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About
Hello, my name is Dan Carlson and I'm a semi-retired pastor of 35 years. I have been doing quite a bit of counseling on a weekly basis as well as quite a number of weddings all around the state of Wisconsin. I invite you to look at my review page on Thumbtack. You will see that I have not received less than 5 out of 5 stars from all the many people I've had the pleasure of working with. I look forward to helping make your wedding day the very best day of your lives! Let's make your wedding day an awesome one! Pastor Dan Carlson
Overview
Hired 105 times
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2 employees
8 years in business
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Type of ceremony
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Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Interfaith
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Ashley w.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan provided us with a beautiful ceremony and attended our rehearsal promptly before hand. Thank you for making our day so special! Ashley and Alex ❤️
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 201 - 300 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Sara P.
Aug 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan Carlson was beyond excellent. He was very personable and fulfilled our specific needs and concerns with how and what we wanted for our ceremony. I would definitely recommend him for your ceremony!!!!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
A Y.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan was a joy to work with. He took the time to get to know us and made our ceremony feel unique and personal. We really appreciated his warmth and candor.
He is reliable, transparent, and seems to genuinely enjoy serving others. Book him! You won’t regret it.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 151 - 200 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Joe J.
Jul 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan was great to work with. He listened to what we wanted for our ceremony and delivered a quality experience for us on our very special day.
Details: Commitment ceremony • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Jennifer A.
Nov 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so grateful to Pastor Dan for leading our intimate wedding ceremony. From the moment we first spoke with him, he understood exactly what we wanted: something meaningful, personal, and filled with love. Our wedding day was small, just a gathering of our closest family- parents, in-laws, and our daughter - and Pastor Dan made it feel even more special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better pastor to officiate on such an important day. Thank you, Pastor Dan, for making our wedding so memorable. We are forever grateful for your kindness, wisdom, and the beautiful ceremony you crafted for us.
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Dan Carlson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rate is $105 an hour for counseling. My rate for weddings is $375. Some travel to see me, however I will travel to make it more convenient for my clients. If I drive beyond 15 miles I receive $0.50 per mile.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will typically first speak on the phone to get an idea whether it would be a good match. I then will meet at a neutral place like a Starbucks or a Barnes & Noble. For premarital counseling I usually meet in our home.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My degree is in theology but I also have 540 hours of clinical pastoral education(CPE), 50 hours of training for the Lifeskills program, and postgraduate classes pertaining to pastoring and counseling.
