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Let me give you a little background and explanation as to how I became a Wedding Officiant. First of all...'Why Dr Dave? I have been a practicing Chiropractor since 1998. My wife and I relocated to the Outer Banks in 2001 looking for a 'change of pace' and immediately joined the family DJ business (www.soundwavz.com), playing almost exclusively for weddings. I have been involved in the Outer Banks wedding industry ever since. After a few years of being around weddings, I realized that the aspect I enjoy and respect the most is that moment when the couple exchange their vows and commit to each other before their friends and family, starting the rest of their lives together. My wife and I have been married since 1993. To this day, every wedding ceremony I witness still reminds me of that magical moment when Father Joe (in his Berks and odd socks) said; "I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride." For that reason, I decided that I would very much like to be an integral part in the union of two people wanting to share their lives together. Therefore I became an ordained Wedding Officiant in 2005, enabling me to marry two people who are committed to each other. As I am a spiritual person, I am not personally bound to any one religion at this point in my life. So if you are looking for a spiritual, light-hearted Officiant to administer your sacred vows as you start your journey through life together...let's talk.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$550

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
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.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Seaside Ceremonies

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Kayleigh Sent on 06/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Dr Dave officiated our beach ceremony. He is friendly and super easy to work with. One of those people you can tell is just a genuinely nice guy from the first time you talk to him. Very glad he married my husband and I!!
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Missy Sent on 09/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
What an amazing, easy experience this has been with Dave. I felt completely comfortable with Dave the second he responded to my email. His bright and fun attitude just bring such ease and relief to the stressful wedding planning period. Made everything custom to exactly how we wanted it but still offering great suggestions we didn't think of. He is funny but professional. Everything on his website made planning the ceremony a walk in the park. It was great.
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Lindsay Sent on 05/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Dave did such a good job at our ceremony! He really made it feel so comfortable since both me and David were nervous. He was very nice to us and if i had any questions he was always willing to answer them.
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Mollie Sent on 12/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dave was great! Did all contact through email and he always very responsive. I was a little bit nervous because we did not rehearse before the wedding, but Dave came early to the wedding to run through everything with us. Dave exceeded my expectations.
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Lauren Sent on 12/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot even express how happy we are that we found Dr. Dave to officiate our wedding. From the very first conversation, he was incredibly responsive, kind, knowledgeable, professional, and warm. He added an element to our wedding that I'm not sure I can even pinpoint with words. He made us feel comfortable and special. He led the ceremony in such poignant and meaningful way with the right amount of levity. I just cannot say enough. Our families are still talking about how great Dr. Dave was. Planning a destination wedding can be scary, but trust me, Dr. Dave is who you want to guide you through your big day.
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Amy Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Dave did a great job officiating our ceremony in May. He made us (and my dad) feel very comfortable and worried about all of the details. We're not very serious people, so he made a well timed joke in the middle which made us both laugh and look much more natural. Dr. Dave was responsive and figured out exactly how what order everything should occur. He was absolutely perfect for our wedding!
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Elena Sent on 07/15/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Dave was absolutely wonderful to work with! He responded to emails quickly. He was also available via phone to discuss things that were difficult to communicate over the phone, since I was planning my wedding from out of town. Dave gave the calm and relaxed feeling that is perfect for a beach wedding! I signed up for the K.I.S,S. package, which did not include him being at the rehearsal. I was definitely nervous about this, but he talked us through the ceremony over the phone and then went through it all the day of with each of us individually. Everything went so smoothly. I highly recommend having Dave as your officiant.
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Kimberly Sent on 01/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We were searching for an Officiant who was spiritual and laid back. Our wedding planner recommended Dave Keller to us because of his relaxed approach, kind demeanor and overall, open mind. We spoke with him on the phone and eventually met with him in person. Immediately, we were drawn to him - he was sweet, engaged and listened very intently. We had a lovely lunch as he asked the appropriate questions and made suggestions on things which could be woven into our ceremony.

Dave's website was extremely intuitive and easy to navigate. We simply filled out a form and the later, I emailed him the ceremony text. He was quick to respond to emails and was available if we needed him.

Fast forward to the day of our wedding:
During the ceremony, Dave walked us through each step, while quietly reassuring us. His calm exterior was welcoming, as his lovely energy rubbed off on us. His smile endeared us all and he made our ceremony as beautiful as I had originally hoped. Dave was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Bottom Line:
2 thumbs up! I wish we were in closer proximity to him so that we could revel in his positivity and beautiful outlook on life. Every bride should be so fortunate to hire him.
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Devon Sent on 09/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Dr. Dave was great! I was planning my Outer Banks Wedding from West Virginia, and he couldn't have made it any easier. He has a fantastic list of resources on his website to get samplings of vows, readings, etc. His questionnaire and ceremony layout form made everything clear. Plus, he always responded promptly via email to any questions I had. He was very friendly, and I am very glad that I choose him as my officiant!
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Stacy Sent on 06/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Being from out of town, we relied on reviews and my 'gut instinct' when we chose an officiant for our wedding..... Boy! did we get it right!! Dave Keller is AWESOME!
The online forms spell out every detail- right down to what you will be wearing, so he is dressed appropriately. He emailed us quickly and was helpful with details that didn't even pertain, specifically, to the wedding. Dave was very flexible as well; it rained the all day, the day of our ceremony and he offered to let us postpone it until later in the week, if we wanted. (It cleared off an hour before the ceremony and everything went on as planned)
Although our wedding was just the 2 of us, my husband was quite nervous; Dave did a great job of putting him at ease. In fact, we laughed thru the entire ceremony! We had both done the "down the isle" thing before and wanted a ceremony that fit our personalities this time. We got just what we wanted - a lighthearted, yet, very special ceremony.
It is obvious that Dave loves people and what he does. He arrived with a big hug and a smile and left the same way. We found him to be sincere, genuine, professional, and an overall great person. I have no question our ceremony wouldn't have been tailored to our personalities, as relaxed, or as special, if Dave hadn't been a part of it! We cannot say enough great things about Dave Keller as an officiant!! We would recommend him to anyone..... 2 people or 200 - Dave is your guy!
Marty & Stacy Sartain
5.19.13
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Awards

38
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Sugar Snap Events Sugar Snap Events Wedding Planners

If you are looking for a genuine, heartfelt ceremony Dave is your man. Friendly and professional, he'll work with you to make your ceremony exactly what you want it to be.

Island Photography Island Photography Wedding Photographers

Dr. Dave is GREAT! So easy to work with and very personable. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with Dr. Dave of Seaside Ceremonies.

Brooke Mayo Photography Brooke Mayo Photography Wedding Photographers

Dave is such a genuine and professional preacher man. He gets to know each and every couple and personalizes each ceremony- when you hear him speak it's as if he's known the couple for all their lives. His couples become a part of his life and he becomes a part of theirs. He's fun, easy going and wondersum to work with!!

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