I cannot say enough kind words about Rev. Douglas Bethers. He went above and beyond on our wedding day and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant. Doug’s ceremony was tailored to us, incorporated our special requests, and was humorous. He even surprised us by incorporating our beloved dogs into the ceremony. During our outdoor ceremony it was 9 degrees… Doug made sure that we were his number one priority. He made sure we had hand warmers and even carried and fluffed my train before my first look (I didn’t have bridesmaids). Douglas also took a significant amount of pictures that he texted to us almost immediately after the ceremony. This was amazing. I just cannot say enough good things.

I’m not your average bride…
and Douglas Bethers isn't your average Utah wedding officiant...

* I’m 55 years old - and it’s my first marriage.
* We decided to elope with a wedding in the Utah mountains (because of Covid).
* There was less than 1.5 months to prepare for my “dream wedding”
* We planned our trip and I bought everything online for our wedding (without visiting a single store).
These were some of the challenges in trying to elope and marry (in a short time-frame) with the Covid-19 virus.
However, there was a shining light or STAR our wedding day at La Caille in Utah - it was our wedding minister Mr. Douglas Bethers.
He was fabulous and made the ceremony beyond memorable - with all the special touches and details he interwove into the wedding service.
In advance, Doug (our wedding preacher) asked us to fill out some paperwork plus answer some silly questions about one another. He promised that we’d be pleased later, that we took the time to answer the questions.
At the ceremony, our preacher Mr. Bethers wove our answers into the most beautiful love and Christ-filled wedding ceremony. You would have thought he knew the two of us for years - and not just a few weeks!
It was over the top wonderful - and not “average” at all!
If your planning a wedding and looking for a professional wedding minister or officiant in the Salt Lake City, Utah area - or in some the suburbs like Sandy, Park City, Provo or Sundance, please call Mr. Doug R. Bethers and you'll see why he’s EXCEPTIONAL!

Thank you for your consideration.
Dawn Carmichael- Swick

Ps Photos Courtesy - Angela Howard Photography,
Venue - La Caille Estate

Douglas is absolutely incredible. I am so beyond grateful to of had him on our wedding day and all the days leading up to our special day. Doug was professional, kind, energetic, organized, funny and so on top of everything! Our ceremony was breathtaking and we heard from all of our guests that Doug was amazing and that that was the best ceremony they have ever been too. I couldn't agree more. You need to hire Doug for your wedding day, you will not regret it! We plan to have him again when we renew our vows in 10 years. Thank you so much Doug!! You are the best and made our day so special to us and our guests and family.