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About
I’m an ordained Presbyterian pastor with more than 20 years of experience creating meaningful, personal wedding ceremonies. My goal is to make your ceremony feel like you- warm, welcoming, and centered on your story as a couple.
I work with couples planning Christian, interfaith, spiritual, nonreligious, LGBTQ+ and elopement ceremonies, and I’m happy to help you shape a service that reflects your beliefs, values, personalities, and hopes for your marriage.
Whether you already know exactly what you want or need help figuring it out, I’ll guide you through the process, help with vows and ceremony wording, and make sure you feel comfortable and prepared before the wedding day.
I bring a calm, professional presence to your ceremony and will work closely with you so that this part of your wedding feels personal, joyful, and genuinely meaningful.
Overview
Hired 45 times
Serves Louisville, KY
Background checked
1 employee
24 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
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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Cynthia M.
Dec 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tara was an amazing officiant. She made our ceremony warm, personal, and beautifully done. She was professional, calming, and delivered everything perfectly. We’re so grateful she was part of our day and highly recommend her! 💍✨
Details: Elopement • Interfaith • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Matia M.
Jan 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tara was AMAZING! She made us feel welcomed and she made the ceremony perfect!! I highly recommend her and her services!
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Tim M.
Aug 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tara was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive and communicated quickly. She gave us templates for the wedding liturgy that we customized, and she accommodated everything. We appreciate her help and patience in making our ceremony so special!
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
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Danielle B.
Nov 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tara is great! She made our little wedding so wonderful! If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Definitely recommend! 🙂
Details: Commitment ceremony • 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
Weddings by Tara's reply
You are too kind, Danielle! It was so nice to meet you guys and spend some time with you on a beautiful evening. Congratulations on your marriage!
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Austin A.
Mar 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
When my wife and I had an officiant fall through just a month before our wedding, we reached out to Tara and got a response very quickly. From the moment we connected to the day of the ceremony, everything went off without a hitch. Tara gave us the ceremony we wanted and we couldn't be happier with her services. Thank you, Tara!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Weddings by Tara's reply
Thank you, Austin! It was a pleasure to officiate your wedding. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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Tara Reck
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Full-Service Wedding Packages:
A. $175.00: Small Wedding or Elopement: Consultation, Custom Written Liturgy, and Wedding ceremony for under 20 guests. Additional $50.00 if my presence is desired at a rehearsal, usually the day before.
B. $225.00: Intimate Wedding: Consultation, Custom Written Ceremony, and Wedding ceremony for between 21-50 guests. Additional $50.00 if my presence is desired at a rehearsal, usually the day before.
C. $275.00: Traditional Wedding: Consultation, Rehearsal, Custom Written Ceremony, and Wedding Ceremony for over 50 guests. Additional $50.00 if my presence is desired at a rehearsal, usually the day before.
If premarital counseling is desired, an additional $60 per session for Prepare/Enrich online inventory and 2-3 sessions.
If the location is more than 30 miles from Louisville, an additional mileage fee will apply.
($25.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the wedding date.)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Upon being hired, a $25.00 deposit is required to hold the date. Then, liturgy examples are shared and we can put together the service according to your preferences.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an ordained minister who serves as a pastor of a local church. I am also a trained pre-marital counselor through the Prepare/Enrich program.
