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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
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Hired 108 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
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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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Carla A.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan was the perfect choice for our wedding, he made us tear up, laugh and everyone had a great time ! Kept it short and sweet, entertaining and enjoyable. He arrived early and chatted with my dad and my friends, which I and truly grateful for. It was an honor to have him officiate! Thank you pastor Dan!!! Outstanding !!
Details: Elopement • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Benedict W.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pastor Dan was great to work with and genuinely cared to get to know us. He is very responsive and offers great advice. We attended pre-marriage counseling with Pastor Dan and my wife and I were able to learn things about ourselves but also each other. He's not just a weddingofficiant but a person who genuinely wants the couple to succeed in marriage and life. Thank you Pastor Dan for conducting our ceremony and starting our marriage off with great success.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Ashley w.
Sep 5, 2026
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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
Claudia R.
Oct 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very happy with pastor Dan officiiating our wedding. He was warm, kind, and professional, and made our ceremony feel so meaningful and special. We truly enjoyed having him be part of such an important day in our lives. We highly recommend him!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • Spanish • Officiant will not 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
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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.
