Howard Pendley, Ph.D.

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Introduction: I will be delighted to officiate your wedding whether it be religious, civil, or interfaith. Although it's not required, I am willing to meet with you for for premarital consultation. I'm as interested in your marriage as I am in your wedding. I've officiated weddings for more than 50 years. I have a variety of ceremonies available, or you can structure your own so long as the dignity of the occasion is maintained. I will continue to be available to you for any pastoral needs for as long as wish me to be. If you need me to, I can recommend an excellent wedding photographer and musicians, as well as a number of venues in the Savannah area if you haven't already decided on one. I am willing to do whatever I can in order to help make your wedding day the happiest of your life. In addition, if you require a day-of wedding director, my wife is available for a modest charge. I am proud to have been named Thumbtack's 2015 Number One Wedding Officiant for the Savannah area.

Overview

Current Top Pro
Hired 331 times
Background checked
56 years in business

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Cash, Check

Currently a Top Pro

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Photos and Videos

5 photos and 2 videos

Specialties

Type of ceremony

Wedding,
Elopement,
Commitment ceremony,
Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

Christian,
Catholic,
Jewish,
Muslim,
Buddhist,
Interfaith,
Non-denominational (mentions God),
Non-religious (no mention of God)

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, punctuality, and work quality.

Exceptional 5.0

224 reviews

97%

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Jenny S.
Wedding Officiant
Howard was amazing and extremely instrumental in providing officiant services to us on our wedding day, 11.21.20. He is very friendly and kind and definitely gave a great ceremony on our special day! Thank you, Howard!
Dec 4, 2020Verified
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William A.
Wedding Officiant
First of all, Savannah is a great place for a wedding. We had our ceremony by the fountain in Forsyth park. Dr. Howard Pendley definitely helped make it a truly amazing experience for us. Howard met us in our hotel lobby the day before our ceremony and took the time to get to know us and also share about his work and family. He asked questions to determine the type of ceremony we desired. He arrived on time for the ceremony and delivered on what he had promised. He then took our wedding photos, since our photo savvy friends that had planned to come along were unable to come. We plan to spend our 1st anniversary in Savannah and look forward to visiting with Howard again. If you are looking for an experienced, professional and personable marriage officiant in the Savannah area, then look no further than Dr. Pendley. Dr. Bill and Lori Asbury
Oct 20, 2020Verified
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Kristy g.
Wedding Officiant
Mr. Pendley was wonderful! He is very personable and offers great advice. We were really glad that we had Mr. Pendley to officiate our wedding.
Oct 18, 2020Verified
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Don S.
Wedding Officiant
I hired Howard at the last minute for an elopement wedding at Forsyth Park in Savannah. The Savannah County courthouse was closed due to Covid, so we met Howard at the Effingham County courthouse, an hour's drive from Savannah. However, without my divorce decree they would not issue a marriage license, so Howard returned to Savannah. Two hours later I had obtained my divorce decree, and Howard returned to Effingham and graciously officiated my wedding on the courthouse steps.
Oct 17, 2020Verified
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Jamie L.
Wedding Officiant
Howard was a pleasure to have be the officiant at our wedding. He also has a wealth of knowledge to pass along to any new couple. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special! Felix and Jamie Crossley
Oct 5, 2020Verified
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Howard Pendley

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Although I do have standard prices for my services, everything is negotiable. For local weddings, I have a very competitive flat rate. If I must travel any significant distance, the fee includes mileage and/or travel expenses.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After being contacted by new customers, I do my best to turn them from customers into friends. Whenever possible, I want to meet face to face with the couple, in order to get to know them, and to give them the opportunity to get to know me. It also allows me to find out the couple's preferences regarding their wedding ceremony. As Savannah is a popular destination for weddings--and people come here from all over the world--it's not always possible to meet with them in advance. In that case, we must do our work by telephone and e-mail.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been officiating weddings for more than fifty years. I am an ordained minister with college and seminary degrees including B.A., M.Div., and Ph.D., and three-and-a-half years of additional chaplaincy training. I was a parish pastor for 25 years. For the last 25 years, I have worked as a chaplain in hospitals, hospice, and prisons.

Howard Pendley, Ph.D.

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