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About
It would be an honor to be a part of one of your biggest days. We're very popular. We've done over 640 weddings and still counting!
Included in this package for you is: help you develop your personalized ceremony, be your officiant, and file your marriage license.
We offer cheaper, virtual ceremonies. We won't go inside a prison for a wedding. Also, we advise folks to wear face masks.
I will help you create your ceremony by discovering what will make you happy and how you want it to flow. We also offer deep discount elopement packages and will marry any humans. Please contact us for more information. Finally, we offer a military discount if you are in active duty.
When I think back to the magical day I got married, the officiant played an important role. My desire is to help you create the best possible ceremony you could imagine. To fulfill your dreams, we'll have to communicate but as you can see from my reviews I work well with my clients. You will get unlimited email/ phone/ text remote consultations.
You can also go and see a short video of Dave to get a feel for his personality!
Please contact me and let's talk!
Dr. David Hartman Turner (Dave)
Overview
Hired 632 times
Background checked
4 employees
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Wedding
Elopement
Commitment ceremony
Vow renewal
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Buddhist
Interfaith
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 professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Great 4.8
357 reviews
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Samantha G.
Sep 25, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a wonderful experience with Dave as our weddingofficiant! He was professional, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. Dave listened to what we wanted and helped make our low-key wedding perfect. His wife Katie was super nice as well! We’re so happy we chose him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic officiant!
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
One Love Weddings by Dave's reply
Hi Samantha, thank you very much for you wonderful Review. @e really appreciate you taking the time to do this! We enjoyed meeting your family and your dog was awesome. Thanks, take care, have fun, blessings, stay safe, Kathy n Dave
Wedding Officiant
Karen b.
Apr 26, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thank you so much. I was married today in Cape May and I am thankful that I found and booked Dave. He was prompt and professional and guided us through a ceremony that touched on what we wanted. It was a perfect ceremony Anyone looking to book Dave should feel secure and at ease.
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
One Love Weddings by Dave's reply
Hi Karen, thank you for your wonderful review. Also, thank you so much for putting your trust in us to help you through your wonderful day. Thanks, take care, have fun, blessings, Katie n Dave
Wedding Officiant
Karla B.
Oct 21, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
He did an awesome job at my wedding. I would definitely recommend him as anyone’s officiant. He helped a lot in putting together the perfect ceremony. He responded back to my questions really fast. He was very punctual the day of my wedding. 👍👍👍👍
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
One Love Weddings by Dave's reply
Thank you very much Karla! It was a real pleasure working with you two. Congratulations and may you have a long and wonderful marriage.
Wedding Officiant
Elina P.
Oct 13, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dave did an amazing job on our wedding ceremony. Always replied on time and was very helpful with any questions that I had. I would recommend him as an officiant. Thanks for making our day special and worry free.
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
One Love Weddings by Dave's reply
Hi Elina and Doug. Thank you very much for your wonderful Review! We really loved working with you two. The Spring Mill Cafe was a really nice place to have your wedding. Thanks, take care, have fun, blessings, stay safe, Katie n Dave
Wedding Officiant
Timothy A.
Dec 22, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our Experience with Dave and his wife couldn't have been better! He was very professional and knowledgeable through the entire process. I felt terrible, the day of the wedding I was told the ceremony started at 5PM, but it in fact started at 5:30PM... He had another event planned afterward and that set him back 30 minutes later than expected, but he did not fuss or try to rush anything. The ceremony was fantastic. I would definitely recommend him to anybody searching for an officiant. Thanks again Dave! Have a Merry Christmas!
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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David Turner
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$280. This amount includes officiating the ceremony and varies with ~ traveling to location, developing the ceremony and vows, and presence at rehearsal. My wife, Katie, lends a hand in all of these. She can also give any pre-ceremony help to the bride's party if desired.
You can also go and see a short video of Dave
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You request a quote on Thumbtack for your wedding. I send you a quote. From this, you look at my quote, profile, web site, and reviews. Then you may message me or call me. We have a short talk. I get the basic information about your wedding ~ names, email, phone number, date, time, and venue. You hire me. I send you a contract. This gives you more details about what's included in your wedding package and each of our responsibilities. With all the preliminaries done, I begin to go over details for the wedding. Often I help with vows. These conversations help me put initial ideas together for the ceremony. I send you an initial ceremony you can add, subtract, or substitute just about anything. We go over ceremony and anything special you want me to say. I don't stop until you're completely ecstatic about your ceremony. Couple acquires marriage license. Then, we wait for the day. We arrive half an hour early; so, there are no worries. A chosen person hands me an envelope with the marriage license and my fee. Go over any last minute changes in the ceremony, perform the personalized ceremony on time, sign the certificate, and present the couple with their copy of their souvenir marriage license. I then mail the township's and state's copy of the marriage certificate. Job well done. Thank you for your trust. Hopefully, you will leave me a stellar review on Thumbtack.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have had a lot of training with all aspects of giving presentations to small and large groups. And of course, I've given presentations for some 50 years now.
