It is always a blessing to hear from couples after the wedding, with a word of appreciation or otherwise. A lot of couples message me on their anniversary date, and I do enjoy hearing from them, too.

Here is a collection of unsolicited reviews on my officiating services. Please contact me if you wish to share a review or have any questions, too.

Bridal Reviews

“We very much appreciate your patience, your guidance, and your gentle spirit.  Our ceremony was beautiful and we are very pleased with everything you did.  Thank you for the pictures! Please tell Payton we cannot thank her enough for recording our special moments and we will look at and treasure every one of them.” -Sharon and Eddie

“Thank you very much for performing our wedding ceremony. It was perfect and we appreciate you and all you added to make our day special. Thank you very much.” – Steve and Kathy Cross

“Pastor Steve we just want you to know you made our Special day~PERFECT! And we Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, patience and your humor. For going the extra mile and all our wonderful photos. We highly recommend and Appreciate You!” -Beth & Paul

“Thank you for following the call God gave you and being a part of our lives. You have a wonderful ministry. May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you and your family.” – Don & Deborah

“You have been so patient with us…Thank you for helping us renew our vows and making it something very special that we will remember for years to come.” -Liz & Bruce

“Steve was so great! Very easy to communicate with and responded back super fast prior to our ceremony. On the day of, he was on time, patient and extremely personable. The ceremony was perfect and exactly what we wanted in our elopement. He even took pictures of us since we had no guests and they turned out great. Steve, thank you so much for making our day special!” -Lauran & Clint

“Thank you so much for officiating our ceremony… Thanks to you we had a solemn, yet giggly and wonderful time. Your presence and demeanor made everything joyful and calm.” -RebeccaLynn and Larry

“The pictures turned out great! The service was awesome. Thanks again!” -Gavin & Rachel

“Thanks again for everything you did for us! Couldn’t have been better and I appreciate it.” – Emma & James

“Thanks Steve, the photos are awesome! The vow renewal meant so much to us.  It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for being so nice and easy going. The honor was all ours to have met such a wonderful person.  It is truly a blessing to find people like you that still exist in today’s world.  Take Care.” – Laurie & David

“Great guy very pleasant and easy to work with, great communication would recommend him to anyone , Thanks Steve” – Darin & Susan

“We would like to take the time to show our appreciation to Pastor Steve Durkac and Kalyn Balius for making our wedding day such a wonderful occasion. If you ever want to get married on the beach Pastor Steve will make it very special for you and Kalyn will take the most awesome photographs and make the brides bouquet as well for your special day. Again, thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.” – Rick & Cindy

“I was excited to get the mail today. Payton did a lovely job with the photos! Thank you both for making our vow renewal service special and capturing the time with photos.” – Victoria & Jonathan

“Pastor Steve officiated our wedding and he did such a great job! He has Christian based values, which was important to us. He tailored our ceremony to include my son in our sand ceremony, marrying us as a family. I highly recommend him to any bride and groom!” – Kalyn & Eric

“Pastor Steve was very warm and friendly throughout the ceremony. His beautiful daughter took pictures and helped watched my active son while we got married. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a memorable and personal experience!” – Lindsey & Kenneth

I didn’t get to properly thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to come and officiate our wedding. Thank you for everything! -Megan & John

“Thank you once again for the beautiful wedding ceremony!! It was everything I had ever dreamed it would be! – Susan & Carl

We just want to thank you again for coming to Gulf Shores and officiating our vow renewal today. We appreciate it!  Heather & Bruce

“I wanna take a moment to thank you for performing a great ceremony for us Tuesday. Your so funny. And you made it very relaxing. Thank you so much. Your awesome!!!” – Victoria & Ray

“Great all around guy , very pleasant to deal with along with great communication. We were running behind 30 minutes and he said no worries take your time , very easy to talk to like you’ve known him your whole life. Would recommend him to anyone getting married. Thanks Steve!” – Darin & Deborah 

“Thank you sir! Almost a year into our wedding and I can’t thank you enough for marrying the love of my life and myself. Again, thank you so so much!” -Jeff & Stacy

“I wanted to reach out and say thanks again.  We really enjoyed meeting you and appreciate that you facilitated this special event for the two of us.  I also appreciated receiving the photos!  Your daughter and you are both lovely people who we were fortunate enough to meet.” -Lori & Mark

“Thank you again for everything. Your words were beautiful and we are so blessed to have you there with us for our special day!!”  -Patsy & Jim

“Thanks Steve we really appreciate the great job you did as well as your daughter taking the photos!” -Shannon & Matthew

“We got married in September in Pensacola FL and Steve was so wonderful! He was very professional and even made us laugh. He was the perfect choice for our small wedding. Thank you!” -Jessica & Dennis

“Thank you so much again. You made the entire process so easy and less stressful. …Thanks again!” -Shajuana & Davion

Just wanted to thank you again for officiating our ceremony! – Jennifer & Gary

I just wanted to thank you and Payton again for a job well done on Wed and for getting us the pics as quick as you did we are both extremely pleased and think that it could not have gone any better. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! ? -Stacy & Eric

Thank you so much for such a beautiful ceremony!!! Angela & Shawn Smothers

Thank you again. It was a perfect day. You and Parker are a class act! Looking forward to the pictures! – Shawn & Stephanie

Again, the service was just as we wanted, simple and beautiful. You and your family were great. Our family and friends were delighted and surprised that such a gem of a chapel has been right here all along. Thanks for a wonderful experience. – Jacquelyn & Stanley

Thank you Steve! We couldn’t have imagined anyone else officiating our wedding! Thanks for being so patient and hanging with us while we got the mess sorted out. Today was the best day if my life. Thank you for making that possible! – Ashley & Trey

We simply wanted to thank you and your daughter again for playing such an important part in our big day!!!
Thank you for your time and patience. We have enjoyed the pictures and thoroughly look forward to seeing the video when it arrives! – Autumn & Smokey

Casey and I want to thank you again for  being here for us during our special day and wish you and your family the best. – Tim & Casey

Hey Steve. Wanted to let you know that our picture CD was waiting for us when we got back to Indiana. And you are correct, there are some amazing pictures on there. Tell Parker good job and thanks again… we appreciate your service to us. Blessings to you all, – Josh & Jennifer

Thank you for helping make our day so special! –  Kristi & Steven

Thanks again!! Today was perfect! -Tasha & Michael

We wanted to thank you again for marrying us this past weekend…I am glad the weather held out long enough for us to get married and enjoy the day. Thanks again! – Jon & Renee

Thank you Steve Durkac for an excellent ceremony my husband and I really appreciate you being professional and supportive .We would definitely recommend your services to family and friends. – Ashley & Mack

Thank you for the fantastic ceremony, we really had a wonderful time. And your wife for the many photos she snapped ? All the best and thanks again – Chris and Melanie

Thank you so much for doing our wedding today! Michelle was extremely happy with everything you did! God bless you and thank you again!!!  – Marc & Michele

What a great Rev. you were so nice to us thanks for everything ! – Lisa & James

  Thank you Pastor Steve………..Fantastic job, You will always be in our fond memories! – Betty & Rick

Thank you so much!  It was perfect!! – Wendy & Philip

Steve you were wonderful!!! We were so blessed to have you!!! – Melody & Tim

Our vow renewal was beautiful! Thank you so very much. – Ray & Betty

WOW!  We were SO fortunate to have found you to officiate our Wedding.  We Truly appreciate you AND your daughter Payton.  Our wedding was so beautiful to us and you made it so meaningful! Thank you so much!  – Jennie & Danny

PS.  The pics Payton took turned our so beautiful!!!!  We love all of them!  Hugs and Kisses to her!

Once again Deb & I thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day on the beach! – John & Deb

Steve, thank you so much for your time and assisting Elishia Gifford and I become one! The service and your professionalism was great! -Craig & Elisha

Hey, just wanted to thank you for the ceremony. You did a great job! I will attach a picture I have on my phone, but have a better one on my camera. Thank you again!  -Jessica & Garret

Thanks again for marrying Tim and I. It was exactly what we wanted. Thanks again for everything. – Connie & Tim

Thank you so very much for presiding over our service we had a great time and you did perfect short and sweet
And for some reason -Kay & Brett

Perfect evening ceremony on the beach!! We truly enjoyed the ceremony and your officiating!! Thank you so much!! – Rebecca & Adam

Just got the disc with the pics and they are Amazing!  Thanks for everything.  – Cheryl

It was great, thanks again!! We loved it! – Jen & Jeff

I’m happy to report that we’re so happy we finally married after so many years. We celebrated our One Year in May, and we’re doing great. You did EVERY SINGLE THING perfect that day. And when you boomed out, “If you get engaged in Gulf Shores, you get married in Gulf shores! Dan and Brenda?…” — The explosion of the family when you said that! Your gorgeous words, including the inuit poem — Add us to the list of “happily married,” !!!! ? On the days you’re not certain that what you do is good, or even great…remember you have people who’s lives have changed because you said, “I’d love to be a part of it”.  – Brenda & Dan

It was great, thanks again!! We loved it! – Jen & Jeff

“Thank you! We had a great time working with you and your message was perfect for us!” -Jorgia & Mark

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“We can’t thank you enough for such a wonderful wedding ceremony! You made it personal and intimate, just like we requested! We will always treasure our wedding ceremony, and recommend you and Kitti at Dixie Bloom Photography to everyone we know!” -Kalyn & Eric

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“Highly recommend him!! Very stress free – even agreed to freeze on the beach with us!!” -Carol & Jonathan

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“I want to thank you for taking the time for us today and let you know how we appreciated you marrying us in the chapel. I loved our little service…I am so glad I found you online I couldn’t have asked for a more personal pastor to marry us.” –Lisa & Roger

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“Thank you very much for being a part of our special day. I was very pleased with your words. May God bless you and Kitti!” -Mitsie & David

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“We can not thank you enough for being such an integral part of our special day. You truly understood our desire to have a “proper” ceremony but that it was a day to be filled with lots of love and laughter. Thank you again and may God bless.” – Lacey & Hugh

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“Thanks again for today Steve. We truly appreciate you!” – John & Natasha

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“I want to thank you again for the beautiful vow renewal ceremony you officiated for us! It was just perfect and everything we had hoped for! Kitti did an awesome job with the photographs and got some very good ones of us together.” – Fran & Roger

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“Thank you Steve and Kitti for everything! It was perfect!! Highly recommend you, and very stress-free!!” -Carol & Jonathon

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“Thank you and Kitti for being an integral part of our wedding ceremony… We received the pictures and are very pleased with them!” -Kim & Tony Vester

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“Thank you so much…We are so much happier now than we’ve ever been! Thank you so much for marring us. You were truly awesome! …again, thank you so so so much Steve, you are an awesome minister!” -Danyel & Jason

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“Thanks so much for officiating, being a part of it and for all your help! It wouldn’t have been so perfect without you!” -Jennifer & Ron

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“Thanks Steve!! We’ll be sure and spread the good word, you did an amazing job and contributed so much to one perfect night!! We were blessed by finding you and I truly mean that, we worked so hard to pull that wedding off in the rain and you did such an awesome job!! ” -Diana, mother of the bride

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“Couldn’t ask for a better minister with such an amazing personality and family!” – Jacquelyn & Jason

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“You were so great! Very calming on such a high stress day! That was a blessing!” -Jennifer & Bubba

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“Wanna thank you for being on time and making our wedding great. Best preacher with humor! You made us laugh instead of panicking. You were great. Thanks!” -George & Courtney

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“Steve, Thank you so much for making our evening so special, We really enjoyed meeting you and your daughter. God bless you!” -Kandi & Tracy

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“Steve, Thanks so much for officiating our wedding ceremony. It was done with the perfect mixture of solemnity and humor. Thanks also for being very, very flexible as to location. We were blessed to have had you as our minister.” – Robert & Peggy

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“Thank you Steve for doing such a great job in giving us exactly what we wanted in a ceremony today! It was truly a pleasure meeting you!” – Shanan & Norman

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“Thank you so much for performing our wedding ceremony. It turned out very beautiful and we were very pleased!!!” – Jennifer & David

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“Thank you so much for a beautiful day yesterday!! We will be getting pictures up soon. You made it so memorable and special for us & can’t thank you enough!” – Kait & David

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“Thank you so much for an organized and awesome wedding ceremony.” – Christa & Ryan

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“We had such a wonderful day!  Thank you for helping to make it special.  You and your daughter were a great team.  My favorite part…will be a funny memory we will keep forever.” – Jennifer & Charles

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“Thank you so very much for making our wedding so fun, funny and relaxing. You are awesome. Thank you again.” – Candy & Kevin

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“Thank you so much for marrying Jon and I. We will never forget this wonderful beach wedding!” – Lesley & Jon

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“Thank you so much for doing our wedding ceremony, It was perfect and beautiful!” – Danielle & Stephen

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“Thank you so much for all your help and for being there on our special day!!!” – Jennifer & Gerald

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“Thank you so much for being a part of our day. We are so pleased that you were able to perform our ceremony – we will always remember this day and that you were the one to …get us married” – Liz & Ken

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“Thanks for all your help! You have been nothing short of amazing!” – Brandy & Joe

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“Thank you again for helping us celebrate – we really loved the ceremony and everyone said they thought it was wonderful as well!” – Shane & Billie

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“Thank you Steve and you too Stephanie…. You made our special day… Just that much more amazing!!!” – Cheri & Mike

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“Thank you so much for all your help and for being there on our big day! You brought everything that we could of asked for with both your humor and professionalism!” – Marie & Richard

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“Thank you so much for officiating…Your short story was so perfect for the occasion, and your officiating was humorous, fun, and casual, just as we wanted it to be…we had a fun time. Anyway, thank you again.  We will be happy to recommend you to others!” – Katie & Jacob

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“Hey Steve …thank you so much for your services. Your kindness and patience made our wedding all the better. My recommendation is extended to any and all that come to Ft. Morgan with plans to get married. Again thank you from my family to yours.” – Chris & Becca

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“…thank you so much for officiating our wedding. You were extremely helpful talking us through the entire process.” – Doug & Cathrine

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“Thank you very much…we had a wonderful marriage ceremony and appreciate so much all of your help and guidance!” – David & Lynn

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“Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding! You and your daughter did an awesome job!” – Tammie & Leroy

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“We wanted to thank you again for the pleasure of having you perform our wedding. It was the perfect mood and setting, and you added to the fun. We truly appreciate your efforts to make our day special. Thanks again!” – Tony & Gratia

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“Hey Steve!! I keep looking at my photos and keep thinking how blessed I was to find you!! Thank you again :)” – Kristin & Richard

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“Thank you for everything, we really enjoyed you marrying us., and I mean a big thank you for getting us thru the ceremony lol. Everyone at the wedding also enjoyed you as well. Thanks again!!!!” – Rob & Dana

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“Just wanted to say thank you to you for our wedding day and to your wife for her great pictures!”  – Leigh Ann & Wesley

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“Thanks so much for coming out and doing everything again! We haven’t been able to stop talking about the ceremony and smiling! It was an amazing ceremony.” -Lizz & David

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“Thank you and thanks for marrying me and my hubby, it truely was great, couldnt have asked for better!” -Susan & Michael

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“Thank you so much! …I’m actually still laughing.” – Tammy & Marcus

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“Thank you for officiating at our wedding. We really appreciate you coming over from Mobile and sharing your time on our special day!” – Julie & Art

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“You did an AMAZING JOB!!! Thanks again ?” – Kirsten & Richard

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“Thank you so much! We are so glad we chose you to officiate our special day!!!” – Britney & Jamey

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“Just wanted to say THANK YOU again for making our day so special, last Friday. You did fabulous! I appreciate you and all did!” – Debbie & Buddy

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“We would like to formally thank you for meeting us to perform our ceremony…We most of all appreciate your willingness to be our photographer as well. It was thoughtful, unexpected, but most of all appreciated! Thanks again!” -Kristi and Denny

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“We wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did for our wedding yesterday. You were awesome!” – Jeremy & Tina

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“Thank you so much for doing so for us. It was very special, and your professionalism was unsupassed. Everone has commented about how nice everything turned out.” – Christopher & Allison

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“Thanks! You did a great job!!! :)” -Tina & Steve

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“Stacy and I wanted to thank you you again for officiating our wedding on October 16th. You gave us the ceremony we requested and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks again and may God continue to bless you!” -Meloni & Stacy

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“Thank you so much for agreeing to be our officiant at our wedding. It was refreshing to find such an open-minded preacher of Christianity. May God bless you!” -Beth and Scott

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“You did a fabulous job at our wedding. It was short, sweet, and perfect. Your timing was perfect. And we were so happy to have you as part of our special day. We picked you on a whim because we werent from the area, and little did we know you would be amazing! Thank you!”  -Sarah and Ben

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“You did a great job.  Your “Grandma” story was wonderful and the ceremony was exactly what we wanted – a blend of romance and humor.  Thanks so much!”  -Elizabeth & Patrick, AL

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“Thank you Steve for officiating our beach wedding. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. You gave us exactly what we were looking for… a comfortable, easy, stress-free ceremony. We especially enjoyed your great sense of humor!”  -Scott & LeAnn, Benton, AK

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“Thank you so much for performing our wedding ceremony in Fort Morgan. It was a beautiful ceremony & you gave us exactly what we wanted. We really appreciate you helping to make our big day so special.”  -Matthew & Heather, Atlanta, GA

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“Mike and I would like to tell you THANKS for officiating our ceremony. It was perfect, simple, and sweet, just the what we needed. It was a pleasure meeting you and having such a genuine person take part in our incredible day!” -Mike & Christy, Olive Branch, Misissippi

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“Having a wedding in another state really puts a couple at a disadvantage when seeking out an official to perform a ceremony.  After numerous attempts at seeking a church official had failed, we looked at our alternatives within the Mobile region.  We came across your webpage following a Google search. My future bride was a little hesitant, but I assured her that we would discuss our upcoming ceremony with the official prior to making a decision to go forward.

I forwarded my inquiry about our upcoming nuptials on the website.  Your web page made it real easy to figure out what we were looking for and provided us with your ceremonial options. I was very pleased when I received your quick response to our request for information and availability.  We were able to discuss the upcoming ceremony prior to the event to work out all the details.

My Bride to be and I met you on the day of our wedding.  We were extremely pleased with the way you handled the service.  It was very meaningful and not to long.  You keyed in on specific points of marriage and what it means to be married.  The word of the Lord was also incorporated and stimulating to both of us. We just wanted to drop a few lines to you to say Thank You and God Bless.”       – Mark & Mimi, New Orleans, LA

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“Thank you for performing our ceremony. You did it exactly like we wanted and your added touch of humor made it great!” -Sarah & John, Decatur, Alabama

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“I’m glad I picked you to officiate my wedding. You made me and Shane so relaxed and feel so good and special!” – Cindy & Shane, Mobile, Alabama

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“Thanks for your officiating of my special day! When everything seemed to be going wrong, your experience was able to keep it all together and still allow us to sense God’s blessings on our marriage!”  – Danielle & David, St. Louis, MO

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“Steve, you did an excellent job. You did it short and sweet, but yet it was meaningful. Also, your sense of humor was like icing on the cake!”  – Kim & Jeff, Shelby, Tennessee

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“He set us at ease and his ceremony was perfect and just as we wanted it! Thanks!” – Janet & Andrew, Atlanta, Georgia

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