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Final Word Connection was founded in 2013 by Dr. David McFadden as a culmination of 30 years of pastoral and patient care. It was founded to bring all of Dr. McFadden's, and other like minded pastors, skills to one place. They all have a strong desire to bring people closer together through some of the most important events of their lives and truly enjoy officiating them. Final Word Connection allows everyone on staff to serve greater Chicagoland, greater Phoenix, greater Terre Haute, and greater Charlotte in this way.

  • We believe in God.
  • We are non-denominational.
  • We are authentic.
  • We accept people as they are.
  • We do not judge.
  • We are fun.
  • We want to make your ceremony unique, memorable, and personal.

We can't wait to officiate your ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$75

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

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
60+ mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL
MN
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Final Word Connection

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Ioana Sent on 11/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I absolutely loved that we used Dr. McFadden for our ceremony! He made it so unique and pleasant. He met with us twice before our wedding to get to know us a couple and to go over all of the details we wanted to incorporate. He also gave us some valuable ideas! He was reliable and showed up on time and ready to go! Our guests complimented us on our ceremony time and time again.. not only was it timely, but quarky, and sentimental. He was so genuine and that translated over to them as well. I also loved that he was extremely detail oriented and always reassured us about what was about to happen so it calmed both of our nerves and we were actually able to relax and just be in the moment with everyone there! Thank so much Dr. McFadden!! Also- I can add he did a great job for my best friends wedding a year later as well!!
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Jenine Sent on 03/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I am so happy that my mother in law found Dr. McFadden to do our wedding ceremony. All of our guests loved him and thought his voice sounded was perfect. He made our guests laugh and he was very prepared. He had a handkerchief ready when he saw me tearing up, even though he should have given it to my husband since he cried first =]

Before the ceremony, we had to meet with him so he can get to know us which I thought was a great idea. I told him I was really nervous and I’ve never been to a wedding before so I don’t even know how a wedding works. Like when I should speak or what I should say. He made it very clear that I shouldn’t worry because he will let me know when I should be speaking or what I should say. We picked the lines we wanted to say so we had plenty of time to memorize our lines if we wanted to, but just repeated it after him. I was scared during the meet and greet but I got very comfortable right away. We got to know each other and he gave us pointers on how to have a successful wedding. We are very happy and thankful that he was able to squeeze us in in such short notice. Our wedding night was PERFECT!
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Allie Sent on 03/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. McFadden did a beautiful job on our ceremony. Everyone commented on how professional and sincere he was. Everyone thought we new him forever. He was perfect! He made our ceremony religious and contemporary which was exactly what we wanted. I am so very lucky I go fund him. Thank you!
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Katherine Sent on 12/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. David McFadden was very personable and easy to work with. He was everything we were looking for. I would highly recommend him to anyone who asked.
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Jason Sent on 11/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My (now) husband and I hired Dr. David McFadden to officiate our wedding ceremony and he was absolutely superb. Dr. McFadden has a warm personality. He is kind, sincere, respectful, and was very sensitive to and patient with our needs and requests for the ceremony. We met with him twice before the wedding to discuss the details of the ceremony and he provided us with a step-by-step rundown of each component of the ceremony so that we knew what to expect. Dr. McFadden made us feel very comfortable during the ceremony (which was helpful because the day-of can be nervewracking!). I would highly recommend Dr. McFadden to officiate any wedding ceremony, both traditional and nontraditional. He is terrific at what he does!
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Angelica Sent on 11/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Pastor Dave is the complete package! From a streamlined "get to know you" process to a distinguished professional appearance on our wedding day, we were so happy. Pastor Dave incorporated our thoughts and feelings about our fiance and gave a customized ceremony tailored to our individual circumstances that brought us together as a couple. While mostly formal, he kept the crowd entertained with appropriate humor and moved things along at a perfect pace. We also had very specific cultural requests for a Filipino and Mexican -- Mexipino wedding!
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User2409618 Sent on 11/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
David did a superb job at officiating our wedding. He was there on time and we never felt rushed or uneasy during the planning stages. Our guests had many positive responses to his service and demeanor. Great choice for any couple and at a fair price too. Rhea and Rob
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Nancy Sent on 11/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dr McFadden was absolutely wonderful, we had so many compliments on the ceremony. He made it very personal, and we were very involved in choosing our vows, and readings. He made our special day a day we will always remember!!
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Karie Sent on 11/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Super professional, nice, and a great sense of humor, which was very important when my (now husband) and I were looking for someone to officiate at our wedding. Everything went so smoothly and it was a relief considering all the other things I had to deal with the day of. Would recommend!!
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Daren Sent on 11/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. David McFadden performed our ceremony and was an excellent choice for us. We were extremely satisfied with how everything went. We think meeting with David, even after only a couple times, made us feel very comfortable and we also seemed to give him a good sense of who we are as a couple and what we mean to one another, so that he could showcase that during our ceremony. Several compliments were given to us afterward about David's service during the ceremony. He didn't preach, spoke very well, and had a couple jokes for us and the crowd, which is always a plus! We also really enjoyed how we were able to pick from a variety of choices regarding the vows, declaration, etc. This helped us customize our ceremony without doing too much at the same time. I would recommend David to any of our family and friends. Thanks David!
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