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Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson
Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson
Before the ceremony
Before the ceremony
Celebration
Celebration
A mansion staircase
A mansion staircase
A restaurant wedding
A restaurant wedding
Lake superior wedding
Lake superior wedding
An intimate park wedding
An intimate park wedding
Including our daughter
Including our daughter
Leading a wedding toast
Leading a wedding toast
A state park wedding
A state park wedding
A formal affair
A formal affair
The outing lodge
The outing lodge
Always warm and personal
Always warm and personal
A vineyard wedding
A vineyard wedding
Mississippi riverboat
Mississippi riverboat
Rev. Dr. Frank nelson
Rev. Dr. Frank nelson

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About

Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson is a licensed and ordained wedding officiant and pre-marriage coach working with couples throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has more than 35 years of experience in working with couples to create ceremonies that is exceptional, personal, and memorable. You may be religious or non-religious. Rev. Frank believes that your ceremony is all about who you are as a couple. He also offers pre-marriage coaching that is easy and fun to complete and qualifies for a $75 discount on Minnesota marriage licenses. Rev. Frank always goes the extra mile to create one-of-a-kind ceremonies and lead the ceremony with warmth, joy, and eloquence. Couples say…

- I'm not sure if other brides get so many compliments on their ceremonies, but it is ALL anyone could talk about at the reception.

- Wow! Hiring Rev. Frank was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and marriage. He is a true professional – tending to each client with interest, care and excitement.Frank played a huge role in making the day and the ceremony so special.

- We have been to many weddings in the Twin Cities and we can honestly say that no one will do a better, more custom, beautiful ceremony than him! FIVE STARS!

- To say this was an AMAZING experience would be an understatement. We had so many people tell us it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever attended.

This thank you note from a bride arrived in the mail after the wedding: You did a tremendous job and we couldn't think of a more fun way to have a rehearsal. We received so many compliments all night on your ceremony. We couldn't have asked for it to go any better. Your blend of religion, love and humor was absolutely perfect. Thanks so much!!!

And this Christmas note is from a groom: We loved every little touch you did to make the ceremony amazing. We loved every second of it and could not be happier with having you marry us! We also want to thank you for the marriage counseling! We feel the time we spent with you prepared us for the amazing journey of marriage. Wishing you a joyful holiday and a Merry Christmas!

Please contact Rev. Frank directly to find a time to meet for coffee and to explore the possibility of working together.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

Yes

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?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MN
WI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson

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Sydni Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very helpful and friendly! Highly recommend!

We had Rev. Frank for our wedding on June 11th. He was absolutely amazing! He is so friendly, helpful, and always quick to respond. He made our day run perfectly!
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Matthew Sent on 07/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Fantastic Experience!

My wife and I were recently married and couldn't have had a more positive experience with Reverend Frank as our officiant. From the moment we met him, we felt truly comfortable that our wedding ceremony was in the best of hands. Despite not knowing Reverend Frank prior to our engagement, we were able to easily come to know him over the course of our wedding prep sessions, which certainly helped the ceremony itself feel even more intimate. We couldn't recommend him more highly!
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Sarah Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Rev Frank was amazing. We had no idea what we were doing but we gave him an idea of what we liked in a ceremony and he took it from there! Sent us multiple drafts to make sure everything was correct & it was perfect. He got to know us & the marriage course was also great for us as a couple having those intimate conversations. He really made it a personal ceremony and gave us words of wisdom that will stay with us in our marriage. I love that we got to keep the book of our ceremony with all of the readings as well.
We couldn't have picked someone better to do our ceremony, we’re so happy with him! It was perfect to a T.
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Alyssa Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and so helpful

He was so helpful and amazing! We wouldn’t have wanted to go with anyone else. We are so thankful for him!
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Jennifer Sent on 09/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I am SO happy that I had the opportunity to work with Reverend Frank Nelson!

I am so happy and honored to say that Reverend Frank was my officiant for my wedding! He was excellent in every way, and made the ceremony my favorite part about my wedding day! I am forever grateful for all of his help, support, and encouragement during his marriage preparation classes (the best investment I ever made! We really took away so many great things from these classes!), and for how special, uplifting, and personable he made our ceremony. Reverend Frank is so kind and great to work with, and really shows you that he truly cares about your relationship and happiness as a couple! It was such a positive experience working with Reverend Frank, from start to finish -- he gave us such a wonderful start to our marriage! I would highly recommend Reverend Frank to anyone!
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Meghan Sent on 06/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rev Frank was an absolute joy to work with

Rev Frank was a joy to work with. He is incredibly kind, loving and really takes the time to get to know his couples. He is also incredibly professional, a great communicator and very timely. Our wedding was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and Frank was incredibly flexible and accommodating to our change of plans. He really took the time to personalize the ceremony for us and worked closely with us to make it exactly what we wanted. He really took the time to personalize the ceremony for us and worked closely with us to make it exactly what we wanted. We got so many compliments about what a great service he put together from the small amount of people that were able to attend our ceremony. I would highly recommend working with Rev Frank!
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Mary Sent on 01/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Personal and professional

Frank worked with us from the beginning. He encouraged us to get to know each other more. He guided us through a beautiful and simple ceremony, and was instrumental in keeping us all on track.
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Ella Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most complimented part of our wedding

Reverend Frank was a wonderful addition to our wedding day (and many days leading up to it). We did the premarital class with Rev. Frank and thought they were time and money well spent! We plan to use what we learned with Rev Frank as we go forward as husband and wife. Everyone we have spoken to since the wedding has talked about how much they loved Rev Frank! They loved him during the ceremony and they loved him during the reception and prayer. He really made the day wonderful for us. He was great to work with ahead of time and we couldn't have asked for more.
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Nancy Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love and Affection for Reverend Doctor Frank Nelson

My husband, George, and I want to express our sincere gratitude for all of the gifts that you have given to our daughter, Marisa, and to her new husband, Troy. You have given them the gifts of your time, your patience, your love and kindness, your counseling and guidance, your beautifully carved heart and pen, and your heartfelt, loving words during the wedding ceremony. George and I have had countless guests comment to us all evening (and the next day!) about the wedding ceremony you created. They loved that it was so personal and that it truly reflected the art of marriage and the sacredness of the bond. They also loved the symbolism of the carved heart and the “rings of love.” Finally, they adored your wonderful sense of humor—as do George and I! All of us wanted the ceremony to be the most important element of the evening—and it truly was.

It was a honor to break bread with you at our table. We hope to stay in touch with you, and we will certainly recommend you to all of our friends. We have already had requests for your name! 😊

Take care, Reverend Frank. You are truly a gift in all of our lives.

With much love and affection,
Nancy

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Marisa Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Officiant!

Reverend Frank, was the best pastor we could of ever found for our wedding. All of our family and friends raved about his sincerity, his humor, and his dedication to long lasting marriages. I highly recommend him for any bride looking for an officiant that is kind, sweet, and incredibly personable. -Marisa
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Rev. Frank Nelson has a beautiful way of personally connecting with the couples that are planning weddings. Throughout the planning process he gets to know the couples he is marrying. On the day of the rehearsal and the wedding he is totally devoted to guiding everyone to understand their role. He doesn't crowd other weddings into one day. He truly 'devotes' and focuses himself on the wedding he is performing. 'Calm', 'confident' and 'caring' describes Rev. Nelson. He is comfortable in any situation. I have interacted with him in a variety of settings including an outdoor vineyard wedding, a park, as well as many classy venues. The ceremonies he conducts are thoughtful and heartfelt. He has a gift for connecting with people including other wedding professionals such as myself, the wedding party, the guests, and most importantly...the wedding couple. Those who experience Rev. Nelson's weddings are truly blessed.

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