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Universal Wedding Officiant happily weds loving couples on their big day in and around Lawrence, Kansas. Karl Hess is a wedding officiant who strives to make every service unique to each couple. He aims to showcase their love stories through his professional speaking skills, conveying the messages the couple wants to be heard.

Services Offered

Karl is ordained through the Universal Brotherhood of Movement. Karl offers many ceremonial packages for those seeking a short and sweet service or a more, contemporary ceremony. One of Universal Wedding Officiant’s more comprehensive collections includes consultations and the option to customize your ceremony to meet your specific requirements. During the consultation, you might discuss how you fell in love and what you envision being included in your wedding. Your ceremony may include personalized vows, funny and memorable anecdotes, and more ancient rituals such as reiki prayer circles.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$299

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$299

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$55

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

$40

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
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.

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
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

Reviews of Universal Wedding Officiant

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Brittany A. Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant

Karl made it so easy to plan our ceremony. He was incredibly responsive, taking the time to understand our story and vision for the ceremony. It was perfect. I would recommend Karl!!
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Tyler N. Sent on 05/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Karl was great!

Karl gave us exactly what we wanted. He was very professional and was very helpful when we had any questions or concerns!
Daniela
Daniela P. Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great ceremony!!

Karl was perfectly on time, executed flawlessly and very professional!

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