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About
We still have openings in April 2026!!!!
The small backyard chapel is open on select dates. Offsite officiating is available as before as well. I have officiated since 2014 for ceremonies both large and small, these have taken me to all corners of Iowa and beyond. My goal is that 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, ceremony fees start at $145.00 and increase with distance to a maximum of $195.00 to the borders of Iowa. Rehearsals are an additional fee. Mon-Thurs (Des Moines area only) ceremonies are $80.00. I do offer senior discounts also veteran discounts, both active and retired.
Covid was a challenging time for all of us especially for couples planning their weddings sometime having to reschedule more than once, but I want to assure my couples and any couples of the future, that although the threat of Covid has diminished greatly, I still take safety and security of any of my couples very seriously. You are always welcome to wear masks or anything that will make you feel safe and secure. The ultimate goal is to 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
Overview
Hired 205 times
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1 employee
12 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Non-religious (no mention of God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Gail H.
May 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sue was incredible! She officiated our wedding and exceeded all of our expectations. She traveled to our home in North Omaha, was prompt, professional and so personable. She made the entire experience wonderful and stress free. We will definitely be using her services again!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Luis G.
Mar 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Susan was absolutely amazing to have as a weddingofficiant, she was always available to answer any questions we may have had and offered her wisdom throughout the whole process. Very knowledgeable with what she’s doing and just a great friendly process the whole way 10/10.
Details: Non-denominational (mentions God) • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
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Mindy S.
Sep 18, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
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!!!
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Kathy D.
Apr 23, 2015
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We were extremely satisfied with how Sue officiated our wedding. She made us feel comfortable from the moment we met her. She was so accomidating in how we wanted our vows. We could not have found a better officiant! Thank you so muck Sue!!
Paul and Kathy TerBeek
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Peggy H.
Dec 3, 2018
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Right from the start Sue was personable, friendly, and warm. She makes you feel at ease and goes out of her way to make your wedding ceremony everything you want it to be! She always returned emails and calls. She took time to listen, research, and make suggestions. And when we got too busy to check in with her, she was patient and would come find us! Very thoughtful and accommodating! She is willing to travel quite some distance! Her rates are very reasonable! And she arrives way ahead of the ceremony to make sure she is there! The only suggestion we would give Sue is to try to speak the ceremony more from memory than reading it. Not sure this is even possible? But Sue has such a beautiful way of naturally speaking that it would be very powerful if she said a few of her words just from her heart looking directly at everyone in the audience. She was very flexible about incorporating some of our favorite readings on relationships. Some of them were quite lengthy! Thank you Sue for the great collaboration with you and for making our Wedding Ceremony so special and warm-hearted! We were so blessed for your availability on such short notice! We would get married with you all over again if we had to!! Many blessings your way!
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
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Susan Kuehl
FAQs
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?
Nothing special, having worked in the public sector has been valuable in listening to peoples needs and concerns, on the job training, like 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.
