Appalachian Weddings
Appalachian Weddings

Appalachian Weddings

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$275
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Scheduling

Responds in about 28 min

Introduction
Hi, my name is Dana and if you are here then you are either newly engaged or looking to dust off those vows you said years ago, either way, I would be glad to help you. I am a Ordained Minister who specializes in officiating wedding ceremonies and vow renewals, and love meeting couples and hearing their story of how they met and fell in love. Whether you are planning a large wedding or a backyard celebration every wedding and couple is special to me. All my ceremonies contain scripture, but the day is about joining the couple together in the eyes of God and in the eyes of the respective state they are being married in. I do require that we all sit down and discuss the details of your day before you decide to book to make sure I am a good fit for you both as a couple. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit that is due at the time of booking that reserves your date with me, with the remaining balance being due the week before your ceremony. Premarital Counseling is also available, even if I am not the one officiating your ceremony, you can still book premarital counseling sessions. Two free sessions (not mandatory) of premarital counseling are provided to couples who book with Appalachian Weddings as their wedding officiant service. Whether you want a customized ceremony tailored to you as a couple or a more traditional ceremony, I can walk you through the process every step of the way. I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me as your wedding officiant and I assure you there is no other officiant out there that takes your day as seriously as I do. If you think I am the officiant you have been looking for, please reach out and tell me your story, I would love to chat with you both!!
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Current Top Pro

Hired 109 times

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2 employees

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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Reviews

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

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Kenneth H.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dana was great and kept in contact leading up to the wedding. We highly recommend Dana if you’re in need of an officiant.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Christine A.
Oct 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dana Kelly is top notch as a wedding officiant! He set an appt to speak with us about our ceremony, but also took the extra effort to get to know us and why we were getting married, which I appreciated! He conducted a heartfelt, yet humorous wedding. We loved the vows he created, and he provided us a copy to keep. He kept reminding us about getting and bringing the marriage license, and promptly took it to the court. We highly recommend his services!!

Details: Elopement • 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
Christine, thanks for the great review!! it was a pleasure meeting you guys and being a part of your day! I wish you both the very best life has to offer!!
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Kenadie M.
Sep 24, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dana was amazing to work with! From the beginning to end he was always communicating with us. On our wedding day he created the most beautiful service. He was professional, but also made us feel so comfortable with his sense of humor. Although he was a stranger going into this by the end we felt like we had known him forever. All of our friends and family loved him as well. We would highly recommend Dana for your big day!!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Appalachian Weddings's reply
Kenadie, thanks for the great review!! I had so much fun with you guys and your families. Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of it! God Bless and keep you guys!
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John G.
Sep 21, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dana really goes above and beyond to make your wedding special. His attention to detail and what matters is fantastic. His experience made everything work even in our 'off the cuff' wedding. He is honest and True. One of our guests who has been highly involved in churches and weddings for a very long time said it was the best cermony she had heard. Thank you Dana for your faith and thank God for you.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Appalachian Weddings's reply
John, thanks so much for the great review!! It was a pleasure being a part of you guy’s journey. I wish you both happiness together!! God Bless!!
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Nicole A.
Aug 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Dana was amazing! He made our special day absolutely perfect! We had multiple comments from our wedding guests about how great he was! From the very beginning he was very responsive and it carried throughout the wedding! We can’t thank him enough!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Appalachian Weddings's reply
Nicole, thanks for the great review!! I appreciate so much being able to be a part of your day and to have met your friends and family! Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of it!!
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