Appalachian Weddings

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$275

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Introduction

Hello, my name is Dana and I am an Ordained Minister who specializes in officiating weddings and vow renewals. I have been doing this for years and enjoy meeting with couples and hearing their story of how they met and fell in love. I enjoy being able to tailor the ceremony specifically to the Bride and Groom. All my ceremonies contain scripture, but the day is about the couple being joined together in the eyes of God and in the law of the respective state you are being married in. Before you decide to book, I do require all of us to sit down and talk and go over some of the details and to make sure I am a good fit for you both as a couple. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve your date, with the remaining balance being due a week before your ceremony. Premarital Counseling is also available upon request even if I am not the one officiating your ceremony. Two free sessions of Premarital Counseling is also available to couples who book with me as a wedding officiant. If you think I am the officiant you have been looking for please reach out and tell me your story. I look forward to hearing from you!!

Overview

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Hired 99 times

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5 years in business

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

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Justin S.

Sep 24, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

If you are looking for a professional officiant for your wedding look no further! Dana was great, over the top. Dana kept in contact with us leading up to our big day and he answered any and all our questions we needed prior to our wedding. The first initial meeting with Dana we knew he was the one for us! It’s hard to put into words how happy we were to have him be a part of our big day. Thank you Dana for everything. Justin & Logan

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Appalachian Weddings's reply

Justin & Logan, Thank you for the honor of being a part of your day it means so much. It was great meeting your family and friends and most of all hearing your story. Once again, thanks for allowing me that honor! The pleasure was truly all mine!!

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Laura H.

Jun 22, 2024

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Rev. Dana Kelly married my husband and I on 6/15/2024. He did an amazing job with our ceremony. He incorporated humor and a sense of lightheartedness which all of our guest said they really enjoyed. He was very responsive to any questions I had leading up to our wedding day and he wrote a beautiful speech that really captured the essence of both my husband and I. I highly recommend him for your wedding.

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

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Neily R.

Jun 17, 2024

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Dana was absolutely incredible! We could not have asked for anyone better. From our first time messaging, to our phone calls, and then into wedding weekend, he was nothing short of amazing. We felt so comfortable talking to him and getting to know him before he created the most beautiful ceremony script. I could not recommend him enough! We had so many friends and family members come up to us about how amazing Dana was after the ceremony. They were raving about how personal and beautiful the ceremony script was! You will not have a single concern when dealing with Dana. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Appalachian Weddings's reply

Neily Rae, thanks for the great review!! It was such a blast meeting you guys and your family. Thanks for the honor of trusting me to be a part of your day!!

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Sue M.

Apr 28, 2024

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Dana was an amazing officiant. We wanted someone who kept our Christian faith in the ceremony and he was perfect. He was responsive and professional. Our ceremony just blew me away! Can’t rate him high enough.

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

Appalachian Weddings's reply

Sue, thanks so much for the great review!! It was a pleasure being a part of your day!! I wish Brett and yourself a lifetime of happiness!!

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Rachel K.

Jun 15, 2023

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Dana Kelly was everything we ever wanted in our officiant for our wedding! He was informative, kind, funny, and eased our nervousness. He was understanding, and when asked to incoorporate certain things in the ceremony, he did not hesitate. We will forever be thankful for the smoothness of our ceremony and the intimacy of it all! Definatly recommend!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

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Dana Kelley

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is dependent a lot on travel time to the ceremony and whether the couple will need help with vows or if I will need to attend the rehearsal.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to have one premarital consultation with the couple before the day of the ceremony, to learn their story and get some details from them about what they envision their wedding day looking like.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an Ordained Minister, specializing in Weddings, Vow Renewals, Baptisms and Celebrations of Life.