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A forever thing.

Greetings to all the newly engaged couples!!! Dr Kelsey Graham and Catherine Marie,

the LORD and LADY of the RINGS

is here to serve you in the most stress free and professional manner possible.

Dealing with fewer vendor makes for an easier, stressless wedding planning and wedding day.For full transparency here is our menu of services and fees.

Call 888-501-6689 or 205-473-1932 to schedule a no obligation consultation- face to face, ZOOM or telephone at a time convenient to you.

Officiant/ Notary $600.00 (Includes rehearsal) Within 50 miles of Birmingham,

A Personalized ceremony written to your approval (Includes face to face, ZOOM or telephone consultations)$150.00

Day of directing/ Choreographing wedding ceremony (Includes face to face, ZOOM and/ or telephone consultations)$2000.00

Handfasting (Day of, planning, rehearsal includes officiant and notary) $1500.00

Anything further than 75 miles from the Birmingham area requires a minimum one night stay as close to the venue as possible and traveling expense to be determined at consultation.

We have directed and officiated thousands of weddings over the past two decades. Unlike many wedding vendors we have a contingency plan in place in case of one of us having an emergency, illness or other to prevent one of us from serving.

We have three other trained and experienced officiants and wedding professionals on our team.The vast majority of our reviews can be found on WEDDINGWIRE.COM and are linked to our website at WWW.KELSEYGRAHAM.COM.

We are facilitators of the SYMBIS couples counseling program. We do not require pre-marital counseling but do encourage it. It is designed to make a good relationship GREAT. WWW.DRKELSEYGRAHAM.COM. There is a one time fee of $35.00 online for the assessment part of the program and a minimum $200.00 for the 3 to 5 hour counseling session.

Please watch out for our upcoming book with the title of THE LORD AND LADY OF THE RINGS which tells of the great variety of weddings we have been involved in as well as the varied components of a traditional wedding.

Our menu of services also includes PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTOBOOTH and DJ. We are PROFESSIONALS and we serve the entire southeastern states.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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The officiant team, led by Catherine and Kelsey, received multiple praises for their exceptional service and personalized approach to weddings. They were described as helpful, professional, and integral to the success of the wedding day. Reviewers appreciated their attention to detail, unique ideas, and ability to make the ceremony personal and stress-free. The officiants were also commended for their expertise in handling unexpected situations and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Overall, the team comes highly recommended for couples looking for a dedicated and reliable officiant team.

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The officiant team, led by Catherine and Kelsey, received multiple praises for their exceptional service and personalized approach to weddings. They were described as helpful, professional, and integral to the success of the wedding day. Reviewers appreciated their attention to detail, unique ideas, and ability to make the ceremony personal and stress-free. The officiants were also commended for their expertise in handling unexpected situations and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Overall, the team comes highly recommended for couples looking for a dedicated and reliable officiant team.

Barrett
Barrett A. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!

The ceremony was unforgettable and personalized to us. They worked with us to make our experience unique and as stress free as possible. From calming nerves to fluffing my dress before my entrance, you could not ask for a better team to be part of your wedding day! They gave us ideas and unique options (all of which we decided to do) and were an integral part of what made our special day go off without a hitch! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for an officiant team!
Kristin
Kristin C. Sent on 01/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Catherine Marie (and Kelsey) stepped in at the last minute to take over for the original coordinator my new daughter-in-law’s parents had hired after she was stranded a few days prior to the wedding due to an ice storm, but the short-notice transition was seamless. Catherine Marie’s personality, professionalism, preparedness, responsiveness and attention ton to EVERY detail ensured my son’s wedding was PERFECT despite all the weather-related glitches! Catherine Marie & Kelsey were simply AMAZING and I highly recommend them!!
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Felicia E. Sent on 11/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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He did excellent work and I love it so much
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Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

Feed the Frenzy Feed the Frenzy Wedding Caterers

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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