Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood is a wedding-officiant company based in Carmel, Indiana. For over 20 years, Dr. Shelly has had the pleasure of uniting people in marriage. As a trained counselor and professional coach, she also lends her skills as part of a pre-marital counseling program. She customizes each ceremony to reflect her cherished client’s values and personalities.

Experience

Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood is a presbyterian minister and professional coach. She studied at Eastern University Illinois and earned a degree in English and political science before completing a Masters in counseling. Today, she works in the wedding industry and is a senior pastor at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.

Services Offered

Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood offers a range of services to couples seeking personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Before your big day, this highly-trained celebrant will provide spiritual guidance and support as you take this milestone step along life’s journey. Her wedding package comprises three in-person or virtual consultations. This gives her time to get to know each couple, plan their special ceremony, and finalize every detail before their joyous day. The second package includes pre-wedding coaching and assistance, as well as bespoke ceremony planning.

  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

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 ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$50

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

Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood

Laura
Laura Sent on 09/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

What a Wonderful Experience!

Shelly was such a pleasure to work with! Personalizing our ceremony with her was a breeze. She was a wonderful listener as she took the time to get to know us. For example, what were our hopes and dreams as a couple? What would the perfect day be? On the wedding day the message was clearly ours as she creatively crafted a message of the love surrounding our story and our hopes for the future. I wholeheartedly recommend Shelly to anyone who is looking for a genuine officiant for their very own ceremony- big or small.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 08/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Favorite Wedding Memory

When my husband and I think back to our wedding day, our favorite memory - by far - is that of Shelly marrying us. Our guests were also particularly vocal about how impressed they were with her. I remember one guest who spoke to us after the ceremony and said, "You could just feel God's love around you when Shelly was speaking." Shelly is attentive, sensitive, perceptive, professional, and fun. She tailored our wedding ceremony service to us specifically in a way that truly captured who we are as a couple (our beliefs, feelings towards one another, etc.). My husband and I enjoyed every minute we spent with Shelly during the preparation process as well (she offered us pre-marital counseling sessions, helped with picking out music, planning the service itself, etc.). Although we were married out of state (in North Carolina) Shelly was available for us and I was lucky enough to spend some one-on-one time with her the night before our big day. She has such a calming presence and provided such a fantastic extra level of support - she really met our needs on many different levels. My husband and I have no doubt in our minds that whether you have known Shelly for years, attend her church, or are simply considering her as the officiant for your wedding, she would be an excellent fit because she is honest, communicates exceptionally well, and is a "pro" at what she does. Thank you, Shelly, for being such a blessing to us!
Sydni
Sydni Sent on 08/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Ideal Officiant

When it came time to plan our wedding ceremony, Shelly was the only officiant we considered. Although neither my husband or I are particularly religious, we knew we wanted to incorporate some key aspects of a Christian ceremony that would feel personal and meaningful to us and our relationship; Shelly made that extremely easy and enjoyable. The pre-marital counseling sessions we completed in the months leading up to our wedding were a stress-free highlight amidst other wedding-planning responsibilities. When it came time to actually mapping out our ceremony, Shelly took the time to understand what we wanted and designed a perfectly personal service. During our wedding rehearsal and on the day of our wedding itself, Shelly provided support with structuring the ceremony activities, ensured everyone understood their roles, and made us feel relaxed and loved - exactly how a couple should feel as they wed!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

4

Map

Addresses map

Other vendors in Indianapolis for your wedding

Wedding Vendors