7

16 reviews

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Customers say...

This pro is a responsive and professional wedding officiant who provides personalized services. Customers praise their ability to accommodate last-minute requests, maintain a lighthearted demeanor, and ensure timely arrivals. They also appreciate the pro's flexibility in handling various ceremony styles and their ability to make the wedding day special.

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Bernard W.

Mar 4, 2022

Hired on Thumbtack

We truly feel blessed to have had Craig officiate our wedding. He was very professional, reliable, and brought a sense of humor to our vows. My husband in his typical fashion was late but Craig was patient and kind and was able to lighten the mood with his calm and peaceful demeanor. He came fully prepared with vows that seemed like they were written specifically for us. Even though we had a very intimate ceremony with only a few people present Craig made the ceremony beautiful which made it feel real and special. He encouraged and promoted the excitement that both my husband and I felt. We cannot say enough great things about him and the service he provided. We would certainly recommend him to anyone seeking a professional, caring, compassionate and most of all reliable officiant. We hope to use him for other services that he provides (bartending) in the future.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

CDE Wedding Officiant's reply

So very kind of you to take the time to write such an amazing review Alana! (not sure how they had your name as Bernard :) I'm very glad you and Ryan were so happy with the ceremony. Making the words feel they were written specifically for you is always my goal with all my couples. It's all in the sincerity of the delivery and never being rushed to convey the importance of the words. I thank you again for choosing me to officiate your wedding and I hope we can bartend for you in the future. Wishing you both all of life's blessings!

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Priscilla E.

Jun 13, 2023

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Craig was awesome. We called him on very short notice, like two hours before we needed someone and he had an hours drive and made it on time anyway. He was so professional and spot on. We greatly appreciate every little detail that we didn't have time to plan, he thought of it all.... thank you so very much....

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

CDE Wedding Officiant's reply

It was my pleasure Priscilla. I'm so glad I was able to rearrange my schedule and perform Sandra and Ricardo's ceremony with the same day request! I very much appreciate your kind words and am happy that you were all so pleased! Best wishes to all!

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Shabana M.

May 12, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Craig was amazing! Extremely professional. Kept us informed every step of the way. Suggested a great green space to do the wedding ceremony. He understood what we were looking for in the ceremony and even though I had no idea how this would go, he asked us a few questions and got everything right for the ceremony form that. I appreciate the good heartedness, lightheartedness and most of all communication and sticking to timing and having professionalism and ease throughout our ceremony. Craig fit us in in less than 18 hours from asking him. Thank you Craig!!!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

CDE Wedding Officiant's reply

So very kind of you Shabana to take the time to share such kind words! It's very much appreciated. I'm so glad I was available and able to figure out your ceremony logistics in a short window of time, but we did it together! I wish you and Damion the very best of luck and good wishes in your future together. When you always to try to put your spouse first, everyone wins in the end. Thank you so much!

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Crystal P.

Jan 20, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Craig was VERY responsive ever time I've contacted him! Even as our year anniversary approaches, I wanted to reach out to him to thank him again and show him our new family member and he responded right away! He is an awesome wedding officiant and has a wonderful spirit. He has a great value and he makes it happen, even if it's on short notice. I would recommend him over any others that I had inquired about.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

CDE Wedding Officiant's reply

Crystal & Scottie, thank you so much for your very kind words and thoughtfulness. It's so heartening when I hear from past couples but happens very infrequently as we all lead our busy lives. I'm so glad you were so very pleased with your ceremony. I aim to always convey sincerity and make the experience heartfelt, never cookie cutter. That's a beautiful photo of your family and I wish nothing but joy and good health for all of you. Cherish your amazing gift of life and teach him well! Best wishes!

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Amanda M.

Nov 20, 2022

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Thank you so much for officiating our wedding! The ease of communication and responsiveness were so greatly appreciated in the days leading up to the wedding. We enjoyed the lighthearted, sometimes humorous, ceremony and our guests gave you so many compliments! I mean…I hope I never get married again, but I know who to recommend to any of my peers who do!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

CDE Wedding Officiant's reply

It was my pleasure Amanda. What a fun and unique group you all were at a fun venue as well! It was a joy working with you on the details and I appreciate your generosity in praise and monetarily:) I wish all the best for you and Michael as you begin your new journey together! Thanks so much!

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Craig Dane

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Minimum fee is $125. Average fee is $150.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I just need to gather some basic, simple info from you re: ceremony text details, location, etc. Then I'll just need to know if you'd like to add or incorporate anything into your ceremony. Your deposit reserves your date and time. Fairly simple stuff!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am ordained by the Universal Life Church. My 20 years of theater and film experience are always an asset to conveying warmth and sincerity to the words of your ceremony. You will not get a monotone cookie cutter lecturer:)