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About
I enjoy getting to know each couple and helping with the planning of their perfect ceremony. I love what I do and I will make sure your wedding is just the way you want it to be. Please call or text me today, for any questions you may have. I customize my prices to the individual needs of each couple.
I do offer a military discount with proof of service.
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2019
2018
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Wedding
Elopement
Commitment ceremony
Vow renewal
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Lori d.
Oct 10, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Loved everything! Kendra’s words were absolutely beautiful! She obviously really listened to my daughter & her fiancé and got to know what was specialt about them and what was important to them. She delivered the perfect amount of wisdom regarding marriage, the perfect amount of religious undertone - not too much but just enough. She made this ceremony so personal and incorporated how they met and fell in love beautifully. Every heart in the chapel was deeply touched. She did an amazing job and we were all so thankful that we chose A Brand New Day Ministries to help make our wedding day absolutely perfect! Kendra even surprised us by sending us a few snapshots that she had taken after the ceremony! I promise you, you will be more than satisfied and will enjoy a beautiful and MEANINGFUL ceremony!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
Wedding Officiant
Heather G.
Oct 16, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendra went above just being an officiant for our wedding. She is so responsive, easy-going and friendly and really cares about what she does, and it shows. She made sure she did whatever she could to lessen our stress and she just felt like part of the family the whole time. We’re very happy with the whole process and would recommend her to anyone!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
A Brand New Day Ministries's reply
Thank you, Heather. I had a great time with your family and I wish you both all the best😊
Wedding Officiant
Alexandra D.
Aug 19, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendra was amazing. It was like she read my mind with how perfect the ceremony was for us. She was sentimental and to the point. She guided me through the process and touched base with me all the time and as a busy bride that makes all the difference!!
She did awesome and I would recommend her again and again!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Meg C.
Aug 1, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendra was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. I am so grateful for her expertise; she made everything a breeze for an otherwise scatterbrained & stressed bride (me)! I highly recommend her, so much so that I secured some of her business cards after our wedding to hand out to anyone I may meet in person who needs a weddingofficiant. Thank you, Kendra, for making our big day so simple & special! It was perfect.
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 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
A Brand New Day Ministries's reply
Thank you so very much, Meg. You were a fun couple to work with and I had a great time working with you on your big day. When things get too complicated and you are getting frazzled, Always remember to breath 😊.
Wedding Officiant
Jamiera S.
May 10, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendra did an awesome job! My wedding was a little short notice and in the midst of all of the craziness recently. She personalized our script really well. She was kind, punctual, and kept me updated! Thank you Kendra!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of 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
Wedding Officiant
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Kendra Hougland
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have priced my services to be affordable for most couple's budget. If it is a last minute thing, or if I must travel a much longer distance for the ceremony, I will include that in the bid I present to them. So no hidden costs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The couple contacts me either by phone call or text message. I ask most of my questions at that time and allow them to voice any concerns they may have. I immediately set up a convenient time to meet with them, to get all the details worked out. I always ask if I need to be present for the rehearsal. I prefer to be, in case of any last minute or unforseen changes, but it's not always necessary. I keep in close contact with the couple whether it be months or days from the day they hire me, until the wedding day. I help with the day-of preparations, making sure everything is in place (especially the rings). I try to take as much stress off of the couple as I possibly can.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked closely with several couples with all aspects of the wedding. I started actually officiating the weddings so that I could give couples a break with pricing. The officiant is sometimes the last person the couples think about when planning their big day. By then, their budget is stretched to the limit.
