Hi there! My name is Dana, and as an Ordained Minister I specialize in officiating weddings and vow renewals. Over the years, it has been my pleasure to meet with couples and listen to their beautiful love stories. I take great joy in crafting ceremonies that are tailored specifically to the Bride and Groom. Although all of my ceremonies include scripture, I believe that what truly matters is that the couple is united in the eyes of God and in accordance with the laws of the state in which they are getting married.
Before you book with me, I require that we sit down and chat about the specifics to ensure that I am the right fit for you both. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve your date, with the remainder of the balance due a week prior to the ceremony.
If you feel like I could be the right officiant for you, please reach out and share with me your unique love story. Premarital counseling is also available upon request, even if I am not the one officiating your ceremony. Additionally, for couples who book with me as their officiant, I offer two free counseling sessions.
I cannot wait to hear from you and learn about your special day!
Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Interfaith, Non-denominational (mentions God), Non-religious (no mention of God)
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Ashley D.
Our day was made exceptionally special by Dana!! If you're getting married, I strongly suggest that you consider him! Thank you for making our day so magical and weaving our tale into the ceremony message to make it personal! Your role as an officiant was absolutely fantastic! Dana is incredibly prompt and streamlined the entire process for us from our very first interaction with him!
April 11, 2023
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Christopher M.
Dana's performance has been exceptional up to this point. He's remarkably communicative, flexible, attentive to our comfort at every stage, and deeply invested in the success of our impending marriage. Although he maintains a professional demeanor, he's also extremely approachable during our discussions and counseling sessions. We wholeheartedly endorse him and Appalachian Weddings and couldn't be more pleased with our experience.
March 15, 2023
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Michael M.
Dana was an exceptional officiant and provided us with an exceptional experience! His professionalism and approachable demeanor made our entire process seamless. He was punctual and consistently in touch with us, especially closer to our wedding day. We opted for a traditional approach and were delighted with our decision. Dana's calm and spirited attitude, combined with his personalized touch on our vows, exceeded our expectations. We received numerous compliments, with many assuming we composed the words ourselves. Post-ceremony, Dana reviewed all the paperwork and even volunteered to mail it for us. This allowed us to cherish the moment and lighten our workload. We wholeheartedly appreciate Dana for being an integral part of our magical day. If you seek a reliable officiant, Dana is the one to call! He did an outstanding job, leaving us entirely satisfied.
November 10, 2022
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Robert N.
Dana was an exceptional choice for our wedding! They were excellent at communicating with us and our diverse guests. Their sermon was both engaging and enjoyable, and they demonstrated a lot of respect towards everyone involved. We would definitely give them a perfect score of 10/10!
November 4, 2022
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Jacob W.
Dana was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly endorse his services! He remained attentive and conducted himself professionally from the moment we contacted him to the day of our ceremony. Dana ensured that we were well-informed about every aspect of the process and enhanced our special day significantly. We are extremely satisfied with Appalachian Weddings and strongly recommend Dana to anyone seeking a skilled professional who is friendly and excellent at engaging with crowds.
