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Appalachian Weddings

$275
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Responds in about 18 min


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About
Hi, my name is Dana and if you are here then you are either newly engaged or looking to dust off those vows you said years ago, either way, I would be glad to help you. I am a Ordained Minister who specializes in officiating wedding ceremonies and vow renewals, and love meeting couples and hearing their story of how they met and fell in love. Whether you are planning a large wedding or a backyard celebration every wedding and couple is special to me. All my ceremonies contain scripture, but the day is about joining the couple together in the eyes of God and in the eyes of the respective state they are being married in. I do require that we all sit down and discuss the details of your day before you decide to book to make sure I am a good fit for you both as a couple. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit that is due at the time of booking that reserves your date with me, with the remaining balance being due the week before your ceremony. Premarital Counseling is also available, even if I am not the one officiating your ceremony, you can still book premarital counseling sessions. Two free sessions (not mandatory) of premarital counseling are provided to couples who book with Appalachian Weddings as their wedding officiant service. Whether you want a customized ceremony tailored to you as a couple or a more traditional ceremony, I can walk you through the process every step of the way. I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me as your wedding officiant and I assure you there is no other officiant out there that takes your day as seriously as I do. If you think I am the officiant you have been looking for, please reach out and tell me your story, I would love to chat with you both!!
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Hired 125 times

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2 employees

6 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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2021

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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

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

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Savannah M.

May 8, 2025

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Dana was absolutely an amazing person to work with. So professional, kind, funny, and overall a great man with great moral and ethical values. We knew we wanted someone who centered their values and beliefs with God as well as someone who really believed in officiating us because they approved officiating us. Dana has true southern charm which was also a nice bonus as our wedding felt like *US*. His personality is truly special and he makes you feel at ease and as if you’ve known him for a long time. Thank you Dana, you were THE BEST!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 201 - 300 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Marie E.

Mar 9, 2025

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Dana was an exceptional choice to be the officiant of our wedding. He took the time to call and see if we were a great fit. I loved that he focused on the sanctity of the ceremony while also keeping it lighthearted and fun! He was also a great value, which we definitely appreciated with the cost of everything. Thank you!

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Kenneth H.

Nov 10, 2024

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Dana was great and kept in contact leading up to the wedding. We highly recommend Dana if you’re in need of an officiant.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Cynthia E.

Sep 21, 2025

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Just amazing! Don’t hesitate to choose Dana as your officiant. His flow is natural and his confidence put us at ease. Thank you for making our special day one to never forget! -Danny and Cynthia

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Michael A.

Aug 31, 2025

Dana did a fantastic job as our wedding officiant! We were blessed to find him as a replacement but I truly feel he was always in God’s plan for us. He was so easy to work with, asked wonderful questions to truly know our story, and was open to feedback about how we wanted our ceremony to go. We had compliments from our guest on his wonderful demeanor. 🥰
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