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Dr, Kelsey Graham Ministries is a professional wedding officiant provider that focuses on wedding planning and coordination as well as day-of services in Alabaster, Alabama.

CONGRATULATIONS newly engaged couples!!! Welcome to the world of trying to figure out all things weddings.

I have been involved in literally thousands of wedding throughout my lifetime. I never actually intended to become a WEDDING EXPERT but it happened. It happened in part because it is my nature to be as educated on any subject I am involved in as much as possible. Starting out simply as a WEDDING OFFICIANT many years ago the learning started and the more I learned the more I jumped in to assist couples in their planning and the execution of the wedding day.

Over the years I have personally retained and trained a team of top notch wedding pros. If any of us got ill, had an emergency or died you - THE COUPLE, would never be put in a place to be concerned about YOUR wedding being covered. We always attend rehearsals- even if the services we are providing are other than OFFICIANT- yes our photographer, videographer and DJ are there at rehearsal- because any on these services are vital to your wedding memories. The more we know about YOU and YOUR WEDDING the better we can serve YOU.

As OFFICIANT WEDDING PLANNER or DAY OF DIRECTOR we are not there to tell you what to do but are there to provide suggestions and execute the plan that YOU decide fits YOUR style and YOUR vision of YOUR wedding.

Over the years many of our couples have taken the time to write about the services we provide- I first suggest that you read through those. Then give me a call and see if you think I and my team are a good fit for YOUR wedding.

We meet face to face, at a time and place convenient to YOU and YOUR schedules (Weddings are not a part time gig for us- it is our main gig!) If you choose to utilize us we are there for YOU- via phone calls, texts, Zoom. We have no regular business hours because the people we serve normally do have regular work hours so we make our schedule fit YOUR schedule.

The ceremony we design and script WITH you is not some cookie-cutter wedding, We work to create a wedding as unique and interesting as YOU are.

Here is the reality- IT IS YOUR WEDDING NOT OURS!

I have actually heard wedding planners call the minister or another vendor 'MY MINISTER' or 'MY DJ'. We work for YOU the couple and we work WITH YOUR wedding planner not FOR your wedding planner. Because we never forget who our boss is.

So if you want a wedding vendor who becomes the brides BEST FRIEND (read the reviews) Dr Kelsey Graham and team are your best choice.

No matter what role we serve on your wedding day our main mission is to keep YOU, the bride, happy all the way through.

Consultations are always free. We are not pushy. We have no need or reason to be pushy.

And our fees are based on our talents and experience not on anyone's budget.

Services Offered

Dr, Kelsey Graham Ministries is able to officiate events of all kinds from black tie affairs to themed celebrations, casual elopements, and much more. Whatever couples need, we are there to deliver. We also offer consultations and a ceremony rehearsal, ensuring every detail is just right before the big day. Counseling and customized vows may also be provided. While officiating is our main service, we can also provide photography, photo booth rentals, DJ services, day-of coordination, and more. And of great importance Dr Graham is a facilitator of a couple's counseling program SYMBIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$450

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$450

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$250

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

$200

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
FL
GA
KY
LA
MS
SC
TN

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Ashley B. Married on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Kelsey made our wedding such an unforgettable experience! Everyone complimented the ceremony! He was so much fun, made us feel comfortable and was funny! We are so glad we found him as our officiant!
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Katie B. Married on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, reassuring and easy to work with

Dr. Kelsey Graham and Catherine Were fantastic to work with. They were easy to get ahold of if I needed something or had a question. His style and attitude helped me feel confident that everything was going to go well. They were always on time and ready to go. I live out of state so had to do all of the planning from a distance and I appreciated having an officiant and photographer I could rely on. I would recommend them every time.
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Katie Married on 07/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant ever

Dr. Kelsey Graham married my husband and me on 7/22/23 and it was the best experience we could have asked for. He is so kind and knows how to make a joke as well. He also made the legal marriage certificate a breeze by bringing our filled out paperwork to the wedding and notarizing it for us. Our guests all LOVED him and thought we had known him for years because he was so personable. 1000000/10 would recommend using him over any other officiant.
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Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

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Dr. Graham and his assistants are top notch professionals with many decades of valuable experience. They are a one-stop shop for any type of wedding and we highly recommend them. Heck, skip paying for a wedding planner as you will find that this company can pretty much do it all and work within your budget! It has always been a pleasant experience to work with Dr. Graham and his wonderful staff! I very highly recommend them for any of your wedding needs!

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Dr Kelsey Graham has officiated several weddings that I have been a part of. He is friendly, professional, and willing to work with anyone from any background. Hands down he is the best in the business.

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