Sunrise Chapel Des Moines

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Introduction: Hello and congratulations on your engagement, I have officiated since 2014 for ceremonies both large and small, these have taken me to all corners of Iowa and beyond. I also have a quaint little backyard chapel, both are priced economically, for the couple wishing to have a wedding ceremony that is intimate, and focuses on the marriage itself, and that doesn't break the bank. The fees for marriages and vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, alike are $125.00 for on site ceremonies, offsite ceremony fees start at $135.00 and increase with distance to a maximum of $185.00 to the borders of Iowa. Rehearsals are an additional fee. Mon-Thurs (Des Moines area only) ceremonies are $65.00 In this challenging time of Covd-19 in 2020, I want to assure my couples and any couples of the future, that I am taking any and all precautions, I am exercising alternate ways of greeting my couples, practice physical distancing and religiously using hand sanitizer and frequent hand washing. Although it doesn't always come naturally and it is easy to forget and habit can take over, we are all in this together and the ultimate goal is to keep safety in mind and create a happy and safe day for you the bride, groom and guests. Creating and working with a couple to enable them to have a wedding ceremony that will make them both happy. It is their day and should be performed exactly as they wish and it is my goal to see that it is that way for the couple from the vows to the price charged Effective November 19, the chapel is closed for the winter, will reopen on March 15th 2021. Off-site officiating is open and available.

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Hired 184 times
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7 years in business

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Type of ceremony

Wedding

Service type (affiliation)

Christian,
Interfaith,
Non-denominational (mentions God),
Non-religious (no mention of God)

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

Excellent 4.9

94 reviews

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Levi M.
Wedding Officiant
Sue, went above and beyond for my wife and I, we absolutely loved her, responded quickly was very friendly 10 out of 10 would recommend her to anyone getting married!
Jul 23, 2020Verified
Courtney J.
Wedding Officiant
Sue did an amazing job, both officiating the ceremony on our wedding day and providing guidance and expertise during the planning phase! She was completely open to our hopes for our ceremony and really focused on infusing who we are as a couple into the day. She checked in on us frequently during the months leading up to the wedding to see if we had any questions or to collaborate on the ceremony. We highly recommend Sue to anyone wanting a caring, calm, professional officiant on their wedding day!
Jul 19, 2018Verified
Dzenisa D.
Wedding Officiant
I appreciated how well Sue answered questions and guided me through filling out paperwork. I felt really confident and at ease that our ceremony would go smoothly. I am however dissatisfied with what happened on my wedding day. Throughout the entire ceremony, my name was said WRONG. My husband and I even corrected it hoping she would take the hint (as we said our vows) and through the whole thing it was said wrong. When we were filling out our paperwork, we were left as she chatted with our guests which is fine, but i would have preferred her seated next to us because we did not want to make a mistake (in our wedding video I am constantly calling her over to make sure we filled out paperwork correctly) Overall happy with the outcome (marrying my husband of course) but dissatisfied with the service that was received.
Nov 10, 2020Verified
Sunrise Chapel Des Moines's reply
Dzenisa, hello and thank you for posting your review, I am so sorry about the dissatisfaction you felt during your wedding ceremony and I do so apologize about mispronouncing your name, although I tried hard to put the emphasis on the proper way to pronounce it, I did fall short. Although I usually don't sit beside the bride and groom while they sign the license, (as I don't want to appear in the photographs), I typically stay very close by as I do pick up the license right after signing by all parties, so I do apologize for any failure on my part that brought any disappointment to either of you. I so enjoyed meeting you and your families and again thank you for your feedback.
Mindy S.
Wedding Officiant
Sue was great! Not only was she very responsive, helpful, and a kind hearted women but she cared about my husband and I and our wedding in every aspect. She traveled a long way to be apart of our rehearsal and of course wedding with no complaints and always on time. Sue took every detail I wanted for a untraditional wedding and made it sound like it was always suppose to be that way. She was by far my easiest vendor to deal with and kept things clean, crisp and organized. She blended right in with our friends and family along with keeping everyone in the loop on what to do, giving great direction and answering any questions anyone had. She didn't leave the rehearsal until everyone felt confident about what their duties and responsibilities were for the ceremony. And finally, she did a phenomenal job during the real wedding ceremony. I am very greatful that I found Sue on thumbtack to officiate my wedding! Thank you Sue!!!
Sep 18, 2017Verified
Khylisha B.
Wedding Officiant
The most reasonable person I've communicate with, I haven't even had my ceremony yet and I love her already if anyone haven't found an officiant yet she is definitely highly recommend especially if it's your first time planning a wedding. I wish I could give more than five stars!!!!!!
Oct 24, 2016Verified

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The pricing varies depending on the location, prices increase with distance traveled, if there are discounts in place, ex; military, senior. I do price rehearsal fees separately as many couples do have a change in plans on rehearsals.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Responding to a customer (bride and groom) request for an officiant to determine what they are looking for in a ceremony; non denominational, non religious etc, offering them a price that includes; preparing and performing the ceremony, unlimited communication, offering a sample draft of their ceremony, traveling to their venue and handling their license post ceremony. Rehearsals (desired by the couple) are priced separately.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
No not really, just communicating with others in the profession, such as wedding consultants, florists that serve the wedding industry. Also I don't hesitate to consult with any religious leaders if appropriate for couples requesting particular religious excerpts in the ceremony. I guess "on the job" would the best way to describe it.

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