Joel Parkins
Joel Parkins

Joel Parkins

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$200
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Scheduling

Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction
I have officiated hundreds of weddings over the past 38 years. People love my ceremonies because I am all about giving the bride and groom the wedding of their dreams.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 44 times

Serves Kelso, WA

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1 employee

41 years in business

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Payment methods

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

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Reviews

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

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19 reviews

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Emily P.
Sep 17, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

He was the perfect officiant for the ceremony! It felt personalized and loving even though we hadn’t met with him before. Definitely recommend!

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

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Rebecca F.
May 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Pastor Joel was an awesome fit for the wedding. He was polite, punctual, and continuously in contact with our changing locations. The service was on the beach and due to changing tides, we changed the venue. If you are looking for an officiant, I would look no further than Pastor Joel. Awesome experience!

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Alicia L.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Pastor Joel was amazing! He responded quickly to my message and I immediately felt good after talking with him and immediately made my decision to choose him. After meeting him in person I felt at home with him like I knew him forever. He definitely knows how to make you feel comfortable and preforms a beautiful ceremony!

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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William C.
Aug 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

My experience talking with Pastor Joel was friendly and helpful in planning and doing the marriage ceremony. He did great service for me and my wife.

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Kaila W.
Aug 29, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Joel was absolutely incredible. We had our officiant cancel on us a few days before our wedding and Joel was more than willing to step in and help us out. Even with us being in an odd situation and throwing different changes at him, he went along with it and saved our day. He was very reliable and great to work with, made it stress free for us. He preformed a very special and amazing ceremony. Highly highly recommend.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Joel Parkins

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My fee includes all the planning over the phone necessary before the ceremony, traveling expenses, and the actual ceremony itself.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    My highest hope is to create the ceremony you want. I do not take a "cookie cutter," one size fits all approach. After doing hundreds of weddings over the years I have done this every way you can imagine. Give me a call and we can come up with a plan.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have a Master's in Christian Education from Gateway Seminary and have been trained on the job by some of the greatest pastor's in the country.