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Rev. Dr. Brent Shelton, D.D.
Rev. Dr. Brent Shelton, D.D.

Rev. Dr. Brent Shelton, D.D.

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Introduction: WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND ACCEPTING CLIENTS REGARDLESS OF THE CURRENT CORONA VIRUS SCARE. AS NEEDED, UNIVERSAL PROTECTION IS A PRIORITY. I HAVE BEEN DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE CDC. I make myself available to anyone in need of a Wedding Officiant regardless of race, religion or gender orientation. I believe simply that love is love and that love is given to us by God no matter who we are or whom we love. The website only lists 100 miles as the maximum distance to travel but I am willing to travel farther, and will travel anywhere if possible and as agreed upon. In general I travel throughout the quad-state region of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois & Kansas and am often available on very short notice for pop-up Weddings.

Overview

  • Current Top Pro

  • Hired 75 times

  • Background checked

  • 1 employee

  • 8 years in business

Payment methods

Cash, Paypal

Currently a Top Pro

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

  • All year

  • All year

  • Jul - Dec

Featured Projects

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Approx. $175

  • Wedding Officiant

    Approx. $175

Photos and Videos

48 photos

Specialties

Type of ceremony

  • Wedding, 

  • Elopement, 

  • Commitment ceremony, 

  • Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

  • Christian, 

  • Muslim, 

  • Interfaith, 

  • Non-denominational (mentions God), 

  • Non-religious (no mention of God)

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for value, punctuality, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9

61 reviews

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  • Rayna L.

    Wedding Officiant

    Rev. Dr. Brent Shelton, D.D was very willing and excited to officiate my wedding. He responded quickly when I first contacted him and showed up on time to the wedding itself. During the vows he was very punctual and spoke clearly as well. I would definitely recommend him!!

    May 4, 2020Verified

  • Angelena S.

    Wedding Officiant

    Brent did an amazing job officiating our wedding! We both loved him! He come into our rehearsal took over and made everything go smoothly. He was ON TIME ;) He did a great job and made our ceremony feel very special to us, and even threw in a joke! I was suggest him to anyone looking for a great officiant! Thank you again!

    Jul 6, 2020Verified

  • Andrea T.

    Wedding Officiant

    Rev Shelton officiated our wedding and was amazing. He arrived early and was relaxed and very friendly. Fit right in with those attending the wedding. Highly recommend!

    Jun 23, 2020Verified

  • Scott B.

    Wedding Officiant

    Brent was the perfect officiant for our wedding. He was great at organizing things and did research on the two of us to make for the most personal and touching ceremony we could hope for. Thank you so much Brent!

    Jun 21, 2017Verified

  • Meg H.

    Wedding Officiant

    When we first met, he was very nice and that stands true, however, we were married on my husbands family farm and I wish he had reviewed what he was going to say during the ceremony prior to the day, but he assured me that we would like the service. Instead, he referred to us, our family, friends as hillbillies and rednecks and quite frankly offended myself, my husband and our guests and to top it off, after receiving our official marriage certificate, the date is wrong...our wedding date is officially recorded incorrectly. Despite his willingness to ask what we can do to fit the certificate, the rest is just unacceptable. He is a very nice man, but I am afraid I cannot recommend him.

    Jul 2, 2018Verified
    Rev. Dr. Brent Shelton, D.D.'s reply

    I am very sad to receive this kind of a review because it is the first of its kind since I began. The wrong date on the marriage license I can only admit to human error and I am deeply sorry. As for the ceremony, we talked, texted and e-mailed throughout the entire process. You specifically asked me to say, "you-uns" and "y'all" and other such terms and we spoke and even laughed about those characteristics because we all identified with that. In no way did I ever consider that it would be disrespectful or offensive because it was just as much about me as anything else. I am just so disappointed that it didn't live up to your expectations. I take great pride in what I do and from my heart I offer my deepest apologies for not doing that for you. I will certainly be more cautious in the future while receiving suggestions and information from the couples I serve. Thank you for your feedback and your honesty.

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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
    I do not have standard pricing but I am very flexible and affordable. My payment policy is to be paid at the time of services rendered and Cash or PayPal Only. (NOTE: I will only book your event with a job confirmation. This is based upon a first come, first served policy. There are too many leads on Thumbtack that never follow through when I could reserve those dates for more serious clients. Thank you!)
  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
    After the initial contact is made, I like to visit with them to find out what their needs are, what kind of a ceremony they wish to have and if there are any special accommodations that they need regarding their service. This applies to any service regardless of whether it is a wedding or a funeral as I want to work together with the couple or the family to tailor a service exactly to their needs.
  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
    I have many years of experience not only as an Officiant but also as an event planner and there is no cut and dry method, each and every service is unique and different. My background in Sociology and Psychology allows me to extend a variety of methods to help bring a person back to a place of harmony regardless of whether they are seeking help as an individual or a couple. It is my firm resolve that even with my own personal religious background, I do not allow that to interfere with counseling purposes unless requested. I have a Doctor of Divinity Degree as of August 7, 2013.
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