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Rev. Don Anderson, M. Div., Defining Moments Ministries
Rev. Don Anderson, M. Div., Defining Moments Ministries
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You’ve made a life-changing decision to join your lives in marriage.

You want to celebrate the beginning of this new journey together as a couple.

What brought you here?

How do you want to remember this most sacred and special day?

Where do you see yourselves going in the years ahead?

What are your plans to get there?

This is where we begin, because this isn’t just any moment...this is a Defining Moment.

I'm Reverend Don Anderson, a licensed and church ordained minister for over 30 years. I am a student of life and a student of marriage. I will work with you to provide a personalized wedding ceremony that is both memorable and meaningful. Whether you choose a more traditional service, or design your own unique ceremony, I will assist you in every way possible to create the wedding of your dreams.

Services Offered

Defining Moments Ministries is privileged to officiate wedding ceremonies incorporating many faith backgrounds. Vow renewals, rehearsals, and other services may be included. Rev. Don offers premarital and relationship counseling to help couples build a strong foundation for a long and lasting relationship. He creates personalized ceremonies, which may include a couple's own customized vows that will allow them to share the heart of their relationship with others in attendance. With an extensive background in family studies, along with transition and loss counseling, he can incorporate children as a part of the ceremony, as well as address difficult family matters in meaningful ways.

Pricing

$400 starting price
Packages Are Couple-Specific
$400 / starting price
Packages Are Couple-Specific

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$50

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Don Anderson, a highly recommended wedding officiant, is praised for his personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. His attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism stood out to couples, who appreciated his efforts to tailor ceremonies to their unique stories. Don's premarital counseling, ability to incorporate personal touches, and genuine interest in getting to know couples on a deeper level were highlighted as strengths. Reviewers expressed gratitude for Don's dedication, guidance, and the unforgettable experience he created on their special day. Overall, Don's services were described as exceptional, meaningful, and highly recommended.

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Don Anderson, a highly recommended wedding officiant, is praised for his personalized and heartfelt ceremonies. His attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism stood out to couples, who appreciated his efforts to tailor ceremonies to their unique stories. Don's premarital counseling, ability to incorporate personal touches, and genuine interest in getting to know couples on a deeper level were highlighted as strengths. Reviewers expressed gratitude for Don's dedication, guidance, and the unforgettable experience he created on their special day. Overall, Don's services were described as exceptional, meaningful, and highly recommended.

Benjamin
Benjamin Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Don is excellent!

Rev. Don was very flexible and easy to work with as we planned our wedding! He helped make our ceremony personal and special. He is kind, personable, respectful and punctual. We greatly appreciate him and would absolutely recommend his services to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
Sheila
Sheila Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement - Highlands, NC

Reverand Don Anderson officiated both our elopement ceremony and Baby Dedication for our 6 month old baby boy in the Highlands, NC in December of 2024. Don took the time prior to our ceremony to understand our story, our goals and dreams of a wedding ceremony. Based on this information, he created a very well laid out, thoughtful and intimate service which made our experience one of a kind. He truly loves what he does and cares about the people he works with. It was a special treat for him to perform the Baby Dedication for our baby George. Our original elopment was rescheduled from June to December due to the early arrival of George. Don was flexible and more than willing to make the trip in December to complete our wedding. He is professional, caring, organized and extremely giving and thoughtful. It will be a day we will always remember.
Micah
Micah Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Don was a great officiant!

We really enjoyed working with Don. He was very intentional about setting us up for success in our marriage with premarital counseling. He was quick and direct with his communication; we had multiple meetings to discuss our vision for the ceremony and he helped us bring it to life. He is very experienced and had great advice both regarding the wedding and marriage as a whole. Both of our families loved him as well. Highly recommend!
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