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Rev Kelsey Kresse

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About
Hi! I am an ELCA Lutheran pastor available to officiate your Christian or non-religious wedding ceremony. It is my goal to work with you to to make your ceremony meaningful and reflective of the day you want to have whether that is a private and short or large and boisterous affair. I am a progressive and affirming member of the clergy and am happy to work with LGBTQIA+ couples and families. I'd love to officiate your wedding in a church, at a winery, in your backyard or anywhere in between! I am licensed to officiate weddings in VA and can sign marriage licenses in MD.
Overview

Hired 20 times

Background checked

1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun1:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, and Venmo.

Services offered
Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

Service type (affiliation)

Christian

Interfaith

Non-denominational (mentions God)

Non-religious (no mention of God)

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 value.

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Laurel M.

Dec 30, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Kelsey was amazing! She was very attuned to what we wanted in our wedding both the ceremony and the vows... She made us both feel comfortable and made our ceremony feel seamlessly beautiful. Thanks for making our day so special, Kelsey!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible

Wedding Officiant
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Jonathan M.

Oct 15, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

My wife and I were in a tough spot due to an unresponsive officiant with our wedding quickly approaching. So, we put out a request on Thumbtack a week before our wedding, and were lucky to have found Kelsey. Kelsey immediately responded, and set up a Zoom call for us to chat. She was very thorough and kind and amenable to our request to have the wedding ceremony done the way we wanted (non-religious). Everything was professional and affordable. On the day of our wedding, Kelsey was on time and the ceremony went perfectly. I would strongly recommend Kelsey for couples who want either a religious or non-religious ceremony. She really came through for us!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant
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Madison F.

Oct 7, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Kelsey was great! She provided a service that was perfect for us. We had a relatively last minute elopement and she was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. She was a great addition to our day!

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

Wedding Officiant
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Johanna Y.

Jan 18, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Kelsey was AMAZING and so friendly and warm. While she is a pastor, we opted for a nonreligious wedding. I wasn’t sure how the format of the ceremony would be without the religious aspect and I wasn’t sure what to do for vows, but Kelsey had a prompt available that resonated with us and said everything we wanted to say. On the big day she was prompt, professional, and made us feel at ease. I even said it felt like we were 3 good old friends hanging out up at the arch during the ceremony. I highly recommend inviting Kelsey to be a part of your day, too!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant
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Mark P.

Dec 20, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Rev. Kelsey made our wedding so special and found us a church near where we lived so we could have our ceremony in our county. She met us with a huge smile and made our ceremony beautiful, loving and fun...

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

Wedding Officiant
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Kelsey Kresse

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