By the Power…
By the Power…

By the Power…

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Introduction: Weddings are far more than the fancy food, the nice flowers, and the nice gifts. In reality, they are one of the few times in our lives when people come together to share their support for others as they witness a sacred moment. Weddings offer you the moment to publicly demonstrate your love and commitment to the world and no matter the size of the event, this is a time for celebration. Whether it is a simple elopement, a small family event, or a formal church wedding, each ceremony will create the bond that will last a lifetime. No matter how many weddings I perform, I am still amazed at the many simple ways that couples bring parts of themselves to the ceremonies. A hippie wedding in a field where everyone is barefooted, a short ceremony in a mountain cabin surrounded only by family, a brief elopement in the apartment of a Soldier who was deploying the next morning - each of these events were special in their own ways. My goal is to help you create an experience that no matter how complicated, or simple it may feel during the planning phase, will live in everyone's memory as "that perfect day." Over the course of the last few weeks, I have seen weddings performed from balconies, through glass doors, and in fields where everyone stands a bit farther apart than they normally would - our lives must continue, and lives spent together are much happier than those spent alone. In our modern world, we can harness the power of technology to create a perfect, yet safe, ceremony. My goal is simple: help all couples celebrate their futures. It doesn't matter which religious tradition you come from (or none at all), your gender, race, or sexual orientation - everyone deserves to be happy and I am here to make that a reality. So, reach out to me and together we will create just the right combination of love and safety. NOTE: Much as my ministry is ecumenical in nature, so too is my position on COVID vaccines. Both my Wedding Day Coordinator, Debra, and I have had both the two initial vaccinations and the booster as well. Our focus has been, and always will be to conduct safe and healthy ceremonies.
Overview

Hired 37 times

Serves King, NC

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2 employees

13 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Wesley V.
Jun 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Absolutely loved working with Rev Max and his wife. We lost our officiant 2 weeks before our wedding and they enthusiastically jumped in to save the day. They were great about answering all of our questions and included every request we had for our ceremony. Our guests all assumed that we had known them for years when we met them in person only half an hour before the ceremony. Would definitely recommend them to anyone searching for an officiant.

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 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

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Darren P.
Apr 21, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Reverend Mike was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend him to all. We could not have had anyone better to officiate our wedding. Debra was a pleasure to work with as well. Both are very professional and courteous.

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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Lisa B.
Dec 3, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

We cannot say enough about our experience with Mr. Max & Mrs. Debra ! They took a nervous emotional situation and family and made the ceremony special and in order! I have told everyone when and if you , me or we are in need they are definitely who we’ll be calling on the made a very special day run smoothly and it was awesome so from all of us we Thank you both from our hearts.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Rosario D.
Nov 23, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

He and his wife made our day so incredibly special and stress free. He is very down to earth and just overall makes you feel comfortable, not like a stranger meeting for the first time. Would highly recommend him!

Details: Commitment ceremony • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Laney S.
Jul 1, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

Our officiant bailed on us last minute and both Debra and Max quickly responded to help officiate our wedding. We really appreciated all of their effort and loved getting a CD of photos that Debra took before and after the ceremony. We highly recommend By the Power!

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

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Max Goelling

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